PolaCon NYC

Polaroid Presents: PolaCon NYC - May 29 - 31, 2026

Ladies and gentleman and everyone above and beyond: We are thrilled to invite you to the FOURTH PolaCon to EVER be held in NYC! Instant Film Society, Brooklyn Film Camera, and Polaroid are joining forces to bring you the biggest and best PolaCon yet. Please join us from May 29 - 31, 2026 for three days of instant film delight.

Event specifics and ticketing information is coming soon. Watch this space for more information as it develops!

TICKETS AVAILABLE soon!

☞ Click here to join the PolaCon NYC WhatsApp group chat ☜ This will be the main channel for official updates, scheduling changes, and more. Participants are encouraged to share images, share plans, and more! The Group will be administered by IFS and BFC. We strongly encourage all Polacon participants to join this group to stay up-to-date, make connections, and enhance the weekend!

GET INVOLVED

We will soon launch sign-up forms for Workshop Leaders, Presenters, Artists, Vendors, Volunteers, and more! Want to get involved in PolaCon NYC 2026? Stay tuned!

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ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS

Instant Film Society (IFS) was founded in 2012 with the mission of increasing awareness, accessibility and understanding of analog instant photography. For over a decade now, IFS has been a community pillar for the instant film community in the US, hosting get-togethers, photo walks, and (of course) PolaCons!

Brooklyn Film Camera (BFC) was founded in 2015 by former employees of The Impossible Project (now Polaroid). BFC is one of just a few remaining institutions to specialize in the restoration of vintage Polaroid cameras. They teach classes and workshops, curate a gallery of film photography that rotates monthly, and design accessories and optics for vintage camera systems.

Thanks to our Polacon NYC Sponsors: Polaroid

Brooklyn Film Camera Brooklyn Brewery Liquid Death

Image by Ben Fraternale