Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · New Jersey

Philcon

The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society's annual conference, held since 1936 and described as the oldest science fiction convention in the world. It now meets at a Cherry Hill hotel across the river from Philadelphia.

Con Atlas · New Jersey

Sci-fi and fantasy · Cherry Hill, NJ

Philcon is a sci-fi and fantasy convention in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, with verified dates from November 20 through November 22, 2026.

Confirmed

When: Nov 20–22, 2026
November (weekend before Thanksgiving)
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Cherry Hill-Philadelphia (formerly Crowne Plaza)
2349 Marlton Pike West
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 · Camden
Directions
Badges: Weekend Adults $55 (through 3/31/26)
Kids Teens 13-17 $30
Children 12 and under free
Seniors and military Active military $40
Organized by: Philadelphia Science Fiction Society (PSFS)
Nonprofit
Since 1936

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What to expect

90th anniversary in 2026
One of the larger East Coast SF&F art shows
1632 MiniCon special event (2026)
literary
science fiction
fantasy
horror
filk
art show
masquerade

2026 Confirmed

November 20-22, 2026

Nov 20–22, 2026

Checked Mon, Sept 28, 2026 against the official source.

Guests

Charlie Jane Anders (Principal Speaker)
Sarah Pinsker (Musical Guest)

Programming

Panels
Art show
Masquerade
Concerts and filking
Gaming
Anime
Writers' workshop
Dealers' room

Plan your visit

Parking: Free parking
Transit: Public transit access
Attendance: Approximately 800

Nearby

Sources

Official site official
philcon.org official
philcon.org official

Details checked against the con’s own pages on Mon, Sept 28, 2026.