Comic Convention Calendar
comic conventions and comic cons 2026
Every comic convention on Costumary, from massive multi-genre comic cons to indie shows centered on artist alley. Browse 2026 dates and locations, filter by region, and plan your cosplay or vendor prep around each show.
Looking for comic conventions near me? Filter by region to see comic cons closest to you. Each convention links to dates, venue, prop rules, and a packing checklist so you can plan around the show.
11 daysLucca Comics and Games 2026
Oct 28 - Nov 1, 2026
Lucca, IT
35 daysMCM Birmingham 2026
Nov 21-22, 2026
Birmingham, UK
48 daysGalaxyCon Columbus 2026
Dec 4-6, 2026
Columbus, OH
138 daysEmerald City Comic Con 2027
Mar 4-7, 2027
Seattle, WA
139 daysBlerdcon 2027
Mar 5-7, 2027
Washington, DC
160 daysWonderCon 2027
Mar 26-28, 2027
Anaheim, CA
188 daysAwesome Con 2027
Apr 23-25, 2027
Washington, DC
195 daysC2E2 2027
Apr 30 - May 2, 2027
Chicago, IL
215 daysMegaCon Orlando 2027
May 20-23, 2027
Orlando, FL
258 daysFan Expo Denver 2027
Jul 2-5, 2027
Denver, CO
278 daysSan Diego Comic-Con 2027
Jul 22-25, 2027
San Diego, CA
285 daysGalaxyCon Raleigh 2027
Jul 29 - Aug 1, 2027
Raleigh, NC
313 daysFan Expo Canada 2027
Aug 26-29, 2027
Toronto, CA
320 daysDragon Con 2027
Sep 2-6, 2027
Atlanta, GA
What makes prepping for a comic con different
Comic cons are multi-genre events with panels, celebrity guests, artist alley, and cosplay contests all competing for your time. The prop rules and venue layouts vary wildly between shows.
- Artist alley hours and table maps differ by show. If you are buying prints or commissioning artists, check the layout and plan your route so you hit your favorites before they sell out.
- Prop rules at comic cons are often stricter than at anime-only events. Oversized props, metal pieces, and anything that looks like a real weapon may be banned. Check early.
- Panels and autograph lines eat hours. Decide which are must-attend and build your day around them, not the other way around.
- Multi-day badges often sell out for marquee shows months in advance. Lock your badge and hotel as soon as registration opens.
Plan your comic build
Tools and guides to get ready before con crunch.
Convention packing checklist
A checklist that adapts to your build and the show. Check off items as you pack.
Convention budget calculator
Estimate badge, hotel, travel, food, and artist alley before the weekend sneaks up.
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