Thursday 27-Monday 31 July 2028
The sub-tropical capital of sunny Queensland, Australia.
We recognise the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Jagera and Turrbal people of Meanjin. We recognise their cultures, histories, and the deep connection they have to the lands, waters, and seas of Queensland.
Worldcon in Australia thus far…
2-4 July, 1939
Worldcon 1: NYcon
First World Science Fiction Convention. Held in New York City, USA.
Guest of honour: Frank R. Paul
3-5 July, 1948
Worldcon 6: Torcon
First Worldcon outside of the United States. Held in Toronto, Canada.
Guests of Honour: Jo Walton, Yves Maynard, and Chris M. Barkley
14–17 August, 1975
Worldcon 33: Aussiecon One
Australia’s first Worldcon. Held in Melbourne.
Guests of Honor: Ursula K. Le Guin (pictured), Susan Wood, Mike Glicksohn, and Donald Tuck
22–26 August, 1985
Worldcon 43: Aussiecon Two
Melbourne takes a second turn at hosting Worldcon.
Guests of Honor: Gene Wolfe and Ted White
2-6 September, 1999
Worldcon 57: Aussiecon Three
Worldcon comes back to Melbourne.
Guests of Honour: George Turner and Greg Benford, and fan author Bruce Gillespie. J. Michael Straczynski
2–6 September, 2010
Worldcon 68: Aussiecon Four
Australia’s most recent Worldcon, held in Melbourne.
Guests of Honour: Kim Stanley Robinson, Shaun Tan, and Robin Johnson
27-31 of July, 2028
Bid for Worldcon 86:
Aussiecon Five
On the banks of the delightful Brisbane River, our experienced convention team bids to hold Worldcon in 2028.
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