Digi-Con Events

24/02/2024

It’s been 6 years since the digicon fan day! Does anyone have any awesome memories/photos they could share with us?

28/10/2023

We got to take our display to OOTW in Sheffield! Looking forward to adding more to it over winter before it’s next event appearance!

What other photo ops would you like to see us bring to events? Give us some suggestions and maybe we can build them for the next OOTW

23/10/2023

Costumers/cosplayers we want your feedback for next years OOTW event!

The event has an awesome atmosphere and so many costumers from small kids to grown adults.

Next year is the 10th OOTW and we would love to make it even better for the attendees and costumers - especially when the costumers are a big part of the heart of the event!

So give us your feedback 💪🔥

21/10/2023

Whilst todays weather isn’t great, it’s looking hopeful for a dry Sunday in Sheffield for Out of This World!

Just make sure you keep warm!

OOTW is a free family event across the city centre on Sunday 22nd October 2023!

18/10/2023

Squirtle wants a photo with you at on Sunday! Make sure you grab one, he might cheer up!

18/10/2023

If you have Facebook I recommend following the councils official Out of this World page for news/information on this Sundays event!!

14/10/2023

The OOTW 2023 Visitors Map!

09/10/2023

Are you coming to in in costume???

Let us know in the comments whay costume you plan on wearing!

The digicon team will also be in costume at the event for the first time ever too!

09/10/2023

Sneak peek at the custom photo display we are making for - will get a full image up soon, just waiting for the frame to arrive!

08/10/2023

We are working on a new photo display for this years Out of This World event in Sheffield in 2 weeks!!!

30/09/2023

Magic and Illusion at Out of This World 2023 - Sunday 22nd October

Millennium Square, Town Hall and Peace Gardens

A programme of mystifying illusion and magic - some of the UK’s best magicians and illusionists can be found in this zone. Magic that will astound you - from sleight of hand to the weird and wonderful!

Joining us this year in the Magic zone for your delight and entertainment is Dr Phantasma and his ever changing cast of the unusual and the strange, including Dangerous Steve's thrilling juggling feats, Romana’s amazing fans of fire and see her attempt to ascend a ladder of razor sharp swords completely bare-foot and blindfolded! The ever popular Professor Jon’s Flea Circus returns with new fleas to perform amazing feats for your delight and the Tent of Mystery will keep you guessing all event long.

Rachel the Enchantress invites all budding young spellcasters to enter her den of magic for a fun, imaginative and creative session. Young witches and wizards will learn magic spells, design and make a wand, turn their grownups into frogs and even make them disappear. Or try our sci-fi themed workshops to amaze and delight your friends. Led by an experienced magician, this workshop will show you how to make objects defy gravity and even disappear with the invisibility apparatus. Tickets are free but must be picked up from the steward in front of the Town Hall to ensure your place.

30/09/2023

Halloween at Out Of This World 2023 - Sunday Oct 22nd October

Town Hall Square, Town Hall, Peace Gardens, Pinstone St and Surrey St

Little Monsters will be running loose about the event this year, so get your Halloween fancy dress on and enjoy some spooky attractions!

Our talented Sheffield kids from local dance groups Funky Dance Fever and Razzmataz will give you shivers with their dance tricks, it will definitely be a treat.

Visit Frankenstein’s monster trapped in his Pumpkin Patch as he plays his tricks in the Peace Gardens but beware of getting too close, he’s trying to persuade you to set him free to cause chaos around the event.

If that isn’t scary enough for you, you can always go retro on the classic Ghost Train on Surrey Street.

Barney Baloney will amaze and delight youngsters and adults alike with his wacky tricks, tongue in cheek humour and his on theme soundtrack to the event. He will be joined by the Techno Spartans dance crew with their stunning light up costumes.

With plenty of trade stalls and caterers around the event it may also be the perfect time to pick up your last minute Halloween must haves, grab a bite to eat or make a start on the festive shopping.

30/09/2023

The Techno Spartans will be back at Out of This World 2023 with multiple performances in the Peace Gardens!

https://www.facebook.com/Technospartanteam

30/09/2023

Sci-fi, comic and gaming at Out of This World - Sunday 22nd October 2023

Winter Garden, Tudor Square, Town Hall, Millennium Square and the Peace Gardens

The ever popular sci-fi, comic book, gaming and fantasy areas are home to artists, costumers, trade stalls and displays. You’ll encounter your favourite heroes and villains including Darth Vader, Stormtrooper and Superheroes to name just a few.

A popular zone to find, or photobomb, your favourite superhero, get hold of the latest character, comicon and gaming must haves and enter our Baby Kong set if you dare. Share a dance with our children’s film and animation favourites meet and greets, time travel (back to the 80s) with Transformers and enjoy an Instagram moment at the Barbie Box.

See if you can spot the Crystal Ball globe to find out your fortunes. Loveable prankster robot Sparky is always fun, but watch out for his hidden water pistol. With Pokemon, Baby Kong, Tardis and Dalek displays there’s plenty for everyone to see and do!

30/09/2023

Did you know there will be a Retro Video gaming area at Out of This World in this October 22nd!

Come and play some of your favourite systems including:

NES, SNES, Master System, Megadrive, N64, Saturn, Dreamcast, GameCube, PS1, PS2 and more!

is a FREE, Family Fun event across Sheffield City Centre!

The retro gaming area will be located in the Town Hall!

30/09/2023

30/09/2023

Optimus Prime and the Transformer Vehicles will be in Sheffield for Out of This World 2023 on Sunday 22nd October!

Find them outside the Winter Gardens to grab a photo!

26/09/2023

23/09/2023

Sheffield City Councils Official webpage is live!

Sheffield’s Festival of Sci-fi, Magic and Halloween Sunday 22 October 10:30am to 5:30pm, Sheffield City Centre Back for its ninth year, this free city centre event celebrates all things otherworldly and is for anyone who enjoys sci-fi, comic books, gaming, magic, illusion, Halloween and all things...

23/09/2023

4 Weekends to go until OOTW 2023!!!

18/09/2023

https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/out-of-this-world-2023/

Taking place across numerous outdoor locations in Sheffield City Centre, the event is for anyone who enjoys sci-fi, comic books, gaming, magic, illusion, Halloween and all things spooky.

07/09/2023

Who loves pokemon and is coming to OOTW?

07/09/2023

The transformer vehicles will be back for OOTW 2023!

Come along to the FREE family fun event on Sunday 22nd October 2023.