Hal-Con, Atlantic Canada’s largest sci-fi, fantasy and gaming convention, took over the Halifax Convention Centre from Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8, 2026. Thousands of fans, cosplayers and creators filled downtown Halifax for three days of panels, signings, gaming and costumes.
The event started in 2010 with 1500 attendees and has since grown to fill the entire convention center, drawing attendees from across North America. The 2026 gathering boasted sold-out passes a packed lineup with 26 guests, and more than 100 gaming tables.
Fans packed main stage Q&A sessions for headliners Jonathan Frakes, Emily Swallow, Chad Michael Murray, Jason Lee and Ethan Suplee. There was also a Twilight Reunion featuring Kellan Lutz, Peter Facinelli, and Jackson Rathbone, who hosted a special off-site Q&A for fans on Friday evening at Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane. Teh guest list went beyond the screen to include authors Paul Tremblay, Fonda Lee, and T. Kingfisher, as well as comic talent Liana Kangas, Eric Olcsvary, Keezy Young, and Erica Schultz.
The weekend schedule included a mix of main stage presentations and Q&A’s with fan-run panels, author and artist signings, cosplay workshops and a vendor hall. On the gaming floor, attendees could join tabletop campaigns, mini-painting sessions and competitive tournaments.
The costume contest took place on Sunday, making it the day that all the big stuff came out, but that doesn’t mean people weren’t bringing their A-game all weekend. These photos from DarkSquire Photography give us a glimpse at the talent that was walking the floor all weekend. Be sure to check out the rest of their photos on Facebook.
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