What is Metrocon?
Metrocon a cosplay con in Stavanger with 15 years of history

When is Metrocon?
Metrocon is 04-05th of October in 2025
Setup starts Friday 03th October.
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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.
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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.
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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 room price offer 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 below.

ART&SALE STAND
An art stand is a stand where you can sell self-produced art and handicraft.

This year we have two alternatives:

- ART&SALE 1 Table
Included in ticket: 1 table and 2 weekend tickets
Price: 650 NOK

- ART&SALE 2 Tables
Included in ticket: 2 tables and 2 weekend tickets
Price: 850 NOK

COMMERCIAL STAND
A Commercial stand is a stand where companies or individuals with organizational number sells either homemade products or licensed products.

Included in ticket: 6 tables and 2 weekend tickets
Price: 2500 NOK

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

Submit an application by clicking the button below that will take you to the application form for 2025. You select what stand type you are applying for inside the form.

Table size: 1 table = W90 x L120 x H74
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Chairs: 2 chairs pr stand
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Table placement:
Preassigned, but takes wishes into consideration when applying.

Power available?
Yes, but good to bring your own extension cord as we have limited cords in inventory.

Lighting needed?
No, the marketplace room is well lit. However there is a section in the end of the room that gets some lower light. We are working on having a solution in that corner to make it brighter.
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Guidelines for Stands:
- At the Art&Sale stand , 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 the Art stands.
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- At the Commercial Stand, you are allowed to sell self-produced products, original work or products printed with a self-produced motif, licensed products. 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 the Commercial 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.

‍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 arise.
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