Lokacon 2026

Lokacon is a free science fiction literature and culture event for all ages. The guest of honour is Marisha Rasi-Koskinen, winner of the Finlandia Prize for children's and young adult literature.

This year the programme focuses especially on young people. The event features children's and young adult literature, comics, games, and sci-fi and science-themed content. The quiz theme is time travel - participants can fill in the quiz form independently during the event.

Vaskikirjat, Keski-Suomen Sarjakuvaseura ry, and other industry players sell literature at the event. Nysalor Kustannus sells a short story anthology about Jyväskylä's ghosts, published at the event. Additionally, towels and other products are sold to support the work of Jyväskylän Science Fiction Seura 42 ry. Payment methods include cash and MobilePay; Vaskikirjat and Nysalor Kustannus also accept card payments.

The event is organized in collaboration by Jyväskylän Science Fiction Seura 42 ry, Keski-Suomen sarjakuvaseura KESS ry, Keski-Suomen Elokuvakeskus KSEK ry, Keski-Suomen Kirjailijat ry, and Jyväskylän kaupunginkirjasto. For more information: [email protected]