Stand Applications for Metrocon 2026 at Clarion Hotel Energy in Stavanger 3th and 4th of October.
All questions related to stands can be directed at stands@metrocon.no and our Guild Master/ Stand responsible will answer as soon as they have time
Do you want to have a stand at Metrocon 2026?
Send in an application using the link below next to the wanted stand alternative.
All application links are on the bottom of this page.
We recommend you have the following information ready before starting the application:
Application open: Saturday 14rd of March
Application deadline: Wednesday 14th of April
This page contains information about: General Information, Rules & Guidelines, General table information, and stand alternatives with link to application form for 2026.
What is Metrocon?
Metrocon is a cosplay con in Stavanger with over 15 years of history
When is Metrocon?
Metrocon is 03-04th of October in 2026.
Setup starts Friday 02nd of October.
Opening hours
Setup Friday 17.00 - 20.30
Saturday 10.30 to 20.00 (Crew will arrive at 09.00)
Sunday 11.00 to 18.00 (We need to be out of the venue by 20.00)
You will receive an email with instructions and information before the event.
Where is Metrocon held?
Clarion Energy Hotel in Stavanger (Next to DNB Arena) Link to map
We have a capacity for 700 guests at the event.
Accommodation
You will receive a discount code by email for Clarion Energy Hotel if your application is selected and you confirm you want the stand.
- We're awaiting a room price offer from the hotel. The discount link will be shared as soon as we have received it from the hotel.
Age limit for stand at Metrocon:
15 years.
This is based on "Arbeidstilsynets retningslinjer for barn og ungdom i arbeid".
More information about tables and rules can be found in the application and further down on this page.
Guidelines for Stands:
- At the ART&SALE stand and POP-UP ART&SALE stands, you are only allowed to sell self-produced products, original work or products printed with a self-produced motif: It is your responsibility to make sure you are up to date concerning rules and regulations within the copyright law. To make it clear: this also include all AI art , as it violates copyright law. Metrocon do not permit AI art at ALL stands.
- Food & Drink is not allowed to be sold at all stand types. This is a rule from the Hotel.
- You are not allowed to hang anything on the wall, but it is allowed to bring your own free standing walls to showcase products. This is a rule from the Hotel.
- You cannot sell offensive material (racist, homophobic, etc.). It is expected that Artists use common sense in what they sell. We reserve the right to refuse art stands to exhibit and sell material deemed offensive.
- NSFW and explicit material/art is allowed to sell at Metrocon, however need to be hidden for underage convention guests. Store the art behind the desk or have it covered/ in a well marked binder/ folder.
- Metrocon Team expect you to show up on Friday 3rd October between 17:00 - 20:30 to receive your information, badges and to start set up the stand. We expect a clear message to be given if you cannot show up within the time set the day before and arrive early Saturday instead.
- If you are prevented from coming to Metrocon, contact stand@metrocon.no so that we can refund the ticket and pass it on to the next person on the waiting list. We operate with an application process and waiting list. We do not allow reselling stand tickets.
Extra Guidelines for Information Stands:
- Unfortunately there is a limited amount of space, and therefore ask you to let us know if you plan on using roll ups or big posters that have to be on the floor. We can not guarantee space for these by the stand, but we will try our best to accommodate your needs.
- It is not allowed to sell anything at the information stand.
Expectations of behavior:
- We expect that photos you share with us and is to be used on our website and social media for stand promotion are photos that the photographer/creator has approved the use of.
- We expect you to be sober (and not hangover) while on the convention venue. Metrocon is a drug-free event.
- We expect you to behave professionally. This means that we expect you to be polite to all visitors and volunteers, and if you have concerns or a frustration to share, contact the organizers rather than spreading this to others.
If something goes wrong, is needed or do not go as planned:
- Contact us as soon as possible either on the day or via email: stands@metrocon.no. We will do our best to find a solution if an issue arises.
Table size:
Art&Sale stand 1 table = W90xL120xH74
Art&Sale stand 2 tables = W90xL240xH74
Pop-up Art&Sale 1 table = W90xL120xH74
Info stand = 2x W45xL120xH74**
*The hotel have 2 available table sizes, one on 45x120 and one on 60x120. Metrocon uses the 45x120 table size that we combine two to make a 90x120 table. This is however depending on availability from the hotel. Therefore we might need to use 60x120 tables in some cases.
** For info stands it depends on placement and space, the table might be split again to create a L shape. The tables will therefore be more narrow than the art stand set up.
Chairs: 2 chairs pr. stand if nothing else is informed about in advance.
Table placement:
Preassigned, but takes wishes into consideration when applying. You can request who you want to be next or close to. We cannot promise we will be able to make all the wishes, but we will do our best.
Power available?
Yes, but good to bring your own extension cord as we have limited cords in inventory.
Lighting needed?
ART&SALE STAND
An art stand is a stand where you can sell self-produced art and handicraft.
This year we have two alternatives:
Apply on ART&SALE stand here
One Day POP-UP STAND
An art stand is a stand where you can sell self-produced art and handicraft. This stand alternative is made for you who wish to try having a stand, but feel that two full days is a bit too much. This stand type is also open for stand owners that only can one of the days. There are only 3 available stands of this type each day.
You can pick between Saturday or Sunday.
Included in the ticket: 1 table and 2 day tickets for the chosen day.
Price: 300 NOK
Apply on POP-UP stand here
COMMERCIAL STAND
This year we do not have a commercial stand available.
INFO STAND
An Information Stand is a stand where organizations and other conventions can come and inform about their group/ convention.
Included in ticket: 1 table and 2 weekend tickets
Price: FREE
Apply on INFO stand here
