February 13-15, 2026
The Westin Boston Seaport District, Boston, Massachusetts

Boskone 63

New England Science Fiction Association

"Boskone offers passionate fans, numerous professionals, and a great location."

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“Boskone became my home convention, is still very much part of my science fiction and fantasy life.”

— Jane Yolen, Guest of Honor, Boskone 29
“Boskone is ... a haven of SF&F enthusiasts and enthusiasm.”

— Garth Nix, Guest of Honor, Boskone 53
"Such a lovely time with such lovely people."

— John Scalzi, Guest of Honor, Boskone 49
"I look forward to the warm, comfortable lobby ... watching the annual blizzard glide in."

— Michael Swanwick, Guest of Honor, Boskone 37
"This convention was fun, welcoming, and had many thought-provoking panels and discussions."

— Cindy Pon, Young Adult Fiction Guest, Boskone 56

Image by Charles Urbach

Greg Cox

Guest of Honor

Charles Urbach

Official Artist

Stefan Rudnicki

Special Guest

Diego Patrimonio

Hal Clement Science Speaker

Keith R.A. DeCandido

Master of Ceremonies

Do you love

science fiction and fantasy?

Boskone 63 is coming! Join us in-person or online.

If this is your first convention or your tenth, you’ll find an open and welcoming gathering of people who share your same interests, talents, and love of anything to do with science fiction or fantasy!

Join us February 13-15, 2026, at Boskone, the longest-running science fiction & fantasy convention in New England. Register for this year’s convention today!

Boskone Blog

October 3, 2025

Boskone 63 Program News

Have an idea for an activity or panel at Boskone? Interested in being selected for Boskone Program as a panelist? Click More to get links to the form.

September 29, 2025

Boskone 63 Hotel Block is Open

Please go to https://boskone.org/hotel/accommodations/ to make your reservations. There is one booking link this year. The first thing you will be asked is whether you want a Quiet Block or Party Block room. Guest Room Rates — $204 plus tax (currently 16.45%) for Single/Double/Triple/Quad Please note that Boskone 63 members using this link will not be charged […]

July 27, 2025

Boskone 63 Hotel Block will Open in Fall 2025

Room rates are $204 plus tax (currently 16.45%) for Single/Double/Triple/Quad. The room block covers the convention dates PLUS the shoulder dates, which will be listed in our hotel block. Our block rates are good through January 22, 2026 or until the block is sold out. NOTE: Boskone’s room block almost always sells out. Watch our […]

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February 13-15, 2026The Westin Boston Seaport District, Boston, Massachusetts