The Arisia schedule is out! We're still making some updates, but you can access the most up-to-date version at schedule.arisia.org.

Max Gladstone, author of Dead Hand Rule and co-author of NYT Bestselling THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE THE TIME WAR says “Arisia’s more fun than a barrel of gundarks!” Catch him at the Hyatt and online at buff.ly/IgH4JiP

What's the closest place to get food outside the Hyatt? Flour Bakery on Erie St., Cambridge Pizzeria on Brookline, and Jahunger, a Uyghur restaurant, also on Brookline. See arisia.org/Food for more dining options.

Last year's Artist Guest of Honor, Sarah Morrison, will be at Arisia this year! You'll be able to spot her by her stunning hall costumes. Follow her online on Facebook, Instagram and at buff.ly/KOgtFQY

Cecilia Tan will be at Arisia! Come hear about her newest book "Bound by the Blood." @ceciliatan.com

Arisia is only possible through the work of our volunteers! Help us make a great Arisia 2026! We have critical needs for more volunteers in many areas (see thread). To volunteer for openings please fill out the our Volunteer Sign-up Form: buff.ly/LnuQZMW Questions email: [email protected]

Registration rate increases tomorrow! Get your badges today because the price goes up to $75 on January 1st. Weekend memberships for Arisia can be purchased at: reg.arisia.org/

Join us at the Arisia Night Market! Saturday, 1/17 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm in the main lobby. Creator & Crafter Barter! Trinket Trade for all ages! Wear your Goblin Market finery! More info at buff.ly/DLUomcg

Arisia is committed to being a diverse and inclusive event that attempts to provide accommodation for people with disabilities. To request or suggest accommodations please complete the Access Request form here: buff.ly/F6hnV1n by 1/3/2026. Questions? Suggestions? Email [email protected].

I got that reference! Today's a great day to watch a movie, what are you watching?

Who doesn't like a party? This fellow was ready to dance in 2009

Announcing Lori Del Genis as our first (first!) Artist Guest of Honor for Arisia 2026! Follow her on Facebook and Instagram at AFineLikeness.

Arisia Time Machine flashing back to last year. We found Carmen Sandiego in an elevator.#arisia2026, #arisiatimemachine, #cosplay

What's your favorite genre? The ConComm played this game at our last meeting. P.S.: we're at the Hyatt in the room where the Art Show will be!

Arisia is just as much a convention for kids as for adults. We have a range of options for kids aged 18 months - 13 including Kids' Programming on Sat & Sun mornings, a Fast Track Clubhouse drop-off space, and professional Babysitting for our youngest fans. See buff.ly/oy8s09H for details.

Announcing the official Arisia Discord: a permanent, year-round place to meet, chat and connect to your fellow Arisians. The Arisia Discord is governed by Arisia's Code of Conduct. We want to make this a safe and welcoming space for all. Join the Discord by following this link: buff.ly/SS31fZT

At the Arisia corporate meeting on December 9th, the membership voted to take a gap year from holding the convention for 2027, with plans to return in 2028. There will be opportunities at the 2026 convention to learn more and engage in the process. Full text of the resolution in the image/alt text.

Arisia 2026 Progress Report #2 is out! Read it and sign up for future updates on our website buff.ly/lxQncbj.

Reminder! Corporate meeting tonight to decide if the Arisia convention take a one-year break in 2027. Meeting is tonight at 7pm. Anyone who has attended at least one Arisia convention will be able to attend and comment. For more information on how to attend, visit  buff.ly/4aMUB4l.

Ok so *today* is the in-person ConComm at the ziggurat hotel from 3-5pm! The address is 575 Memorial Dr., Cambridge, MA. Paid parking on the street or hotel garage. By T, walk 25 minutes from Kendall/MIT or catch the 47 or 1 bus at Central Sq and walk 10 minutes

Reminder! Today's ConComm will be in person at the ziggurat hotel on from 3-5pm! The address is 575 Memorial Dr., Cambridge, MA. Paid parking on the street or hotel garage. By T, walk 25 minutes from Kendall/MIT or catch the 47 or 1 bus at Central Sq and walk 10 minutes

Only 6 weeks until Arisia, how are you getting ready?

Sadly, we must report that John Wiswell will be unable to join us for the Arisia 2026 convention as our Writer Guest of Honor. John looks forward to attending future Arisias, and we look forward to seeing him then. Please do check out his books, available wherever fine SF/F books are sold.

This week the Arisia Time Machine travels to 2010, still at the Zig, and finds some vampire hunters.

Should the Arisia convention take a one-year break in 2027? Arisia Corp members will vote to decide at the 12/9 Corp meeting (7pm, Zoom) what the con will do in 2027. Anyone who has attended at least one Arisia con will be able to attend and comment. For more info visit  buff.ly/4aMUB4l.

