Bouchercon is the world mystery convention — and this year it heads north to Calgary, Alberta. For mystery, crime, and thriller readers and writers, there is simply nothing quite like Bouchercon. It is fan convention, professional gathering, and celebration of the genre all in one.
A note for 2026: Bouchercon is not in the US this year. Calgary is the destination, so plan accordingly with passports and travel time.
If you love mystery fiction in any of its forms — cozy, hardboiled, procedural, noir — this is a pilgrimage worth making.
Full details and registration: https://bouchercon2026.com/
