Events Schedule
The weekend of UK PonyCon is jam-packed with entertaining events - check it out below!
We’re very grateful to all those who applied to host an event at UK PonyCon. We’ve tried to accommodate as many of you as possible, considering room availability, scheduling constraints, and suitability for our convention and attendees.
Event Details
Find further information about events below, listed alphabetically by name.
A History Lesson About MLP
15:30 - 16:30 on Saturday in LT2
Join American Brony Feather Data as he talks about the history of MLP Generation by Generation.
A Pony Poem
16:30 - 16:45 on Sunday on the Mane Stage
Trick or a treat? A live reading of an autumnal pony poem.
A Zen Guide to Rail
14:15 - 15:15 on Saturday in LT3
Delays and cancellations are annoying but why do they happen? Join Zenfox to lean all about why they happen and what you can do if you are caught up in one.
Ace Attorney: Elements of Justice How to Produce a Crossover
14:15 - 15:15 on Saturday on the Mane Stage
Returning once more for their 3rd consecutive year, Ace Attorney: Elements of Justice are here to bring more insight into the world of crossovers. This panel is for anyone who is interested in learning how to combine MLP with a separate franchise / series, what preparation they should have in advance, and the potential risks that come with mixing two divergent franchises.
Adults & Kids Pinch a Parcel
13:30 - 14:00 on Sunday in the Events Area
It's back again, the UK PonyCon staple of Pinch a Parcel! Gather your pony gifts in the middle and rush to claim whatever you can pinch! Rules at https://www.ukponycon.co.uk/pinch-a-parcel
Adults Pinch a Parcel
18:00 - 18:30 on Saturday in the Events Area
It's back again, the UK PonyCon staple of Pinch a Parcel! Adults gather your pony gifts in the middle and rush to claim whatever you can pinch! Rules at https://www.ukponycon.co.uk/pinch-a-parcel
Afternoon Tea
14:15 - 15:15 on Saturday in the Photo Studio and Afternoon Tea Venue
Come gather for Afternoon tea, this exclusive ticketed event is now sold out! We promise fabulous food, enchanting atmosphere and unforgettable conversations.
Archer’s Pub Quiz
20:45 - 21:45 on Saturday in LT3
A UK PonyCon staple, join UKPC legend Archer in her notoriously tough quiz! Grab a team and get quizzing!
Best of Great Britannia Bake Off & Bloops
11:45 - 13:00 on Sunday on the Mane Stage
Some best bits and some bloopers from out Great Britannia Bake Off!
BexiLouLaa’s House of Games
11:45 - 12:45 on Saturday on the Mane Stage
Based off the popular gameshow, come and test your wits and knowledge across a variety of quirky yet competitive games and see if you can win one of the naff but iconic prizes
Bexi’s Beats #CHEESEFEST
19:00 - 20:30 on Saturday in LT1
Have you ever felt the urge to dance to the cha cha slide at UK PonyCon? Well you can get out of your Deeper Shade of Blue and join Bexi at her debut DJ event, she is Ready to Rhumble, and Dance the Night Away! Make sure you are not too full of Fast Food (song) and come and have some fun and laughter! (*Flashing Lights Warning*)
Bingo
14:15 - 15:15 on Saturday in LT2
Join OkamiGirl64 and MLP Fever as they host a pony-filled bingo game to remember! Step right up and receive a custom bingo card and tokens for a chance to win some amazing prizes including G4 prototype figures! A limited number of bingo cards are available so make sure you show up early to secure a card!
Blindbag Painting
17:00 - 18:30 on Saturday in the Crafts Area
Fancy making a mini OC? Join blindbag painting and bring your new friend to real life!
Britannia Buddies
11:45 - 12:45, 15:30 - 16:30, and 19:15 - 20:15 on Saturday and 11:45 - 12:45 and 15:45 - 16:45 on Sunday, all in LT7
Feeling a little bit nervous? Join Britannia Buddies, a friendly and supportive space designed to help you connect with others, share excitement and make new lasting friendships in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Britannia Buddies Chill Out Space
21:45 - 22:45 on Saturday in LT7
Need a quiet space on the evening? The Britannia Buddies have got you covered!
