Panels and Events: 2026
We have a fun-filled schedule lined up for you all this year!
Read on to find out more about all of the amazing panels and events taking place over the weekend!
Saturday
OPENING HOURS
Venue Opening Hours: 8:30 – 23:00
Vendor Hall: 10:30 – 17:30
Fluttershy’s Cottage (Quiet Room): 09:00 – 17:00
Hangout Room: 09:00 – 17:30
Auction Submissions: Close 14:30
Cosplay Changing Area: 09:00 – 23:00
10:00 – 10:30 | Opening Ceremony
Mane Stage
3…2…1…. Action!! Join us at our Opening Ceremony to learn more about this year’s event, see our wonderful Opening Animation and get hyped for a fantastic weekend!
10:30 – 11:30 | History of Music in Film and TV
Location: Mane Stage | Hosted by: Dr Pony
Dr Pony invites you to join them for a fascinating talk on the History of Music in Film and TV. From the musicals of classic Hollywood to the rise of music videos, explore the significance of music in Disney, animation and children’s TV – including the world of MLP!
10:30 – 11:30 | Rainbow Rosettes
Location: Fluttershy’s Cottage | Hosted by: Nekky
Conventions can be a lot – and that’s okay! Rainbow Rosettes are friendly hangout sessions designed to be a calm and welcoming space for everyone. Whether you’re a first-timer finding your feet, feeling a little overwhelmed or just fancy a breather from the excitement, come along for relaxed chats, casual games and the chance to meet fellow attendees in a low-pressure environment.
10:30 – 12:30 | Karaoke
Location: Entertainment Room
Sing along to your favourite pony songs in our karaoke sessions! With classic canon tracks and fan favourites, there’s something for everyone!
11:30 – 12:30 | Opening Animation: Behind the Scenes
Location: West End Panel Room | Hosted by: PiratPeter
Did you enjoy our Opening Animation? We certainly did! In this panel you can take a peek Behind the Scenes into the work that went into making this year’s spectacular Opening Number – and hear directly from some of the amazing people who helped bring it to life!
12:30 – 13:30 | Community Guest: Cindacry
Location: Mane Stage | Hosted by: Cindacry
Cindacry is a full time comic con artist and animation lecturer, and will be delivering a drive by guide to the last 100 years of animation, and how techniques have developed from hand drawn 2D cellular animation right up to the 3D animation of today – with some nods to ponies too – of course!
13:00 – 15:30 | Equestria Girls & Rainbow Rocks – Double Bill
Location: Broadway Panel Room
Grab your popcorn — it’s a Double Bill! Join us for back-to-back screenings of Equestria Girls and Rainbow Rocks!
13:30 – 14:30 | Cosplay Contest
Location: Mane Stage
Here at Festival of Friendship, we love cosplay of all kinds! Dress as your favourite characters and take to our stage to show off your fantastic outfits — whether you’re going all out or keeping it casual, everyone is welcome to have their moment in the spotlight! Sign-up sheets will be available on the day.
13:30 – 15:30 | Pony Kart
Location: Entertainment Room
It’s Mario Kart…. But with ponies! Come along for some fun, non-competitive games!
14:30 – 15:30 | Lightning Pitch’s Awesome Pony Quiz
Location: West End Panel Room | Hosted by: Lightning Pitch
Lightning Pitch is back with another amazing Pony Quiz – team up and have fun as you tackle pony trivia and test your pony knowledge!
15:00 – 16:00 | My Little Pony Kayou Card Meet
Location: Hangout Room | Hosted by: Bexi
Join My Little Pony UK TCG & CCG for a magical time of card fun! Bring your Kayou cards to swap and trade, pick up some freebies, and take part in creative activities like top loader decorating. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting your pony card journey, this is the perfect chance to meet fellow fans and share the magic of friendship in shiny card form!
15:30 – 17:00 | Charity Auction
Location: Mane Stage
This year’s Charity Auction is proudly raising funds for Sophie’s Legacy! Last year you helped us raise an incredible £3,855, and this year we want to smash that record! Bid on an amazing array of plushies, artwork, autographed goodies and more in our fast-paced, wonderfully chaotic auction. Every single pound goes directly to the charity. Auction submissions close at 14:30, so visit the Auction table to submit your items for sale!
16:00 – 17:00 | Rainbow Rosettes
Location: Fluttershy’s Cottage | Hosted by: Nekky
Conventions can be a lot – and that’s okay! Rainbow Rosettes are friendly hangout sessions designed to be a calm and welcoming space for everyone. Whether you’re a first-timer finding your feet, feeling a little overwhelmed or just fancy a breather from the excitement, come along for relaxed chats, casual games and the chance to meet fellow attendees in a low-pressure environment.
16:00 – 17:30 | Karaoke
Location: Entertainment Room
Sing along to your favourite pony songs in our karaoke sessions! With classic canon tracks and fan favourites, there’s something for everyone!
17:30 – 23:30 | Live Music – 16+ Only
Location: Mane Stage
How can we have a musicals theme without any music? Our Saturday Night Concert is back with our biggest line-up ever! See the music section of your conbook for more details!
