New England Science Fiction Association

Boskone 58

February 12-14, 2021 Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel Boston, MA

“Wish I lived close enough to return every year.”

— Ben Bova, Guest of Honor, Boskone 13
“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
"Boskone offers passionate fans, numerous professionals, and a great location."

— Donato Giancola, Boskone 43, Official Artist

Image by Julie Dillon

Joe Abercrombie

Guest of Honor

Julie Dillon

Official Artist

Tamsyn Muir

Special Guest

Marc Gunn

Musical Guest

Ursula Vernon

NESFA Press Guest

Mike Brotherton

Hal Clement Science Speaker

Christian Ready

Hal Clement Science Speaker

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science fiction and fantasy?

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

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Food Options at the Westin and Boskone 57

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