The summer edition of Whitby Steampunk Weekend took place July 25-26 in North Yorkshire, U.K., once again providing a showcase for imaginative costumes. We’ve posted a photo gallery thanks to Wayne Campbell of Piper-Grayson Photography. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

The Key City Steampunk Convention happens this weekend in Pennsylvania, with “Worlds of Tomorrow” as the theme. We’ve posted a preview. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/news/key-cit...

Key City Preview: Art Deco Visions, a Steampunk Science Fair and More

Steampunk fans will explore “Worlds of Tomorrow,” as envisioned in the 1920s and 30s, as the Key City Steampunk Convention returns Aug. 7-9 to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

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This week in #steampunk: Scenes from the Obtainium Cup Extravaganza; SPG’s “Rabbit” steps back from live shows; New Cog Is Dead single; August streaming guide; SDCC recap; Weekend calendar. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

In our latest streaming guide, there aren’t many new arrivals with #steampunk appeal, but sci-fi fans may want to check out Lanterns on HBO Max and a new season of Futurama on Hulu/Disney+. steampunk-explorer.com/articles/str...

Streaming Guide − August 2026

This is a good month to catch up on older movies or TV series, as pickings are slim when it comes to new arrivals with steampunk appeal. However, sci-fi fans may want to check out Lanterns on HBO Max ...

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Obtainium Works presented the Obtainium Cup Extravaganza, a showcase for art cars, costumes, music, and local craft vendors. The main attraction was the Neverwas Haul, the three-story Victorian house on wheels. We’ve posted a report and photos. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

U.K. calendar: Steampunk happenings at Hebden Bridge Vintage Weekend and the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/news/hebden-...

Hebden Bridge and Lincolnshire Wolds Railway to Host Steampunk Happenings

Once again, White Rose Yorkshire Steampunks is teaming up with the Rotary Club of Hebden Bridge to present steampunk activities in conjunction with Hebden Bridge Vintage Weekend, scheduled for Aug. 1 ...

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This week in #steampunk: Steampunk music found in AI training data; Scenes from Papplewick; Steampunk highlights at Comic-Con; Historian discovers a 19th century superhero; Chicago convention accepting applications; Anthropic settlement gets final approval. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

The Papplewick Pumping Station in Nottingham, U.K., hosted its 10th annual #steampunk gathering July 11 and 12, drawing costumed steampunk fans and onlookers. We’ve posted a photo gallery thanks to guest contributor Steven Screen. steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

A new watchdog project revealed that AI developers are sharing datasets that contain millions of songs, including works from some of the biggest music acts in #steampunk. We have the details in a new story. #genai steampunk-explorer.com/news/steampu...

Steampunk Music Likely Used for Unlicensed Training of AI Models

In recent years, many steampunk authors and visual artists have seen their work appropriated to train generative AI models. Now you can add music acts to the list. The evidence comes from the AI Watch...

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Weekend calendar (UK edition): Steampunk fans will converge in North Yorkshire as Whitby Steampunk Weekend takes place July 25-26. Meanwhile, the Maidstone Museum in Kent will host the Great Kentspectations Muggleton Steampunk Festival on Saturday. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/news/uk-cale...

U.K. Calendar: Whitby Steampunk Weekend, Plus a Steampunk Fest in Kent

Steampunk fans will converge in North Yorkshire as the summer edition of Whitby Steampunk Weekend takes place July 25-26, with an artisan market plus music, dance, and educational presentations.

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San Diego Comic-Con returns this weekend, drawing legions of fans eager to see latest in comic books, movies, TV, and other media. We’ve posted a guide to #steampunk happenings at the convention. #SDCC2026 #SDCC steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pre...

Steampunk fans can tour the newly renovated Neverwas Haul as Obtainium Works hosts the inaugural Obtainium Cup Extravaganza on July 26 in Vallejo, CA. We have a preview. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/news/new-obt...

New Obtainium Works Event to Feature Art Cars, Refurbished Neverwas Haul

Northern California steampunk fans will have an opportunity to tour the newly renovated Neverwas Haul as Obtainium Works hosts the inaugural Obtainium Cup Extravaganza on Sunday, July 26, in Vallejo.

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This week in #steampunk: Steampunks at Chatsworth House; BBC airs French steampunk series; New steampunk resource in Australia; New Electric Timebomb video; Abney Park streaming concert; Nikola Tesla exhibition; Weekend calendar. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Scenes from a steampunk gathering at the historic Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, organized by East Coast Steampunks UK. This was another good example of a “DIY event.” Photos by Pavlito vel Pablo. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

U.K. #steampunk calendar: The Fantasy Forest Festival returns this weekend to Sudeley Castle in Winchcombe, plus happenings at the Long Shop Museum in Leiston and Middleton Railway in Leeds. steampunk-explorer.com/news/uk-cale...

U.K. Calendar: Fantasy Forest Festival Plus Happenings in Leiston and Leeds

The huge Fantasy Forest Festival returns this weekend to Sudeley Castle in Winchcombe, U.K., featuring a steampunk area along with performances by Alice Strange, Madam Misfit, and Thomas Benjamin Wild...

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This weekend: The Delta H Con in Houston will feature expanded #steampunk programming, including performances by Unwoman (@unwoman.com). We have a preview. steampunk-explorer.com/news/delta-h...

