Thousands flocked to the town known for its association with Bram Stoker’s Dracula
Photos by Craig Jenkins | May 9, 2023
Author Jess Nevins famously stated that “steampunk is what happens when goths discover brown.” But for a few days last month it was steampunks donning black as the spring edition of Whitby Goth Weekend took place April 28-30.
Staff Report | May 8, 2023
It’s another busy weekend for steampunk fans in the U.K. with events at Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire; the Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway in North Devon; and Doncaster City Centre in South Yorkshire. Here’s a rundown.
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.
Cosplay at the Steampunk and Dickensian Christmas Market in Nottinghamshire, UK
Photos by Craig Jenkins | Dec 21, 2022
Steampunk met the world of Charles Dickens at the Steampunk and Dickensian Christmas Market in Newark, UK. The event featured traders, a torchlight procession, live music, and cosplayers in all their steampunk glory.
Steampunk takes on Star Wars, Star Trek, and more at the UK’s National Space Centre
Photos by Craig Jenkins | Dec 16, 2022
Steampunks set their sights on the stars as the National Space Centre in Leicester, UK once again hosted Steampunks in Space. The event featured an art exhibition, authors/artists alley, a steampunk market, and lots of cosplay.
Photos by Craig Jenkins | Nov 16, 2022
Twice a year, Whitby Goth Weekend draws hundreds to the North Yorkshire seaside town known for its association with Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Many show up for the live music and artisan markets, but cosplay is also a big part of the allure.
White Rose Yorkshire Steampunks hosted another weekend in the picturesque village
Photos by Bill Nesbitt | Oct 18, 2022
Haworth Steampunk Weekend returned Oct. 8-9 to the historic village in West Yorkshire, UK, and once again, costumed steampunk fans filled the cobblestoned Main Street. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.
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.
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.
Staff Report | Sep 14, 2022
It’s not quite autumn yet, but the fall event season is in full swing this weekend with steampunk gatherings coast-to-coast in the U.S. along with happenings in Canada, England, Wales, Portugal, and Finland.
