General Information

What is Luxcon? 
LuxCon is Luxembourg’s first national Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Convention. It’s a great celebration of Pop Culture, Luxcon is both a fair, a convention and a show that brings together all your favorite universes: cinema and series, manga and comics, gaming and board games, food and lifestyle… 

What is a convention? 
The aim is to get the fans and fan groups of Luxembourg and neighbouring regions together and celebrate Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror culture in its many forms.. 

What do you do at a convention? 
A convention is a great opportunity to meet fellow fans, and like-minded people, learn about clubs and societies that deal with your areas of interest and celebrate fan culture in general. 
A convention will have a dealers’ room market space where you can still your thirst for more stuff. 
There will be interviews, round-table discussions, presentations, and hopefully you’ll be able to listen to, meet and get the autograph of one of your favourite creative talents. 
Other interactive features of a convention might include a games room, workshops, readings, quizzes and competitions. 
All in all a convention should allow you to enjoy your favourite books, TV-shows, films, comic books, graphic novels, bande dessinées and other elements from Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror with other people from your area, and hopefully make new friends. 

Who is it for? 
If you’re into something that might carry the label Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror, you are the target audience. If you have friends that have similar tastes, it’s also for them. In fact whole families can enjoy the experience. 

What are the opening hours of LuxCon?
LuxCon is open from 10:00 on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April. On Saturday, there are a couple of events that go longer (Pubquiz & Karaoke Night, etc) but you can expect vendors, artists and other exhibitors to close their booths around 19:00. On Sunday the event closes its doors at 18:00.

Where does Luxcon take place? 
Luxcon takes place at Forum Campus Geesseknäppchen 40 Bd Pierre Dupong, 1430 Luxembourg

Is there parking? Is it paid?

Yes, there is free parking available at Parking Bouillon, located near the Forum Campus Geesseknäppchen. It is a large public parking facility with 2,442 spaces, including:

• 8 accessible (barrier-free) parking spots

• 13 designated women’s parking spaces

Parking Bouillon is free on weekends. From there, it’s a 5 to 10 minute walk to the venue.

I am a minor, can I access the Luxcon? 
Entrance to the festival is authorized for minors. 
We recommend that you accompany your child or ensure that they are accompanied by an adult. In any case, the organizer declines all responsibility if a minor enters the Luxcon without an accompanying adult.

Can I enter the Festival with a stroller?
Yes, you can enter the Festival with a stroller.  

Are there smoking areas within the area? 
Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited inside the venue. However, there is a designated outdoor area where smoking is permitted.

Can my pet enter the Festival? 
Entrance to the Festival is prohibited for animals, sorry. 

Where can I withdraw money? 
There are no ATMs directly near the venue, so we strongly recommend bringing cash before heading to LuxCon. Some vendors may not accept card payments.

Are there a cloakroom where I can drop off my belongings?
No. There is no cloakroom for the general public.  

Can I leave the Festival and then come back? 
You will have a wristband which will allow you to come and go as you like, don’t take it off until you know your exit is final. 

If I lose something, who do I contact? 
All lost items that are brought to the Festival Info Point are collected. If you left something at Luxcon, send us an email at info@sffs.lu 

Is it possible to have lunch/dinner on the Festival grounds? 
You can take advantage of the food and drinks offer on site. 

Can I sign up to have a booth at LuxCon 2025?
Unfortunately the event is fully booked for this year. You can send us your details to be informed about the opening of the next round of registrations.

Are you still looking for volunteers to help out?
Yes, we are always looking for people who are willing to help. Let us know what you are interested in doing, or what your skills are and we will find something for you. You can sign up or find more information here

How do I get tickets?
Tickets are only available at the entrance to LuxCon, there is no presale online.

What are the ticket prices?
Tickets are 5 euros per day. A 9€ Weekend ticket is available. Children under 12 (proof may be requested at the entrance) can enter for free. 

Are the entrances free for people with reduced mobility?
People with reduced mobility must have a ticket to access the Festival.  

Are there tickets valid for both days? 
Only the weekend ticket is, if you bought a one day ticket and you want to come back you need to purchase another one on the following day. 

Is entry free for cosplayers?
No. Like any other visitors, cosplayers must have a ticket to gain entry to LuxCon.  

