Welcome to AärdCON
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | Calgary, Alberta
Year Four. The Gathering Deepens.
AärdCON returns for its fourth year, growing larger, louder, and more defined.
This year we are in a new location: The Scandinavian Centre
AärdCON is a space built for those who live in the worlds they create. Tabletop Role-players. Creators. Painters. Storytellers. Collectors. If you’ve ever rolled the dice and meant it, you’re in the right place.
For one full day, our new hall transforms into a working world of fantasy and imagination.
Conversations spark between strangers who speak the same language of games, lore, and creation. In the new hall, a stage hosts amazing speakers, workshops guide you with talent and insight, a deliciously manic painting competition unfolds, and excellent vendors await discovery.
This isn’t a passive event. It’s something you step into.
Explore a full slate of tabletop role-playing games, including Dungeons & Dragons and a wide range of TTRPG systems. Learn directly from experienced creators and players. Sit in on talks, take part in workshops, or walk the vendor floor lined with artists, makers, and handcrafted work.
Bring your skills. Bring your curiosity. Or just bring yourself and see what pulls you in. AärdCON is built for all experience levels, but it carries a simple expectation: Show up ready to engage.
Main Events
- Speakers and presentations from experienced creators
- Hands-on workshops and demos
- Open and scheduled TTRPG sessions
- EpicJim's miniature painting competition
- Live recording of the 13 Sided Die podcast
- Dedicated Social Room for drop-in games and downtime
- Curated vendors and artists
- Cosplay throughout the day
When & Where is AärdCON?
Last year was another massive success so make sure to add this event to your calendar as you will not want to miss it!
Tickets to AärdCON!
Entry to AärdCON is $10 at the door or available in advance online
All speakers, workshops, demos, TTRPG games, the miniature painting competition, and access to the Social Room are all included with your ticket!
Children 11 years of age or younger are free. All children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
Vendor Information
All vendor tables for 2026 are currently filled
If you would like to be added to the waiting list, contact:
What's New?
A Better Location
A new hall is fully in play, both upstairs and down, allowing for better games, vendors, and movement
Amazing Vibes
This year, we’ve leveled up AärdCON, making it the ultimate place to play, explore, and connect
Expanded Gaming
More tables. More systems. More opportunities to sit down and play
The Social Room
A dedicated space for drop-in games, casual play, or stepping away from the main floor
Improved Food Options
Better access to food so you can stay focused on the experience
