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Capital Sci Fi Con

Capital Sci-Fi Con, Edinburgh's not-for-profit pop culture, comic and movie convention for fans by fans, returns to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 21st & 22nd February!

Capital Sci Fi Con

About Capital Sci Fi Con

21st Feb 2026 to 22nd Feb 2026
10am - 5pm (VIP Entry from 9.30am)
Edinburgh Corn Exchange
10 New Market Rd, Edinburgh West EH14 1RJ
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Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) are delighted to invite you to Capital Sci Fi Con!

Prepare for an intergalactic adventure as Capital Sci Fi Con returns for its 11th year, with an event that's bigger, better, and more epic than ever before!

Step into a world where Daleks roam freely and Stormtroopers march in unison. Capital Sci Fi Con isn't just an event; it's an experience for the entire family

Get ready to meet your favourite celebrity guests up close and personal. Immerse yourself in the world of sci-fi as you shop for unique collectibles, pose with cosplayers, and explore authentic props and sets and fill up your film roll with pictures with our cosplayers, props and sets.

​Embrace your inner hero and join our vibrant cosplay community! Whether you're a seasoned cosplayer or a first-timer, we encourage everyone to participate. Take your chance at stardom by signing up for our superb cosplay competition — because in the world of Capital Sci Fi Con, you have to be in it to win it!

​Gear up for a weekend filled with cosmic encounters, thrilling competitions, and a celebration of all things sci-fi. Capital Sci Fi Con 2026 is not just an event; it's a journey into the extraordinary.

​Mark your calendars for the weekend of February 21st & 22nd 2026, as the Edinburgh Corn Exchange transforms into a haven for all things fantasy and sci-fi.

Adult Day Ticket £20.00, Adult Weekend Ticket £30.00
Child Day Ticket £12.00, Child Weekend Ticket £18.00
Family Day Ticket £50.00, Family Weekend Ticket £80.00
VIP Day Ticket £50.00
Under 5's go free



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