Panels & Programming
Saturday
Sunday
Panel & Event Information
Legends Trivia (Event)
Event Announcement: Legends Trivia
Test your knowledge of all things Expanded Universe in trivia games both days of the convention! Saturday’s game will focus on BBY trivia, and Sunday’s will cover ABY eras.Full convention schedule: https://t.co/VUUIkLNwaW pic.twitter.com/aa8JpLVHJm
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 3, 2023
Cantina Night (Event)
Chuba! Get your tickets for Cantina Night and join us at the Marriott Convention Center in Burbank, CA on September 9th from 7-11 PM for a social night of skullduggery!https://t.co/LsmhCjyQVG
You do NOT need a convention ticket to buy a party ticket. pic.twitter.com/MAvOWxYqRP
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 4, 2023
Storytelling in a Shared Universe
Panel Announcement: Storytelling in a Shared Universe Authors @jasoncfry, @HGilroy67, @BarbaraHambly, and @SStewartWriter discuss the creative process in writing stories as a team within a shared franchise. This panel will be on Sunday. Buy tickets now: https://t.co/LsmhCjyQVG pic.twitter.com/S7sFNU8OBf
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 1, 2023
Legends 101
Panel Announcement: Legends 101 Join Legends Con Events Coordinator, Corinthia, and author Jason Fry in a crash course of the #StarWarsExpandedUniverse!
Get your tickets now, and join us in Burbank, CA on September 9th & 10th: https://t.co/LsmhCjyQVG pic.twitter.com/7arD5AnqJo
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 2, 2023
Make Mine Marvel
Panel Announcement: Make Mine Marvel @ThePhilodoxer, @jasoncfry & @michaelkogge take a look back at the original Star Wars Marvel comics! This panel will be on Sunday.
Get your tickets now, and join us on September 9th & 10th in Burbank, CA! https://t.co/LsmhCjyj68 pic.twitter.com/TUNGL9CSsM
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 2, 2023
How to Write Star Wars Good
Panel Announcement: How to Write Star Wars Good Writers @Randy_Stradley, @jasoncfry and @HGilroy67 will explain how to make a Star Wars story special on this Sunday panel! Buy tickets by 8/29 and join us for Legends Con in Burbank, CA on Sept 9th & 10th! https://t.co/LsmhCjyQVG pic.twitter.com/oUGjndbDR7
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) August 28, 2023
Young Artist’s Workshop
Early career artists! Join freelance professional illustrator Shea Standefer for a candid discussion on how to break into the art industry and work for your favorite franchises in this panel on Saturday 9/9 at the Marriott Convention Center in Burbank, CA! https://t.co/LsmhCjyj68 pic.twitter.com/2xUmFKw6Qb
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) August 27, 2023
21 Days to a Novel
Grab your tickets now for @MikeStackpole's writing workshop, 21 Days To A Novel, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 9th at Legends Con! Workshop tickets are an additional $10, all of which goes to Stackpole. You must have a convention pass to attend. https://t.co/LsmhCjyQVG pic.twitter.com/QDWsy5S7Sq
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) August 27, 2023
New Jedi Order
Panel Announcement: New Jedi Order
Take a look back at one of the most ambitious joint storytelling projects of the EU in this panel featuring @MWStover, @MikeStackpole, @Randy_Stradley and Shea Standefer! This panel will be on Sunday, September 10th.🎟️https://t.co/LsmhCjyQVG pic.twitter.com/YU2wd5NRDc
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) August 25, 2023
Supernatural Encounters
Panel Announcement: Supernatural Encounters
Dive in on this cult classic work with author Joe Bongiorno and editors Kyle Rawlings & Patrick TurnerJoin us for a celebration of all things #ExpandedUniverse on Sept. 9th & 10th in Burbank, CA! Buy tickets at https://t.co/LsmhCjyj68 pic.twitter.com/az3bovqch7
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) August 29, 2023
Continuing Adventures of Legends
Panel Announcement: Continuing Adventures of Legends
Join @jasoncfry, @HGilroy67, @michaelkogge and @ThePhilodoxer in an exploration of how the EU continues to inform new canon storytelling in everything from TV to comics on this Saturday, 9/9 panel!