Our December ConComm will be in person at the ziggurat hotel on 12/7 from 3-5pm! The address is 575 Mem. Dr., Cambridge. Paid parking on the street or in hotel garage. By T, it's about a 25 minute walk from Kendall/MIT on the Red Line or a 10 minute walk from the #47 or #1 bus stops (via Central Sq)

Happy Thanksgiving! Can you believe it's only 50 days until Arisia?

Arisia happens because of our fantastic volunteers. If you think you might want to help out this year, check out these jobs which we need filled most urgently. To read full descriptions, see more jobs, and fill out the volunteer signup form head to buff.ly/gmbxXjJ

Take the Arisia time machine back to 2007...Arisia was in the Ziggarat...and Joel was the ConChair! The more things change the more they stay the same. Send your memories and photos to [email protected] and our next visit could be to your own past!

Some people ask how we do this every year, and the answer is we can do it because of our volunteers. Feel like lending hand? Here are some positions we're looking to fill ASAP. You can read the full descriptions for these and our other positions on our Help Wanted Page: buff.ly/gmbxXjJ.

Arisia is looking for volunteers for sing along leaders, family game/Storytelling,  swap meet coordinator,  theater performances, demonstrations and more. Contact us at [email protected]

We want your Arisia memories! Send us your photos and memories of Arisias past and we'll share them (with your permission) in future newsletters and social media posts. Email memories to [email protected]

You asked for more dances, and asked for callers for those dances. If you call or are a musician who can play accompaniment for regency, English country, or Southern Appalachian, please reach out to [email protected].

Hotel reservations are now open! Go to buff.ly/GjccOrK to book rooms, make special requests, and see room rates and rules. If you need anything other than just a normal room with no additional amenities, fill out the Special Request form (suites, accessible room, crib/rollaway, etc).

Hotel update! Hotel reservations for Arisia 2026 will open at 6pm on Thursday, November 13th. The link will be posted on Arisia.org and sent out via the Progress Report email list. Thank you for your patience!

First Arisia 2026 Progress Report is out! Read it here: buff.ly/5xPiMTe Subscribe on our website and get updates in your inbox

The Con Comm is starting now on Zoom, join us: buff.ly/CUKzWOZ

The next Con Comm is today, Sunday Nov 2nd at 3pm on Zoom: buff.ly/CUKzWOZ Additional reminder: Daylight Savings time is over, so we fall back an hour! Don’t show up early to the meeting!

Hotel Reservations are delayed due to technical issues. The new reservation time will be announced here with as much warning as possible. Be sure to follow us for the most current updates.

Arisia 2026 Writer Guest of Honor will be John Wiswell! @wiswell.bsky.social John Wiswell is a two time Nebula and Locus award winning science fiction and fantasy author. His debut fantasy novel, "Someone You Can Build a Nest In," was released in Spring 2024.

Arisia 2026 Writer Guest of Honor will be John Wiswell! @wiswell.bsky.social John Wiswell is a two time Nebula and Locus award winning science fiction and fantasy author. His debut fantasy novel, "Someone You Can Build a Nest In," was released in Spring 2024.

As always, Arisia needs volunteers. Our most urgent need is a Technical Services Division Head, responsible for supervising and planning at-con technical needs. Questions? Email [email protected]. Want to volunteer for this or another role? Fill out our Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet buff.ly/d3Wm0F0.

Hotel reservations will be open to the general public on Tuesday September 30th. Login and link information for reservations will posted when they are live. Details on the overflow hotel have not been finalized yet. More information to come when we have it.

September Arisia Con Comm will be this Sunday 9/14/15, 3-5pm ET on Zoom: buff.ly/TKncV7M Topics will include: *Writer GOH Announcement *Hotel Reservation Information *Organizing the Con for Arisia 2026 *New Volunteers and Open Positions *Open Question and Answer Period *What's Next? See you there!

The first Arisia 2026 Con Comm Meeting will be this Sunday August 24th at 2pm. The meeting will be on Zoom. Meeting link: buff.ly/DQMkpU8

Congratulations to Arisia 2025 Writer Guest of Honor, Moniquill Blackgoose, for winning this year's Astounding Award at WorldCon! Check out Moniquill's Nebula-winning novel "To Shape a Dragon's Breath" today!

The Arisia Long Range Planning Committee would like you to join them to talk about...The Future of Arisia. In-person: Th, July 24, 7-9pm at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge Online: Sun, July 27, 2-4pm on zoom at buff.ly/b7hAi1z If you can’t make either meeting, email us at [email protected]

That's a wrap on Arisia 2025! Thank you all so much for coming, volunteering, and sharing this wonderful weekend with us. Don't forget to send us your feedback. Volunteers, if you haven't already submitted your timesheet, scan a copy and email [email protected].

Volunteers: you help make Arisia happen and you deserve credit! Submit your timesheet and--if you've worked 8+ hours-- collect your T-shirt by 1pm in Remington (2nd floor). Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! (If you can't make it Remington by 1, email a scanned copy to [email protected])

Send us your Feedback! Use our form (https://buff.ly/40zRzBc) or tell us in person: Monday 11:15 AM - Porter Sq A