Polaroid Presents: PolaCon NYC 2026

Hello PolaPals! 👋 We’re excited to announce the FOURTH PolaCon to ever take place in NYC! 📅 Join us for three unforgettable days of instant film creativity and community from May 29 - 31, 2026, brought to you by Instant Film Society, Brooklyn Film Camera, and Polaroid! 🤝

Schedule Highlights:

• Day 0:

  • Join a special Day Zero photowalk tour with the original NYC Ghostbusters! 🚓 Explore iconic filming locations with the city's top paranormal investigators. Free for ticketholders, though subway fare is your responsibility.

• Day 1:

  • Begin at 26 Bridge featuring various workshops and expert-led demos! From Experimental Overexposure to Polaroid Portraiture, enjoy surprises from our generous sponsor, Polaroid! 🌟
  • Exciting Lineup includes:
    • Ben Cushwa: Experimental Overexposure on Instant Film
    • Andrew Galvan: Instant Film Photo Throwdown
    • Linus Johnson: Instant Photography in a Professional Workflow
    • IFS Big Raffles and much more! 🎟️

• Day 2:

  • Start your morning with an Early Bird Bridge Walk on the Brooklyn Bridge! 🌉 Then, rejoin us for more exciting workshops, including a SECRET ANNOUNCEMENT by Polaroid. 🧐
  • Activities will include:
    • Harriet Browse: Secret Announcement by Polaroid
    • Zane Pollard: OpenSX70 Announcement
    • Ben Fraternale: In An Instant Live! 🎤

• Day 3:

  • Dive into a full day of photo walking around NYC! 🏙️ Perfect for bonding with your fellow PolaPals and practicing your newly learned techniques!

Pass Benefits:

Your 3-day pass not only supports the Instant Film Society, a registered 501c3, but also the entire instant film community and resources necessary for PolaCon! 💖
Scholarships Available: If you're a student or facing financial hardship, don’t hesitate to reach out! We want everyone to enjoy PolaCon. Just send an email with “Scholarship” in the subject line! ✉️

For tickets, visit: PolaCon NYC Ticket Sales 🎟️

Location: 26 Bridge St, Brooklyn, NY 11201-1114, United States