🎟️https://t.co/LsmhCjyj68 pic.twitter.com/SvoYWycVCk— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) August 31, 2023
In Conversation with Sean Stewart
Panel Announcement: In Conversation with Sean Stewart Join @SStewartWriter, author of Yoda: Dark Rendezvous, to discuss his cult classic novel and his take on Jedi philosophy and the complex characterization of Yoda & Count Dooku. Buy tickets now: https://t.co/LsmhCjyj68 pic.twitter.com/1DD4nhaOOy
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 4, 2023
History of Space Opera
Panel Announcement: History of Space Opera
Joe Bongiorno shares his knowledge of the history of space opera and the authors who contributed to the sci-fi which ultimately set the stage for Star Wars to break into our galaxy.
Full Schedule: https://t.co/VUUIkLNwaW pic.twitter.com/aEaVuYaHx8
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 4, 2023
Non-Fiction Fiction
Panel Announcement: Non-Fiction Fiction @ThePhilodoxer & @jasoncfry discuss the ins and outs of writing "non-fiction" work within the SW universe including The Essential Atlas, Vader: The Ultimate Guide, The Essential Guide to Warfare, and The History of the Mandalorians. pic.twitter.com/Sq8PxHqP12
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 4, 2023
Star Wars Memories
Panel Announcement: Star Wars Memories Join Lucasfilm's original Director of Fan Relations Craig Miller for a discussion of his work and the early days of the Star Wars fandom in this Sunday, Sept. 9th panel at Legends Con in Burbank, CA!
Buy tickets now: https://t.co/LsmhCjyQVG pic.twitter.com/VWcDlWhvgX— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 4, 2023
In Conversation with Mike Hansen
Panel Announcement: In Conversation with Mike Hansen
Freelance researcher, writer, and bookseller Mike Hansen discusses his work in Editorial Department for Dark Horse Comics, where he was (among other things) Star Wars Assistant EditorBuy tickets now at https://t.co/LsmhCjyj68 pic.twitter.com/pyLS8KlX0f
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 3, 2023
Star Wars Memories
Panel Announcement: Star Wars Memories Join Lucasfilm's original Director of Fan Relations Craig Miller for a discussion of his work and the early days of the Star Wars fandom in this Sunday, Sept. 9th panel at Legends Con in Burbank, CA!
Buy tickets now: https://t.co/LsmhCjyQVG pic.twitter.com/VWcDlWhvgX— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 4, 2023
Non-Fiction Fiction
Panel Announcement: Non-Fiction Fiction @ThePhilodoxer & @jasoncfry discuss the ins and outs of writing "non-fiction" work within the SW universe including The Essential Atlas, Vader: The Ultimate Guide, The Essential Guide to Warfare, and The History of the Mandalorians. pic.twitter.com/Sq8PxHqP12
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 4, 2023
History of Space Opera
Panel Announcement: History of Space Opera
Joe Bongiorno shares his knowledge of the history of space opera and the authors who contributed to the sci-fi which ultimately set the stage for Star Wars to break into our galaxy.
