Lore Con 2026

Lore Con is a new fan convention in Durham, North Carolina for creator culture, anime, gaming and comics, produced by Lorehous. The first edition runs September 26–27, 2026 at the Durham Convention Center.

The inaugural lineup features Eisner-nominated Princeless writer Jeremy Whitley, comic creators Jack Harris (Clash Studios) and Danny Quick (Aceblade Comics), storyteller Brittany Coates, comics YouTuber Blerd Without Fear, fashion designer and cosplayer Kikicheea, the Black Fae Day community, streamers and cosplayers including Lil Chaos, Lexa-Chan, Ogyein, 16bitsami and Ezra Fae, and guest DJ Stream Reem. Expect creator panels and community roundtables, a vendor hall of independent artists and makers, IRL gaming, fandom meetups, a cosplay exhibition and the Club Lore after-party.