Pawsome 2026

I spent the last weekend at Pawsome - a smaller and relatively newer UK convention, with around 300-400 attendees on its third year in 2026, and my first time attending. Beside the con's intentionally smaller and more social atmosphere (the events table is decidedly less hectic to give more time for people to enjoy their shared time together in peace), the main "shtick" of Pawsome is its openness to casual self-expression in every manner; in practical terms, that means it's kink-friendly in a way that the main UK (and European) cons can't/won't be. I have gathered that Pawsome doesn't like to describe itself as a "kink con" per se, but it provides a comfortable space for people to hang out 24/7 in full latex outfits, go on pup play mode, wear something a little more risque or just generally explore and experiment with expression in the main hotel spaces, instead of keeping that locked away in room parties and private rooms1. The vibe of it all is so different from my usual furcon…