

Sat 23 May
|Carmarthen
ANTCON 2026
Time & Location
23 May 2026, 10:30 – 24 May 2026, 16:30
Carmarthen, 1 Priory St, Carmarthen SA31 1LS, UK
About the event
ANTCON 2026
The World’s Leading Antkeeping Event
Hosted by Ant Antics Ltd, ANTCON has become the heart of the global antkeeping community - a place where passion, knowledge, and innovation all come together. In 2026, we’re raising the bar once again with a weekend dedicated to ants, conservation, and community.
What to Expect
Expert Talks & Panels: Hear from leading antkeepers, scientists, and conservationists sharing insights on husbandry, research, and the future of the hobby.
Ant Antics Live: We talk about industry change and unveil a new line-up of nests which will be seen and on sale for the first time.
Tickets
Standard Entry
Sale ends
24 May 2026, 16:30
Enjoy entry on your chosen day from 11am. This includes a Swag bag with some Merch items provided by the Ant Antics foundation. All tickets where the visitor is a founder or concierge will have their status reflected on their ticket.
£40.00
+£1.00 ticket service fee
£40.00
+£1.00 ticket service fee
Deluxe Ticket
Sale ends
24 May 2026, 16:30
Deluxe tickets benefit from Entry on the chosen Day from 10:30am, a standard swag bag PLUS nesting items up to a value of £50rrp as well as a Black Edition Antcon T-Shirt. If you are a founder or concierge member, this will be reflected on your ticket.
£75.00
+£1.88 ticket service fee
£75.00
+£1.88 ticket service fee
Premium Admission
Sale ends
24 May 2026, 16:30
Premium tickets are extremely limited and made to fill the request from visitors who wish to support the Ant Antics foundation more substantially. Premium tickets have access BOTH days of ANTCON plus: - Entry from 10:00 - Deluxe Swag bag plus extra items and vouchers with an rrp of up to £100 - Antcon Premium T-Shirt - Antcon Premium Hoodie - First Access to the store on both days - A Friday evening pre-show preview with bubbles and a chance to shop on the store.
£175.00
+£4.38 ticket service fee
Total
£0.00
