BravoCon to Return in Fall 2027; Fan Fest Heading to Charleston This October

BravoCon will return in Fall 2027, Andy Cohen announced at NBCUniversal's upfront presentation on Monday, while also confirming an October 2026 Bravo Fan Fest event in Charleston, South Carolina.

The Details

Andy Cohen revealed the BravoCon 2027 comeback during NBCUniversal's upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on May 11, 2026. Cohen's announcement included the return of the flagship convention for Bravo fans, which will take place in the fall of 2027.

Context

In addition to the 2027 BravoCon news, Cohen announced a more immediate event: Bravo Fan Fest: Charleston, scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. The one-day event will feature live stage programming and panels, immersive experiences, themed activations, and intimate photo opportunities with Bravolebrities. The announcement marks a continuation of the Fan Fest concept, which debuted in 2024 in Miami as a smaller off-year alternative when the full BravoCon convention was not held. Talent expected to participate spans multiple Bravo franchises, including Below Deck, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, New Jersey, New York City, Orange County, Potomac, Rhode Island, Salt Lake City, Southern Charm, Southern Hospitality, and Summer House. Cohen also hosts Watch What Happens Live, the late-night talk show that will tape four episodes in Charleston ahead of Fan Fest. The tapings include two back-to-back shows on Thursday, October 22, and two more on Friday, October 23.

What's Next

Tickets for Bravo Fan Fest Charleston will go on sale Thursday, June 11, at 12 p.m. ET. Tickets for the Watch What Happens Live tapings will go on sale the following day, Friday, June 12, at 12 p.m. ET.