BookCon Reservations
Peoples' plans can change! Please check back periodically because fans can cancel reservations at any time if it no longer suits their schedule. This means spots may open up before and during the event.
Make sure you have transferred your tickets for family or friends. Unless you are a minor, everyone must have their tickets assigned to their own account in order to make reservations.
Authenticate your account. You can do this now at bookcon26.reserve. You can do this now.
The page will switch over to the pre-queue page early in the morning on reservation day before the queue opens at noon ET.
Some Friendly Reminders:
Arriving early to the pre-queue does not affect you rplace in line (just be there right before 12:00pm ET)
You cannot book overlapping reservations
If you don’t see a reservation you wanted coming up, it is entirely booked. However, you may check back periodically in case someone drops one back into the pool.
When a reservation is in your “cart”, it’s yours (so take your time making your selections!)
Only Main Stage panels will have reservation spots available
Premium VIPs do not need to make reservations for panels. (They won’t even show up as options)
When you finish making reservations, you will receive a confirmation email (these take 5-10 minutes to hit your inbox)
Cntrl + F is your best friend to find reservations quickly
Do not use an incognito browser or clear your cache/cookies after authenticating. You will have to re-authenticate if you do so.
A Note:
Certain authors and panels are extremely popular and demand is very high. They’re available on a first-come, first-serve basis once you’re through the queue.
It’s important to remember that these reservations are not the end-all, be-all. We have plenty of wonderful authors and panels that do not require reservations.
Be sure to also follow your favorite authors and exhibitors as they may have more in-booth appearances to announce closer to the show!
One more thing:
If you are someone who is attending the show, but hasn’t been receiving our emails, please reach out to us at [email protected] witch subject line SUBSCRIBE ME so we can manually add you to our system. In order to opt you in for our emails, we need your written consent. We appreciate your patience as we work to assist you as quickly as possible.
Select BookCon panels, autograph sessions, in-booth signings, and giveaways require reservations made in advance. With so much exciting programming to choose from, this process helps minimize the time you spend in lines while allowing everyone the chance to secure their top choices ahead of the event.
- Reservations are free and open before the show.
- Reservations can be made via the website.
- All reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may fill quickly.
- You must have a valid BookCon 2026 ticket for the day of the reservation(s) you select.
- Each ticketholder must make their own reservations. If you bought tickets for a friend, you MUST transfer their ticket to them at www.showclix.com/my-tickets/login so you can each make your reservations separately. We recommend doing this by March 17!
- You will not be able to book overlapping reservations. -If you select more than one reservation that occurs at the same time, you will get an error message that you must remove one of those reservations from your schedule.
- Once a reservation is in your cart, it is held for you as you finalize any other reservations.
Reservation Dates
Reservations will be open at the following times based on your ticket type:
- VIP & Premium VIP Early Access: Tuesday, March 17 at 12:00 PM ET
- General Admission: Thursday, March 19 at 12:00 PM ET
General Admission
Fans with Saturday, Sunday, and Weekend tickets can reserve panels, autograph sessions, and in-booth activities starting March 19 at 12:00 PM ET. You will be able to select up to 4 autographing reservations and up to 2 panel reservations per day.
VIP
VIP ticket holders get early access to reserve panels, autograph sessions, and in-booth events starting on March 17 at 12:00 PM ET.
- VIPs will be able to select up to 10 reservations per day, with a guarantee of up to five autographing sessions.
- Early access increases your chances of securing high-demand reservations.
- Reservations are still first-come, first-served amongst VIP and Premium VIP ticket holders.
Premium VIP
Premium VIP ticket holders receive early access to reserve autograph sessions and in-booth events starting on March 17 at 12:00 PM ET.
- Premium VIPs have reserved seating in the Main Stage and do not need panel reservations. Reminder: You MUST arrive 25 mins before the panel starts to secure your seat.
- Premium VIPs will be able to select up to 20 reservations per day, with a guarantee of up to 10 autographing sessions.
- Early access increases your chances of securing high-demand reservations.
- Reservations are first-come, first-served amongst VIP and Premium VIP ticket holders.
What else you need to know:
- You must complete the reservation process to fully secure your reservations. Once your reservations are final, you will receive a confirmation email.
- You can return to the reservation page as often as you would like to review and modify your reservation selections. If you can no longer attend one of your reservations, you can return it so another BookCon fan can select it.
- Entry is not guaranteed for limited capacity events without a reservation, and please arrive on time! If you do not arrive by the time specified in your reservation details, your place may be filled by the standby line.
- If you do not receive a reservation for panels or author signings, there will be limited standby lines available onsite. You can also keep checking the reservation page to see if anyone released reservations they no longer need. ARC drops will not have standby lines available.
- When you arrive for your reservation, a staff member will scan your QR Code from your phone within the mobile app to redeem the reservation.
- All reservations are non-transferrable and subject to change or cancellation without notice.