Central Florida stands out this May as a key hub for fan conventions, with three notable events drawing attention to the region. Geek Culture Con and Spooky Empire Summer Event take place in Orlando, while Tampa Bay Screams Horror Con rounds out the lineup just outside the core in Clearwater. Together, these three events highlight the area’s continued importance as a consistent destination for conventions across multiple fandoms.
Geek Culture Con is an anime convention in Orlando that features franchises from anime and animation. There will be numerous voice actors for signatures and photos.
Tampa Bay Screams 2026 is a horror convention with a film festival that is celebrating its 10 anniversary. The event highlights it’s film festival, and also includes celebrities, panels, and contests.
This is Spooky Empire’s summer event- a must-attend for serious horror fans. For those not aware, Spooky Empire is one of the top horror conventions in the nation — expect celebrities, shopping, and cosplay.
