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NordicFuzzCon (NFC)

Malmö, Sweden
February 2026
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Quick Facts 2027

When
Feb 24-28, 2027
Where
Malmö, Sweden
Theme
Crime Noir
Status
Confirmed

Did You Know?

  • *Raised over 1.5 million SEK (~$150,000 USD) for animal charities since 2013
  • *Day passes are 650 SEK, full-weekend registration starts at 1,500 SEK, with sponsor and super-sponsor upgrades layered on top

2027: Crime Noir

NordicFuzzCon (NFC) 2027 is scheduled for Feb 24-28, 2027 in Malmö, Sweden. The announced theme is Crime Noir.

NordicFuzzCon (NFC) is Europe's second-largest furry convention and the largest in Scandinavia, held at the Clarion Hotel & Congress Malmö Live with its sister venue Valhalla in Malmö, Sweden. The 2026 edition set a new attendance record at 5,957, up from 5,669 in 2025. The event draws attendees from over 60 countries and is known for its story-driven opening ceremonies, the imported Japanese arcade cabinets inside Valhalla, and the International Snack Exchange. The 2027 "Crime Noir" edition (Feb 24-28) keeps the same multi-venue setup linking the Clarion with the Valhalla event space; Guest of Honor and charity beneficiary will be announced in autumn 2026.

What Are the Highlights of NordicFuzzCon?

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Scandinavia's largest furry convention
NFC closed 2026 at 5,957 attendees, putting it second only to Eurofurence in Europe and well ahead of any other Nordic event.
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Drawn from 66+ countries
The International Snack Exchange and dedicated foreign-attendee programming make NFC one of the most internationally diverse furry conventions in the world.
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Theatrical opening and closing ceremonies
NFC runs multi-year narrative arcs at its ceremonies, with live actors, scripted plots, and year-over-year callbacks. Treated as a serious mainstage production, not filler.
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Twin-venue setup
Clarion Hotel & Congress Malmö Live handles panels and sleeping floors; Valhalla, a historic building 10 minutes away at Jörgen Kocksgatan 7A, runs parallel dance programming, a retro arcade, a haunted house, and bouncy castles. A free shuttle bus runs between the two.
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Imported Japanese arcade cabinets
A small dedicated arcade room inside Valhalla running real Japanese cabinets on authentic original hardware. A signature touch you do not see at other European cons.
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Volunteer-run by STEW
Entirely volunteer-organized by the STEW (STaff and crEW) team. No paid staff. The all-ages, charity-first culture flows directly from that.

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How Do I Get to NordicFuzzCon?

The most practical route to NFC is flying into Denmark:

  • Flying: Copenhagen Airport (CPH) in Denmark is a well-connected global hub.
  • The Nordic Connection: From CPH, the Oresundstag train crosses the ocean bridge and arrives at Malmo Central Station in just 20 minutes.
  • Why It Matters: This is significantly faster, simpler, and usually cheaper than flying domestically into southern Sweden.
Where is NordicFuzzCon (NFC)?
Malmö, Sweden
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Where Should I Stay for NordicFuzzCon?

NFC's venue footprint spans multiple buildings across central Malmo:

  • Main Venues: The convention uses the Clarion Hotel & Congress Malmö Live (a high-rise with city views) for panels, dealers, and sleeping floors, alongside the Valhalla event space at Jörgen Kocksgatan 7A, a historic building 10 minutes away, linked by a free shuttle bus and home to the dance floor, retro arcade, haunted house, and bouncy castles.
  • The Zoo: NFC dedicates an entire floor or section specifically for their party scene, keeping the sleeping floors quiet.
  • Overflow: Several Scandic properties and the Comfort Hotel (right next to Valhalla) support overflow, so much of downtown Malmö effectively hosts convention attendees.

Past Years

2026: Cirque du Nord

NordicFuzzCon 2026 set a new attendance record with 5,957 attendees (+6.9% YoY from 5,669; 6,200+ registered per the official Telegram, but turnstile came in at 5,957), transforming the Clarion ballroom and the Valhalla stages into a circus spectacle under the "Cirque du Nord" theme. WannaBeast returned as Guest of Honor. The convention raised funds for Råtthjälpen, a Swedish rodent rescue organization.

Recap2026NordicFuzzCon 2026 Recap: Cirque du Nord, 5,957 Attendees, and a Crime Noir 2027 RevealNordicFuzzCon 2026 recap: Cirque du Nord theme, a record 5,957 attendees (+5.1% YoY), Råtthjälpen charity, and a Crime Noir 2027 reveal.→

2025: Personal Mythology

The "Personal Mythology" edition drew 5,669 attendees to the Clarion + Valhalla pair, the convention's biggest crowd to date at that point. The convention raised 462,000 SEK for Dyrahjalp, an Icelandic animal welfare organization. WannaBeast served as Guest of Honor, beginning a multi-year partnership.

2024: Ragnarök

NordicFuzzCon 2024 returned to Clarion Hotel & Congress Malmo Live with a Ragnarök theme. Published event records list 3,704 total people and 323,452 SEK raised for UAnimals.

NordicFuzzCon FAQ

When is NordicFuzzCon 2027?
NordicFuzzCon 2027 is scheduled for Feb 24-28, 2027 (confirmed).
Where is NordicFuzzCon held?
NordicFuzzCon takes place in Malmö, Sweden at Clarion Hotel & Congress Malmö Live.
How many people attend NordicFuzzCon?
NordicFuzzCon had 5,957 attendees in 2026.
How much are tickets for NordicFuzzCon?
Registration for NordicFuzzCon starts at 1500 SEK.

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Year
Dates
Theme
Attendance
Charity Raised
Guest(s) of Honor
2027
Feb 24-28Crime NoirTBATBANone Announced
2026
Feb 18-22Cirque du Nord5,957
(Råtthjälpen)
WannaBeast
2025
Feb 19-23Personal Mythology5,669
462,000 SEK(Dýrahjálp)
WannaBeast
2024
Feb 21-25Ragnarök3,704
323,452 SEK(UAnimals)
None Announced
2023
Feb 22-26Fantasy World2,349TBANone Announced
2020
Feb 19-23Furovision Song Convention1,499TBANone Announced

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Notes on NordicFuzzCon

3 quirks & policies that don't fit the highlights grid.

  • Valhalla: the second venue 10 minutes away

    NFC runs a deliberate two-venue setup. The Clarion Hotel & Congress Malmö Live handles panels, dealers, the main ballroom, and sleeping floors. Valhalla is a separate historic building at Jörgen Kocksgatan 7A, about a 10-minute walk away, served by a free dedicated shuttle bus that runs roughly every 30 minutes during peak hours.

  • International Snack Exchange

    A signature NFC tradition since the early years. Attendees bring sealed snacks from their home country to a dedicated room; you swap one of yours for one of someone else's.

  • Story-driven ceremonies

    NFC's opening and closing ceremonies are scripted multi-year narrative arcs, not filler announcements. Each year's theme builds on the last. The Cirque du Nord 2026 storyline carried plot threads from earlier editions, and Crime Noir 2027 is expected to continue the pattern.

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Last Updated: July 14, 2026

Sources: Attendance from NFC closing ceremonies and official social media. Charity amounts from NFC post-con announcements.

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