Fan Expo Chicago ( Illinois)
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-16 | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
Fan Expo Chicago is what used to be commonly known as the Chicago Comicon. Acquired by Wizard Entertainment in 1997, Wizard World Chicago Comic Con became one of the larger comic book conventions in the U.S. In 2021, Wizard World events was acquired by Fan Expo HQ and this convention became Fan Expo Chicago.
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 Chicago. All 75,000 of them.
Fan Expo Chicago 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.

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D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (Anaheim / Los Angeles, California)
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-16 | Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
For Disney fans see the latest from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel including a first look at the incredible plans for the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company.
• D23 Expo 2024 tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 26.
• Generally, Saturday single day tickets sell out first, followed by 3 day tickets.
• General member tickets should plan to spend about $99/adult and $79/child for one day.
FAQs
What is the D23 ultimate fan event?
D23 Expo, the largest Disney fan event in the world, celebrates all the wonderful worlds of The Walt Disney Company under one roof, including the best of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel across film, television, streaming, theme parks, products, online, music, live entertainment, and more.

What is D23 Disney fan club?
D23 is “The Official Disney Fan Club”. It was established on March 10, 2009, as the first-ever official club for Disney fans.
Can anyone join D23?
Membership in D23 is open to persons 18 years or older. You must be at least 18 years old to purchase a Gold or Gold Family Membership for yourself or as a gift for another individual who is 18 years or older.

Geek'd Con (Shreveport, Louisiana)
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-16 | Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Geek’d Con 2023 was a blast, featuring guests like Kevin Smith (he did a 2-day appearance in Shreveport!), Jason Mewes, Brandon Routh, Sam Witwer, Kurt Angle, the cast of Steven Universe, and many more. The event was a huge hit with the community, and will hopefully serve as a building block for 2024!
Geek’d Con Hours
Friday – 5pm-9pm
Saturday – 9am-7pm
Sunday – 10am-5pm

Queen City Anime Con (Charlotte, North Carolina)
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-16 | Sheraton Charlotte Hotel, 555 South McDowell Street, Charlotte, NC, 28204, United States
Queen City Anime Con is Charlotte, North Carolina’s premiere anime convention, focused on celebrating fandom and LBGTQ+ culture through engaging performances, cosplay, and community experiences. Come enjoy a 3-Day Weekend of celebration and fun!

Collect-A-Con San Antonio (Texas)
2026-08-15 - 2026-08-16 | Freeman Expo Halls & Coliseum, 3201 E Houston Street, San Antonio, TX, 78219, United States
Collect-A-Con is nation’s largest trading card, anime, pop culture convention.
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
FREE Admission for Children 7 and under

HachiCon (Salt Lake City, Utah)
2026-08-20 - 2026-08-22 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Salt Lake West Valley City, 3524 Market St, West Valley City, UT, 84119, United States
HachiCon is a non-profit Utah-based anime convention that celebrates both fandom and Japanese culture. We aim to provide education, entertainment, and a sense of community for all of our attendees, and to create an inclusive and welcoming space for all walks of nerd life.

Anime NYC (New York)
2026-08-20 - 2026-08-23 | Javits Center, 655 W 34th St, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Anime NYC is New York City’s anime convention! A showcase of the best of Japanese pop culture in the biggest city in America, Anime NYC brings anime fans together for three days of unique exhibits, exclusive screenings, and appearances by some of the biggest creators in Japan!
Anime NYC Show Hours
FRIDAY 2 PM – 8 PM
SATURDAY 10 AM – 7 PM
SUNDAY 10 AM – 4 PM

Colorado Springs Comic Con
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-23 | The Broadmoor World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906, United States
Colorado Springs Comic Con is the biggest and best pop culture convention in the Springs. This 3-day event features celebrities from all genres of TV, movies and cartoons, and some of the best names in the comic art community.

