The Convention 2026 invites you to five days of gaming, technology, creativity, community and cosplay in Kristiansund!
From 2 to 7 October 2026, Braatthallen in Kristiansund will once again be filled with activity as The Convention brings together gaming, LAN, technology, maker culture, stage activities, competitions, stands, cosplay and social experiences under one roof.
The Convention has roots going all the way back to 1995 and has for many years been a meeting place for people with an interest in gaming, computers and technology. Today, we are building on that history and developing the event into an even broader meeting place where the traditional LAN community meets entertainment, creativity, technology and a variety of communities.
At The Convention, people with completely different interests should still be able to enjoy the event together.
Some come to play games throughout several days. Others come for competitions, stage activities, technology or creative experiences. Some want to meet old friends, while others arrive on their own and get to know new people. More and more visitors also come for cosplay and the creative culture surrounding it.
The Convention is therefore about much more than what happens in front of a screen.
Throughout five days, we want to create a place where participants can play, learn, compete, explore, create, showcase what they are passionate about and, most importantly, enjoy being part of a social community.
Gaming and LAN
Gaming remains an important part of the heart of The Convention.
Participants can bring their own PC and have their own space throughout the event, play together with friends, take part in competitions and experience the unique atmosphere that comes from bringing so many people with the same interests together in one venue.
At the same time, you do not need to be a hardcore gamer to come to The Convention.
The event is also for those who only play occasionally, are interested in technology, enjoy creative activities or simply want to experience the atmosphere and everything happening around the event.
Activities and experiences
We want there to always be something to experience when you step away from your gaming setup.
Throughout the event, there will be different activities, technology, competitions, stage content, creative communities and other experiences around the venue.
You should be able to walk through the hall and discover something new, try an activity, meet people, see what others have created, watch what is happening on stage or simply have a conversation with someone you have never met before.
Stage and entertainment
The stage will be an important gathering point throughout the event with different activities, competitions, performances and entertainment.
Our goal is to create moments where the whole venue can come together and where participants, communities and creative groups have the opportunity to showcase what they do.
A social and inclusive event
The Convention is a drug and alcohol free event and aims to provide a safe, inclusive and social meeting place.
Our participants come from a wide range of age groups, interests and levels of experience. Some have attended LAN parties and conventions for many years, while others are visiting their very first event.
Both should feel equally at home at The Convention.
You do not need to know anyone beforehand, be the best at a game or be an expert in a particular hobby to belong here.
Curiosity and a desire to take part are more than enough.
Bring your whole group of friends
One of the things we value most about the variety at The Convention is that everyone in a group of friends does not need to share the same hobby.
One person may come for cosplay.
One may be a gamer.
One may be interested in technology.
One may want to see what is happening on stage.
And someone else may simply be there because the rest of the group is coming.
Everyone can still enjoy the same event, experience different things throughout the day and meet up again along the way.
That is exactly the kind of meeting place we want to create.
Braatthallen, Kristiansund
2 to 7 October 2026
Gaming and LAN
Cosplay
Stage and entertainment
Competitions
Technology and maker culture
Community and social experiences
We hope to welcome both long time The Convention veterans and people who have never visited us before.
See you at Braatthallen in October!
