Eastercon 2026: Progress Report 1

Dear Iridescence member,

We’re thrilled to share that Progress Report 1 is now live on our website! This is your chance to catch up on all the exciting developments and plans for Iridescence, next year’s Eastercon.

Inside the report, you’ll find updates on what’s been happening behind the scenes and a glimpse of what’s coming next. It’s packed with information about programme, art show, dealers and much more. 

Watercolor of a fiery pheonix on a blue background with the text "Progress Report"

Progress Report 1

Chair’s Update

Hi everyone,

It’s a great pleasure to welcome you to Iridescence, the 77th Eastercon and to be returning to Birmingham which is always such a great place to celebrate our fandoms. With just over four months to go, the team is busy assembling what is shaping up to be a really interesting and enjoyable convention for you all. And it really is for all of you, Iridescence is about celebrating variety and diversity, finding joy in our fandoms and light in the darkness even as the world around us becomes ever more challenging.

By Macdonald.m.me…, 30 September, 2025

Meg MacDonald

Meg is Glaswegian Geordie con runner who when left unsupervised has a tendency to volunteer. She is currently Co-Programme Division Head for LAcon V and was Vice-Chair and Co-Division Head for Promotions for the Glasgow 2024 Worldcon. Meg also serves on the bid committee for Dublin 2029, is senior staff for Satellite 9, and has worked (or is working) on multiple Eastercons.

In fandom she found her family, and discovered that conrunning involves not just emails, spreadsheets, and timelines—but also filking, punning, and applying glitter to friends and strangers alike.

By eastercon_admin, 20 September, 2025
Eastercon Art Show

Art Show

Display in the Iridescence Art Show

The Art Show at Iridescence is all about celebrating the incredible creativity in our community. It is a space where fans can admire, celebrate, and buy art directly from creators.

Hotel Booking Open for Members

Greetings from Iridescence!

General booking for the Hilton Birmingham Metropole is now open!  

What are the room rates?

We have negotiated competitive rates for the hotel for convention members. These are available for stays from 2 to 7 April 2025 inclusive. The room rates are:

£142 per night for a double room including breakfast.
£132 per night for a double room, room only.

Hotel Booking Open to Members with Access Requirements

 

Greetings from Iridescence!

We are pleased to announce that priority hotel booking for the Hilton Birmingham Metropole is now open for members of Iridescence with access needs.  It will remain open until 30th September.  At that point general hotel booking will open for convention members.  

You are receiving this email because you are a member of Iridescence and you have told us you have access needs. 

Opening Dates, Rates, and Access Notification.

Greetings from Iridescence!

We are excited to announce that we will shortly be opening hotel bookings for the Hilton Birmingham Metropole to convention members!

How do I book?

Hotel booking will be via a link, sent to convention members.  If you’re not yet a member, this is a good reason to join now!  And if you’re not sure, you can check your membership status via the registration page.