Destination

Do you want to create your own Micro Voyager out of LEGO? Due to Popular Demand, we have added another sessions! Join master builder Dean as he guides you through building this unique model made entirely from LEGO bricks. Included in your ticket are the bricks and instructions and you get to take your model home after the session! Tickets available now Destination2026.eventbrite.co.uk

Panel Announcement Violating the Prime Directive on the Science and Community Stage Should we message aliens? Can we visit Mars, Europa and Enceladus? What happens when is science more important than the Prime Directive Dr Alfredo Carpineti (he/him) is an astrophysicist, science communicator, and journalist for IFLScience. He is currently touring with his new book Invisible Rainbows.

Panel Announcement "Dammit Jim, I'm a doctor, not a writer!" on the Science and Community Stage The illnesses of Star Trek and their real-life inspirations. Alien ailments may seem otherworldly they often inspired by real conditions that we battle here on Earth. Evie Day (they/them) is a PhD student at The University of Southampton, researching mathematical modelling of Alzheimer's disease

Panel Announcement To Boulder-ly Go on the Science and Community Stage Join Dr Matthew Kemp on a voyage through the Geology of Star Trek, from earthquakes to exo-planets and beyond - set your phasers to stone! Dr Matthew Kemp is a seismologist and science communicator who uses comedy and music to tell compelling stories about how the universe works.

Panel Announcement! All These Worlds - Exoplanets on the Science and Community Stage Recent observations have shown that our universe is filled with uncountable planets around alien suns. Come to discover just some of the weirdest and find out if the planets we see on our screens could actually exist. Dr James Lees is a Physicist who has worked across astronomy, nuclear physics, medicinal physics, and nanotechnology. Alongside his research he is an active science communicator and big sci-fi geek.

After a year away on shore leave, Carl is returning to Destination Blackpool to lead this year’s Trek Mixology — the fan‑favourite session that’s packed out every season. Expect iconic drinks inspired by Star Trek’s greatest moments, mixed with creativity, humour, and just a hint of chaos. He’ll also be running a family‑friendly non‑alcoholic Trek Mixology session for younger cadets and anyone avoiding alcohol. Beam Me Up, Barkeep — it’s time to boldly sip where no one has sipped before.

From Aramis to Warrigul: Pets in Star Trek How many Star Trek Pets do you know? How many Star Trek Pets can you name? Come and find out with this panel hosted by Alan Window. Quiz and Prizes.

Games Master Guy Sclanders is returning to host more amazing sessions of the RPG Star Trek Adventures 2. Guy will lead you and your crew on a crazy new mission designed just for the Destination 2026 event! Join as a player or watch for fun with Guy who is a professional GM, Author, Voice Actor, and game designer. He has been a professional Games Master for many years and runs games at conventions all over the planet. He has written several best-selling books on telling great stories within roleplaying games. For more information head on over to greatgamemaster.com

We have booked some amazing trade stands for you to visit over the weekend who will have a host of sci-fi related goodies on sale for you to take home.

If you love having sci-fi adventures then be sure to check out our gaming zone where we will have a number of consoles available for your computer gaming needs. Free to play and fully loaded with a variety of Star Trek™ themed games!

CHRISTINA CHONG is joining us for Destination 2026! Christina appeared as La'an Noonien-Singh in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Outside of the Trek-verse, she's appeared in Doctor Who, Line of Duty and more. Tickets available now - Destination2026.eventbrite.co.uk

ETHAN PECK is joining us for Destination 2026! Ethan appeared as Spock in Star Trek: Discovery, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Tickets available now - Destination2026.eventbrite.co.uk

Calling all budding artists! The #Destination STEM Art Competition is now LIVE! The Destination art competition is a chance for you to design beautiful linear drawings to be shared and coloured with fellow fans at the event! Find out more and submit your entries on our website here - buff.ly/e60drcB

Our friends at the National Film & Sci-Fi Museum will be joining us again at Destination with an awesome display of screen-used props and costumes from across the Star Trek universe! buff.ly/F6CzfZC

TREK TIME are joining us for a community panel at #Destination! Trek Time with Captain Idol Presents: The Star Trek Timeline: How The History Of The Future Can Change - A funny and informative look at all the Time Travel shenanigans that have happened in the chronology of Trek. buff.ly/xX312tg

Want to add more #StarTrek autographs to your collection but can’t make it to #Destination? Our pre-order service is live NOW! Shop here - buff.ly/6r7koqU

SAMORA SMALLWOOD is joining us for #Destination 2026! Samora appeared as Lieutenant Amin in Star Trek: Discovery. Outside of the Trek-verse, she's appeared in American Gods, The Expanse, The Way Home and The Kings of Napa! Tickets available now - buff.ly/70eywGy

We’re pleased to announce the popular prosthetics workshop is back for #Destination 2026! Join Leah Sci-Fi, a lecturer and prosthetics artist who blends industry expertise with fandom, creating Star Trek cosplay, makeup breakdowns and character design content for a rapidly growing online audience. In her workshop see how a Bajoran nose is brought to life with a live demo, then join in and create your own using real prosthetic techniques! buff.ly/goJsDHt

The popular #Destination auction is returning in 2026. Be sure to visit the Main Stage for the live auction on Saturday of the event and see what unique treasures you can get your hands on from the world of Star Trek! buff.ly/70eywGy

We ‘skant’ wait until #Destination this September! Don’t miss out, book your tickets today - buff.ly/DUy2dUg