Flame Con New York 2023

Flame Con New York 2023

Flame Con New York is an annual multi-genre entertainment and comic convention focusing on gay fans and creators of pop culture.

• Are you visiting Flame Con? Stay close to the convention at the citizenM New York Times Square, rated “Superb” by guests, offering stylish rooms with impressive views, a modern gym and one of the coolest rooftop bars in the city.

The Event

Flame Con is the first LGBTQ comic convention in New York City and the largest LGBTQ comic convention in the world. The event takes place over two days in August each year.

• The event runs on Saturday from 12 pm to 8 pm and on Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm. Flamecon features over 200 artists and exhibitors along “Artists’ Alley” attracting more than six thousand visitors. All the guests are prominent cartoonists, and the lineup of creators is stellar. Whether you’re looking for new, original LGBTQ+ comics and art; or some of the best and hottest fan art of characters from Sailor Moon, Voltron, Steven Universe, and many other of the biggest and gayest properties out there; Flame Con has what you’re looking for.
• Other events include multiple panels and discussion groups.
• If you’re gay, there is something for you here. The convention is packed with comics and media featuring gay characters and story lines. It is a unique and wonderful experience, not to be missed if you are in town over the weekend.
• In true Flame Con fashion, organisers will also host a Flame Con after party, details to be announced soon!

Costumes

• Flame Con is a safer space for LGBTQ+ people to experiment with and express their identities. Attendees can play with gender to their heart’s desire.
• From happy trans people cosplaying as a character of their own gender for the first time to fabulous drag queens towering in eight inch Wonder Woman heels, the costumes are outlandish, over the top and very gay! Oh, and who doesn’t love a New Yorker’s sexy take on Mario and Luigi.

The Location

Flame Con New York is held at the Times Square Sheraton on 7th avenue. The hotel is conveniently located close to all of New York’s best shopping, attractions and the gay bars of nearby Hell’s Kitchen.

Flame Con attracts several thousand visitors, so the hotel fills up fast. Nearby Hotels include:

• M Social Hotel Times Square New York – Delicious breakfasts, rooms with great views and excellent location.
• Michelangelo Hotel – Spacious rooms, gym, spa and pool.

Hell’s Kitchen

• Flame Con takes place within a 10 minutes walk from Hell’s Kitchen. is famous for its gay dance clubs, such as Industry, Hardware, and Ritz.
• The neighbourhood has some of the best gay bars in New York City to watch drag queens giving their best. You can also find dive bars with cheap drinks and even a country queer bar! Because of its location, right next to Times Square, the crowd is very mixed with locals and tourists.
• Check out the top 10 places to stay in Hell’s Kitchen

Trending Hotels in New York

The following hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are within walking distance of some of the gay bars, and a short taxi ride to the others.

The New York EDITION   Arlo NoMad Hotel   Cassa Hotel   citizenM Hotel