2025 Conventions

Melbourne Toy and Comic Con (Florida)
2026-10-11 | Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Guest list includes voice actor Charlie Campbell (My Hero Academia, One Piece, Fairy Tail, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, and more), voice actor Greg Dulcie (One Piece, My Hero Academia, Dragon Ball Super, Tokyo Ghoul:re, and more), Disney animator Peter Raymundo (Lilo and Stitch, Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Mulan, Princess and the Frog and more), actor Greg Finley (Flash, iZombie, Secret Life of the American Teenager), comic artist Tim Townsend (Uncanny X-Men, Wolverine and the X-Men, Amazing Spider-Man, Dr. Strange), and comic writer/artist Dan Conner (Nightmare Before Christmas Zerro’s Journey, Nightmare Before Christmas Battle for Pumpkin King, TMNT, Three Stooges).
Show Hours
Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.
TICKETS: $10
KIDS 10 & UNDER: FREE
FREE PARKING!

Milwaukee Comic Con (Wisconsin)
2026-10-10 | Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 640 S 84th St, West Allis, WI, 53214, United States
Wisconsins biggest comic book and pop culture convention is invading the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, and we’ve got some great stuff up our sleeves for you this time around! We can’t wait for this year to get together at the Milwaukee Comic Con!

Nashville Celebrity Comic Con (Tennessee)
2026-10-09 - 2026-10-11 | The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Ave, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Meet celebrities, artists, collectors, cosplayers, and make new friends who share your love of pop culture. Don’t miss the Celebrity Q&As, autograph sessions, photo ops, selfies, and more in this awesome Tennessee comic con!
Nashville Celebrity Comic Con Hours
Saturday 9:30 AM VIP General Admission: 10:00 AM-6:00PM
Sunday 9:30 AM VIP General Admission: 10:00 AM-5:00PM

Portland Retro Gaming Expo (Oregon)
2026-10-09 - 2026-10-11 | Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
Retro Gaming Expo, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon based non-profit cooperative organization dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for classic video and arcade games through the presentation of events and conventions that celebrate the historic contribution video games have made and continue to make in popular culture.

PAX Australia (Melbourne)
2026-10-09 - 2026-10-11 | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf, VIC 3006, Australia
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 10:00AM – 11:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM – 11:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Expo Hall Hours
10:00AM – 6:00PM Each Day
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WasabiCon (Jacksonville, Florida)
2026-10-09 - 2026-10-11 | The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water St, Jacksonville, FL, 32204, United States
WasabiCon® started in 2012 as a one day event in North Florida to celebrate anime, cosplay, gaming and all things geek. In 2013, the convention expanded into two days and, in 2023, it’s now a three day experience! WasabiCon is the largest and longest running pop culture convention in Jacksonville, Florida.
Convention Hours
Friday 4 PM to 11:59 PM
Saturday 10 AM to 11:59 PM
Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM

Big Texas Comicon (San Antonio)
2026-10-09 - 2026-10-11 | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E Market St, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
A pop culture convention for the whole family, Big Texas Comicon brings top tier talent from the world of movies, TV, comics and more to downtown San Antonio, Texas. You can interact with some of your favorite celebrities, get one of a kind autographs, and shop at some of the most unique vendors and artists in south Texas.
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Show Floor Hours
Friday: 2pm-8pm
Saturday: 10am-7pm
Sunday: 10am-6pm

New York Comic Con (NYCC)
2026-10-08 - 2026-10-11 | Javits Center, 655 W 34th St, New York, NY, 10001, United States
New York Comic Con (NYCC) is the nation’s biggest and most exciting pop culture convention, held in New York City every year. It’s the largest pop culture convention in America by attendance and takes place in the comic book, publishing, media and licensing capital of the world – Gotham City. The show floor plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime and manga, toys, video games, movies, and television. The panel discussions and autograph sessions give comic fans a chance to interact with entertainment creators. The screening rooms feature sneak peeks and full length films for movies and television shows months before they hit market. You can buy tickets straight from the official website.
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Show Hours
Thursday, October 17: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM*
Friday, October 18: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM*
Saturday, October 19: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM*
Sunday, October 20: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
*Artist Alley and Writers Block close at 8:00 PM.

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FAQs
Can you bring drinks or food into NYCC?
You can bring a refillable water bottle. Bottled drinks and outside food are not allowed into the Javits Center.
Are NYCC panels free?
Yes all panels are free at the convention.
How long does NYCC last?
NYCC is usually held for 4 days, from Thursday to Sunday, in late October.

