February 13-15, 2026
The Westin Boston Seaport District, Boston, Massachusetts

Boskone 63

New England Science Fiction Association

"Boskone offers passionate fans, numerous professionals, and a great location."

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“Boskone became my home convention, is still very much part of my science fiction and fantasy life.”

— Jane Yolen, Guest of Honor, Boskone 29
“Boskone is ... a haven of SF&F enthusiasts and enthusiasm.”

— Garth Nix, Guest of Honor, Boskone 53
"Such a lovely time with such lovely people."

— John Scalzi, Guest of Honor, Boskone 49
"I look forward to the warm, comfortable lobby ... watching the annual blizzard glide in."

— Michael Swanwick, Guest of Honor, Boskone 37
"This convention was fun, welcoming, and had many thought-provoking panels and discussions."

— Cindy Pon, Young Adult Fiction Guest, Boskone 56

Image by Charles Urbach

Greg Cox

Guest of Honor

Charles Urbach

Official Artist

Stefan Rudnicki

Special Guest

Diego Patrimonio

Hal Clement Science Speaker

Keith R.A. DeCandido

Master of Ceremonies

Do you love

science fiction and fantasy?

Boskone 63 is coming! Join us in-person or online.

If this is your first convention or your tenth, you’ll find an open and welcoming gathering of people who share your same interests, talents, and love of anything to do with science fiction or fantasy!

Join us February 13-15, 2026, at Boskone, the longest-running science fiction & fantasy convention in New England. Register for this year’s convention today!

Boskone Blog

January 23, 2026

Hotel Block Reservation Deadline Extended

Boskone Hotel reservations have been extended until February 9, 2026. At this time, only quiet floor rooms are available. If you have issues reserving for the number of nights needed, please email hotel@boskone.org with your name, reservation number and what nights need to be added to your reservation.

January 17, 2026

Boskone 63 Schedule is up!

The Boskone 63 Schedule is up! There will be movement, video, and gaming items added later. https://boskone.org/program/schedule/

January 10, 2026

Online Helmuth sent January 7, 2026

There is a link to a pdf format at https://boskone.org/get-involved/documents/ This was sent to current members and many previous members. If you think you should have gotten it and didn’t please check your spam folder or email registration@boskone.org with your current email address.

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February 13-15, 2026The Westin Boston Seaport District, Boston, Massachusetts