Larp Events

By Jim Markus · Published August 24, 2026 · Updated November 2, 2026

Larps are live action role playing events, and they vary in size and style. Small groups can fit into a single room or a few small rooms. These smaller events are sometimes called parlor larps. Larger events, including mega events, also happen regularly. These include overnight larps, blockbuster larps, and camping larps. Not all larps have boffers (those foam swords and other gear), but some do.

This page contains larp events of all sorts. I'm including some larp conventions, too. These events sometimes include many, many different games. Prices, locations, and details are included for each.

I also track upcoming murder mystery dinners and events. To me, those shows are larp adjacent (I get to play a character as I solve a mystery).

If you want to submit a local larp event, you can do that below. This page is manually maintained and updated, so I may be slow to respond.

I personally review each submission, but that doesn't mean I've attended or plan to attend these events. Appearance on this page doesn't mean there's any affiliation between the event, the hosting organization, or any of the players and Autumnal Games.

What larp events cost

Larp events have different price points. Many friends run free larp events, especially parlor larps, because the costs for setup are much lower than more theatrical larger larps. Larps at stores, even parlor larps, have nominal fees, sometimes as low as $15-$20 to attend, while weekend larps can cost $100-$1,000 depending on production value, character creation, and the presence of NPCs. If you're looking to keep costs low as a player, consider asking to volunteer as a non-player character. Many larp organizers offer discounts or free attendance for volunteer hours.

How to find a larp near you

The easiest way to find a larp near you is to get involved with your local roleplaying community. If you have a game shop nearby, one that sells tabletop RPGs, that tends to have significant overlap with the live-action roleplaying community. They may be able to direct you to Discord groups, Facebook groups, or other communities that are active in your area. If you're around Illinois, you can also check here for upcoming events.

Submit an event

To submit an event, I need to know the name of the larp and a bunch of other details. The survey will ask for the location, cost, expected number of players, and who is organizing it. Please provide all the details you can. I'll review and add submissions as they come in. Note that it may take some time, as I'm adding these manually.

Submit an event

Past events

I find it helpful to see all the past larp events, so I'm including them here. Note that some of these events might have been scheduled and cancelled. I don't always have information about those events but, when I do, I include notes that show they were cancelled.

* I attended in person.

2026

29 events

October

12 events

• Oct 31, 2026Vampire the Masquerade LARP: Chicago in MoonlightChicago · Chicago
• Oct 30, 2026LARP Chronicles Season 6, HalloweenIllinois City · Chicago
• Oct 30, 2026Alliance LARP Chicago: GavariaDixon · Chicago
• Oct 23, 2026Alliance PA Event #4Cornwall · Philadelphia
• Oct 17, 2026Behind The Marquee CurtainHubertus · Chicago
• Oct 15, 2026Gamehole ConMadison · Chicago
• Oct 14, 2026This Discord Has Ghosts in ItOnline · Chicago
• Oct 10, 2026The Elderflower Inn at Windycon* (I attended in person)Rosemont · Chicago
• Oct 10, 2026A Gathering of Rogues & Ruffians - A Renaissance FaireBaraboo · Chicago
• Oct 9, 2026Windycon* (I attended in person)Rosemont · Chicago
• Oct 9, 2026Festival of DragonsRamsey · Chicago
• Oct 9, 2026Alliance LARP Chicago: RathfallDixon · Chicago

September

6 events

• Sep 26, 2026Vampire the Masquerade LARP: Chicago in MoonlightChicago · Chicago
• Sep 25, 2026Vampire Larp (Milwaukee)Milwaukee · Chicago
• Sep 25, 2026Be-ConRosemont · Chicago
• Sep 12, 2026Lies & Liability: A Summer's BallElgin · Chicago
• Sep 5, 2026Bristol Renaissance Faire · Cottagecore WeekendBristol · Chicago
• Sep 4, 2026Alliance LARP Chicago: GavariaDixon · Chicago

August

5 events

• Aug 29, 2026The Spice Must Flow: A Live-Action Roleplaying GameChicago · Chicago
• Aug 29, 2026Vampire the Masquerade LARP: Chicago in MoonlightChicago · Chicago
• Aug 25, 2026The Elderflower Inn · Playtest* (I attended in person)Evanston · Chicago
• Aug 18, 2026The Elderflower Inn* (I attended in person)Evanston · Chicago
• Aug 8, 2026The Ink & Blood Dueling Society* (I attended in person)Highland Park · Chicago

July

1 event

• Jul 23, 2026The Elderflower Inn* (I attended in person)Highland Park · Chicago

May

1 event

• May 22, 202633: A Battlestar Galactica Inspired LARPChicago · Chicago

April

1 event

• Apr 18, 2026Black Moon Ball: A Fantasy LarpChicago · Chicago

March

2 events

• Mar 28, 2026Storygames Chicago's TTRPG Con* (I attended in person)Chicago · Chicago
• Mar 21, 2026Fangs Gallery: A Warhol-Inspired Vampire LARPHebron · Chicago

February

1 event

• Feb 21, 2026A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to ToonTown LARPChicago · Chicago

2025

1 event

October

1 event

• Oct 11, 2025A Gathering of Rogues & Ruffians - A Renaissance FaireBaraboo · Chicago

2020

1 event

January

1 event

• Jan 9, 2020Midwinter Gaming Convention* (I attended in person)Milwaukee · Chicago