Question 1

When is I-Con 2026?

Accepted Answer

31st October - Hallowe'en I-Con!!

Question 2

Where is I-Con being held?

Accepted Answer

Thainstone Exchange, Thainstone Centre, Inverurie AB51 5XZ

There is PLENTY of free parking, free WiFi and lots of outside hangout space. Bus from Inverurie or from Aberdeen is Stagecoach 10A and it's the Port Elphinstone, Thainstone Agricultural Centre stop between Inverurie and Kintore.

Question 3

Do I need a ticket?

Accepted Answer

No and entry is free to all.

Question 4

What's on at the Convention?

Accepted Answer

Stalls, Gaming area, Quizzes, Cosplay competition and more!

Question 5

Where are the nearest cash machines?

Accepted Answer

There is no cash machine on site. Sorry. But hopefully free WiFi will make stall payments easier.

Question 6

What are the food options on the day?

Accepted Answer

On site, the team have organised a food van and ice cream truck. There is a coffee machine in Thainstone that does tea/coffee/hot chocolate. There are also picnic benches!

Question 7

What about Cosplay?

Accepted Answer

There's a more detailed FAQ on this  however no BB guns, no strung bows, guns must have orange tips. Any issues please ask. There's nowhere to secure any items so you have to be able to carry and there is no air-con - deodorizer and keeping cool in big costumes should be taken into consideration - thanks!

Question 8

What about accessibility?

Accepted Answer

Most of the event is on the ground floor but there is a lift up to a cafe hangout space. Most doors are approx. 6ft for taller cosplays/cosplayers.

Question 9

Is there a cloakroom?

Accepted Answer

There are no areas for belongings to be left in the venue. Sorry.

Question 10

Is there Wi-Fi?

Accepted Answer

Yes!

Question 11

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Lots and lots and lots. And it's free and close to the venue.

Question 12

What's about taking photographs?

Accepted Answer

When taking photos of cosplayers - or anyone - please ask permission before doing so.

Question 13

Do you have a Quiet Space?

Accepted Answer

A designated chillout space is always available but we cannot guarantee it will be absolutely quiet due to the venue. Ask a member of the I-Con crew if you can't see it.

Question 14

What's your AI policy?

Accepted Answer

Glad you asked. Here's our AI Statement.

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