Events Schedule
UK PonyCon will be jam-packed with entertaining events across six events spaces in our main venue, The Venue@DMU.
The events schedule is published below and subject to change.
On Friday evening, we’ll open with a music concert (doors 18:30, music beginning 19:00) continuing until shortly before midnight. There will be limited other side events and the stalls area will be closed.
Event Descriptions
We’ll publish descriptions of every event on this page nearer the time of the convention. For now, please find descriptions of the core events below.
Friday Music Concert
Day: Friday
Time: 19:00 - shortly before midnight (doors 18:30)
Room: Mane Stage
On Friday evening, we’ll open with a music concert (doors 18:30, music beginning 19:00) continuing until shortly before midnight. There will be limited other side events and the stalls area will be closed.
Stalls Hall Open
Day: Saturday & Sunday
Time: Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00; Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
Room: Stalls Hall (Stallholders Venue)
Shop from more than 90 stalls in our huge stalls hall.
Opening Ceremony
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:30 - 11:00
Room: Mane Stage
Welcome to UK PonyCon! Join us as we officially kick off a weekend of My Little Pony-filled fun and introduce this year’s mischievously sweet theme: Trick vs Treat!
Meet the team, hear what’s in store for the weekend, and get ready for plenty of friendship, fun and perhaps a surprise or two along the way!
2026 in Pony Studies
Day: Saturday
Time: 11:15 - 12:15
Room: Mane Stage
Dr Pony discusses his latest MLP-related publications, examining the history of bronies, crafting and collecting, and conventions as spaces of play.
Saving Catrina
Day: Saturday
Time: 11:15 - 12:15
Room: Everfree Exchange
Take a deep dive with ClearHeart into the world of the 2nd MLP Special " Escape from Catrina" from the industry, how its made, toys, merch and much more!
Show & Tell: Brag Arena - Your Best MLP Bargain!
Day: Saturday
Time: 11:15 - 12:15
Room: Sugarcube Symposium
Inspired by 2000s online forum the MLP Arena’s Brag Arena - show off your best finds to other collectors and let your jealousy run riot with our crowd sourced Jealousy-ometer rating! All gens welcomed!
Britannia Buddies
Day: Saturday & Sunday
Time: Saturday: 11:15 - 12:15, 15:00 - 16:00, 18:45 - 19:45; Sunday: 10:30 - 11:30, 14:15 - 15:15
Room: Friendship Forge
New to UK PonyCon, feeling a little shy, or just looking for a quieter way to meet new people? Britannia Buddies is a relaxed and welcoming space to chat, share your love of the fandom, play a game or two and make some new friends along the way. Come as you are and join the herd!
Kids Pony Kart
Day: Saturday
Time: 11:15 - 11:45
Room: Ponytones Practice Room
Pony Kart, these sessions are just for kids! Race, dodge and dash your way to the finish line in this fast-paced, fun-filled session for our younger attendees!
VIP Autographs & Photographs
Day: Saturday & Sunday
Time: Saturday: 11:15 - 13:00, 15:15 - 15:45, 17:45 - 19:45; Sunday: 10:15 - 12:00
Room: Special Guests (Stallholders Venue)
Session for attendees to get autographs, photographs, and voice memos from our special guests - pre-booking required.
Pony Kart
Day: Saturday & Sunday
Time: Saturday: 11:45 - 13:15, 18:45 - 20:15; Sunday: 13:00 - 15:15
Room: Ponytones Practice Room
Start your engines and embrace the chaos! Outrace your rivals, survive the tricks and claim victory in our action-packed Pony Kart sessions. Who’ll take the chequered flag?
Cosplay Contest
Day: Saturday & Sunday
Time: Saturday: 12:30 - 13:30; Sunday: 14:15 - 15:15
Room: Mane Stage
Show off your creativity in the UK PonyCon Cosplay Contest! From magical creations to spooky transformations, strike a pose and let your costume shine!
Performance in Animation
Day: Saturday
Time: 12:30 - 13:30
Room: Everfree Exchange
The performance skills used in animating My Little Pony will be examined by UKPC opening animation lead, PiratPeter. He will discuss the whys and hows of bringing animated characters to life through acting. Animators and fans of cartoons all welcome.
