At Festival of the Force, our mission is to deliver an unforgettable, immersive experience for Star Wars fans right here in the UK. As the largest convention of its kind, our central location makes it easily accessible to enthusiasts from across the nation! We are passionate about celebrating the vast and iconic Star Wars universe while building a strong sense of community among collectors, fans, and cosplayers of all ages. With a galaxy of Star Wars merchandise, celebrity appearances, and fan-led events, we strive to connect all force wielders to ignite the excitement of the fandom.

An Out-of-This-World Lineup Awaits

Rebel Scum Con 2026 is bringing together an incredible array of talent from a galaxy far, far away. From iconic Star Wars actors to visionary creators, our guests are here to share stories, sign autographs, and create unforgettable memories. Explore the full lineup and get ready to meet the legends who bring the Star Wars universe to life!

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The opening hours as are follows ;

Saturday

9.30am (Early Entry), 11am (General Entry) – 6pm (Last entry 5pm)

Trade hall and all other rooms close at 6pm. Auditorium remains open until 7pm for Esports finals (Aug 2023)

Sunday

9.30am (Early Entry), 11am (General Entry) – 5pm (Last entry 4pm)

Trade hall and all other rooms close at 5pm. Auditorium remains open until 7pm for Esports finals (Aug 2023)

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art celebrates the power of visual storytelling. Founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the museum explores how images move us and shape our collective memory. From Frida Kahlo’s self-portrait to Norman Rockwell’s scenes of everyday life to Charles White’s portraits of dignity. Each invites reflection. Each tells a story.

Designed by Ma Yansong of MAD, the Lucas Museum is located in Exposition Park in the South Los Angeles region. The museum’s campus includes new green space designed by Mia Lehrer and her team at Studio-MLA. Inside the building, our galleries explore timeless themes—family, love, work, play, fantasy, and more. Additional spaces include two state-of-the-art cinematic theaters and dedicated areas for learning, dining, retail, and events.

George Lucas and Mellody Hobson share a conviction that illustrated stories connect people across cultures and generations. Their decades of collecting span iconic American painting and popular illustration, comics, and cinematic art.

Lucas, creator of the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises, and founder of the George Lucas Educational Foundation began collecting in college, when the only art he could afford was original comic art for $30. Over 50 years, that collection has grown to more than 40,000 works. “I could never sell my art,” Lucas says. “It just is not what I think art is. I think it’s more about an emotional connection with the work, not how much it cost.”

Hobson, in addition to managing Ariel Investments, is the former chair of Starbucks Corporation and serves as a director of JPMorganChase.

In 2010, Hobson and Lucas signed the Giving Pledge, a campaign and public promise by some of the world’s wealthiest philanthropists to give the majority of their wealth to charitable causes. The pair is committed to improving education, particularly through the arts. “We’ve always said we’re holding society’s money, which we fully intend to give back,” Hobson says. “This is how we’re doing it.”

If you love your Batman, Iron Man, Dr Who or any other type of complete “Nerdity” then this is the place for you. NORCON has previously been voted among the UK’s top 10 Comic Cons by arts and entertainment guide ‘The List’. We are exceptionally proud that our hard work and passion has been recognised. We have worked hard on our reputation and our credibility. Described by ‘SciFi Now Magazine’ as, “..probably the friendliest convention on Earth”.

With displays, exhibits, celebrities, talks and loads of traders from across the galaxy selling everything from clothing and other merchandise to unique, bespoke cosplay accessories.

Come along and soak up the geeky goodness that is NORCON.

Who will you bump into? It may be the Daleks, R2 D2, Iron Man, who knows? It could be Disney Characters, it could be Zombies…. Just come along and embrace your inner geek!

NORCON also supports various charities and every year we randomly select a charity that we support and help in some way.

Now we are having another whole weekend of wonderful cosplay, guests, traders, stage talks all in a family friendly atmosphere and held at the Norfolk Showground Arena on the 26th & 27th September 2026.

DATES: Thursday October 15 – Saturday October 17, 2026

Thurs (10/15): Preview Night

Fri & Sat (10/16-17): Full Event Days with Evening Entertainment

VENUE: DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando

Address: 5780 Major Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

The official venue room block will open shortly after badges go on sale.

Event badge & room block sale dates are expected to be announced in a few weeks.

PLEASE DO NOT BOOK A ROOM UNTIL THE OFFICIAL ROOM BLOCK OPENS

The ability to have Halcy-Con 3 and for us to make it the best event in the galaxy absolutely depends on attendees staying onsite in the official room block.

Reservation dates within the room block can extend three days before and three days after Halcy-Con…perfect for adding a few theme park days!

There will be perks for attendees staying in the official room block.

We’ve heard your feedback, and there will be event badge tiers in 2026! Every badge type will provide an amazing Halcy-Con experience, with the upper tier(s) including some extra Halcy-Magic!

Time to get excited for the best weekend of the year! We can’t wait to welcome you back for an unforgettable three-day celebration of all things pop culture as MCM returns to ExCeL London 23rd – 25th October 2026.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you back for another three-day celebration of all things pop culture! Don’t miss the chance to meet your anime, TV and film stars, the joy of browsing art from independent creators, the freedom to be yourself and all the special little moments you don’t get anywhere else. We’re excited to welcome you home to the greatest show of the year. Are you ready?

Click here to find out more about what’s on at the show.

