Register Now for CoastCon 48!
March 6–8, 2026
Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39531
Host Hotel: Quality Inn Biloxi Beach by the Coliseum
2414 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39531
Step into a weekend of adventure, imagination, and fandom at CoastCon 48—Mississippi’s longest-running and largest science fiction, fantasy, and gaming convention!
Join fans from across the South for three unforgettable days of panels, workshops, gaming, cosplay, vendors, art, and celebration. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the scene, CoastCon is your place to connect, create, and explore new worlds.
Lock in your early registration discount and reserve your stay at the host hotel before rooms sell out!
Don’t miss the fun—register today and be part of the CoastCon tradition!
Welcome to CoastCon — Mississippi’s Longest-Running Fan Convention!
For more than 47 years, CoastCon has been the largest and longest-running science fiction, fantasy, and gaming convention in Mississippi. Proudly presented by CoastCon, Inc., a non-profit literary organization, this beloved annual event celebrates creativity, community, and the boundless worlds of imagination.
Our ten-member volunteer board works year-round to create events that promote reading, education, fellowship, and appreciation of science fiction, fantasy, and gaming in every form throughout the Southern United States.
- One of the largest genre-themed vendor halls in Mississippi
- A dazzling art show and auction
- Our annual charity auction supporting local causes
- The fan-favorite Saturday costume contest and evening dance party