The Lab - Trading Card and Collectables Convention

The Lab Con is the UK’s newest and fastest-growing collectables and TCG convention, built by collectors, for collectors.
Born in Essex, The Lab Con brings together every corner of the hobby, from Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! to sports cards,vintage collectables, art, and more, all under one roof.

We’re more than just a marketplace; The Lab Con is an experience.
You’ll find top UK vendors, free-to-play games and giveaways, a family-friendly kids’ zone, and even our unique Lab Con Quest, a show-wide challenge that lets visitors win prizes from some of the biggest names in the scene, including Collectr, Vault X, Graded Guard, Geek Garage, Moonlight TCG, and Global Nostalgia.

With amazing food trucks, a chill-out zone, live demos, and two floors packed with passionate collectors, The Lab Con is about bringing the hobby together, celebrating the cards, the people, and the energy that make the community what it is.

Whether you’re here to buy, trade, learn, or just hang out. The Lab Con is the place where collecting comes to life.