FRIDAY:
Priority Entry Tickets: 10am – 6pm
General Entry Tickets: 12pm – 6pm

SATURDAY:
Priority Entry Tickets: 9am – 7pm
General Entry Tickets: 11am – 7pm

SUNDAY:
Priority Entry Tickets: 10am – 5pm
General Entry Tickets: 12pm – 5pm

ExCeL London
1 Western Gateway
Royal Docks London, England E16 1XL

Lucca Comics & Games

The leading pop event in the West in terms of visitor numbers, cultural offerings, media exposure, and the number and quality of Italian and international guests.

Between late October and early November, hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts, families, collectors, and the curious flock to Lucca’s city center to celebrate the worlds of comics, board games, video games, illustration, film, theme songs, and television series. The latest publishing releases from 700 exhibitors from around the world, along with film premieres, exhibitions, hundreds of events, including talks, theater performances, and concerts, and the cosplay community. In one of Italy’s most fascinating medieval historic centers, everyone “can be a hero, even if only for five days.”

Lucca Comics & Games

The leading pop event in the West in terms of visitor numbers, cultural offerings, media exposure, and the number and quality of Italian and international guests.

Between late October and early November, hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts, families, collectors, and the curious flock to Lucca’s city center to celebrate the worlds of comics, board games, video games, illustration, film, theme songs, and television series. The latest publishing releases from 700 exhibitors from around the world, along with film premieres, exhibitions, hundreds of events, including talks, theater performances, and concerts, and the cosplay community. In one of Italy’s most fascinating medieval historic centers, everyone “can be a hero, even if only for five days.”

The world premiere exhibition, Star Wars™: The Experience, an epic journey through the legacy of Star Wars™, will open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia on February 13, 2027, as part of the Star Wars 50th anniversary celebration.

Created by The Franklin Institute, in collaboration with MDSX, Lucasfilm and Disney Consumer Products, Star Wars™: The Experience – A Journey Through the Galaxy, is the largest and most comprehensive behind-the-scenes exhibition celebrating the Star Wars galaxy, and the official exhibition during the landmark anniversary year.

The all-new exhibition spans 18,000 square feet of visually rich, interconnected galleries, featuring large immersive moments, screen-used artifacts, and an RFID-powered experience for an interactive, personalized, and cinematic journey into the creative force behind Star Wars. It presents an extraordinary collection of more than 70 artifacts, many of them screen-used and on view for the first time from Lucasfilm, including legendary screen-used pieces such as Darth Maul’s lightsaber and Darth Vader’s costume. A selection of creatures, droids, and other alien species, including Grogu, R2-D2, and C-3PO, will be visible up close, along with a speeder bike, and original props from Andor.

From sound design and costume creation to fan art and gaming, the exhibition celebrates the intersection of art, innovation, and fandom, showcasing how Star Wars has always been, and will always be built by dreamers. It charts the evolution from analog ingenuity to digital reinvention and highlights the voices of early makers and the current global fandom, uncovering the creativity, craftsmanship, and community that make it a timeless treasure.

“Star Wars created a cultural landscape that spans decades and delivers massive, undeniable global appeal,” said Larry Dubinski, President and CEO of The Franklin Institute. “Its influence extends far beyond cinema—shaping entertainment, culture, technology, and business, while redefining how stories are created, experienced, and shared across generations. The Franklin Institute is excited to put Philadelphia once again at the center of a major cultural moment with another blockbuster world premiere exhibition in 2027.”

“Star Wars: The Experience represents more than four years of collaboration, creativity, and shared vision with Lucasfilm, Disney Consumer Products, and MDSX,” said Abby Bysshe, Chief Experience and Strategy Officer at The Franklin Institute. “Bringing an experience of this scale to life takes an extraordinary amount of dedication and expertise, and together this team has created something we believe will captivate audiences and celebrate the extraordinary and lasting impact of Star Wars.”

“This exhibition is an authentic celebration of the ingenuity and pioneering spirit of Star Wars and its cultural impact across decades,” said Dan Picard, owner, and creative director at MDSX. “It places fans inside unique aspects of the Star Wars saga—blending unforgettable moments, behind-the-scenes creativity, and the fandom that continues to shape the galaxy today. That is what makes this exhibition such an exceptional experience, and one we are proud to be part of.”

EXCLUSIVE DETAILS AND FIRST LOOK AT EXHIBIT RENDERINGS AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON

The Making of Star Wars™: The Experience (Panel)
Friday, July 24, 2026, 4:00PM-5:00PM (PT), Room 7AB

Exclusive to San Diego Comic-Con attendees, the creative minds behind Star Wars™: The Experience will share more about the making of the exhibition, revealing insider insights and the first gallery renderings.

Moderated by Ashley Eckstein, actor and the voice of Ahsoka Tano in animated series including Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, Tales of the Jedi—panel experts include Matt Martin, Sr. Creative Executive of Franchise Content and Strategy at Lucasfilm; Portia Fontes, Manager of Physical Assets at Lucasfilm; Abby Bysshe, Chief Experience and Strategy Officer at The Franklin Institute; Dan Picard, Creative Officer and Owner of MDSX; and Dave Edmonds, Art Director at MDSX.

The creative team will dive into questions such as: How do you balance cinematic authenticity with exhibition design? What is the visual identity of the experience? What are some of the never-before-seen archival pieces, and how do you celebrate 50 years of Star Wars in a way that feels as epic, emotional, and immersive as the saga itself?

Tickets will go on sale in November for Star Wars™: The Experience, which will run from February 13 to September 6, 2027. Following the Philadelphia premiere, the exhibition will launch a five year North American tour.

 

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