BSFA upcoming events

Space Vault Exhibition (02/01/2026)

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This exhibition showcases one of the UK’s largest private collections of space artefacts from human space exploration.

Find out more about the Space Vault here.

Witches-Sorcieres Exhibition (07/02/2026)

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

"Sorcières" is an exhibition at the Nantes History Museum, exploring one of the largest persecutions in history: that of women accused of witchcraft, from the twilight of the Middle Ages to the modern era.

Find out more on the website.

Star Trek at 60 (26/03/2026)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

2026 marks 60 years since Star Trek first hit our screens. To celebrate this major milestone, the Science Museum has partnered with Star Trek on a special season of exciting events, must-see film screenings and one incredible trail of iconic objects from the TV series and films.

Find out more on the Science Museum website.

Festival of Storytelling (02/06/2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The Digital Futures Institute Festival of Storytelling, taking place 2–4 June, is a celebration of how we communicate what we do — and why it matters — through the stories we tell. Across three inspiring days of workshops, masterclasses, panels and performances, the festival explores the craft of powerful communication while showcasing some of the exceptional work happening at King’s College.

This event is for anyone who loves ideas, creativity and great stories. We welcome readers and writers of fiction and nonfiction, fans of sci-fi and future thinking, creatives working across art, music, theatre and digital media, and anyone interested in how stories help us make sense of the world around us.

This year, we’re partnering with the Arthur C. Clarke Award to present a dynamic series of events bringing together King’s academics with leading writers, broadcasters and creatives. Together, they’ll explore how storytelling helps us shape our world and imagine possible futures through creativity in all its forms: fiction and non-fiction, science communication, music, art, journalism, film, podcasting, theatre, and more.

All events are free of charge and open to King’s staff and students, as well as the wider public.

Find out more on the website

London 'One Tun' meeting (04/06/2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The infamous One Tun meeting is a very long running event - Isaac Asimov came here in 1974! This is an informal, free event running on the first Thursday of every month, 6pm until closing. Drinks, including real craft ale, and hot food can be ordered from the ground floor. Come for SF news and views, all are welcome.

Access: Please note this event is held on the top floor of the Bishop’s Finger, which is accessible by stairs only.

Birmingham SF Group (05/06/2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Online – Free for BSFG Members, £3.15 for non-members.

In person - £3 for BSFG members, £6 for non-members.

Tickets are available online or on the door. See the Birmingham SF Group website for details.

PictCon (17/10/2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

PictCon is a small science fiction and fantasy convention, run by volunteers, for people who want to talk about science fiction and fantasy.

There will be panels, interviews, workshops, book and crafts dealers, RPGs – all with a Scottish flavour.

Scottish fans, authors, and publishing industry professionals discuss genre books, folklore and myth, science and society, and how these feed back into our favourite fiction!

Guest of Honour: Neil Williamson

You can browse and buy from our dealers tables where crafts and books are for sale.

Come and enjoy a friendly, cheerful atmosphere in beautiful Perth.

Find out more on the website here.