Library staff dressed in costumes such as superheroes and pirates.

Dandy-Con

Dandy-Con, an event like no other

Save the date. Dandy-Con is back on Saturday 11 April 2026, 11am-4pm.

Stay tuned for some amazing events across Dandenong Library, Walker Street Gallery and the Drum Theatre. Get ready to nerd out with fandoms, gaming, cosplay competitions, workshops, artist stalls, comic book sellers and much more.

 

Expressions of interest

Greater Dandenong Libraries are seeking expressions of interest for community members who would like to participate in Dandy-Con. There are a variety of ways you can be involved including as a stallholder, facilitating a workshop or as a performer.

Get involved:

  • Stallholders - Showcase and sell your products, artwork or fandom-related items at your own stall.
  • Workshops - Lead an interactive session to share your knowledge, such as drawing, cosplay crafting or storytelling.
  • Performers - Entertain and engage with a live performance. Musicians, dancers, actors and other entertainers are welcome.

Complete the Dandy-Con 2026 Expression of Interest Form if you are interested in being involved in the event.

Access the Dandy-Con Expression of Interest Form

 

Submission close 11.59pm Friday 30 January 2026.

 

Submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee participation. All interested parties will be contacted with the outcome of their expression of interest after the closing date. 

For more information about this event or how to be involved phone the library on 1300 630 920 or email dandy.con@cgd.vic.gov.au

 

Dandy-Con 2024 photos

  • Three people, two are in cosplays from Undertale and Five Nights at Freddy's.
    Three people, two are in cosplays from Undertale and Five Nights at Freddy's.
  • Two people wearing costumes of a wolf and a princess.
    Two people wearing costumes of a wolf and a princess.
  • An adult and child sharing ice cream.
    An adult and child sharing ice cream.
  • Cyril Cyborg on the main stage.
    Cyril Cyborg on the main stage.
  • A workshop presentation.
    A workshop presentation.
  • A child in a yellow shirt.
    A child in a yellow shirt.
  • Participants in a drawing workshop.
    Participants in a drawing workshop.
  • Bil + Bot comic art workshop.
    Bil + Bot comic art workshop.
  • The Mayor and a circus instructor spinning plates.
    The Mayor and a circus instructor spinning plates.
  • Lauren doing circus tricks.
    Lauren doing circus tricks.
  • The Mayor talking to a family.
    The Mayor talking to a family.
  • A person joining in on the circus workshop.
    A person joining in on the circus workshop.
  • Four people dressed as Dr Seuss characters.
    Four people dressed as Dr Seuss characters.
  • Three people in superhero costumes.
    Three people in superhero costumes.
  • A dancer wearing a traditional costume.
    A dancer wearing a traditional costume.
  • A person cosplaying a Pokemon trainer.
    A person cosplaying a Pokemon trainer.
  • A person dressed as Wario from Mario Bros.
    A person dressed as Wario from Mario Bros.
  • A child with a green plate and a circus instructor.
    A child with a green plate and a circus instructor.
  • Batman and the Mayor.
    Batman and the Mayor.
  • An adult and a child holding colourful fabric.
    An adult and a child holding colourful fabric.
  • Elsa and two children on the stage.
    Elsa and two children on the stage.
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Springvale Library

5 Hillcrest Grove, Springvale

Dandenong Library

225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong

Keysborough Community Hub

10 Villiers Road, Keysborough

Little Library: Menzies Avenue (self-service 24/7)

41 Menzies Avenue, Dandenong North

Little Library: Douglas Street (self-service 24/7)

39a Douglas Street, Noble Park

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