221B Con Panels Are Up

by I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere March 04, 2026

“it is buzzing like an overturned bee-hive” [BRUC]

The game is afoot in Atlanta as Sherlockians of all stripes are preparing for the annual pilgrimage to 221B Con.

The official panel schedule for 2026 has just been released, and it promises a weekend as diverse and intriguing as the index of Holmes’s own commonplace books.

Here are a few selections from the dozens of options that will be available to attendees.

From Baker Street to the Big Screen

This year’s programming leans heavily into the ever-expanding world of Sherlockian media. Attendees can look forward to deep dives into the newest adaptations, including Mark Gatiss’s latest venture, Bookish, and the new Young Sherlock series from Amazon Prime. For those keeping a wary eye on the American landscape, there’s a dedicated session for the CBS Watson series, as well as a fan panel for the podcast that has taken the fandom by storm, Sherlock & Co.

The Scholarly and the Strange

For the traditionalists and researchers among us, the "Most Boring Panel All Con" (their words, not ours!) returns with Sherlockian Chronology 221, where the brave souls of the Chronology Guild attempt to untangle Watson’s notoriously flexible dates. Other historical highlights include Victorian Poisons and Toxic Treatments, a look at the real-life "Napoleon of Crime" Adam Worth, and an exploration of Arthur Conan Doyle’s own supernatural stories.

A Fandom of One’s Own

What makes 221B Con truly unique is its celebration of the community. From the Drunk Canon Book Club to workshops on fanfic craft and representation, there is a space for every kind of enthusiast. And, of course, the weekend wouldn't be complete without the Saturday night Queer Prom, which this year adopts the whimsical theme of "Nautical Nerds."

Special Appearances

Keep a weather eye out for our friends Curtis Armstrong, BSI ("A Fine Actor) and Ashley Polasek, BSI ("Singlestick") who will be hosting their own uniquely entertaining session, as well as a screening of the 1971 classic They Might Be Giants.

221B Con remains one of the most inclusive and vibrant stops on the Sherlockian calendar. Whether you’re a lifelong Sherlockian or a newcomer who just finished their first episode of Sherlock, there is a seat for you at the table.

The convention takes place April 10–12, 2026. You can find the full, detailed list of panels and register for the event over at the 221B Con website.

Will you be in Atlanta this April? Which panel is at the top of your list? Leave a comment below or send us a telegram.