Where to eat around the convention?
Here are some recommended restaurants to eat while you attend the convention.
Friedman’s Hell’s Kitchen, Let’s Meat BBQ, KoreanTown restaurants, Ci Siamo
About Javits Center
The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, commonly known as the Javits Center, is a large convention center on Eleventh Avenue between 34th Street and 38th Street in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, New York City. It opened in 1986.
History of New York Comic Con
The New York Comic Con or NYCC is an annual New York City comic fan convention dedicated to comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, cosplay, toys, movies, and television. It was first held in 2006. The first NYCC had an attendance of around 33,00. Notable guests included Kevin Smith, George RR Martin and Frank Miller. Since then, NYCC has grown to over 200,000 attendees per year.

Hot Wheels Annual Collectors Convention (Los Angeles, California)
2026-10-07 - 2026-10-11 | Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport, 2500 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA, 91505, United States
The 40th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention will be held October 7 – 11, 2026. The Newsletter member tickets will go on sale for this event in May 2026.

Anime Ink (Richmond, Virginia)
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-04 | Richmond Convention Center, 403 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Anime Ink is the world’s first Anime tattoo convention combining all the best parts from the Anime and Tattoo worlds. Special guests such as voice actors, cosplayers, and entertainers will be attending. There will be a tattoo contest everyday of the convention with a variety of categories. Also, cosplay contest on Friday and Saturday.
Anime Ink Hours
Friday 1:00pm to 10:00pm.
Saturday 11:00am to 10:00pm.
Sunday 11:00am to 8:00pm.

RetroGameCon (Syracuse, New York)
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-04 | The Oncenter Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center, 800 S State St, Syracuse, NY, 13202, United States
RetroGameCon is Upstate NY’s Video Game Expo! RGC features special guests, hundreds of exhibitor tables, panel presentations from industry professionals, video game music, tournaments, tabletop games, fantastic art, video game free play, charity events, & more. RGC has grown to be THE largest gaming event in New York State, drawing thousands from the Northeast U.S. & Canada to downtown Syracuse, NY.
Show Hours
FRIDAY 2PM-8PM
SATURDAY 10AM-7PM
SUNDAY 10AM-5PM
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Nuke-Con (Omaha, Nebraska)
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-04 | Mid-America Center, 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501, United States
As Omaha Nebraska’s premier game convention for over 30 years, Nuke-Con is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to promoting the positive educational, social, and entertainment aspects in all types of gaming hobbies.

A Salute to XENA (Whippany, New Jersey)
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-04 | Hanover Marriott Hotel, 1401 NJ-10 E, Whippany, NJ, 07981, United States
Come to The Salute to Xena 2026 Convention in a NEW LOCATION: NEW JERSEY! It’s time to once again celebrate Xena: Warrior Princess with headliners Lucy Lawless and Renée O’Connor with the ultimate warrior cry. It’s going to be another amazing journey with more guests to come!

Smoky Mountain Anime Fest (Pigeon Forge, Tennessee)
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-03 | Rocky Top Sports World, 1870 Sports World Blvd, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738, United States
Come meet some of your favorite anime and video game voice actors at the 3rd annual Smoky Mountain Anime Fest on October 2nd and 3rd, 2026 in Gatlinburg, TN at the Rocky Top Sports Complex!

Colorado Cosmic Con (Colorado Springs)
2026-09-26 - 2026-09-27 | Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, United States
Colorado Cosmic Con brings comic book stories to life. Get lost in the world of comics, cosplay and have a lot of FUN!! with Colorado Cosmic Con! Family Friendly event, that showcases comic books, Funko Pops! Action figures, Anime, Cosplayer contest, Anime Car Show, After Party Dance, 501st Legion amazing display, Find and take pictures with your favorite superheroes and villains. Colorado Cosmic Con has it all.

Anime St. Pete (St. Petersburg, Florida)
2026-09-26 - 2026-09-27 | The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States

RisuCon (Rockville, Maryland)
2026-09-26 | The Montgomery County Conference Center, 5939 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
RisuCon is Montgomery County’s Comic Con; an anime and cosplay event for the whole family. Located in Maryland, RisuCon will be held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, a huge facility with tons of free parking and enormous fair buildings. Our vendor space is over 28,000 square feet alone! RisuCon will have vendors, anime screenings, cosplay contests, free themed group photo shoots, a game room with tournaments, a kids (of all ages) activity area, a cosplay maker space, panels, and weather permitting: an awful lot of outdoor fun. Why RisuCon? Risu means squirrel in Japanese. Japan is the source of so much of our fandom and inspiration, and… there are a LOT of squirrels in Maryland.

Joelanta (Atlanta, Georgia)
2026-09-25 - 2026-09-27 | Hilton Atlanta Northeast, 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092, United States
Joelanta is a GI Joe convention focusing on adventure-themed action figures and collectibles. This toy show will cater to 12”, 6”, & 3 ¾” Fans. Held annually in Georgia, USA.

SiouxperCon (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
2026-09-25 - 2026-09-27 | Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1201 Northwest Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, United States
3 Fun-Filled Days of the Best in Pop-Culture, Fandom and All Things STEAM.

