Par-Con: our annual community event

In-person:

Everyone is welcome to join Par-Con 2026 on day 1, day 2, or for both days. If you'd like to join for both days, you'll need to purchase both a day 1 and day 2 ticket.

In-person day 1 tickets are £15 and day 2 tickets are £10, with the price difference reflecting the longer schedule on day 1.

You will not receive a physical ticket. We'll have your name on a list at the event registration desk where you'll be able to sign in.

Online:

To register for online access, please select the ‘online’ ticket option. Online tickets are free and will give you access to both day 1 and day 2 content. Par-Con is being streamed via Zoom. We’ll send you the joining link in the days leading up to convention.

You must complete the registration form for each person you'd like to register.

Par-Con 2026 online will feature a full programme of expert speakers on topics ranging from living well with Parkinson's to the latest updates on Parkinson's research. Most talks will be broadcast from the Vox Conference Venue in Birmingham, while some talks will be hosted exclusively online. 

You'll also have the opportunity to submit and ask questions, as well as taking part in some of our activities from the comfort of your home.

Par-Con 2026 will be back at the Vox Conference Venue in Birmingham. You can expect talks from trusted experts on the latest research, helping guide you through a new diagnosis or a change in your symptoms, plus plenty of opportunities to get involved. You can also explore taster activities, and visit our marketplace stalls. All in an inclusive space for you to connect with others in the Parkinson’s community.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the day and are included in your ticket.

Find information on getting to the venue and nearby hotels, on the venue website. 

If travelling by car, free parking is available at the venue.

As Par-Con continues to grow, we want to make sure we can keep running it sustainably for years to come.

In previous years, when the event was free, we experienced a high number of drop outs on the day. There's evidence that charging for tickets can help increase attendance, and encourages people who can no longer attend to release their tickets so they can be made available to others.

The funds generated will also help towards the event's catering and running costs which will help us continue to grow and improve Par-Con.

We're fully committed to keeping Par-Con accessible to all. If you need assistance to cover your ticket, travel or accommodation, our bursary scheme is here to help. Please email [email protected] for more information.

If you've purchased an in-person ticket and can no longer attend, you'll be able to apply for a refund. Please let us know as soon as possible before the event by emailing our team at [email protected]. 

Please note, as we're a small event team, all refunds will be processed in the weeks after the event and a small processing fee will be deducted.

Yes, separate tickets are required for both you and your supporter. We've designed this event to be highly interactive and valuable for both people living with Parkinson’s and those who support them. 

If you need assistance to cover tickets, travel or accommodation, our bursary scheme is here to help. Please email [email protected] for more information.

We’ll be taking photos at Par-Con. If you’d prefer not to appear in any photographs, please let us know by contacting [email protected] so we can arrange a special lanyard for you.

Yes, all talks will be recorded and available after the event on the Parkinson’s UK YouTube channel. Sign up to our Research Support Network to be notified when Par-Con recordings become available.