2025 Conventions

Dragon Con (Atlanta, Georgia)
2026-09-03 - 2026-09-07 | Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Dragon Con is held during Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, Georgia. It is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction & fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the universe.
Dragon Con Hall Hours
Friday 10:00AM – 7:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM – 7:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM – 7:00PM
Monday 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Guest List
John Cleese – Legendary comedian and actor, known for Monty Python and Fawlty Towers.
Walter Koenig – Iconic for his role as Pavel Chekov in Star Trek.
Danny Trejo – Action movie icon, recognized for films like Machete.
Giancarlo Esposito – Acclaimed actor from Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian.
Jodie Whittaker – The Thirteenth Doctor in Doctor Who.
Vincent D’Onofrio – Known for roles in Daredevil and Full Metal Jacket.
Ming-Na Wen – Star of Mulan and The Mandalorian.
Cobie Smulders – Recognized for How I Met Your Mother and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk – Fan favorites from Firefly.
Kevin J. Anderson – Prolific author known for his work in the Dune universe.
Patricia L. Briggs – Author of the Mercy Thompson urban fantasy series.
Sherrilyn Kenyon – Bestselling author of the Dark-Hunters series.
Becky Cloonan – Comic book artist and writer, known for Wonder Woman and Gotham Academy.
Tini Howard – Writer for titles like X-Men and Thanos.
June Brigman – Co-creator of Power Pack and renowned comics artist.
Henry Gilroy – Co-writer of Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series.

Tucson Comic-Con (Arizona)
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-06 | British Columbia
At Tucson Comic-Con in Downtown Tucson, Arizona, you’ll get to indulge in all your favorite fantasy, sci-fi and other pop culture genres, such as comics, games, film, television and more!
Tucson Comic-Con Hours
Friday 2:00-7:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM-6:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM-5:00PM
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About Tucson Comic-Con
Tucson Comic-Con, founded in 2008 by Tucson native Mike Olivares, began as a single-day event attended by 500 fans. Since then, attendance has steadily grown to over 19,000 fans in 2022. Tucson Comic-Con is dedicated to bringing an epic, community-based pop culture experience for all that reflects today’s fandom and the unique nature of Tucson, Arizona and the American Southwest.

SacAnime (Sacramento, California)
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-06 | SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, 1400 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
SacAnime began as an extension of the quarterly Comic, Toy and Anime Show (SAC-CON), which has been running in Sacramento since July 1, 1986. Originally a strictly comic book show, SAC-CON has grown to encompass all forms of pop-culture entertainment, with a large emphasis on anime and manga. SacAnime is the show where “Fans Come to Play”.
SHOW HOURS
Friday 12pm – 11pm
Saturday 10am – 11pm
Sunday 10am – 6pm

Tampa Bay Comic Con (Florida)
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-06 | Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Tampa Bay Comic Convention is one of the southeast’s largest pop-culture conventions with an attendance peak of over 50,000. From its humble beginnings as a 1-day event held in a small recreational building, it now encompasses the entire Tampa Convention Center. As Florida’s #1 family-friendly and fan owned comic book convention, the Tampa Bay Comic Con is the perfect place to let your inner-nerd run wild and free.
Tampa Bay Comic Convention Hours
Floor hours
Friday 12:30pm – 7pm (early entry 12:00pm)
Saturday 10:30am – 7pm (early entry 10am)
Sunday 10:30am – 5pm (early entry 10am)
Programming hours
Friday 12pm – 10pm
Saturday 10am – 10pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm

3-Day Admission $60.00
Friday-Only Admission $30.00
Saturday-Only Admission $40.00
Sunday-Only Admission $30.00
Kids 12 and under are FREE and do NOT require any sort of credential for entry.