17:30 – 23:30 | Calm Café
Location: Fluttershy’s Cottage | Hosted by: PiratPeter & Chazmazda
Need a break from the evening’s live music? Come and unwind in our Calm Café – a chilled alternative space with some calming lofi beats and café vibes. Grab some biscuits, catch up with friends, reflect on your con experience, doodle some artwork, sort through your merch haul – whatever you need to relax at the end of a long con day.
Sunday
OPENING HOURS
Venue Opening Hours: 9:00 – 19:00
Vendor Hall: 10:00 – 17:30
Fluttershy’s Cottage (Quiet Room): 09:00 – 18:00
Hangout Room: 09:00 – 18:00
Cosplay Changing Area: 09:00 – 17:00
10:00 – 11:30 | Musical Bingo
Location: Mane Stage | Hosted by: Fishie Wishes & Lullaby Rain
Get ready to join Fishie and Lullaby for another round of Musical Bingo! Listen to your favourite pony songs, some classic musical melodies and watch your hosts get way too into it! Participation requires the free app Crafty Quiz – check the posters around the con or your conbook for download details!
10:00 – 12:00 | Pony Kart
Location:Entertainment Room
It’s Mario Kart…. But with ponies! Come along for some fun, non-competitive games!
11:00 – 12:00 | Rainbow Rosettes
Location: Fluttershy’s Cottage | Hosted by: Nekky
Conventions can be a lot – and that’s okay! Rainbow Rosettes are friendly hangout sessions designed to be a calm and welcoming space for everyone. Whether you’re a first-timer finding your feet, feeling a little overwhelmed or just fancy a breather from the excitement, come along for relaxed chats, casual games and the chance to meet fellow attendees in a low-pressure environment.
11:30 – 12:30 | Performance In Animation
Location: West End Panel Room | Hosted by: PiratPeter
What makes an animated character truly come to life? This panel studies the performances behind our favourite animated characters, exploring the whys and hows of the craft. Animators of all skill levels and fans of animation are all welcome!
11:30 – 12:30 | Fursuiting 101
Location: Broadway Panel Room | Hosted by: Patchwork
Are you a fursuiter or just fursuit-curious? Patchwork is here to help you bring your character to life! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping into it for the first time, this panel is packed with hints and tips to help you express yourself and give the performance of a lifetime!
12:30 – 13:30 | The Ultimate Horse Quiz
Location: West End Panel Room | Hosted by: StormBlaze
Stormy is back to test your horse knowledge! Saddle up and grab your posse – it’s time to put your expertise to the test! With a mix of My Little Pony trivia, classic equine animation puzzles and fun horsey facts, do you have what it takes to wrangle these tricky questions?
12:30 – 17:30 | Karaoke
Location: Entertainment Room
Sing along to your favourite pony songs in our karaoke sessions! With classic canon tracks and fan favourites, there’s something for everyone!
13:30 – 14:00 | The Blind Ranking Game
Location: Mane Stage | Hosted by: Eunos
We all have our favourite characters, episodes and songs – but can you rank them when you don’t know what’s coming next? Join Eunos in this Blind Ranking Game, where participants must place each randomly selected item into their personal top 10 on the spot with no take-backs! With multiple categories up for grabs and the audience voting for their favourite lists, only the best rankers will make it to the final round. Think you’ve got what it takes?
13:30 – 15:00 | MLP Episode Screenings
Location: Broadway Panel Room
It’s a musicals themed con – so naturally, we had to bring the most iconic musical episodes to this year’s screening session! Join us for a selection of some of the most song-filled, show-stopping episodes MLP has to offer.
15:00 – 16:00 | A Zen Guide to the Equestrian Railway
Location: Broadway Panel Room | Hosted by: Zenfox
All aboard! Our resident train pony Zen invites you to join them into this fun look into the trains and railway system of Equestria – tackling questions such as “How does it work?” and “Do the Mane Six ever actually pay?”
15:00 – 16:00 | The Bad OC Contest
Location: West End Panel Room | Hosted by: Patrick RowberryGrab your pens and paper – it’s time to design some absolutely terrible OCs. AI Ponies, Sparkle Horses, Super-Duper Magic Alicorns, The Ultimate Edgelord… the competition is fierce. But only one can be crowned the best of the Bad OCs!
16:00 – 17:00 | Virtual Guest: Lovely Promise
Location: Mane Stage | Hosted by: Lovely Promise
Lovely Promise will be joining us via livestream to talk about their passion project New Dawn of Harmony – an AU series based on the Friendship is Magic characters we know and love.
17:00 – 18:00 | Pardon Me Princess presents…
Location: Broadway Panel Room | Hosted by: Pardon Me Princess
Pardon Me Princess brings you a comic retelling of Friendship is Magic Parts 1 and 2! Come and experience the episode that started it all like never before — audience participation is optional!
18:00 – 18:30 | Closing Ceremony
Location: Mane Stage
It’s time for the grand finale! Take some time to wind down with us as we thank you all for coming, divulge our charity total (hopefully!) and get hyped up for next time!