Ancient City Con (St. Augustine, Florida)
2026-09-25 - 2026-09-27 | World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort, 500 S Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Ancient City Con is Northeast Florida’s premier resort pop-culture event! Returning for its 18th and biggest year yet. It’s at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort, St. Augustine, Florida. This all-ages, family-friendly pop culture celebration offers attendees a little bit of everything – from the world of comics, fantasy, sci-fi, anime, gaming, and more!

Cincinnati Comic Expo (Ohio)
2026-09-25 - 2026-09-27 | Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
The Cincinnati Comic Expo (CCE) is an Ohio comic convention event celebrating the best in comic books, gaming, toys and collectibles, fantasy, cosplay, and pop culture in downtown Cincinnati. Featuring celebrities from various entertainment worlds, including actors, artists, comic writers and creators from film, television, comics and gaming, the convention is the only area event of its kind.
Cincinnati Comic Expo Hours
Friday 3 PM – 8 PM / 2:00 PM (VIP ENTRY)
Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM / 9:30 AM (VIP ENTRY)
Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM / 9:30 AM (VIP ENTRY)

Baltimore Comic Con (Maryland)
2026-09-25 - 2026-09-27 | Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
2024 Guest List
Mark Buckingham (Fables, Miracleman, Hellblazer)
Amy Chu (Red Sonja, Rick & Morty, Borderlands)
Katie Cook (Nothing Special, Gronk: A Monster’s Story, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Adventure Time)
Steve Epting (The Avengers, Velvet, Batwoman)
Greg Hildebrandt (Star Wars, Harley Quinn, Old Man Logan)
Al Milgrom (Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man, West Coast Avengers, X-Factor)
Andy Price (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Adventure Time, Star Trek)
John K. Snyder III (Eight Million Ways to Die, Suicide Squad, Fashion In Action)
Mark Sparacio (Shi, Green Lantern, Heroes for Hire)
Brian Stelfreeze (Black Panther , Day Men, Shadow of the Bat)
Marv Wolfman (New Teen Titans, Tomb of Dracula, Crisis on Infinite Earths)
Baltimore Comic Con Hours
Friday 1pm-7pm
Saturday 10am-7pm
Sunday 10am-5pm

FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention (Salt Lake City, Utah)
2026-09-24 - 2026-09-26 | Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 S W Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101, United States
FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention (formerly known as Salt Lake Comic Con) is a multi-genre pop culture expo held in Salt Lake City. It was founded by Dan Farr and Bryan Brandenburg in 2013. As one of the few Utah comic cons, this event fills the Salt Palace Convention each September with fans of all ages who turn out for celebrity appearances, toys & collectibles and cosplayers. The convention is about the fans and the impressive, star-studded lineup of celebrity guests.
FanX Show Hours
Thursday 2pm – 9pm (1am VIP admission)
Friday 11am – 8pm (10am VIP admission)
Saturday 10am – 9pm (9:30am VIP admission)
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FAQs
Why is FanX not Comic Con anymore?
On July 25, 2014 San Diego Comic-Con International sent Dan Farr Productions a cease and desist letter over the use of the word “Comic Con.” In December 2017, a San Diego jury found San Diego Comic-Con does hold a trademark on the term “Comic Con,” but also found Salt Lake organizers Dan Farr and Bryan Brandenburg did not willfully or intentionally violate it. Subsequently, Farr and Brandenburg re-branded the convention under the name FanX.
How popular is FanX?
FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention is Utah’s biggest pop culture convention and, by attendance, one of the biggest comic cons in the country.
What celebrities are going to FanX?
A lot of celebrities have made their way to FanX over the year. Take a look at FanX #23’s celebrity roster.

Ocala Comic Con (Florida)
2026-09-19 - 2026-09-20 | Hilton Ocala, 3600 SW 36th Ave, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Ocala Comic Con is Ocala, Florida’s Comic Book Convention, bringing celebrity guests, comic book artists, creators, vendors and more together.
Show Hours
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 11am-6pm

Granite State Comic Con (Manchester, New Hampshire)
2026-09-19 - 2026-09-20 | DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
The New Hampshire Comic Book and Pop Culture Festival

Epic Mighty Con (Wendell, North Carolina)
2026-09-19 | Wendell Community Center, 601 W 3rd St, Wendell, NC, 27591, United States
3rd Annual Epic Mighty Con. 18,000 sq ft of comic books, collectables, gaming, demos, and vendors!
Epic Mighty Con Hours
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Kids 12 & Under FREE
Adults: $5
VIP: $25

Arkansas Comic Con (Little Rock)
2026-09-18 - 2026-09-20 | Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E Markham St, Little Rock, AR, 72201, United States
Arkansas Comic Con is a three-day event being held at the Statehouse Convention Center and will bring together a diverse list of guests, vendors, artists, and fan groups, in an affordable, family-friendly environment.
Show Hours
Friday 3pm – 8pm
Saturday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 11am – 5pm
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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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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

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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