[1] It explores the life and works of H. P. Lovecraft and other creators of weird fiction, film, and art of the past and the present.

[3] Event programming is held primarily at the Biltmore Hotel Providence and Omni Hotels, with additional events held in downtown Providence, the John Hay Library, and adjacent College Hill sites.

Programming for the event consists of academic talks, symposiums, panels, author reading, and showings of Lovecraftian art, theater, and film works.

The convention hosts the "Dr. Henry Armitage Memorial Scholarship Symposium" where scholarly works on Lovecraft and his writings are presented.

Other special events include the Opening Ceremony, the Eldritch Ball (fancy dress and masquerade), and the Cthulhu Prayer Breakfast.