General Convention Schedule

This tentative schedule is intended to help you plan your stay in Calgary, so you don’t miss any of your favourite Bouchercon events. Pre- and post-convention tours and excursions are optional and will require registration and an additional fee.

Details on these exciting tours will be added in a few months.

Monday, October 19, 2026

Full-day excursions outside of Calgary

Half-day and evening tours of Calgary attractions

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Full-day excursions and local tours
Special Vertigo Mystery Theatre matinee performance
Evening tours of Calgary attractions

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Morning tours of Calgary attractions
Registration opens 9:00am
Panels 2:00pm – 5:30pm
Cozies & Cocktails 7:00pm

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Author Speed Dating
Panels 9:00am – 5:30pm
Guest of Honour interviews
Opening ceremonies 7:00pm
Anthology launch and signing 8:00pm

Friday, October 23, 2026

New Author Breakfast
Panels 9:00am – 5:30pm
Guest of Honour interviews
Evening events

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Kids Convention 10:00am
Panels 9:00am – 5:30pm
General Members Meeting 11:30am
Guest of Honour interviews
Evening entertainment & live auction
Anthony Awards
Entertainment & dance

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Panels 9:00am – 11:00am
Closing ceremonies and Guest of Honour panel 11:30am
Half-day tours and local excursions