Britannia Master featuring Special Guests
10:30 - 11:30 on Sunday on the Mane Stage
Returning again, UK PonyCon's version of Taskmaster featuring our special guests! See what crazy tasks they'll get up to and who will win the coveted trophy!
Britannia Meet and Greet
13:30 - 14:00 on Sunday on the Mane Stage
Come meet our friend Britannia! Have a photo and say hello, she's excited to meet everypony!
Brony Kindness Network presents Kindness Games
13:00 - 14:00 on Sunday in LT7
Vague collaboration with Brony Kindness Network, this is a series of silly games intended to promote kindness and friendship and all that good stuff. May involve tiny plastic babies. Will probably be attended by bored people with nothing better to do.
Cartoon Riff
22:00 - 23:00 on Saturday in LT3
Do YOU like BAD cartoons? PiratPeter brings back this UKPC classic once again to present to you a selection of the best of the WORST cartoons around! Open to all, but be warned the atmosphere gets very loud and rowdy!
Celebrating G4 Brony Made Videos
14:15 - 15:15 on Sunday in LT2
Ahhh remember coming back home from school or work and finding a hilarious or awesome MLP video? Or even a music video, Come join Lightning Pitch as we chill, unwind and sing the best pony videos over the years!!
Charity Auction
11:45 - 13:15 on Sunday in LT2
At the heart of UK PonyCon, we are proud to host a charity auction in support of the Riding for the Disabled Association. Join us for a heart-warming event filled with generosity and goodwill as we showcase a dazzling array of donated items inspired by the magic of Equestria - it's a chance to make dreams come true in the spirit of friendship and kindness.
Closing Ceremony
17:15 - 18:00 on Sunday on the Mane Stage
Oh no! Time flies quickly while you're having fun, come celebrate our contest winners, reflect on an amazing weekend, and fill up on pony cheer, don't worry we'll be back (somewhere) next year!
Cosplay Competition
13:00 - 14:00 on Saturday and 14:15 - 15:15 on Sunday, both on the Mane Stage
Are you ready to strut your stuff? Come join our Cosplay Competition, where the most dazzling and inventive pony cosplays take centre stage! Witness a parade of creativity and passion, and everypony will look amazing! Come and the chance to shine like a true star!
Dolls Meet
15:30 - 16:30 on Sunday in LT8
Any brand and any scale of doll is welcome! A social event for doll collectors & customisers, Bring along a doll, or two; or three! Our doll group photo will have a lounging / sleepover vibe, So pack some snack accessories, doll pj’s and maybe even their own sleeping bag! All ages welcome, Please be mindful and gentle towards attendees and their doll friends!
Don’t Dub A Cartoon Horse With Your Mouth
13:00 - 14:00 on Sunday in LT8
Improv! Two people from the audience get chosen at a time to provide their own dubs to clips featuring animated horses!
Free Crafting
11:45 - 12:45, 14:15 - 16:30 and 18:45 - 22:30 on Saturday and 10:30 - 17:00 on Sunday, all in the Crafts Area
This year there are just sooooo many crafts to choose from! So feel free to visits the craft area, look at what supplies we have and craft to your hearts content, such as unicorn keychains, masks and even magnets.
Fursuit Meet-Up
18:00 - 18:30 on Saturday in the Photo Studio
A fun meet up, where fans and fursuiters can mingle, show off their suits and take photos together.
G1 is Genius Actually
13:00 - 14:00 on Saturday in LT3
G1 is the best generation. You’ve been sleeping on G1. Don’t believe me? COME FIND OUT! Also, check out the exclusive premiere of a new G1 abridged video by Scootertrix!
Gold Sponsor Session
15:45 - 16:00 on Sunday in the Autographs Area
Got an elusive Gold ticket? Now's your chance for an exclusive signing session with our special guests!