Blind Rankings
Day: Saturday
Time: 12:30 - 13:30
Room: Sugarcube Symposium
Are you brave enough to blindly rank our chosen subjects in Blind Rankings? - could be characters, episodes or songs, but choose wisely, your list could win you prizes.
Making Pony Ears for Children
Day: Saturday
Time: 12:30 - 13:30
Room: Friendship Forge
Make your own pair of custom ears with Seabunny. (U16 only please)
Karaoke
Day: Saturday & Sunday
Time: Saturday: 13:30 - 14:30, 16:15 - 17:00, 20:30 - 23:30; Sunday: 11:00 - 12:00, 15:30 - 17:15
Room: Ponytones Practice Room
Grab the mic and let your inner pony superstar shine! Sing your heart out to your favourite My Little Pony songs and share a little musical magic with everypony.
Opening Animation Behind the Scenes
Day: Saturday
Time: 13:45 - 14:45
Room: Mane Stage
This year's opening animation was a huge collaborative effort between 17 animators, other visual artists, and of course one fantastic musician. We'll screen it again, discuss how it was made, and then open up for a Q&A session.
Digital Art for Beginners by Beginners
Day: Saturday
Time: 13:45 - 14:45
Room: Everfree Exchange
Ever wanted to learn how to make art with the power of computers, come along to this panel for beginners by beginners to find out!
Pony Up: Cosplay in the MLP Fandom
Day: Saturday
Time: 13:45 - 14:45
Room: Sugarcube Symposium
Are you a cosplayer or just somepony interested in how it all works? Come join Creative Types as she offers a crash course on all things cosplay, including a case study which follows the process of one from start to finish!
Kids Halloween Crafts
Day: Saturday
Time: 13:45 - 14:45
Room: Friendship Forge
Ranging from mask making to designing trick or treat bags, join us for some spooky art and crafts.
Afternoon Tea
Day: Saturday
Time: 13:45 - 14:45
Room: Monty’s
An optional extra ticket for a special experience - more details.
Pinch the Parcel - Childrens
Day: Saturday
Time: 14:45 - 15:15
Room: Ponytones Practice Room
Pinch-A-Parcel just for kids! Roll the dice, join in the fun and see which surprise parcel you’ll end up with. Everyone goes home with a little treat! Read more about Pinch the Parcel.
Building UK PonyCon Together
Day: Saturday
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Room: Mane Stage
Ever wondered what goes into making UK PonyCon happen? Join members of the committee for a relaxed chat about bringing the convention to life, the community behind it, and what goes on behind the scenes, followed by your chance to ask the team your questions!
Fursuit Making 101
Day: Saturday
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Room: Everfree Exchange
An introduction to fursuit making! Tools and tricks to get you started! If you love fursuits and want to try making one of your own, Seabunny Studios will show you where to start!
Expert Session: From Prototypes to Odd Balls - The Weird & Wonderful Story of MLP Production
Day: Saturday
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Room: Sugarcube Symposium
Join us for an educational whistle stop tour of MLP production - from concept design to end of the line, curated by expert collectors and told through the ponies themselves, including real life examples. If you’ve ever wondered what’s an “Odd Ball”, “Maquette” or “Test Shot” - this session is for you!
G1 focused, also featuring G2, G3, G4 and Repro’s.
Pinch the Parcel - Adults
Day: Saturday
Time: 15:15 - 16:15
Room: Ponytones Practice Room
Roll the dice, grab a parcel and get ready to pinch it back! A fast, fun and delightfully mischievous gift-swapping game. Read more about Pinch the Parcel.
Voice Actor Q&A and Script Reading
Day: Saturday
Time: 16:15 - 17:15
Room: Mane Stage
Join Tabitha St. Germain and Andrea Libman for a fun-filled panel with Q&A - chaired by Bexi! Hear stories from behind the microphone, ask your burning questions, then enjoy a special live script reading with Laz (the voice of Britannia) joining the fun!
MLP Restoration 101: Expert Demonstration Panel
Day: Saturday
Time: 16:15 - 17:15
Room: Everfree Exchange
Learn first hand from our expert restorer and customiser panel on the best techniques and their advice for administering them, hear about their personal restoration philosophies (to rehair or not to rehair?!) and get answers to your restoration questions. Not to be missed!
Celebrating G4 Brony-made Videos 3
Day: Saturday
Time: 16:15 - 17:15
Room: Sugarcube Symposium
Third times the charm right? After two successful panels Lightning Pitch returns once again with more wacky and exciting fan made videos for G4!!! Have a laugh and come on down!!
