Events Schedule
UK PonyCon will be jam-packed with entertaining events across six events spaces in our main venue, The Venue@DMU.
The events schedule is published below and subject to change.
On Friday evening, we’ll open with a music concert (doors 18:30, music beginning 19:00) continuing until shortly before midnight. There will be limited other side events and the stalls area will be closed.
Event Descriptions
We’ll publish descriptions of every event on this page nearer the time of the convention. For now, please find descriptions of the core events below.
Opening Ceremony
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:30-11:00
Room: Mane Stage
Welcome to UK PonyCon! Join us as we officially kick off a weekend of My Little Pony-filled fun and introduce this year’s mischievously sweet theme: Trick vs Treat!
Meet the team, hear what’s in store for the weekend, and get ready for plenty of friendship, fun and perhaps a surprise or two along the way!
Cosplay Contest
Day: Saturday & Sunday
Time: 12:30-13:30 / 14:14-15:15
Room: Mane Stage
Show off your creativity in the UK PonyCon Cosplay Contest! From magical creations to spooky transformations, strike a pose and let your costume shine!
Opening Animation Behind the Scenes
Day: Saturday
Time: 13:45 - 14:45
Room: Mane Stage
This year's opening animation was a huge collaborative effort between 17 animators, other visual artists, and of course one fantastic musician. We'll screen it again, discuss how it was made, and then open up for a Q&A session.
Building UK PonyCon Together
Day: Saturday
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Room: Mane Stage
Ever wondered what goes into making UK PonyCon happen? Join members of the committee for a relaxed chat about bringing the convention to life, the community behind it, and what goes on behind the scenes, followed by your chance to ask the team your questions!
Voice Actor Q&A and Script Reading
Day: Saturday
Time: 16:15 - 17:15
Room: Mane Stage
Join Tabitha St. Germain and Andrea Libman for a fun-filled panel with Q&A - chaired by Bexi! Hear stories from behind the microphone, ask your burning questions, then enjoy a special live script reading with Laz (the voice of Britannia) joining the fun!
Saturday Contest Results
Day: Saturday
Time: 17:30 - 17:45
Room: Mane Stage
The results have been summoned! Join us as we reveal Saturday’s contest winners, will it be tricks, treats or triumphs?
Music Concert
Day: Saturday
Time: 19:00 - 23:45
Room: Mane Stage
Turn up the volume and get ready for a spooktacular night of music! Join us for fang-tastic live performances, great music and plenty of tricks, treats and beats!
Britannia Meet and Greet Session
Day: Saturday
Time: 16:15 - 17:15
Room: Meet and Greet Area
Come and say hello to Britannia! The mascot of UK PonyCon is here to give fluffy hugs and take photos infront of a backdrop in our photography area. A UK PonyCon photographer will be available to capture the moment for you. Britannia is allergic to mess and sticky fingers, so make sure to wash those hooves before coming along - she's excited to see you!
Kids Pony Kart
Day: Saturday
Time: 11:15 - 11:45
Room: Ponytones Practice Room
Pony Kart, these sessions are just for kids! Race, dodge and dash your way to the finish line in this fast-paced, fun-filled session for our younger attendees!
Pony Kart
Day: Saturday
Time: 11:45 - 13:15
Room: Ponytones Practice Room
Start your engines and embrace the chaos! Outrace your rivals, survive the tricks and claim victory in our action-packed Pony Kart sessions. Who’ll take the chequered flag?
Karaoke
Day: Saturday
Time: 13:30 - 14:30 + more
Room: Ponytones Practice Room
Grab the mic and let your inner pony superstar shine! Sing your heart out to your favourite My Little Pony songs and share a little musical magic with everypony.
Pinch the Parcel - Childrens
Day: Saturday
Time: 14:45 - 15:15
Room: Ponytones Practice Room
Pinch-A-Parcel just for kids! Roll the dice, join in the fun and see which surprise parcel you’ll end up with. Everyone goes home with a little treat!
Pinch the Parcel - Adults
Day: Saturday
Time: 15:15 - 16:15
Room: Ponytones Practice Room
Roll the dice, grab a parcel and get ready to pinch it back! A fast, fun and delightfully mischievous gift-swapping game
The Grand UKPC Charity Auction
Day: Sunday
Time: 10:30 - 12:30
Room: Mane Stage
Grab a bidding number and get ready to raise those hooves! Going once, going twice… SOLD! Bid on some fantastic goodies and help us raise money for the RDA. Who knows what treats you might take home!
Britannia-Marester
Day: Sunday
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Room: Mane Stage
The tasks are set and the chaos awaits! Join Bexi, our mighty Marester, and her faithful assistant Laz as they put our special guests and a few unsuspecting victims through a series of ridiculous challenges for glory, bragging rights and possibly some treats
Artist Panel ft Imalou
Day: Sunday
Time: 15:30 - 16:30
Room: Mane Stage
Join special guest Imalou, character designer for My Little Pony Generation 5, alongside some familiar UK PonyCon Artists for a creative Q&A chaired by Bexi. Discover the art behind the ponies, hear stories from the creative process and get your questions ready!
Closing Ceremony
Day: Sunday
Time: 17:15 - 18:00
Room: Mane Stage
All good treats must come to an end! Join Britannia and the UK PonyCon team as we celebrate an amazing weekend, share our thanks and say one last goodbye before the magic wraps up for another year.
Relaxed Pinch the Parcel
Day: Sunday
Time: 12:15 - 12:45
Room: Ponytones Practice Room
All the fun of Pinch a Parcel at a gentler pace! This relaxed session offers a calmer, less chaotic way to join in, perfect for anyone who prefers a little more time and space while they play
Britannia Buddies
Day: Saturday and Sunday
Time: Various Times
Room: Friendship Forge
New to UK PonyCon, feeling a little shy, or just looking for a quieter way to meet new people? Britannia Buddies is a relaxed and welcoming space to chat, share your love of the fandom, play a game or two and make some new friends along the way. Come as you are and join the herd!
Apply to host an event at UK PonyCon 2026
Applications to host an event at UK PonyCon 2026 have now closed. If you applied to host an event and wish to get in touch, please email us at events@ukponycon.co.uk.
We are aware that some attendees find events schedules difficult to navigate. Per request, Here is a variation of our events schedule with the background lines kept in tact for easier reading!
