The Masquerade is a variety style talent show where participants can put on a range of performances including comedy, magic tricks, singing and more.

If you have a new idea you want to discuss, feel free to get in touch with our Panels & Events team at fepanelsandevents@furnalequinox.com.

As Furnal Equinox continues to grow, we want to share an important update about how our hotel block will work for FE2027.

We are returning to a first-come, first-served hotel block rather than using a lottery system. This change comes as we move into a larger venue and work to increase the number of hotel rooms available to our attendees. Our hope is that the added capacity will let more attendees stay close to the convention and make booking simpler and more accessible for everyone of you.

At the same time, we want to be transparent: we do not yet know whether our primary hotel block will be large enough for everyone who wants a room. Because we have operated under venue capacity limits in previous years, our past attendance and hotel demand data doesn't give us a complete picture of what demand will look like as we grow. Some expectations may continue to evolve as we learn more.

We will keep working with our hotel partners to expand our room availability in the years ahead. If the primary block fills, we will also work to share nearby hotel options so attendees can find accommodations in the surrounding area.

Hotel Booking Dates

October 16 17: Hotel booking opens for Dealers

October 30: Hotel booking opens for General Attendees and for attendees requiring accessibility accommodations

Full booking information and links will be shared as we get closer to opening.

Group Rate Cutoff

The group rate is available to book until 5:00 PM ET on Thursday, January 14, 2027. After that time, any remaining rooms will be released for general sale, and we cannot guarantee the group rate will still be available. Booking through our link before the cutoff is the best way to secure your room at the group rate.

Billing Details

Guests are responsible for their own room, tax, and incidental charges.

A one-night deposit will be collected by December 10th, 2026. Reservations with declined credit cards at the time of deposit processing may be cancelled and released back into the group block. This helps keep rooms available for guests still looking to book before the cutoff date. Please make sure the card on your reservation is valid before then.

A $400 damage/cleaning deposit per room is collected by the hotel at check-in. Visa Debit is accepted, or cash with a credit card on file. Prepaid credit cards are not accepted.

All hotel registrants must be 18 or older.

Timeline of hotel dates • click to enlarge

Accessibility

If you require an accessible hotel room or have specific accessibility needs for your stay, please indicate this during registration and provide the requested information. This helps us understand demand and work with our hotel partners as effectively as possible. Our Support Desk and Accessibility team are also available to answer questions. Some requests may require coordination with the hotel, and we will do our best to find an appropriate solution with you.

Growing Together

Furnal Equinox is growing, and that brings exciting opportunities, but it also means some of our systems need to grow with us. We will keep reviewing attendance, hotel demand, and room availability each year and use what we learn to improve the process. Thank you for your patience and grace as we grow. We look forward to welcoming you to the convention!

- Furnal Equinox Hotel and Venue Team

Submit by December 1st, 2026 by heading to the Participate page!

Registration will open on October 1st, 2026! Get in on Early Bird pricing by the end of October and save $10-25 depending on your tier. Our tier merch previews are available for your perusing pleasure. Higher tiers nab you more perks and help support the convention.

All registration and hotel block actions can be taken from our website once they are available - although our automated systems may send out links, the website is safest!

For more guidance, see the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security: https://www.cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/dont-take-bait-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-attacks

Whether you're a solo act or rocking out in an ensemble, we want to hear from you! Submit your demo by November 20th, 2026 for your chance at the spotlight.

A brief overview of the changes for this year:

• Details about how waitlisting works were added
• Locations and dates of the Dens were updated to reflect our new venue
• Table pricing has been updated
  • Pricing has increased by $35-45 to account for new venue costs
  • We now offer triple tables!
• Policies around transporting and storing adult materials were expanded with greater detail
• Policies around convention-provided dealer and dealer assistant meals were added
• Policies regarding no-shows were expanded with greater detail

Please direct any questions to the email address listed in the Dealers Information Package. Our Dealers team continues to work through applications and hopes to have acceptance letters sent out in the near future!