Delta H Con Welcomes Unwoman As It Expands Steampunk Programming

Steampunk will be a big part of the mix as Delta H Con takes place July 17-19 in Houston. The convention has traditionally focused on anime and gaming, but this year it will also feature a steampunk t...

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This week in #steampunk: Nikola Tesla Day; Scenes from Chesterfield Steampunk Market; Maker Faire video; New “prairie steampunk” tale; Weekend calendar; New steampunk comic on Kickstarter. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

A Milwaukee-based multimedia developer launched a Kickstarter campaign for “The Tales of Sir Chance,” a #steampunk comic book adventure about a humble automaton who finds a higher calling. #kickstarter #crowdfunding steampunk-explorer.com/news/steampu...

Steampunk Automaton Stars in New Comic Book Series on Kickstarter

A Milwaukee-based multimedia developer launched a Kickstarter campaign for The Tales of Sir Chance, a steampunk comic book adventure about a humble automaton who finds a higher calling.

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Hundreds of #steampunk fans turned out as the Newark Steampunk Society presented a weekend of festivities in Chesterfield, U.K. One prominent guest was Chico, The Steampunk Chihuahua. We’ve posted a gallery, thanks to David Dennis and Steven Screen. steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Friday, July 10, is Nikola Tesla Day, honoring Tesla’s 170th birthday. We’ve posted a guide to celebrations, including one at the former site of his Wardenclyffe Laboratory. Plus a look at movies and TV shows where he’s appeared as a character. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/news/tesla-d...

This week in #steampunk: July Streaming Guide; New U.S. home for Doctor Who episodes; Scenes from a steampunk photo shoot; War of the Worlds inspires a graphic novel; New steampunk fiction. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

On June 21, steampunk fans converged on Cannon Hall in South Yorkshire for a social gathering and photo shoot. It was the perfect showcase for steampunk fashion. We’ve posted a gallery thanks to photographer Craig Jenkins. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/articles/pho...

Weekend calendar: A busy month for U.K. #steampunk events kicks off with Professor Elemental’s Festival of Whimsy plus happenings in Derbyshire and Essex. steampunk-explorer.com/news/calenda...

Calendar: Festival of Whimsy, Chesterfield Market, and Railway Shenanigans

A busy month for U.K. steampunk events kicks off with Professor Elemental’s Festival of Whimsy plus happenings in Derbyshire and Essex.

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Here’s our July #steampunk streaming guide, including Enola Holmes 3, a Burning Man documentary, and a new anime series set in early 20th century Kyoto. Plus: The Prestige and Hellboy II return to Peacock. steampunk-explorer.com/articles/str...

Streaming Guide − July 2026

Highlights this month include the premiere of Enola Holmes 3 on Netflix and a documentary about Burning Man on HBO Max. Netflix and Prime Video will debut two intriguing anime series, while Peacock wi...

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Crowdfunding roundup: A supernatural gothic mystery told in the form of monthly parcels from an alt-history Victorian city. Plus a comic book inspired by penny dreadfuls and a new steampunk fantasy novel. #kickstarter #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/news/new-kic...

New Kickstarters: A Gothic Supernatural Mystery, Delivered by Post

Artist and writer Doc Gallahan is on Kickstarter with Dead Letter Office: The Lost Letters of Queensgate, described as a “gothic supernatural mystery by post.” It’s one of three campaigns in our lates...

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This week in #steampunk: Steampunk pioneer K.W. Jeter joins new Anthropic lawsuit; New Professor Elemental video; New Explorer videos; New Kickstarters: Dead Letter Office, Britannia Macabre, The Sea Queen’s Key. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...

Our #steampunk calendar for the weekend includes two events in England’s East Midlands region plus a costume ball in Sacramento and a history celebration in Southern California. steampunk-explorer.com/news/weekend...

Weekend Calendar: Hidden Village, Sacramento Time Travelers, and More

This weekend’s steampunk happenings include two events in England’s East Midlands region plus a costume ball in Sacramento and a history celebration in Southern California. Hidden Village Steampunk W...

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K.W. Jeter, the science fiction author who coined the term “steampunk,” has joined nearly 100 other authors in a new copyright infringement lawsuit against the AI company Anthropic. #steampunk #genai steampunk-explorer.com/news/author-...

Author K.W. Jeter Joins New Copyright Infringement Suit Against Anthropic

The author who coined the term “steampunk” has joined nearly 100 other plaintiffs claiming that the AI company illegally used their works to train its AI models. Jeter is seeking up to $1.5 billion.

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Brazzmatazz, the 17-piece steampunk brass band from Ghent, Belgium, is out with their third album, “Crank Up the Pressure.” They accompanied the release with a new single and a brilliant music video. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/news/brazzma...

Brazzmatazz “Cranks Up the Pressure” With New Album and Music Video

Crank Up the Pressure is the third album from the steampunk brass band. Brazzmatazz also released a music video that combines live-action footage and animation.

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This week in #steampunk: Scenes from A Splendid Day Out; New Brazzmatazz album (and a brilliant video); New event to re-create Gold Rush-era San Francisco; A new Jeff Mach event gets the axe; Weekend calendar. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...