Polish convention Pyrkon kicks off in Poznań on June 19th and promises three days of attractions for Star Wars fans. The 2026 edition features a comprehensive Star Wars zone, transforming the convention space into an interactive hub for fans. Details have been recently released on the convention’s official website. The zone integrates professional guest appearances with community-led exhibits and activities.
Celebrity Guests The program includes Q&A sessions with notable franchise contributors:
Giancarlo Esposito: Actor (Moff Gideon, The Mandalorian).
Anton Lesser: Actor (Major Lio Partagaz, Andor).
Kieron Gillen: Writer, known for Marvel’s 2015 Darth Vader run and as the co-creator of Dr. Aphra.
Kevin J. Anderson: Author and contributor to the Star Wars Expanded Universe.
Commentary and Localization The zone highlights Polish fan culture through panels with creators and commentators, including Dżedajka, Pora Imperatora, and Wiktor Weprzędz. Additionally, Marta Duda-Gryc and Magda “Cathia” Kozłowska will discuss the technical and cultural challenges of translating Star Wars literature for the Polish market.
Interactive Displays For the first time in Poland, attendees can access full-scale cockpit replicas of an X-Wing, a TIE Fighter, and the Razor Crest for photography.
Imperial and Rebel Installations
Imperial Zone: Features an officers’ cantina hosting Sabacc card games and an Imperial shooting range.
Rebel Base: Hosted by the Rebel Legion Eagle Base, this area includes a tactical table, R2-D2 and BB-8 droids, and a recruitment station.
Exhibitions
Costumes: Aldona “ATAT” Talarczyk’s 10th-anniversary exhibit of Queen Amidala costumes.
Props & Droids: SW Armory & Kasprop displays, including a full-scale Droideka and battle droids.
Vehicles: A Hoth-themed exhibit featuring a life-sized snowspeeder and imperial probe droid.
Thematic Displays: Mandalorian gear, a Rogue One 10th-anniversary retrospective, and Jyn Erso’s childhood room.
Programming and Community Events The schedule includes cosplay marches scheduled for Friday and Saturday, an annual Oxford-style debate, mindfulness workshops, and craft sessions, such as creating Star Wars-themed bags with Michalewicz Art Studio.