Staff Report | Jan 11, 2023
Steampunk events returned full bore in 2022 after tip-toeing back the previous year from pandemic-induced hibernation. Here’s a look at many of the major gatherings on both sides of the Atlantic.
Staff Report | Nov 8, 2022
Whether you’re in the North, East, West, or South (in the U.S.) or Way South (New Zealand), there’s a steampunk event this weekend, including TeslaCon, Steampunk November, Steampunk Adventurers Weekend, and Steampunk the Thames.
Scenes from the Gaslight Steampunk Expo, where cosplayers embodied the Halloween spirit
Photos by Clara Blackheart | Oct 12, 2022
Attendees celebrated “Haunted Holidays” as the Gaslight Steampunk Expo took place Sept. 29-Oct. 2 in San Diego. The theme, combined with a masking requirement, inspired lots of creativity among the costumed participants.
Staff Report | Oct 5, 2022
It’s another busy weekend for steampunk happenings on both sides of the Atlantic. Highlights include Haworth Steampunk Weekend in West Yorkshire, Feria Steampunk Barcelona in Spain, the International Edgar Allan Poe Festival in Baltimore.
The event, held at an open-air history museum, once again showcased spectacular cosplay
Photos by Dominique Linel | Oct 4, 2022
Anno 1900, a steampunk convention held at Minett Park Fond-de-Gras in Pétange, Luxembourg, has traditionally been a visual feast for cosplay fans. This is especially true given the setting, an open-air history museum with its own railway station.
Staff Report | Sep 27, 2022
The convention takes places Sept. 29-Oct. 2 in San Diego. This year’s theme is “Haunted Holidays,” which will be reflected in a fashion show on Saturday along with panels, a ghost tour, and more.
Staff Report | Sep 21, 2022
It’s another big weekend for steampunk fans, with events across the U.S. plus gatherings in the UK and the Anno 1900 convention in Luxembourg. U.S. events are happening in Florida, California, Colorado, and more.
Now under the guidance of Adam Savage, the event took on aspects of a maker exhibition
Staff Report | Aug 31, 2022
SiliCon, previously known as Silicon Valley Comic Con, happened Aug. 27-28, and since it was within hailing distance of The Steampunk Explorer World Headquarters, we hopped on our airship (cleverly disguised as a BART train) to take a gander.
Staff Report | Aug 30, 2022
The convention will return in a somewhat reduced form, but attendees will still have plenty to keep themselves busy, including panels, workshops, social activities, live music performances, multiple costume contests, and more.
Staff Report | Jul 18, 2022
It’s not jam-packed with steampunk programming, but we’ve scoured the panel schedule for sessions that may be of interest. Fans of science fiction and fantasy more broadly can get early looks at some highly anticipated films and TV series.