Hal-Con

Nov 6–8, 2026 · Halifax, NS

Nov 6–8, 2026

Halifax Convention Centre

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Getting there

Go in by the Argyle Street entrance of the Halifax Convention Centre. It's under 10 minutes' walk from the Scotia Square bus terminal and the Water Street ferry terminal.
Underground parking at the Nova Centre, connected to the venue: in from Prince Street, $28 a day. The Scotia Square Parkade and on-street pay stations are other options.
Pick up your badge at Registration on the Argyle level: bring your ticket (printed or on your phone) and ID matching the name on it. Child passes get a bracelet.
Halifax Transit's Access-A-Bus gives accessible rides (register and book ahead).

With access needs, you can use the Grafton Street entrance to go in and come back; go down one level to Registration. The Argyle and Grafton entrances have automatic doors.
Official attendants (a sign language interpreter, for example) get in free, but contact Hal-Con ahead to get their badge.
Lifts reach every area, with priority for disabled fans and strollers. Dedicated seating for disabled guests.
ASL interpreters at some main stage events; ask Hal-Con ahead for one at another panel or session.
Official service animals are welcome; therapy and emotional support animals aren't. Questions: Hal-Con's Accessibility Team.

You can leave and come back through the Argyle Street entrance: show your badge or wristband, and bags and props are checked again. Lost badges aren't replaced.
Children on a child pass and under 5s must be with an adult (no more than three children per adult is recommended).
No photos or recording in the autograph and photo area, except a paid selfie with a guest. Ask vendors before photographing their goods.
Free Wi-Fi. No smoking or vaping indoors; there are smoking spots on Argyle Street near Sackville Street and near Grand Parade.

Many vendors take cards, but some don't. There are cash machines on site (with a fee).

No firearms (even unloaded), metal or live-edge blades, working replica guns (airsoft, BB, cap or paintball), working bows, crossbows or slingshots, or blunt items like tools, clubs and sports sticks. Make these from foam or other safe materials.
No pepper spray, smoke or vapour effects, fireworks, or messy props like silly string and filled water guns.
Foam blasters without darts, hard props (metal, fibreglass, hardwood, glass), spiked armour and shields need staff approval.
Costumes no taller than 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) and narrow enough to pass through the main entrance. No wheeled shoes, no real or simulated nudity, and no hateful symbols or slogans.

Some food vendors at Hal-Con, and lots of restaurants within walking distance.
The venue doesn't allow outside food, except for allergies, diabetes or other conditions that need it, and for young children and babies.
Bring a water bottle: there are refill stations and water fountains throughout the building.

Gender-neutral washrooms on every level, alongside gendered ones; use the washroom that fits who you are. They're marked on the floor maps and signposted.
All washrooms are wheelchair accessible, and each floor has a private universal washroom.
A family room on the Ballroom level, with a breastfeeding area. Breastfeeding is welcome anywhere at Hal-Con.

Hal-Con's Respectful Community Policy bans discrimination and harassment over gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, appearance, body size, race or religion. Harassing photos, stalking and unwanted touching count too.
Ask before photographing anyone in costume. No high or low angle shots, touching, or sexual poses without consent.
To report something, tell a Hal-Con committee or board member. Serious threats or assault: call the police (911) first, then tell Hal-Con.
Hal-Con is Rainbow Registered.

Updated Oct 22