Great Britannia Bake Off
17:30 - 18:30 on Saturday in LT2
Returning for another year, this bake off isn't one to be missed! Will Bexi set fire to anything? Will Reskell create melty horse 2.0? Will Ember actually make something edible and enjoyable? Will Laz check the dates on all ingredients? Will Amlaur attempt another duck cake? Come find out and vote for this years bake off winner!
Guess the Pony Quiz
15:30 - 16:30 on Sunday in LT2
History of UK PonyCon
15:30 - 16:30 on Saturday on the Mane Stage
20 Years of PonyCon - Presentation and Panel Discussion hosted by Jemofirongate ansd Bexi. Join Jem and Bexi for a review of the last 20 years of UK PonyCon, from humble beginnings in 2004 to the fabulous Con it is today. Includes panel discussion with veteran UK PonyCon attendees and staff past and present to share memories of the UK's longest running MLP fan and collectors convention!
How To Survive This Convention and Maybe Others
13:00 - 14:00 on Saturday in LT8
Are you attending this convention with little to no idea what you've gotten yourself into? Is it overwhelmingly fun? Or are you lost and scared? Either way, come along and we'll try to make sense of this together!
Karaoke & Trotmania
13:00 - 17:00 on Saturday and 11:45 - 12:45 and 14:15 - 16:30 on Sunday, all in LT1
Come and have a good sing and then a good dance! In what will be a noisy room come and but on a show for the room and have an amazing time!
Kids Customs
13:00 - 14:00 on Saturday in the Crafts Area
Introducing the next generation to customising, kids, come and unleash your creativity and create your own pony to take on adventures with you using one of the bases supplied by us!
Kids Disco
17:45 - 18:45 on Saturday in LT1
One for the kids! Come and have a good dance to great tunes! With vibrant lights, catchy music and some games thrown in. It's the perfect way for children to end their Saturday at UK PonyCon.
Kids Karaoke
10:30 - 11:30 on Sunday in LT1
Kids, it is your turn to take over the mic! Pick a song and sing away, most importantly HAVE FUN!
Kids Pass the Parcel
11:45 - 12:15 on Saturday in the Events Area
A classic game where every layer reveals a fantastic surprise! Come and join in the fun!
Kids Pinch a Parcel
17:30 - 18:00 on Saturday in the Events Area
Why let adults have all the fun? Children gather for a mad session of gift swapping with a twist. Place your pony presents in the middle and be ready to run! Rules at https://www.ukponycon.co.uk/pinch-a-parcel
MLP Fan Animation: Behind The Scenes
11:45 - 12:45 on Saturday in LT3
Fishie Wishes and Friends invite you to see what goes into making MLP Fan Animations with a behind the scenes peek at some of their work!
Music Concert
19:00 - 23:00 on Saturday on the Mane Stage
Our fantastic music evening is back, come dance along, sing your heart out and listen to some awesome performers: Coltastrophe, Pagan Pegasus, Blackened Blue, PrinceWhateverer and BassPon3.
My Little Pony Cartoons: the First Generation by Dr Pony
11:45 - 12:45 on Saturday in LT2
Dr Pony discusses 1980s MLP animation, including ‘Rescue at Midnight Castle’, ‘Escape from Catrina’ and the My Little Pony Movie (1986), exploring how these early cartoons established the audience and aesthetic of Hasbro’s pony brand.
Opening Ceremony
10:45 - 11:15 on Saturday on the Mane Stage
Be a part of something momentous! UK PonyCon's 20th Opening ceremony! Filled with fun, laughter, celebrations and surprises, what more could you want?
Party Room
20:45 - 22:45 on Saturday in LT1
What's that?! An extra stage?! More Music Chances! Come join the party room for a little boogie!
Pony Kart Grand Final
16:45 - 17:15 on Sunday on the Mane Stage
The top 4 highest scorers of Pony Kart time trials compete to be crowned ultimate winner. Followed by a charity race between Ember and Maz - lets see one of them get humbled!
