What to Expect

HOBBYCON:
THE HOBBY SPACE THE COMMUNITY BUILT

Hobbycon, founded by 3 university students in 2024, has become the hobby community event thousands enjoy. Come see what the hobby space is raving about.

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Compete & collect

At the heart of HobbyCon: Trading Cards & Sports Cards

Some lifetimes ago, HobbyCon used to be called something entirely different and we only did card shows! We never forgot where we came from, and have a strong fanbase for trading cards and more at HobbyCon.

Now, we have incorporated community-led highlights at our events such as grading middlemen, tournaments, learn-to-play, giveaways, live rips and more!

TCGs • Collectibles • Tournaments • 100+ Vendors • Trading • All of New Zealand • Auckland • Tauranga • Christchurch • Dunedin • Hamilton • Wellington • Pokémon • Sports Cards • One Piece • Yu-Gi-Oh! • Dragon Ball • Magic: The Gathering • Riftbound • Flesh & Blood • Lorcana • NBA • NFL • NRL • Panini • Gundam • Warhammer 40K • Anime • Manga • Figures • LEGO • Plushies • Blind Boxes • Arts & Crafts • Artist Alley • Giveaways • Learn to Play • Card Trading • Model Kits • Comics • Hot Wheels • Retro Games • Accessories • Community Focused • Family Friendly • U12 Free Tickets • Find Your Next Hobby

At the show

Vendor Market

Trading cards, sports cards, collectibles and hobbies of all kinds! HobbyCon is proud to have the community come together with amazing vendors who share our vision. Over 200 tables every show, get in touch on our Vendor page.

Arts & Crafts Alley

We're proud to have the Arts & Crafts community come and express their expertise. We have discounted tables for our Arts & Crafts Alley, with over 50 tables at each event dedicated to it!

HobbyCon attendees gathering at the show

An inclusive community, family & friends friendly event

HobbyCon is built entirely from the community! We have free trade tables at the event to trade, rest and interact with the community, as well as giveaways and freebies for the kids.

Grading Services

We've partnered up with vendors and authorised middlemen to appraise and grade your treasured cards. (varies show by show).

Board Game Library

Powered by Dice Goblin, our Auckland-adjacent shows have a free board game library with over 50+ board games for you to enjoy and try out at our show.

Tournaments and learn to play at HobbyCon

Tournaments & Learn to Play

Love cards, competitor or first time playing? We have events for everyone! We have friendly helpers who help organize tournaments and learn to play all day.

HOBBYCON:
THE HOBBY SPACE THE COMMUNITY BUILT

At the heart of HobbyCon: Trading Cards & Sports Cards