Emerald City Comic Con returns to downtown Seattle from Thursday, March 4 through Sunday, March 7, 2027, filling both Seattle Convention Center buildings, Summit and Arch. ECCC is four days of comics, pop culture, creators, celebrities, cosplay and shopping, and tickets for 2027 are on sale now.
The organizer's pitch is straightforward: the best the comics and pop culture industry has to offer, directly from the creators and celebrities themselves. The 2026 edition brought in more than 90,000 fans, according to ECCC.
Who runs it
ECCC is produced and run by ReedPop, the events company behind New York Comic Con, C2E2, Star Wars Celebration, Florida Supercon and the PAX shows. That track record shows up in the logistics, from the badge-less entry system to the way programming spreads across two buildings.
Dates and hours
General show hours are:
- Thursday, March 4: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Friday, March 5: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Saturday, March 6: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Sunday, March 7: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
After Dark programming and other features run on their own schedules. Thursday is also the cheapest single day, which makes it an easy pick for an early lap of the floor.
What's inside
The show floor mixes exhibitors, Artist Alley, panels and themed experiences such as Family HQ and Cosplay Central. The 2027 guest lineup hasn't been announced yet; celebrity and creator guests post to the official guests page as they're confirmed.
Popverse Superfan members get extra 2027 perks, including access to the Superfan Lounge and first access to Artist Alley. ECCC also sells exclusive merch with ticket purchases and at the onsite Official ECCC Show Store.
Cosplay is a big part of the culture here, so read the weapons and props policy before you pack. Realistic firearms, functional projectiles, sharpened blades and hard metal props are banned. Foam and cardboard props may be allowed at security's discretion.
Tickets
ECCC advertises no hidden fees. Listed prices include the ticket, the service fee and Washington's 5% sales tax.
- 4-Day: $166.94
- Thursday: $27.30
- Friday or Sunday: $64.05
- Saturday: $84.00
- VIP: $305.54, Celeb VIP: $394.79, Family VIP: $610.03
- Kids 4-Day (ages 6–12): $27.30; Kids Single Day: $16.80
Fans 13 and over need an adult ticket, and all minors under 16 must be with a parent or guardian. Early bird pricing ends Sunday, December 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT. Advance pricing starts December 28, and onsite pricing starts Monday, March 1, 2027.
All 2027 tickets are sold online only, with a limit of six 4-Day or VIP tickets and 15 single-day tickets per order. ECCC is going badge-less, so your ticket lives in the ECCC mobile app. Tickets are non-refundable and non-upgradeable.
Getting there
The Summit building is at 900 Pine Street and the Arch building is at 705 Pike Street, both in downtown Seattle. Three garages serve the show weekend: Arch, Summit and Freeway Park. ECCC also offers discounted hotel blocks near the convention center.
Need a break from the crowd? Quiet rooms are set up in Summit Level 3, Room 324, and in Room 400 on Level 4 of the Arch building.
More cons on the calendar
West Coast con regulars can warm up with L.A. Comic Con on Halloween weekend or the designer toy crowd at DesignerCon Las Vegas in November. Streetwear and collectibles fans have ComplexCon Los Angeles in October, and our story on ComplexCon 2026 covers the return.
Check the official site for last-minute changes.