Rainbow Dash Attack & Pony Kart
11:45 - 12:45 on Saturday and 13:00 - 14:00 on Sunday, both in LT1
A UKPC classic and another classic with a twist! Climb your way up the leaderboard and see if you can reach the Grand Finale on Mane stage
Sing-along
10:30 - 10:45 and 11:15 - 11:30 on Saturday on the Mane Stage
What better way of welcoming in UK PonyCon than singing pony cheer at the top of your lungs!
Special Guests Signing Session
11:45 - 13:45 on Saturday and 12:00 - 13:30 and 16:00 - 17:15 on Sunday, all in the Autographs Area
Your chance to come and speak to our special guests AJ Bridel and Ashleigh Ball and get your things signed, a photo or even both! Additional fees apply.
Storywriting and Storytelling
16:00 - 17:00 on Sunday in LT3
PiratPeter's follow-up to his UKPC 2023 Worldbuilding workshop. He and Amy Bethan Evans (playwright and dramaturg) will teach key skills for Storywriting and Storytelling.
The Chase
15:30 - 16:30 on Saturday in LT3
Do you have what it takes to Beat the Chaser?! Based on the iconic ITV gameshow, The Chase, join host Cheeky as you try to answer a range of different MLP questions correctly to win a variety of prizes, based on how close or far away you are from home. But, beware of The Chaser, played by YouTuber FaolanCortez! Get the questions wrong and they’ll make sure you do not succeed!
The History and Legacy of ‘My Little Pony: The World’s Biggest Tea Party’
14:15 - 15:15 on Sunday in LT8
An exploration of The World's Biggest Tea Party - the generation 3 live action stage show first premiering in 2006, including its production, plot and links to Generation 3 as a whole. Learn about one of the most ambitious pieces of pony media, sadly forgotten to time
The Magic of Chiptunes
15:30 - 16:30 on Saturday in LT8
Ever wondered where those bleeps and bloops from your favourite retro games came from? Amateur musician hawthornbunny will take you through the history of 8-bit music and show you how you can make your own, without needing any expensive audio equipment! No musical experience required.
The Unique History of My Little Pony G3
17:30 - 18:30 on Saturday in LT3
Come with me as we dive into the world of the strange but wonderful history that is My little pony G3. We will be talking about everything from the series to the toys and yes this includes 3.5!
The Wonders of Ali, Wish and Temu
21:15 - 22:15 on Saturday in LT2
This is taking fakies to the extreme, hosted by Bexi, this sure could be an interesting panel...there may also be prizes for just being in the audience!
The World of Pony Games
19:15 - 20:15 on Saturday in LT3
Ever feeling like playing a game but there just isn't enough ponies? Let me fix that by telling you where to get the most exciting pony games, that you can play and enjoy with your friends, show you where you can fetch the best pony mods for your games and let me introduce you to the brony gaming community. We may of course also play some of these games live for a little bit of magic!
Total Chaos 2
13:00 - 14:00 on Saturday in LT2
Total Chaos is back and crazier than ever! Discord returns to UKPC with his wacky, nonsense game show! (UKPC is not responsible for Chaos Magic shenanigans)
UK PonyCONLINE Best Bits
15:30 - 16:30 on Sunday on the Mane Stage
A blast from the (not so distant) past from when UKPC went CONLINE! A mix of best bits from across all our live streams!
Voice Actor Script Reading and Q&A
16:30 - 17:30 on Saturday on the Mane Stage
A panel including our special guests, see what happens when Britannia (voiced by LauraKay) meets Applejack, Rainbow Dash (Ashleigh Ball) and Pipp (AJ Bridel). We will then move on to a Q&A where the audience can ask our Voice Actors Questions!
What I Bought at UK PonyCon
14:15 - 15:15 on Sunday in LT3
Come show off your finds from out amazing stallholders, have you finally found that elusive nirvana pony? Picked up that perfect plushie? We want to see!
Year of the Dragon
10:30 - 11:30 on Sunday in LT3
Rarr! Join Aura Wave for a look into the history of fantasy creatures within the My Little Pony universe!