signalcon 2026: The Ultimate Online Gathering for Signalwave Fans

For nearly four years, a certain 直子coed (Naoko coed) has been the master of ceremonies for an annual event widely regarded as the premier gathering for signalwave enthusiasts and she is, without question, the unofficial queen of the scene. This year, the second weekend of July has been chosen to host the most unconventional online festival the internet has to offer. signalcon is as distinctive as it is immersive: degraded vintage commercials, layers of white noise, glitch artifacts, image collages, skipping VHS tapes, and music that is lo-fi very lo-fi. This is the first festival entirely dedicated to signalwave and broken transmission aesthetics.

Poster of the first edition of signalcon in 2023

Once again, the call for volunteers to contribute to this artistic endeavor has drawn an overwhelming response. Attendees will encounter well-known figures from across the global vaporwave community, alongside a wealth of fresh talent all united for three nights of audiovisual creations.

Poster of the 2026 signalcon edition

The entire three-day festival will be streamed live on YouTube links are provided below. For the full experience, I strongly advise catching the premieres in real time: the chat feature lets you engage directly with the artists, making it the most immersive way to enjoy the event. Each day, the premiere kicks off at 7 PM ET !

signalcon 2026 : DAY 1

signalcon 2026 : DAY 2

signalcon 2026 : DAY 3

If you’re interested in participating next time, or just want to discuss signalwave and broken transmission, join the Signalwave Discord server : http://discord.gg/yGdPpTH7hC