Full Schedule: https://t.co/VUUIkLNwaW pic.twitter.com/aEaVuYaHx8
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 4, 2023
In Conversation with Sean Stewart
Panel Announcement: In Conversation with Sean Stewart Join @SStewartWriter, author of Yoda: Dark Rendezvous, to discuss his cult classic novel and his take on Jedi philosophy and the complex characterization of Yoda & Count Dooku. Buy tickets now: https://t.co/LsmhCjyj68 pic.twitter.com/1DD4nhaOOy
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 4, 2023
In Conversation with Randy Stradley
In Conversation with Randy Stradley: From Marvel's Star Wars #86 to Dark Times, with Crimson Empire, Republic, Empire and everything else in between; hear from the co-founder of Dark Horse Comics himself about his storied career making the Star Wars Expanded Universe comics shine pic.twitter.com/Z32Pb8X3w2
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 4, 2023
That’s No Moon: Star Wars Planetary Science
That's No Moon: Star Wars Planetary Science From the frozen landscape of Hoth to scorching deserts of Tatooine, the Star Wars galaxy is filled with many fantastical worlds & alien life. As strange as these worlds may seem, each and every one of them was inspired by our galaxy! pic.twitter.com/dP8wnCXgGs
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 5, 2023
Panel Announcement: Star Wars Epic Collections
Panel Announcement: Star Wars Epic Collections Researcher Mike Hansen talks about the once-in-a-lifetime job of collecting and reprinting every Star Wars comic-book story of the Legends era in Marvel's Epic Collections! Full Schedule: https://t.co/VUUIkLMYlo#MikeHansen pic.twitter.com/Ad5K6tay3B
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 5, 2023
Women of Legends
Women of Legends: Authors Barbara Hambly and Corinna Bechko, and artist Shea Standefer discuss their experience working on Star Wars projects and celebrate the Galaxy Far, Far Away’s most incredible women. Join us Sept. 9th & 10th in Burbank, CA!
Tickets: https://t.co/LsmhCjyj68 pic.twitter.com/7nOnGDeXM0
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 5, 2023
LARP Workshop with Sean Stewart
Event Announcement: LARP Workshop with Sean Stewart
Hear from @SStewartWriter on designing and running Live Action Role Playing experiences (LARPs), from fun 15 minute interactions to days' long immersive experiences! pic.twitter.com/phgvIio6kf
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 6, 2023
In Conversation With Corinna Bechko
Panel Announcement: In Conversation With Corinna Bechko Join Hugo- and Eisner-nominated NYT bestselling author @CorinnaBechko as we delve into her work on the capstone of the Dark Horse timeline, Star Wars Legacy: Volume II Buy tickets now! https://t.co/LsmhCjyQVG pic.twitter.com/JS823uahpz
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 6, 2023
The Star Wars Costume Clubs
Panel Announcement: The Star Wars Costume Clubs Learn about the world of the Star Wars costuming groups from local leaders of the 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, Mandalorian Mercs, The Dark Empire, and The Saber Guild! Full Schedule: https://t.co/VUUIkLNwaW#StarWarsCosplay pic.twitter.com/vJEQg16mDE
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 7, 2023
In Conversation With Michael Stackpole
Panel Announcement: In Conversation With Michael Stackpole
Join the king of X-wings himself, @MikeStackpole, as he discusses his numerous contributions to Star Wars books and comics, including everyone's favorite Corellian Jedi, Corran Horn
Tickets: https://t.co/LsmhCjyQVG pic.twitter.com/XEtPDIL3BH
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 7, 2023
Q(EU)eers In Space
Panel Announcement: Q(EU)eers In Space
When Juhani entered the Galaxy twenty years ago in KOTOR, a new era of Star Wars was born! Join Charles of @GoldSquadGays & Legends Con Executive Director Katherine as they discuss the canonically queer characters of the #ExpandedUniverse! pic.twitter.com/sQKgatypGq
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 7, 2023
Photoshoots
Event Announcement: Photoshoots
Join us for a series of era-based cosplay photoshoots outside in the courtyard between the convention center and hotel! Saturday photoshoots will be for BBY eras, and Sunday for ABY eras. Plan your costumes accordingly!
🎟️https://t.co/LsmhCjyQVG pic.twitter.com/rLQu8RfjWu
— Legends Con (@Legends_Con) September 7, 2023
Additional Programming & Events
Our Special Guests will be participating in panels, signings, and other activities throughout the weekend.
Cosplay photoshoots and meetups will occur throughout the weekend.
In addition to the three panel halls there will be a room dedicated to tabletop gaming and other activities.
Saturday night will feature an evening party with hearty hors d’oeuvres and an exciting swag bag that includes exclusives! Tickets to the party can be purchased on our Eventbrite as a ticket add-on.
Other events at Legends Con will include a trivia contest, fanfilm festival and a swap meet for Expanded Universe books & comics.