Twin Cities Con to be Held in Minneapolis With Baldur's Gate Cast

Minneapolis will host over 30,000 attendees for the annual Twin Cities Con starting on November 20.

The three-day event, running from November 20 through November 22, is set to take over the Minneapolis Convention Center for a massive celebration of comics, anime, gaming, and pop culture, WJON reported.

This year’s convention features a heavy concentration of talent from the gaming industry, specifically focusing on the massive success of Baldur’s Gate. The lineup includes a rare gathering of voice actors that has not occurred previously in a single location.

“Such an exciting thing to get ten cast members from Baldur’s Gate in one place, which has never happened before, so we’ve got Neil Newbon, we’ve got Devora Wilde, we’ve got Jennifer English, we’ve got Maggie Robertson, and Tim Downie. I mean, that’s huge to get so many cast members from one huge video game property together,” Twin Cities Con founder Ben Penrod told WJON.

Celebrities from various franchises appear at the convention

Beyond the gaming community, the convention is hosting approximately 60 celebrity appearances. These guests represent a wide spectrum of fandom, including franchises such as Star Wars, Reno 911!, and Power Rangers. The original voice actors from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are also scheduled to appear, alongside personalities like Seth Green and Wil Wheaton.

The 2026 iteration of the convention introduces several new elements to the floor plan to diversify the attendee experience. These additions include the Kitaku Madi and a Butler Cafe, which offers a themed service experience.

“You get kind of served by maids or butlers who are people who are kind of dressed like really fancy, and then they do, like, a performance. You get like a little snack and a drink. It’s not like a whole meal. It’s nothing elaborate but it’s just sort of a fun experience and the maids will do like a performance as part of their whole routine. It’s sort of like a show,” Penrod told WJON.

Music also plays a central role in this year’s schedule. Sam Haft, the songwriter for Hazbin Hotel, is slated for a Friday night show.

A growing festival of nerd culture

The scale of the event reflects how "geek culture" is moving from niche subcultures into the mainstream economic and social fabric. What began as smaller gatherings has evolved into a major regional draw for the Twin Cities, impacting local hospitality and tourism sectors.

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Penrod said that the convention has functioned as a growing festival of nerd culture over the years. The anticipated attendance of 30,000 people underscores the significant footprint these specialized conventions now hold within the Minneapolis urban landscape.

The event officially begins on November 20.