Romance book conventions in 2026 bring together readers who love monster romance, queer books, and stories by Black independent authors. As of October 2, several late-year events were still ahead: Fall in Love New England runs October 23–25 in Marlborough, Massachusetts, with admission options from $10 to $109. Rose Romance Lit Con is scheduled for October 25 in Plainfield, Indiana, though its listing showed it as sold out when checked.
You can also check out RomCon, scheduled for October 24 at Industry City in Brooklyn, or Black Majik Orlando, taking place October 30–31 with tickets starting at $25. Events offer different ways to celebrate your favorite swoon-worthy stories, from author signings and panels to themed activities and marketplaces. Ticket prices, schedules, locations, and availability vary, so consider what you want from a convention: discovering new writers, meeting fellow readers, browsing for your next binge-read, or joining a gathering centered on a particular romance community. Compare each event’s focus and ticket inclusions with your dates and travel plans before deciding.
In 2026, you can choose from genre-wide conventions and gatherings focused on monster romance, queer books, or Black independent authors. Featured events include Monsterotica, LoveLitCon, Lavender Con, the Romance Writers of America author signing, Fall in Love New England, Rose Romance Lit Con, RomCon, and Black Majik Orlando.
Each gathering has its own audience and feel. If you love monster romance, you might enjoy discovering books such as Morning Glory Milking Farm. Queer romance readers may be drawn to stories like A Marvellous Light, while Black romance readers might enjoy Seven Days in June. Lavender Con brings together queer-book communities, and Black Majik Orlando highlights Black independent authors and creators. Other events welcome readers across romance subgenres, giving you chances to find a new author or your next swoon-worthy binge-read.
Events may include author signings, panels, Q&As, marketplaces, and themed activities, but schedules vary. Some gatherings are multi-day conventions, while others focus on a signing or a particular community. Locations, formats, ticket prices, and availability also vary, so think about which books and experiences you’re looking for.
Late-year ticket availability information was checked on October 2, 2026. Ticket status can change, so confirm current availability with the event organizer before making plans. Use this guide to compare each event’s focus and format with your schedule, travel plans, and budget. Start by choosing the romance books and community you want to explore, whether you’re drawn to steamy monster stories, queer love stories, or a gathering centered on Black authors.
Monsterotica is a fit for readers seeking monster romance, Lavender Con centers on queer-book community, and Black Majik Orlando highlights Black independent authors and creators. LoveLitCon offers a different experience, with a three-day schedule that includes panels, signings, a bookstore and vendor marketplace, and an opening-night party.
Monsterotica was scheduled for May 7–9 at the Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland. If you enjoy monster romance, a book such as Morning Glory Milking Farm can give you a taste of the subgenre, but it does not represent Monsterotica’s program or featured authors. The gathering’s focused theme may appeal if you want to meet readers who share your interests.
Lavender Con centers on queer-book community, making it a distinct choice if you want to spend time with readers interested in queer stories. It was scheduled for July 25–26 at Hill Center DC. For a taste of queer fantasy romance, try A Marvellous Light. It is a reading example, not a claim about the event lineup.
Black Majik Orlando was scheduled for October 30–31 in Orlando, Florida. The event advertises more than 30 Black independent authors and creators, including romantasy and paranormal romance writers. It may suit you if you want to discover books by Black creators across those romance-adjacent genres.
LoveLitCon’s three-day 2026 schedule included panels, author signings, a bookstore and vendor marketplace, and an opening-night party. That mix gives you more ways to browse and take part than a gathering centered mainly on a specific community or subgenre. The listed activities describe the schedule, but they do not guarantee that every romance subgenre or type of author will be represented.
Conventions are not interchangeable. Their formats, authors, and subgenres can differ. Check each organizer’s program for the actual schedule and the communities, activities, and writers it plans to feature.
As of October 2, 2026, four late-year romance gatherings were still scheduled: Fall in Love New England, RomCon, Rose Romance Lit Con, and Black Majik Orlando. Event dates differ from the date ticket availability was reported. The availability notes below reflect information checked on October 2, and ticket status can change.
Fall in Love New England, October 23–25: The event is scheduled for Marlborough, Massachusetts, with a “One Night Stand” theme featuring speed dating with a romance subgenre. Saturday admission is listed at $15 and Sunday admission at $10. Three-day VIP for $109 and Friday/Saturday VIP for $99 were available for advance purchase through October 5. RomCon, October 24: The first annual event is scheduled at Industry City in Brooklyn. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with programming from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The schedule includes panels, Q&As, signings, and exclusive merchandise. General admission includes the day’s panels, signings, lunch, and refreshments. VIP adds preferred seating, priority signing access, and a gift bag. The ticket details provided do not state current availability. Rose Romance Lit Con, October 25: The event is scheduled at the Hilton Plainfield Indianapolis Airport in Plainfield, Indiana, with more than 100 author tables. Its Eventbrite listing showed it as sold out when checked on October 2. Black Majik Orlando, October 30–31: This gathering is scheduled at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando Airport. Tickets start at $25, and its advertised lineup includes more than 30 Black independent authors and creators, including romantasy and paranormal romance writers.