Kids Show and Tell
Day: Saturday
Time: 16:15 - 17:15
Room: Friendship Forge
Bought something you’d like to share with others? Made a new friend at the con? Share with the group. Or take the time to have a nice break before the night time fun creeps in.
Britannia Meet and Greet Session
Day: Saturday
Time: 16:15 - 17:15
Room: Meet and Greet Area
Come and say hello to Britannia! The mascot of UK PonyCon is here to give fluffy hugs and take photos infront of a backdrop in our photography area. A UK PonyCon photographer will be available to capture the moment for you. Britannia is allergic to mess and sticky fingers, so make sure to wash those hooves before coming along - she's excited to see you!
Saturday Contest Results
Day: Saturday
Time: 17:30 - 17:45
Room: Mane Stage
The results have been summoned! Join us as we reveal Saturday’s contest winners, will it be tricks, treats or triumphs?
My Little Prototype
Day: Saturday
Time: 17:30 - 18:30
Room: Everfree Exchange
OkamiGirl64 introduces you to the wild world of G4 prototypes! Learn about some of the most iconic prototypes of the G4 line, how to differentiate between a sample and a reject, and what a frakenpony is. She’ll even bring along a few special ponies for everyone to see firsthand! Die-hard collectors won’t want to miss this!
Horsecomix Live!
Day: Saturday
Time: 17:30 - 18:30
Room: Sugarcube Symposium
Come watch four artists take your favourite ponies from across the years, and make a hilarious new comic live! Join CaptainHoers, Umbreow, FalloutFurret, and BobTheDalek, as they host the first UK panel from fandom YouTube channel, Draft Horses!
Kayou Card Meet
Day: Saturday
Time: 17:30 - 18:30
Room: Friendship Forge
Do you collect Kayou cards? Stop by to talk everything My Little Pony Kayou cards with fellow fans, and maybe trade a few cards.
Kids Disco
Day: Saturday
Time: 17:30 - 18:30
Room: Ponytones Practice Room
As the nightmare nights starts and darkness falls our children's disco begins with songs and dance.
MLP Speed Dating co-hosted by SniffingPlasticPonies
Day: Saturday
Time: 18:45 - 19:45
Room: Everfree Exchange
Fun and interactive session with the opportunity to meet other collectors through a MLP Speed Dating game. Co-hosted by arguably the OG MLP influencer SniffingPlasticPonies, interviewed about her recent World Record, MLP pet peeves, and fave memes - First Dates style! Not to be missed.
Who Wants To Be a Millionmare?
Day: Saturday
Time: 18:45 - 19:45
Room: Sugarcube Symposium
It's the return of the iconic pony quiz show! Join YouTuber, FaolanCortez, as you try your best to answer generational My Little Pony trivia correctly to win a big range of prizes! Are you smarter than Twilight Sparkle? Prove yourself and become a Millionmare!
Music Concert
Day: Saturday
Time: 19:00 - 23:45
Room: Mane Stage
Turn up the volume and get ready for a spooktacular night of music! Join us for fang-tastic live performances, great music and plenty of tricks, treats and beats!
Horrifying horses! A history on MLP Creepypasta & Horror!
Day: Saturday
Time: 20:00 - 21:00
Room: Everfree Exchange
Are you a fellow lover of horror? Have you ever wondered about the spooky side of the fandom? Come and join small creator DaftPatchy as he tells you all about some of the spookiest stories and episodes from the fandom!!
Pub Quiz
Day: Saturday
Time: 20:00 - 21:00
Room: Sugarcube Symposium
So you think you know My Little Pony? Archer, experienced MLP pub quiz host, returns to challenge your knowledge once more. Get together in small teams for this evening entertainment.
Free Crafts, Colouring and Board Games
Day: Saturday
Time: 20:00 - 23:45
Room: Friendship Forge
Looking for somewhere to relax after the excitement of panels and shopping? Bring your friends or join a new group, and choose from a selection of party games given a pony twist!
UKPC Spam/Random Unboxings
Day: Saturday
Time: 21:15 - 22:15
Room: Everfree Exchange
Join Bexi as she rambles for an hour about the most unusual emails that we receive. Did you know that there are hundreds of people wanting to sell online marketing services and discounted flyer printing to UK PonyCon? She will also unbox a few interesting purchases she’s acquired over the year.
