2025 Conventions

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 | OH
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!

Tweets by ThePowerCon

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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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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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

Hamilton Comic Con (Canada)
2026-09-19 - 2026-09-20 | Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, 9280 Airport Rd, Mount Hope, Ontario, L0R 1W0, Canada
Hamilton Comic Con takes place at the Hamilton Convention Centre in Hamilton ON, Canada and features exhibitors, comic books, movie cars, cosplay contests, celebrity autographs and photo-ops, so much more!

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

Oz Comic-Con (Brisbane, Australia)
2026-09-19 - 2026-09-20 | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Merivale St & Glenelg Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia
Oz Comic-Con Brisbane is Australia’s premier pop culture and comic-con event in Melbourne. Showcasing all the latest studio activations, comics, anime, cosplay, and video games.

Ocala Comic Con (Florida)
2026-09-19 - 2026-09-20 | OH
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

Batman Day
2026-09-20 | Online Event
Batman Day is an annual event organized by DC Comics to celebrate and promote Batman. Batman Days have been on the third Saturday in September.
2024 Press Release from DC Comics

DC Official Batman Day website >
DC Celebrates Batman Day Around the World >
Batman logos >

Hobbit Day
2026-09-22 | Online Event
Hobbit Day is an annual event celebrated by fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth legendarium, particularly in honor of the hobbits, the small, peace-loving creatures featured prominently in Tolkien’s works, notably “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy.
Hobbit Day is observed on September 22nd each year. This date is significant because it marks the birthdays of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, two of the most beloved hobbit characters in Tolkien’s stories. In “The Lord of the Rings,” Bilbo and Frodo share the same birthday, although they were born in different years. Bilbo turns 111 years old, and Frodo turns 33, which, in hobbit culture, is considered the age of adulthood.
Fans of Tolkien’s works celebrate Hobbit Day in various ways, including:

• Themed Parties: Some fans organize Hobbit-themed parties complete with hobbit-inspired decorations, food, and activities.
• Book Readings: Reading sessions or discussions of Tolkien’s books, particularly “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings,” are common on Hobbit Day.
• Film Screenings: Watching the film adaptations of Tolkien’s works, such as Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy and “The Hobbit” trilogy, is a popular way to celebrate.
• Cosplay and Costumes: Dressing up as hobbit characters or other inhabitants of Middle-earth is a fun way for fans to immerse themselves in the spirit of Hobbit Day.
• Outdoor Activities: Some fans celebrate Hobbit Day by going on nature walks, enjoying picnics, or engaging in other outdoor activities reminiscent of hobbit life in the Shire.
Overall, Hobbit Day is a lighthearted and festive occasion that allows fans to come together to celebrate their love for Tolkien’s works and the charming world of hobbits.

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.

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

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)
