23rd edition · 15–17 January 2027 · Prague-Smíchov

TolkienCon 2027

Here we go again! The January celebration of J. R. R. Tolkien’s birthday returns for its 23rd edition. Three days of talks, concerts, games – and above all the company of fellow admirers of the Professor’s work. Old friends and newcomers alike: TolkienCon is open to everyone.

Capacity: plenty of room – registered guests have priority

Details

When, where and how much

When

From Friday 17:00 (registration opens) to Sunday 13:30, 15–17 January 2027. Send your registration by 15 January 2027, 9:00.

Where

ZŠ Grafická 1060/13, Prague 5 – Smíchov. Tram stop Bertramka, a short walk from Anděl.

What it is

A gathering of friends of JRRT’s work: talks and seminars on all manner of topics, concerts, theatre, games. More than anything, meeting people tuned to the same wavelength.

Sleeping

Large heated rooms right in the building – bring your own sleeping bag and mat. If you have outgrown that, there are hotels nearby.

Food

A tearoom offering refreshments (tea, coffee, wafers, sausages, and perhaps something more substantial). Restaurants and shops of all kinds are within walking distance.

Parking

There are Prague 5 parking zones in the vicinity of the school: on Fridays, parking costs 20 CZK/h until 8:00 PM, while it is free after that time and on weekends. However, do not expect to find many available spaces. See mapy.cz for details.

Organisation fee

Covers the whole event. If you want to contribute to the programme (a talk, a performance), get in touch – you don’t pay the fee.

OptionPrice
Whole con, paid in advance400 CZK
Whole con, paid on site500 CZK
Saturday only, registered400 CZK
Saturday only, unregistered450 CZK
Children 6–12 (any length of stay)100 CZK
Children under 6free
Speakers and performersfree
ZŠ Grafická 1060/13

150 00 Prague 5 – Smíchov · stop Bertramka

Costumes welcome

We would appreciate it if you arrived in a nice themed costume—as has become the custom at TolkienCon. Swords are permitted as part of your costume, but any fencing demonstrations must take place outside the building.

House rules

  • Smoking and the consumption of alcohol are prohibited throughout the building. You may go outside to smoke, or visit a pub for a drink.
  • Entry will be denied—without a refund—to anyone who is visibly intoxicated or behaving inappropriately.
  • Please leave pets (dogs, cats, oliphaunts) at home.
  • Children of all ages are welcome, provided they remain under the constant supervision of a parent.
  • Please bring indoor footwear, a sleeping bag, and a sleeping mat.
  • The check-in process will be faster if you have your registration "variable symbol" (reference number) ready.

30 Would you like to take part in the program?

Are you interested in hosting a lecture, seminar, or presentation? Please feel free to contact us as soon as possible—performers do not pay an organizational fee.

Write to the organisers

Registration

Sign the Red Book

Filling out the registration form secures your spot—if capacity is reached, registered attendees get priority. You can also arrive at TolkienCon without registering, but who knows how many hobbits will fit into the gym...

Registration must be sent by 15 January 2027, 9:00. You will receive a variable symbol and payment details right after submitting.

Which days will you attend
Sleeping in the building
Payment

We will get back to you about the programme as soon as possible and confirm whether we can include you.

We use the details from this form only to organise TolkienCon and never pass them on. Questions about your data: info@tolkiencon.cz.

Programme 2027

From the Shire to Mordor

We are currently preparing the program and will release initial information very soon. If you would like to get involved, please get in touch!

Where to ask

If anything is missing here, write or call us. You can also ask on TolkienCon’s official Facebook page.

J. R. R. Tolkien