Here’s what it’s like to be at AdeptiCon 2026, with so many games, wildly painted armies, events, awesome vendors, and more.
AdeptiCon 2026 came and went, but let us tell you: it was THE event for gamers, hobbyists, and anyone who loves tabletop wargaming. From the stunning armies that left you wondering how anyone has that much talent (or patience) to the endless rows of vendors offering gear you didn’t even know you needed, this event had everything.
If you’ve been curious about what made this event such a big deal (literally, there were about 12,000 hobbyists there), stick around because the highlights and surprises from 2026 were too good to miss.
Adepticon 2026: The Ultimate Playground for Gamers & Hobbyists
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At AdeptiCon 2026, the venue’s energy rivaled that of each table, and there were a record 12,000 people there this year! If you missed the event (or just want another perspective), let us bring you there: every hall was teeming with hobbyists, gamers, and hobbyists from all walks of life.
Whether you came for the games, the eye-popping armies, or the vendors (like Games Workshop above) and their hobby supplies, AdeptiCon delivered in spades. Here’s the lowdown on what made 2026’s event a gamer’s paradise.
Packed Halls and Endless Action

This was not only a Games Workshop show, either. Star Wars: Legion had a strong turnout, with big crowds around the tournaments and plenty of energy on the floor. On top of that, there were free painting and hobby areas, open gaming tables, and a ton of other stuff going on all over the place.
No matter what game you were into, AdeptiCon had that buzz where it felt like the whole tabletop world showed up in one building.
Vendor Madness: A Shopper’s Paradise

There were enough paint ranges and brushes on display to make you start planning projects you absolutely did not come there to start. If you needed basing materials, terrain pieces, hobby tools, or that random little upgrade bit to finish off an army, chances were good somebody had it.

Armies on Parade: Amazing Minis Everywhere!

The armies on display in 2026 were wild, with paint jobs, conversions, and full army presentations that looked less like tabletop projects and more like something ripped straight out of a studio showcase.


Beyond the Tournament: The Community Came Out Strong


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