Rikon 2026
Croatia's biggest convention of fantasy, pop culture and gaming returns to Rijeka's Exportdrvo for three days of tournaments, board games, cosplay and community.
Rikon is the largest Croatian convention dedicated to fantasy, pop culture and gaming, and it returns to the Exportdrvo hall on Rijeka's waterfront from 18 to 20 September 2026. Across roughly 6,000 square metres the event gathers thousands of fans for a packed three-day programme that mixes gaming with the wider geek scene.
For players, the draw is the gaming floor: video game and TCG tournaments, a dedicated board games area, plus panels, workshops and a vendor hall to browse. Beyond the screens there are cosplay competitions, film screenings and community meetups that make Rikon a natural gathering point for the Adriatic gaming and fandom crowd.
Held in the heart of Rijeka, it is an easy trip for players from Croatia, Slovenia and northern Italy looking for a relaxed, community-run weekend rather than a corporate expo. Check the official site for the full programme, ticket details and tournament sign-ups closer to the date.
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