| NecronomiCon Providence | |
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| Status | Active |
| Begins | August 15, 2024 |
| Ends | August 18, 2024 |
| Frequency | Bi-annually |
| Venue | Biltmore Hotel Providence and Omni Hotels |
| Location(s) | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Country | United States |
| Years active | August 2013 - current |
| Inaugurated | August 2013 |
| Website | necronomicon-providence |
The NecronomiCon Providence, also known as the NecronomiCon Providence: The International Conference and Festival of Weird Fiction, Art, and Academia, is a biennial convention and academic conference held in Providence, Rhode Island.[1] It explores the life and works of H. P. Lovecraft and other creators of weird fiction, film, and art of the past and the present. Originally billed as "the largest celebration ever of [Lovecraft's] work and influence", it has broadened its scope to examining and celebrating weird creative efforts internationally.[2] The event is typically held on the weekend closest to Lovecraft's birthday of August 20th.[3]
Event programming is held primarily at the Biltmore Hotel Providence and Omni Hotels, with additional events held in downtown Providence, the John Hay Library, and adjacent College Hill sites.[4] The event is organized by the Lovecraft Arts & Sciences Council, which also runs the store Lovecraft Arts & Sciences.
- ^ Matchan, Linda (August 21, 2015). "Fans Meet to Toast Horror Writer Lovecraft". The Boston Globe (Boston, MA) (subscription required). Archived from the original on February 20, 2016. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
- ^ "NecronomiCon to celebrate horror writer Lovecraft". NewsTimes. 19 August 2013. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
- ^ "Lovecraft Fans and Scholars Gather for NecronomiCon Providence 2013". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
- ^ Rosenberg, Alan. "Tickets to NecronomiCon, the Lovecraft convention in R.I., go on sale Friday". Providence Journal. Retrieved 2016-02-05.