GalaxyCon San Jose (California)
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-23 | San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA, 95113, United States
GalaxyCon San Jose is a 3-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists, & PEOPLE LIKE YOU!
Join fans from across the galaxy and celebrate Comic Books, Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, and more!
GalaxyCon San Jose Hours
FRIDAY 2pm to 2am
SATURDAY 10am to 2am
SUNDAY 10am to 8pm

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ColossalCon Texas (Round Rock, Texas)
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-23 | Kalahari Resorts & Conventions (TX), 3001 Kalahari Blvd., Round Rock, TX, 78665, United States
ColossalCon Texas Hours
Friday: 10AM – 2AM
Saturday: 8AM – 2AM
Sunday: 8AM – 5PM

Plastic City Comic Con (Fitchburg, Massachusetts)
2026-08-22 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leominster, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA, 01453, United States
Convention Hours 10AM-5PM
Kids 12 and under FREE
FREE Parking
Entrance Fee $10.00

Lafayette Comic-Con (Indiana)
2026-08-22 | Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds, 1406 Teal Road, Lafayette, IN, 47905, United States
The Lafayette Comic-Con is held at Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds in Lafayette, Indiana. Bringing you original artists, inventive creators, special guests, video games, cosplay contests, toys old and new, and of course comic books.

Soda City Comic Con (Columbia, South Carolina)
2026-08-22 - 2026-08-23 | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Soda City Comic Con is the premiere comic event in the Midlands. With over 150 artists, vendors, guests and cosplayers, there’s something for every member of your family! We encourage you to come see how amazing pop culture can be!
Soda City Comic Con Hours
Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Collect-A-Con Charlotte (North Carolina)
2026-08-22 - 2026-08-23 | Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Collect-A-Con is the Nation’s Largest Trading Card, Anime & Pop Culture Convention. Photo Ops, Autographs, and performance with Ying Yang Twins.
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
FREE Admission for Children 7 and under

Anime Impulse Orange County (Anaheim, California)
2026-08-22 - 2026-08-23 | Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
ANIME Impulse is a weekend-long celebration of all things anime, manga, video games, and fandom with the likes of a massive Vendor Hall and Artist Alley for attendees to shop to their hearts’ content, special appearances from voice actors, cosplayers, influencers, and streamers, nonstop live entertainment, and a near endless selection from food booths.
Show Hours
Saturday & Sunday: 11am – 7pm
Anaheim Convention Center

Harrisburg Comic & Pop Con (Pennsylvania)
2026-08-22 - 2026-08-23 | Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, 2300 N Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA, 17110, United States
Harrisburg Comic & Pop Con features over 100,000 sq. FT of comics, anime, sci-fi, cosplay, contests, panels, celebrities & more!
Harrisburg Comic & Pop Con Hours
Saturday 10AM-6PM
Sunday 10AM-5PM
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Power Morphicon (Los Angeles, California)
2026-08-28 - 2026-08-30 | Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The Power Morphicon is a biennial Power Rangers con, taking place in California. The first ever Power Rangers convention, took place in 2007 in Los Angeles.

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Fanboy Expo Orlando Convention (Florida)
2026-08-28 - 2026-08-30 | Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
Join Fanboy Expo Orlando Convention fun featuring Celebrity Guests, Comic Industry Pros, Cosplay, Vendors, Live Entertainment and much more!
Show Hours
FRIDAY 4pm – 9pm
SATURDAY 10am – 6pm
SUNDAY 11am – 5pm
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St. Louis Comic Con (Missouri)
2026-08-29 | St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, St Charles, MO, 63303, United States
The St. Louis Comic Con will feature over 100 artist tables, vendor booths, and special guests. But we’re also bringing cash prize cosplay contests, video and table top gaming tournaments, and a whole weekend of fun!

Daytona Beach Comic Con (Florida)
2026-08-29 - 2026-08-30 | Embry-Riddle ICI Center, 601 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL, 32114, United States
Vintage to new comic books, magazines, pulps, underground comix, original art, toys, action figures, POPs, Disney, and other collectibles for sale. Meet comic book artists, writers, and creators.
Show Hours
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 10 am – 4pm
$10 per day or $15 for both days. Pay at the door.

Collect-A-Con Richmond (Virginia)
2026-08-29 - 2026-08-30 | Richmond Convention Center, 403 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA, 23219, 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

Tampa Bay Comic Con (Florida)
2026-09-03 - 2026-09-05 | 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.

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 | Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701, United States
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.

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 - 2026-09-07 | 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 - 2026-09-07 | 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.