Matsuricon (Columbus, Ohio)
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-06 | Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
“Matsuri[祭]” means festival in Japanese. Matsuricon is a festival of everything geeky and otaku, from anime to video games, Doctor Who to Marvel, My Little Pony to Homestuck, and everything in between.
Matsuricon Hours
Friday 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm

San Japan (San Antonio, Texas)
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-06 | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E Market St, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
San Japan is the Largest Anime & Gaming Convention in the South Texas Region. It takes place at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and San Antonio Grand Hyatt in downtown San Antonio on Labor Day Weekend. San Japan is a fan-run organization providing an annual anime-focused convention.
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Lexington Comic & Toy Con (Kentucky)
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-06 | Central Bank Center, 430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
Lexington Comic & Toy Convention, commonly referred to as Lexington Comic Con or LexCon, is held in Lexington, Kentucky at the Central Bank Center. LCTC is Lexington’s largest gathering of all things geeky. As one of the best Kentucky comic cons, the convention features celebrities of film and TV, comics, art, music, and more.
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PAX West (Seattle, Washington)
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-07 | Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
PAX, originally known as Penny Arcade Expo, has grown to be the largest gaming festival in North America. This video game convention is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other.
Show Hours
Friday 10:00 AM – Midnight
Saturday 10:00 AM – Midnight
Sunday 10:00 AM – Midnight
Monday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Expo Hall Hours
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Each Day

Saboten Con (Phoenix, Arizona)
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-08 | Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, 340 N 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Saboten Con gains its name by combining the Japanese name for Cactus “Saboten” and adding the word “con” for convention at the end. The cactus helps reference the conventions roots in Arizona which is home to many species of cactus. This Arizona anime convention is organized by Monkey Paw Entertainment. The convention is held on Labor Day weekend and lasts for 4 days, Friday through Monday. Saboten Con is the largest anime convention in Arizona with attendance reaching over 23,000.
Saboten Con Exhibit Hours
Friday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Monday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Collectibles Fair (Grafton / Worcester, Massachusetts)
2026-09-05 | Grafton Memorial Municipal Center, 30 Providence Rd, Grafton, MA, 01519, United States
Collectibles Fair Grafton Rec
10 AM – 3 PM
The Grafton Recreation Department will be hosting our first Collectibles Fair at the Grafton Municipal Center. The fair will be held from 10:00am -3:00pm. Collectibles at the fair will consist of coins, comics, records, cards (fantasy and sports), sports memorabilia, toys and more.

Rock Hill Comicon (South Carolina)
2026-09-05 | Hilton Garden Inn Rock Hill, 650 Tinsley Way, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
Comic Book and Vintage paper show in Rock Hill, SC. I-77 @ exit 79 Dave Lyle Blvd. 10am until 4pm. Admission $2 Kids 12 and under free. Some of the Best Comic Book dealers in the Charlotte / Rock Hill, South Carolina area.

Long Beach Comic Con (California)
2026-09-05 - 2026-09-06 | Long Beach Convention Center, 100 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
Long Beach Comic Con is held on Saturday and Sunday at Long Beach Convention Center in California.
Show Hours
Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Arlington Comic Fest (Texas)
2026-09-05 - 2026-09-06 | Arlington Expo Center, 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX, 76011, United States

Kansas City Celebrity Comic Con (Missouri)
2026-09-05 - 2026-09-06 | KCI Expo Center, 11730 N Ambassador Dr, Kansas City, MO, 64153, United States
Kansas City Celebrity Comic Con is the ultimate pop culture celebration, bringing together the biggest names in TV, movies, anime, gaming, and comics for an unforgettable weekend at KCI Expo Center. Fans can meet their favorite celebrities, attend exclusive panels, and get autographs and photos with top actors and creators. The event features a massive vendor hall filled with collectibles, merchandise, and artwork, plus an exciting gaming and esports zone. Cosplayers can showcase their best looks in a high-energy contest, while attendees get access to exclusive screenings, sneak peeks, and special events.

