OCT31–Nov 1Multi-genreKansas Comic ConCentury II Performing Arts & Convention Center · Wichita, KSOct 31–Nov 1, 2026Be the first to rateNOV13–15Multi-genreGrand Rapids Comic-ConDeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW · Grand Rapids, MINov 13–15, 2026Be the first to rateNOV13–15Multi-genreMotor City Comic ConVibe Credit Union Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave · Novi, MINov 13–15, 2026Be the first to rateNOV20–22Multi-genreTwin Cities ConMinneapolis Convention Center · Minneapolis, MNNov 20–22, 2026Be the first to rateDEC4–6Multi-genreGalaxyCon ColumbusGreater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High St · Columbus, OHDec 4–6, 2026Be the first to rateDEC4–6Multi-genreSteel City ConMonroeville Convention Center · Monroeville, PADec 4–6, 2026Be the first to rateJAN8–10Multi-genreFan Expo New OrleansErnest N. Morial Convention Center · New Orleans, LAJan 8–10, 2027Be the first to rateJAN15–17Multi-genreAlbuquerque Comic ConExpo New Mexico · Albuquerque, NMJan 15–17, 2027Be the first to rateJAN15–17Multi-genreCentral Florida Comic ConRP Funding Center · Lakeland, FLJan 15–17, 2027Be the first to rateJAN29–31Multi-genreFan Expo PortlandOregon Convention Center · Portland, ORJan 29–31, 2027Be the first to rateFEB12–14Multi-genreCon NoogaThe Chattanoogan Hotel · Chattanooga, TNFeb 12–14, 2027Be the first to rateFEB19–21Multi-genrePensaconPensacola Bay Center (main venue) and Wright Place Campus · Pensacola, FLFeb 19–21, 2027Be the first to rateMAR5–7Multi-genreEl Paso Comic ConEl Paso Convention Center · El Paso, TXMar 5–7, 2027Be the first to rateMAR12–14Multi-genreFan Expo ClevelandHuntington Convention Center of Cleveland · Cleveland, OHMar 12–14, 2027Be the first to rateMAR18–21Multi-genreGalaxyCon RichmondGreater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. Third St · Richmond, VAMar 18–21, 2027Be the first to rateMAR25–28Multi-genreLexington Comic & Toy ConCentral Bank Center · Lexington, KYMar 25–28, 2027 (15th year)Be the first to rateMAR26–28Multi-genrePopCon IndyIndiana Convention Center · Indianapolis, INMar 26–28, 2027Be the first to rateAPR2–4Multi-genrePlanet Comicon Kansas CityKansas City Convention Center (Bartle Hall), 301 West 13th Street · Kansas City, MOApr 2–4, 2027Be the first to rateAPR9–11Multi-genreKalamazoo Comic-ConKalamazoo Expo Center · Kalamazoo, MIApr 9–11, 2027Be the first to rateAPR10–11Multi-genreMissouri Comic ConOzark Empire Fairgrounds · Springfield, MOApr 10–11, 2027Be the first to rateAPR10–11Multi-genreSC ComiconGreenville Convention Center · Greenville, SCApr 10–11, 2027Be the first to rateAPR23–25Multi-genreAwesome ConWalter E. Washington Convention Center · Washington, DCApr 23–25, 2027Be the first to rateAPR30–May 2Multi-genreC2E2McCormick Place · Chicago, ILApr 30–May 2, 2027Be the first to rateMAY14–16Multi-genreGem State Comic ConExpo Idaho · Boise, IDMay 14–16, 2027Be the first to rateMAY20–23Multi-genreMegaCon OrlandoOrange County Convention Center · Orlando, FLMay 20–23, 2027Be the first to rateMAY21–23Multi-genreDes Moines ConIowa Events Center · Des Moines, IAMay 21–23, 2027Be the first to rateMAY27–30Multi-genreMomoConGeorgia World Congress Center, Building B · Atlanta, GAMay 27–30, 2027Be the first to rateMAY28–30Multi-genreFan Expo PhiladelphiaPennsylvania Convention Center · Philadelphia, PAMay 28–30, 2027Be the first to rateMAY28–30Multi-genreGalaxyCon Oklahoma CityOklahoma City Convention Center, 100 Mick Cornett Drive · Oklahoma City, OKMay 28–30, 2027Be the first to rateJUN4–6Multi-genreGalaxyCon NashvilleThe Fairgrounds Nashville, 401 Wingrove St. · Nashville, TNJun 4–6, 2027Be the first to rate
Pop-culture conventions at a glance
50 conventions on this list (50 multi-genre), held in 34 states and 48 cities. The most are in Florida (4), Michigan (3), Texas (3).
Coming up next: Kansas Comic Con (Oct 31–Nov 1, 2026); Grand Rapids Comic-Con (Nov 13–15, 2026); Motor City Comic Con (Nov 13–15, 2026); Twin Cities Con (Nov 20–22, 2026).
The longest-running on the list is Fan Expo Chicago, first held in 1972.
30 of them run a masquerade or cosplay contest, among them Grand Rapids Comic-Con and Twin Cities Con.
Dates, venues and prop rules come from each convention's official site and change every year — check the convention page before you book. If you went, rate the organisation, lines, guests and how cosplay-friendly it felt.
Bringing a prop?
Every convention page links its official prop and weapon policy. Read how convention prop checks work before you pack.