Cartoon Riff
Day: Saturday
Time: 21:15 - 22:15
Room: Sugarcube Symposium
Back once again to treat you to some of the worst content that the animation world has in store. PiratPeter and his panel present more bad cartoons while the audience reacts! No tricks, we Pinkie Promise!
How many laws have the Mane 6 Broken?
Day: Saturday
Time: 22:30 - 23:30
Room: Everfree Exchange
Are the Mane 6 as innocent as they first seem? Join Patchwork as they investigate the crimes the Mane 6 commit throughout the nine seasons of Generation 4.
The Grand UKPC Charity Auction
Day: Sunday
Time: 10:30 - 12:30
Room: Mane Stage
Grab a bidding number and get ready to raise those hooves! Going once, going twice… SOLD! Bid on some fantastic goodies and help us raise money for the RDA. Who knows what treats you might take home!
Learn to Draw Equestria Girls
Day: Sunday
Time: 10:30 - 11:30
Room: Everfree Exchange
Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw Equestria Girls, but don’t know where to start? Draw along with Evie McCutcheon, character designer, comic illustrator and My Little Pony fanatic, in this fun-filled panel where you can watch along as she designs one of the Mane Six on-screen and try your hand at designing your very own Equestria Girl character.
Doll Collector Meet
Day: Sunday
Time: 10:30 - 11:30
Room: Sugarcube Symposium
For doll collectors and fans of any franchise, any brand, any type! Equestria girls, Monster High, Whatever Dolls you collect! No matter how much or how little you know, even if you have yet to purchase your first doll, come along!
Kids Karaoke
Day: Sunday
Time: 10:30 - 11:00
Room: Ponytones Practice Room
Kid’s Karaoke - Want to sing along to your favourite pony tune? Want to learn a new song? Well now you can - in the karaoke room.
A Zen guide to Equestrian Railways
Day: Sunday
Time: 11:45 - 12:45
Room: Everfree Exchange
Tickets please as everyone's favourite train pony is back with more facts and general silliness about the Equstrian Railway.
Expert Session: What’s a Nirvana? How MLP Made It Around the World
Day: Sunday
Time: 11:45 - 12:45
Room: Sugarcube Symposium
Curated by expert collectors, join us as we travel around the world and tell the story of how MLP came to be produced in 23 countries and shine a spotlight on what is actually meant by the term “Nirvana”. Unmissable for anyone interested in the history and production techniques of G1 MLP.
Kids Carousel Boutique
Day: Sunday
Time: 11:45 - 12:45
Room: Friendship Forge
Rarity Boutique- Let’s get creative! Ranging from mask making and friendship bracelet making, let your creativity shine.
Platinum A&P
Day: Sunday
Time: 12:00 - 12:15
Room: Special Guests (Stallholders Venue)
Session for the Platinum Sponsor ticketholder to get autographs, photographs and voice memos from our special guests.
Relaxed Pinch the Parcel
Day: Sunday
Time: 12:15 - 12:45
Room: Ponytones Practice Room
All the fun of Pinch a Parcel at a gentler pace! This relaxed session offers a calmer, less chaotic way to join in, perfect for anyone who prefers a little more time and space while they play. Read more about Pinch the Parcel.
Gold A&P
Day: Sunday
Time: 12:15 - 12:30
Room: Special Guests (Stallholders Venue)
Session for Gold Sponsor ticketholders to get autographs, photographs and voice memos from our special guests.
Britannia-Marester
Day: Sunday
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Room: Mane Stage
The tasks are set and the chaos awaits! Join Bexi, our mighty Marester, and her faithful assistant Laz as they put our special guests and a few unsuspecting victims through a series of ridiculous challenges for glory, bragging rights and possibly some treats
3DS StreetPass Meetup
Day: Sunday
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Room: Everfree Exchange
Come Mii-t some friends at Ibble's 3DS Streetpass Meetup, Tag your friends and go on a StreetQuest with your new buddies! Send some friendly pony chats and have fun! Don't forget to bring your 3DS!
Equestriasia: MLP Across Asia
Day: Sunday
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Room: Sugarcube Symposium
From spectacular failures and unexpected successes to fascinating translations and bizarre merchandise, this panel takes a closer look at MLP: FiM across Japan and China, exploring the very different ways the series was introduced to Asian audiences, the lack of success despite substantial efforts, and the unexpected jackpot that may finally have unlocked the Asian market more than ten years later.