Star Trek Day
2026-09-08 | Online Event
Star Trek Day is celebrated annually on September 8th. This date marks the anniversary of the airing of the first episode of Star Trek, titled “The Man Trap,” which debuted on September 8, 1966. This day is for fans to celebrate the iconic science fiction franchise created by Gene Roddenberry and its enduring legacy across television, film, literature, and pop culture.
During Star Trek Day, fans often participate in various activities, including watching episodes and movies, attending conventions, engaging in discussions, and sharing their love for the Star Trek universe on social media platforms.
William Shatner comic cons guest appearances >

The Star Trek Day 2023 special was available to watch for free globally on:
• StarTrek.com/Day
• Paramount+ and Star Trek Official pages on YouTube
• ParamountPlus Twitch channel
• Facebook (@StarTrekOnPPlus and @StarTrek)
In the U.S., the special will be available to stream on:
• Paramount+
• Pluto TV (Paramount+ Picks, STAR TREK, More STAR TREK and Pluto TV Sci-Fi channels)
• Mixable
• The special will also air on select local CBS affiliates, Comedy Central, Paramount Network, Pop TV, Fave TV and Smithsonian.com.

Colossalcon East (Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania)
2026-09-10 - 2026-09-13 | Kalahari Resorts & Conventions (PA), 250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor, PA, 18349, United States
Colossalcon East is a four-day event held in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania that features a variety of entertainment in a diverse, multi-function, crowd-friendly environment. One ticket price gives you access to all Concerts, Live Acts, and Performers to industry and media guests, DJs, artists, and vendors.
Colossalcon East Hours
Thursday: noon – 2am
Friday: 10am – 2am
Saturday: 10am – 3am
Sunday: 10am – 5pm

Rose City Comic Con (Portland, Oregon)
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-13 | Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
Don’t miss out on Portland Oregon’s premier pop culture convention event. Rose City Comic Con is a fun, family-friendly 3-Day celebration of comics, gaming, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, fantasy, and every fandom in between!
Rose City Comic Con Hours
FRIDAY 1 PM – 8 PM
SATURDAY 10 AM – 7 PM
SUNDAY 10 AM – 5 PM

Ottawa ComicCon (Canada)
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-13 | EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Dr, Gloucester, Ontario, K1V 1S2, Canada
Ottawa ComicCon is a pop-culture fan convention in Canada that showcases sci-fi, horror, anime, video games, tabletop games and comic books.

Fan Expo Dallas (Texas)
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-13 | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, 650 S Griffin St, Dallas, TX, 75202, United States
If you’re into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, come share our playground. You’ll feel out of this world – and right at home. Find your fandom family at FAN EXPO Dallas. All 60,000 of them.
Fan Expo Dallas Hours
Friday 4 PM – 9 PM*
Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM
*Special Preview on Friday at 2 PM for VIP, Ultimate, and 3-Day pass holders who purchase in advance.
Fan Expo Dallas was previously known as Dallas Comic Con and Dallas Fan Days. The current event is produced by Informa doing business as Fan Expo HQ when it purchased the event rights in early 2014.

VA Comicon (Richmond, Virginia)
2026-09-12 | Richmond Raceway, 600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States
VA Comic Con returns to the Richmond Raceway. FREE PARKING & FREE for KIDS 12 & under, with paid adult! Tickets are ONLY available HERE (including Show-Day)!

Oz Comic-Con (Sydney, Australia)
2026-09-12 - 2026-09-13 | Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, 14 Darling Dr, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Oz Comic-Con Sydney is Australia’s premier pop culture and comic-con event in Melbourne. Showcasing all the latest studio activations, comics, anime, cosplay, and video games.

BlizzCon (Anaheim, California)
2026-09-12 - 2026-09-13 | Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
There is no BlizzCon 2024. Read official update from BlizzCon.
BlizzCon is an annual gaming convention held by Blizzard Entertainment to promote its major franchises, including Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm, and Overwatch.
BlizzCon 2023 will be streamed live, Nov 3rd and 4th, on Blizzard’s YouTube channels, or on Twitch. If you miss the live show, you’ll be able to watch video-on-demand (VOD) replays on your own schedule.

