Sci-Fi on the Rock

until we see you all again at the Sheraton!

2026 Weekend Highlights

Friday

Vendor Hall & Artist Alley Opens 12:00 – 8:00pm

Excelsior Gaming Room 12:00 – 8:00pm

Karaoke (all ages) 8:00pm – 12:00am

Saturday

Vendor Hall & Artist Alley Opens 10:00am – 8:00pm

Excelsior Gaming Room 10:00am – 8:00pm

Guest Panels 12:00 – 5:00pm

Younglings Costume Contest 1:00 pm

Hellfire Gala (19+) 9:00pm – 1:00am

Sunday

Vendor Hall & Artist Alley Opens 10:00am-5:00pm

Excelsior Gaming Room 10:00am – 5:00pm

Guest Panels 11:00am-4:00pm

Costume Contest 5:00pm

Vendor Hall & Artist Alley – This is where you shop for all your geeky wares! This is the vendor hall and artist alley that hosts over 85 tables for local vendors, artists, community groups & our guests. 

Excelsior Gaming Room – located on the main floor past Bivver restaurant. Here you will find Retrotech NL set up and rotating gaming activities throughout the weekend from D&D campaigns to kids craft time!

Sci-Fi on the Rock invites you to Hellfire Gala: Fae & Fable, an evening where you can escape the ordinary and experience a night inspired by faeries, folklore, and the mysterious wonders of the fae realm. ✨🌙
 
Enjoy a night of fancy cosplay, music, dancing, and mingling with friends on Saturday evening of the Sci-Fi on the Rock convention. This year’s theme, Fae & Fable, invites you to evoke glittering dark fantasy worlds where myths and magic collide, and adventure awaits.🏹🎶👑
 
We would like to thank our Hellfire sponsors, Jordan Light & Sound, who will be returning to provide music and decor for the gala.
 
Saturday April 25, 2026
9:00 pm – 1:00 am Tardis Room (Avalon/Battery) Sheraton Hotel. 19+event.
All convention passes include admission to the Hellfire Gala.

This event is open to non-pass holders as well, with a $5.00 admission at the door.

✨ Fancy cosplay dress is encouraged but not required – all are welcome! ✨

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Newfoundland's premier sci-fi, fantasy, horror, gaming, anime & pop culture convention!

Every year Sci-Fi on the Rock hosts a convention to celebrate all things Geeky – film, television, comics, books, gaming, cosplay and more. Our first convention was held in 2007 and we’ve grown each year with the support of our amazing fans and community.

So whether you love wizards or monsters, board games or model building, manga or magic, or seeing the latest work from artists, cosplayers and vendors – Sci-Fi on the Rock welcomes you!

You can also hang out with us at events we attend or host throughout the year, outside of the convention weekend. Check out our Facebook page to see what we’re up to!

a huge thank you to the

sponsors & Friends of the con

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View of the Sheraton Hotel from St. John's Harbour