Fall in Love New England overlaps with RomCon on October 24 and Rose Romance Lit Con on October 25, so you may need to choose between events on those days. Black Majik Orlando takes place later in the month. Ticket details vary, too: Fall in Love New England lists specific admission options, RomCon explains what general admission and VIP include, and Black Majik Orlando gives a starting price. Rose Romance Lit Con’s reported sold-out status is a snapshot from October 2, not a guarantee of what its listing will show later.
The confirmed 2026 locations in this roundup are Baltimore, Washington, DC, Marlborough, Brooklyn, Plainfield, Albuquerque, and Orlando. The East Coast has several options, with additional gatherings in the Midwest, Florida, and New Mexico.
These locations show where the confirmed events in this roundup are happening, not where you can find a convention in every region. A nearby city may make an event easier to reach, but distance is only one factor. A specialized theme or schedule may make a farther gathering worth considering. You might compare the travel involved in attending a focused community event with the activities and timing that suit your reading interests. Check each event’s confirmed venue and program when making plans, since location alone does not tell you whether the gathering offers the romance-reader experience you want.
Reader tickets range from low-cost single-day admission to higher-priced multi-day or VIP passes, depending on the event and ticket type. Fall in Love New England lists Saturday admission at $15 and Sunday admission at $10. Its advance-purchase VIP options were $109 for three days and $99 for Friday and Saturday. Lavender Con lists a $75 two-day ticket and $40 single-day tickets, giving you a few ways to plan your budget and still leave room for a new swoon-worthy read.
LoveLitCon listed a $338 regular ticket, a $414 early-entry ticket, and a $99 Sunday-only ticket. Ticket sales had ended when the page was checked. These options cover different schedules and levels of access, so a lower Sunday-only price is not directly comparable to a ticket for more of the convention. RomCon’s general-admission and VIP inclusions differ, too. General admission includes the day’s panels, signings, lunch, and refreshments, while VIP adds preferred seating, priority signing access, and a gift bag. Compare access and extras as well as price.
Reader admission is different from paying for an author table. Admission gives readers access to an event, while a table fee is a cost for an author taking part in a signing. At Romance Writers of America’s public signing in Albuquerque, the listed table fees were $75 for a half table and $125 for a full table for conference attendees, or $100 and $150, respectively, for non-attendees. RWA’s public signing details clarify which fees apply to authors, rather than readers choosing a convention ticket.
Before comparing prices, check what each reader ticket includes, such as signing access, meals, early entry, or other extras. Some event listings showed tickets sold out or sales ended when checked, and availability can change. Check the organizer’s ticket page for current availability and the latest inclusions before making plans.
At a romance convention, you can meet authors and fellow readers, browse books and merchandise, and join panels, Q&As, and themed activities. Each event offers a different mix. You might listen to writers talk about their books, find your next steamy binge-read, or chat with readers who love the same subgenres.
You can browse and socialize as well as meet writers. RomCon lists panels, Q&As, signings, and exclusive merchandise. VIP tickets include priority signing access, so your ticket type can affect how you take part.
Themed activities can make a gathering feel especially connected to romance reading. Fall in Love New England’s 2026 “One Night Stand” theme included speed dating with a romance subgenre. You may prefer that kind of activity to a schedule focused mainly on panels or shopping, while another reader may enjoy discovering new authors at a marketplace.
Check whether a signing is public or limited by ticket access before you assume you can attend. A signing on the schedule does not necessarily mean every ticket holder has the same access. Reader entry also differs from author-table or conference fees. Romance Writers of America’s signing details list table fees for authors, not reader admission prices.
Choose your 2026 event by matching its romance focus to your interests, comparing dates and locations with your plans, checking what the ticket includes, and confirming availability with the organizer. A little research can help you spend more time finding your next swoon-worthy read and less time sorting out plans.
If your ideal romance weekend includes themed fun alongside book browsing, put Fall in Love New England on your shortlist and check the organizer’s page for the current schedule and ticket options. If you’d rather spend the day moving between panels, Q&As, and signings, compare RomCon’s general-admission and VIP inclusions before choosing a pass.
For a gathering centered on Black independent writers, check Black Majik Orlando’s current author lineup and ticket availability. If Rose Romance Lit Con is your first choice, check its Eventbrite listing again before making travel plans. The listing showed it as sold out when checked on October 2.
Now match your pick to your weekend. Fall in Love New England overlaps with RomCon and Rose Romance Lit Con, so you may need to choose one. Before paying for travel, confirm the venue, event hours, ticket access, and whether the signing you care about is open to your ticket type. If you’re still torn, choose the event whose confirmed program gives you the best chance to discover a new author or community you want to read more about.