Live Event Hours
Saturday 10am PDT – 7pm PDT
Sunday 10am PDT – 7pm PDT
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Eternal Con (Long Island, New York)
2026-09-12 - 2026-09-13 | David S. Mack Complex, Hofstra University, 245, Hempstead, NY, 11549, United States
Long Island’s largest pop culture event!

Film and Comic Con Cardiff (UK)
2026-09-12 - 2026-09-13 | Cardiff International Arena, Mary Ann St, Cardiff, CF10 2EQ, United Kingdom
Film & Comic Con Cardiff is held at the Cardiff International Arena. Look forward to a fun weekend where you can browse the many trader stalls, get those hard to find items, geek out and enjoy the cosplay, a must for all fans of pop culture!

Brick Con (Bellevue, Washington)
2026-09-12 - 2026-09-13 | Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
View thousands of models created by adult LEGO® Hobbyists from around the nation, watch LEGO® Robots fight for the championship in our Battle Bricks Arena, purchase current, past and custom LEGO® sets, parts, and minifigs at our Brick Bazaar! As the the longest running LEGO® fan exhibition in the U.S., Brick Con has something for every LEGO fan!
Entry Hours
Entry times at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm
Tickets are valid between entry time and closing at 4pm.
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Basingstoke Comic Con (UK)
2026-09-12 - 2026-09-13 | Hampshire Court Hotel, Centre Dr, Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8FY, United Kingdom
Basingstoke Comic Con is a Comic Con and Convention combined, offering the best of both. Having attended Comic Cons and Conventions around the world, Basingstoke Comic Con oragnizers have taken the elements they love and improved the elements they don’t, creating a unique and enjoyable event accessible to all.
Show Hours
SATURDAY 10:00 – 19:00
SUNDAY 10:00 – 19:00

Collect-A-Con San Francisco (California)
2026-09-12 - 2026-09-13 | San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Dr, San Mateo, CA, 94403, United States
Collect-A-Con is the Nation’s Largest Trading Card, Anime & Pop Culture Convention. Photo Ops, Autographs.
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
FREE Admission for Children 7 and under

Power-Con (Columbus, Ohio)
2026-09-12 - 2026-09-13 | British Columbia
POWER-CON 2022 America’s Mightiest Toy Show
Power-Con started with a strong foundation. For a decade, it grew in strength. Now, the next stage of evolution – embodying the power of friendship and family, celebrating the power of design, and showcasing the power of imagination!

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Edmonton Comic and Entertainment Expo (Canada)
2026-09-18 - 2026-09-20 | Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5B 4X5, Canada
Edmonton Comic and Entertainment Expo is 3 days of fun-filled fan culture. If you’re into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, come share our playground. You’ll feel out of this world – and right at home.

Flower City Comic Con (Rochester, New York)
2026-09-18 - 2026-09-20 | Total Sports Experience, 880 Elmgrove Rd, Rochester, NY, 14624, United States
Flower City Comic Con is a Rochester, New York state comic con event, produced by the Mighty Monkey Corporation, a 501(c)(3) corporation. It brings you not just a convention, but a multi-genre convention experience.
Flower City Comic Con Hours
Friday: 6pm – 10pm
Saturday: 10am – 7pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Ticket Prices
Single Day (ages 15+)
Friday $15 pre-sale, $15 at the door
Saturday $27 until 9/13, $32 9/14
Sunday $22 until 9/13 $27 9/14-9/15

Sat-Sun Weekend Pass (ages 15+)
$38.00 until 9/14. $43 on 9/15
Fri-Sat-Sun Weeknd Plus Pass (ages 15+)
$50 pre-sale, $55 at the door
VIP Tickets
$100 pre-sale only
Includes Weekend Plus (Fri-Sat-Sun)
30 minute early entry Sat & Sun
Limited VIP seating at guest panels
FC3 Bag, lanyard, Simi merch
Autographed picture from previous guest
Family Pass – $82 (2 adults and 2 kids) until 9/13, Presale only
Kids (ages 11-14) – $10
Kids (ages 10 and under) – Free!
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