ConFuzzled (CFz)

ConFuzzled (CFz) securely holds the title as the undisputed largest furry convention in the United Kingdom, and it firmly operates as one of the absolute most prestigious events in all of Europe! Famous globally for its incredibly high-end stage productions and massive theatrical focus, CFz draws roughly 3,000+ attendees annually to the sprawling Hilton Birmingham Metropole, cementing itself as a completely legendary pillar of the international fandom.

2026: The Musical

Scheduled for the massive UK bank holiday weekend of May 22-26, 2026, CFz is rolling out the red carpet with an incredibly glamorous theme: "The Musical"!

This particular theme is an absolute stroke of genius for this specific convention. The UK furry fandom has a deep, historically passionate tradition of "fursuit drama" and elaborate stage storytelling. By centering the 2026 aesthetic entirely around musical theater, attendees can expect absolutely jaw-dropping mainstage productions, highly choreographed dance competitions, and spectacular A-V setups perfectly utilizing the massive venue.

Getting There

Operating out of the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) complex provides world-class logistics:

• Flying: International and domestic attendees can fly directly into Birmingham Airport (BHX). The logistics are phenomenal: you pull your luggage off the carousel and step straight onto a free monorail (the Air-Rail Link) that connects the airport directly to Birmingham International Railway Station (and the NEC footprint).
• The UK Rail Network: Because it is connected dead into Birmingham International, attendees from London, Manchester, or Scotland can take incredibly fast, direct cross-country trains straight to the convention doors without ever navigating city traffic.

Accommodation

CFz entirely utilizes the massive NEC hotel grid:

• The Hilton Birmingham Metropole: This sprawling, maze-like property acts as the epic center of the convention! Securing a room inside the primary Hilton block is a highly competitive, genuinely legendary feat. The venue is so massive it effectively feels like an entire theater district contained within a single hotel.
• The NEC Overflow: Because the convention operates deeply within the massive NEC campus, attendees who miss the primary Hilton block are seamlessly saved by walking-distance overflow properties, including heavily utilized nearby hotels like the Crowne Plaza and the Moxy.

Highlights

• The Crown Jewel of the UK: An absolutely massive, 3,000+ attendee titan firmly standing as the UK's flagship furry convention.
• The Musical: A brilliantly targeted 2026 theme perfectly designed to highlight the UK fandom's legendary stage production culture!
• World-Class Transit Hub: Flawlessly connected to Birmingham Airport (BHX) and the massive UK rail network.
• The Hilton Metropole: A sprawlling, deeply immersive primary venue acting as an enclosed, massive community bubble.