Gallifrey One, the Doctor Who convention that bills itself as the world’s largest and longest-running annual event of its kind, holds its 37th edition Friday, February 5 through Sunday, February 7, 2027, at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel. It is titled “The Magnificent 37 of Gallifrey One,” and a launch party opens the weekend at 8 p.m. Thursday, February 4.
It is also the next to last one. Organizers have called 2027 their “penultimate convention event,” with the show concluding in 2028. That leaves two chances to go. Here is what the convention has posted as of September 28, 2026.
The quick version
| When | Friday, February 5 through Sunday, February 7, 2027. Launch party Thursday, February 4, 8 p.m. |
| Where | Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel, 5855 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles |
| Guests | Carole Ann Ford, Katy Manning, Frazer Hines, Anita Dobson, Geoffrey Beevers, Waris Hussein |
| Tickets | Adult $140 through October 31, 2026; $145 through January 31; $150 at the door |
| Ages | Teen (12 to 16) and child (3 to 11) rates; under 3 free |
| Refunds | All sales final. No resale between parties. |
| Official site | gallifreyone.com |
Guests and programming
Guest announcements have been rolling out since August, and the convention says they will continue through the event itself. All appearances are subject to professional commitments. Here is who is confirmed so far, sorted by era:
| If you love… | Meet |
|---|---|
| The very first story, “An Unearthly Child” | Carole Ann Ford (Susan Foreman) and director Waris Hussein |
| The Second Doctor | Frazer Hines (Jamie McCrimmon), making his 19th appearance |
| The Third Doctor | Katy Manning (Jo Grant) |
| The Master | Geoffrey Beevers |
| The Ncuti Gatwa era | Anita Dobson (Mrs. Flood) |
| Big Finish audio dramas | Managing director Jason Haigh-Ellery, Daisy Ashford (Liz Shaw on audio), writer and producer Simon Guerrier |
| Behind the scenes | Director Graeme Harper, visual effects designer Mat Irvine, author and editor Stephen Cole, and Toby Hadoke |
The program and the art show have their own pages on the official site, and details will fill in closer to February.
Tickets
Prices rise every couple of months, so buying before November 1 saves a little. From the registration page:
| When you buy | Adult (17+) | Teen (12 to 16) | Child (3 to 11) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through October 31, 2026 | $140 | $85 | $40 |
| November 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027 | $145 | $90 | $40 |
| At the door | $150 | $95 | $40 |
- Under 3: Free.
- All sales are final. U.S. residents can add optional purchase protection for emergencies.
- No resale. Name changes must be requested by email by the original buyer, or handled in person at registration.
- Merch preorders: T-shirts ($20 to $25) and tote bags ($15) can be preordered through December 31, 2026. You need a convention ticket to pick them up.
Venue and getting there
The whole convention happens inside the Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel, 5855 W. Century Blvd., just east of LAX. The hotel runs a complimentary shuttle from the airport curbside; its number is 310-641-5700. Room reservations and parking details are on the convention’s hotel and directions pages.
Cosplay and props
- Costume weapons must be non-working and peace-bonded. Bring them to Con Ops for peace-bonding.
- Blades stay cased or sheathed. No functioning projectiles (water guns included) and no explosives.
- No play-acting with props. The policy says so in those words.
- Daleks and other large mobile props need written permission in advance and stay on the ground level. Smaller props like K-9 are encouraged to keep out of the middle of hallways.
- Shoes are required, and costumes must be family friendly. Large costumes should move to the side of hallways when it gets busy.
Photos and recording
Video recording and streaming are not allowed in the five main program rooms. General photography is fine with the subject’s consent as long as it does not disrupt anything. Art show photos need permission from the art show coordinator and the artist. If a guest asks you to stop filming, stop right away. Badges must be visible at all times and cannot be shared.
A little history
Gallifrey One started in 1990 and has traditionally been held around Presidents’ Day weekend. The organizers have said the 2028 convention will be the last. For the rest of the 2027 lineup, see our 2027 Southern California convention calendar.
Still to come
More guests, the program schedule, daily hours, and accessibility details had not been posted as of this writing. The 824 Journal will update this guide when they are.
Sources
- Gallifrey One, official site (dates, title, launch party, history)
- Gallifrey One, Registration
- Gallifrey One, Guests
- Gallifrey One, News (2026 wrap-up, 2027 guest announcements)
- Gallifrey One, Hotel
- Gallifrey One, Policies
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