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dReadCon - Horror & Dark Fiction Convention October 16 & 17
dReadCon - Horror & Dark Fiction Convention October 16 & 17
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dReadCon - Horror & Dark Fiction Convention October 16 & 17
Oct 16, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – Oct 17, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn & Candelight Suites, 3063 S Service Rd, Burlington, ON L7N 3E9, Canada
Coffee and Book

Discover dRead Con Canada

2026 is going to be AMAZING!

WE ARE EXPANDING THIS INTO A TWO DAY EVENT WITH FRIDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES & GET TOGETHERS.

MORE DETAILS TO COME IN THE NEW YEAR!

HOLIDAY INN BURLINGTON

3063 South Service Rd ON

Are you ready for the dRead Con 2026!?

Get ready for the ultimate horror and dark fiction convention is coming your way! If you thought our first year was great, you are going to love what we have in store. We are bigger and better, taking over Burlington at the Holiday Inn. 

Join us in the expansive marketplace where you will be able to meet over forty authors, publishers, makers and artists. Think Scholastic book fair, but for creepy loving adults. 

 

Then take part in one of two breakout rooms where we will be hosting panels, guest speakers, pitch sessions, launch parties and more.

This convention is designed to highlight the best horror and dark fiction authors and publishers around. 

Don't miss out on this unforgettable event!

Discover your new favourite author today.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

1

Book Fair & Horror Market

Check out over 40 authors,

publishers, artists and vendors at this event.

2

Guest Speakers!

Panels featuring authors and publishers.

3

Launch Parties

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