Do you provide changing rooms? 
Yes, go to the Info point at the entrance of the Festival for more information. 

Can I come with a mask? 
Masks are allowed

Can I come with my face made up? 
Yes, you can

Can I come with my “cosplay kit”? 
Yes, you can bring glue, paint and make-up. 

Am I allowed to bring accessories? 
Yes, if they are made from a non-hazardous material. 

What accessories are prohibited? 
Metal accessories, Blunt objects and accessories and/or rigid objects that can be used as a weapon regardless of their shape and material, weapons replica and real weapons. It goes without saying that items that are not allowed according to Luxembourg’s laws are prohibited. 

Only “fantasy” looking replica weapons are accepted if they bear no resemblance to real weapons. If they are made exclusively of non-hazardous materials (foam/cardboard/worbla) and have no metal parts. 

What is forbidden on the Festival ? 
– Any weapon or replica of weapons (including toys). Examples: sabers/katana, swords, firearms, bats, truncheons, etc. 
– Nerf or BB type guns are prohibited if they have metal parts. They are only allowed if they are plastic and not accompanied by ammunition. 
– Sharp objects. Examples: knives, scissors, penknives, box cutters, Swiss Army knives, etc. 
– Tools. Examples: pliers (cutting or not), hammers, etc. 
– Explosive material, smoke bombs and firecrackers 
– Bottles, containers, and glass objects, whatever their size 
– Instruments and objects causing significant noise pollution (Examples: drums, megaphones, etc.) 
– Alcohol and flammable products (Example: aerosol deodorants) 
– Plastic bottles without caps 
– Skateboards, rollerblades, scooters and motorcycle helmets must be safely stored. 
The list above is not exhaustive and the security agents on site will be the sole judges of the objects authorized or not to enter. 

Will my photo or video of me be taken at the Festival? 
Yes, it is possible that you will be photographed or filmed at the Festival by our team. 

Can I take pictures and interact with cosplayers? 
It is of course allowed to take pictures at LuxCon. Before you take pictures of cosplayers, or any other people, it is polite to ask them before you snap a shot. 
You should not touch cosplayers or their accessories/costumes without asking them for permission. Most cosplayers will happily pose for shots with you. Please be respectful and nice to the cosplayers who put a lot of effort into their outfits. Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. 
Do not take pictures of them, on breaks, eating, drinking, or in any other way ‘out of character’, without asking consent.

How do I register for the cosplay contest? 
To guarantee a spot in the cosplay competition, register online via the cosplay registration page. 

How will I be judged? What makes up the score? 
A  jury will judge contestants on costume, performance and authenticity. Higher scores will be awarded to costumes made on your own. 

What are the cosplay contest’s proceedings? 
Cosplayers will be invited to show their costumes to the judges in a pre-judging session (1 hour before the event). 
The contest will start with the performances, where you play and present your character of choice in front of the jury and the visitors. 
An overall champion, a performance winner and two runners-up, as well as a costume winner and two runners-up will be determined, based on the scores, at the end of the competition. 

What can I win? 
There are seven trophies to be awarded. In addition, prizes are provided by Cosplayshop.be. We’d like to thank them for their kind support. 

Q: Can anyone exhibit at LuxCon?

Yes-ish, LuxCon welcomes exhibitors from all the areas of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Culture. We welcome applications from vendors, artists, craftspeople, hobbyists and associations dedicated to one or more aspects of the above.

Q: How do I apply to exhibit at LuxCon?

Generally application windows open in autumn of the year before. You can always leave your information in the application form after the deadline, in case there is more space, or so we have your info when it comes to sending out invites for the following year. You can find the form on the Exhibition page here

I’m interested in giving a presenation on an aspect of Science Fiction, Fantasy, or Horro cultures. How do I do that?

Nothing is easier than that — you can contact us via email at info@sffs.lu or use the contact form on our website, and we’ll get back to you.

I have a suggestion for a round-table discussion, but I don’t know if anybody else is interested.

Luckily there might be more of you out there. In this case, we’ll pool the requests and make sure there’s a group to discuss the same or similar topics during the panel. Just contact us via email at info@sffs.lu or use the contact form on our website, and we’ll take care of the rest.