Literature and popular culture convention, Kummacon (“Queer Con”), is held 16.-17.5.2026 at Oulu university, Linnanmaa campus (Pentti Kaiteran katu 1, 90570 Oulu).

Kummacon is a convention celebrating popular culture and literature and it has been hosted since the year 2015. The event is free of charge.

The event has a variety of programs that celebrate literature, cosplay, Western and Eastern comics, science fiction and games of all kinds.

The event is organized by Studio Korppikela ry and made possible by all of our sponsors.

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Event Rules

The convention rules encourage good manners and a conduct of a safe space.

• Being under the influence of any intoxicants or possessing them will lead to removal from the convention space.
• Kummacon is a space free of discrimination. Hate speech and symbols encouraging hate are strictly forbidden.
• Carrying props that resemble realistic firearms is strictly forbidden unless clearly marked as fake. The owner of the prop is responsible for appropriate transportation. Gun replicates are only allowed on the stage during cosplay programs. Guns must be marked with tape that marks them as safe. You can find tape from the Info.
• Do not film individual visitors without permission.
• Do not litter.
• The rules of order might be updated with the event closing in.

Cosplay

One of the event’s main subject areas is cosplay aka “costume play”. It’s prevalent in many of our convention programs, and there will be a cosplay competition as well. Follow our social medias for further info!

Studio Korppikela ry

Studio Korppikela ry is a free-form film crew based in Oulu, mainly composed of students, specialized in producing self-directed films. In accordance with the non-profit principle, all the group’s productions are freely available on the Internet on Studio Korppikela’s YouTube channel. The association annually organizes the literature and pop culture event Kummacon and produces a promotional video for the event.

In recent years, Studio Korppikela has also organized several live role-playing games in the Oulu region.

In the honour of our fifth year of operation, we produced our first feature film, Fandom Movie. After Fandom Movie followed its sequel Fandom Squad (2018) and Game Movie (2024). The fourth movie, Anime Movie (2026), is in production.

Kumma Second Hand

The mega popular Kumma second hand store will return to the convention! More information will be published closer to the event date.

The Kummacon second-hand is also on Instagram!

Any inquiries can be sent to the second-hand pop-up manager at kummaconkirppis@gmail.com.

Kumma Karaoke

Kummacon’s popular karaoke offers everyone a chance to sing their favorite anime and pop songs! More info coming later.

Artist Alley and Artisan Tables

At Kummacon, you can find many kinds of art and crafts at Artist alley and Artisan tables! English instructions for table applications will be posted on the main Taidekuja page.