Saluki Con 2026

Schedule

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

SIU Student Center | Carbondale, IL

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About this Event

Saluki Con is a general comics/sci-fi/fantasy/pop culture convention featuring celebrities, artists, craftspeople, table-top gaming, e-sports, cosplay, vr, anime, vendors, and lots of other activities. The mission is to create an affordable, family-friendly event that showcases SIU and Southern Illinois.

Children 5 and under receive free admission when accompanied by an adult with paid admission.

SIU Student Center

Saturday, April 18, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday, April 19, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Gaming activities on Friday night.

Follow us on social media and check our website for exciting announcements!



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Where is it happening?

SIU Student Center, 1255 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, United States

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Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 28.45

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