Kids Bingo
Day: Sunday
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Room: Friendship Forge
Kid’s Bingo- Feeling lucky? Pick up a Bingo card and come along to find out if Zecora’s magic wheel will give you a winning card and allow you to claim a prize.
Kids Britannia Meet and Greet
Day: Sunday
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Room: Special Guest Meet and Greet Area
Come and meet Britannia! Clean fingers and hooves required!
Show & Tell: Collection-Ception! Collections within your collection!
Day: Sunday
Time: 14:15 - 15:15
Room: Everfree Exchange
In the words of the movie Inception: the dream is real, as yes I would love to see your 76 different MLP greetings cards / collection of Peachy variants / extensive Rainbow Dash army. If this also sounds like you, join us for a fascinating insight into collections within MLP collections! All gens welcomed!
Love Wins!
Day: Sunday
Time: 14:15 - 15:15
Room: Sugarcube Symposium
There's a whole world of untapped ship potential out there, so why just stick to one generation? So come help our artists at Draft Horses work together with you to bring new ships to life, live! Proving that no matter the generation, love always wins!
VIP Autographs
Day: Sunday
Time: 14:15 - 15:15
Room: Special Guests (Stallholders Venue)
Session for attendees to get autographs and voice memos from our special guests - pre-booking required.
Silver Sponsor Autographs & Photographs
Day: Sunday
Time: 15:15 - 17:15
Room: Special Guests (Stallholders Venue)
Session for Silver Sponsor ticketholders to get autographs, photographs and voice memos from our special guests.
Artist Panel ft Imalou
Day: Sunday
Time: 15:30 - 16:30
Room: Mane Stage
Join special guest Imalou, character designer for My Little Pony Generation 5, alongside some familiar UK PonyCon Artists for a creative Q&A chaired by Bexi. Discover the art behind the ponies, hear stories from the creative process and get your questions ready!
MLP Restoration 101: Drop In
Day: Sunday
Time: 15:30 - 16:30
Room: Everfree Exchange
Bring along your current pony restoration or custom project and get advice from an expert on problem cases and the best techniques. Slots are assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis and limited to 2 ponies. Sign up available from the Ponycon Stall. All gens welcomed.
Pardon Me Princess Presents
Day: Sunday
Time: 15:30 - 16:30
Room: Sugarcube Symposium
Pardon Me Princess delivers a comic retelling of Friendship is Magic Parts 1 and 2! Puns, rhymes and optional audience participation. And a mystery bonus episode...
Kids Custom Ponies
Day: Sunday
Time: 15:30 - 16:30
Room: Friendship Forge
Kid’s custom Pony- Want to make your own pony character? Want to try giving a character a make over? Here’s your chance!
Isekai Equestria
Day: Sunday
Time: 16:30 - 17:15
Room: Everfree Exchange
So you've finally taken the plunge and started your new life in Equestria. What now? Join Mystic Mind for a Survival Guide to Equestria, analysing the ins and outs of pony life to imagine how our OCs would fit into this pastel pony world!
Making Videos with Pony Toys
Day: Sunday
Time: 16:30 - 17:15
Room: Sugarcube Symposium
Come along with Youtuber Apple Honey as they teach you how to easily create and tell stories with your My Little Pony toys.
Friendship is Magic (The Gathering)
Day: Sunday
Time: 16:30 - 17:15
Room: Friendship Forge
Are you looking for some friends to chill and play a game of magic with? Great!! Come join DaftPatchy and his friend Nebula as we sit down and have a couple of chill games of MTG! (Decks will not be provided)
Closing Ceremony
Day: Sunday
Time: 17:15 - 18:00
Room: Mane Stage
All good treats must come to an end! Join Britannia and the UK PonyCon team as we celebrate an amazing weekend, share our thanks and say one last goodbye before the magic wraps up for another year.
Apply to host an event at UK PonyCon 2026
Applications to host an event at UK PonyCon 2026 have now closed. If you applied to host an event and wish to get in touch, please email us at events@ukponycon.co.uk.
We are aware that some attendees find events schedules difficult to navigate. Per request, Here is a variation of our events schedule with the background lines kept in tact for easier reading!
