GalaxyCon Columbus (Ohio)
2026-12-04 - 2026-12-06 | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North Street, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
GalaxyCon Columbus is More Than a Comic-Con! It’s a 3-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists, and PEOPLE LIKE YOU! Join fans from across the galaxy and celebrate Comic Books, Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, and more!
GalaxyCon Columbus Hours
FRIDAY 2pm to 2am
SATURDAY 10am to 2am
SUNDAY 10am to 8pm
EXHIBITION HALL HOURS
FRIDAY 2pm to 8pm
SATURDAY 10am to 8pm
SUNDAY 10am to 6pm

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Anime Frontier (Fort Worth / Dallas, Texas)
2026-12-04 - 2026-12-06 | Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
Anime Frontier is three days of exciting exhibits, premieres, and special events. As a premiere Texas anime convention, it features some of the biggest guests in anime and manga.
Show Hours
FRIDAY 1 PM – 7 PM
SATURDAY 10 AM – 7 PM
SUNDAY 10 AM – 4 PM

PAX Unplugged (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
2026-12-04 - 2026-12-06 | Philadelphia Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
PAX Unplugged is a tabletop gaming-focused event specifically tailored to lovers of board games, RPGs, miniatures, cards, and more. Featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other.
PAX Unplugged Hours
Friday 10:00 AM – Midnight
Saturday 10:00 AM – Midnight
Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Ocean City Comic Con (Maryland)
2026-12-12 - 2026-12-13 | Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 21842, United States
Join Ocean City Comic Con for a day of geeky fun. Compete in cosplay contest and shop a huge convention floor of vendors, independent artists, guests and more. There will be informative and entertaining panels, anime screenings, video games and events all day!
Ocean City Comic Con Hours
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 11am-4pm
Admission? Full weekend: $20. Sat. only: $15. Sun. only: $10.
Kids 9yo & younger free w/ paying adult, $1 off if in Costume, $1 off with a non-perishable food item for Diakonia. Discounts only available on in-person ticket sales at the door.

Anime 405 (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
2026-12-12 - 2026-12-13 | Oklahoma City Convention Center, 100 Mick Cornett Drive, Oklahoma City, OK, 73109, United States
Experience the ultimate anime extravaganza at Anime 405, the premier anime convention in downtown OKC. You will be able to interact with your favorite voice over celebrities, get one of a kind autographs, and shop the most unique vendors and artist in Oklahoma!
Anime 405 Hours
Saturday: 10AM-7PM
Sunday: 10AM-5PM

Ichibancon (Concord / Charlotte, North Carolina)
2027-01-07 - 2027-01-10 | Concord Convention Center at Embassy Suites, 5400 John Q. Hammons Dr NW, Concord, NC, 28027, United States
Ichibancon is a four-day NC Charlotte area anime convention event 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.
Ichibancon Hours
Friday 9:30am – 11pm
Saturday 9:30am – 11pm
Sunday 9am – 4pm
Ichibancon ticket prices
Weekend 1 & 2 Admission Bundle (Jan 4th-7th & Jan 11th-14th): $99
Get admission to both Ichibancon weekends at a discounted price! This package includes a 4-day admission for each weekend.
4 day $75
Thursday $35
Friday $45
Saturday $50
Sunday $25
2024 Carolinas Con Season Pass $125
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Fan Expo New Orleans (Louisiana)
2027-01-08 - 2027-01-10 | New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, 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 New Orleans, Louisiana. All 30,000 of them.
Show Hours
Friday 3 PM – 8 PM^
Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM
^Special Preview on Friday at 1 PM for VIP, Ultimate, and 3-Day pass holders who purchase in advance.
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Star Wars Celebration 2027 (Los Angeles, California)
2027-04-01 - 2027-04-04 | Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, 90015, United States
Star Wars Celebration is a fan convention to celebrate the Star Wars franchise. It began in 1999 to celebrate the movie release of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. Star Wars Celebration is days of major announcements, immersive exhibits, an interactive show floor, screenings, exclusive merchandise, celebrity guests, panels, autograph sessions, fan-inspired activities, costumes and other surprises celebrating all things in the Star Wars universe.
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Star Wars Celebration Hours
Friday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Monday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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How often is the Star Wars Celebration?
Star Wars Celebration event has been held every few years since 1999.
What date is Star Wars celebrated?
Star Wars Day is celebrated on May 4th every year. It’s not the same as Star Wars Celebration which is a convention dedicated to Star Wars franchise.
Event History

Name
Date
Venue, City

Celebration I
April 30–May 2, 1999
Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, Denver, Colorado

Celebration II
May 3–5, 2002
Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis, Indiana

Celebration III
April 21–24, 2005
Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana

Celebration IV
May 24–28, 2007
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California

Celebration Europe
July 13–15, 2007
ExCeL Exhibition Centre, London, United Kingdom

Celebration Japan
July 19–21, 2008
Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan

Celebration V
August 12–15, 2010
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida

Celebration VI
August 16–19, 2012
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida

Celebration Europe II
July 26–28, 2013
Messe Essen, Essen, Germany

Celebration Anaheim
April 16–19, 2015
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California

Celebration Europe III
July 15–17, 2016
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom

Celebration Orlando
April 13–16, 2017
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida

Celebration Chicago
April 11–15, 2019
McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois

Celebration AnaheimCANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
August 27-30, 2020
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California

Celebration Anaheim
May 26-29, 2022
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California

Celebration London
April 7-10, 2023
ExCel London, London, United Kingdom

Celebration Japan
April 18-20, 2025
Makuhari Messe, Tokyo, Japan

Celebration Japan
April 1-4, 2027
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
