L.A. Comic Con takes over the Los Angeles Convention Center from Friday, October 30, through Sunday, November 1, 2026, celebrating 15 years of fans in Los Angeles. The comics, gaming, cosplay and anime weekend is produced by a small independent team based in the city, and landing on Halloween weekend means the costume game is at full strength before you clear the doors.
The scale is real. According to the organizer, the 2025 show welcomed more than 130,000 fans across three days, with 250-plus panels and programming events and more than 800 artists and exhibitors. It works for the serious collector, the cosplay crew and the family that just wants a Saturday out.
Who's on the guest list
Nicolas Cage appears Saturday and Sunday, and Hayden Christensen is booked Friday and Saturday. Breaking Bad fans get a near reunion: Aaron Paul is in Friday and Saturday, Giancarlo Esposito and Dean Norris appear Saturday and Sunday, Bob Odenkirk is Saturday only and Krysten Ritter is Friday only.
Christopher Lloyd and Lamorne Morris are slated for Saturday. From Star Wars: Ahsoka, Rosario Dawson and Natasha Liu Bordizzo appear Saturday, and Eman Esfandi is in all three days. The Kpop Demon Hunters cast of Arden Cho, Ji-young Yoo, May Hong and samUIL Lee appears Friday and Saturday.
Outlander gets its own corner: Sam Heughan, Graham McTavish, Duncan Lacroix and Grant O'Rourke appear Saturday and Sunday, and a special Sam Heughan experience is on the slate. Photo ops and autographs sell separately through the show's ticketing.
What's on the floor
Main Stage hosts the big celebrity panels, with more than 200 panels and live programming sessions across the weekend. Artist Alley is the creative hub, so budget real time for comic artists, writers and creators; exhibitor space in Artist Alley for 2026 has already sold out. Akiba Station covers anime vendors, and the gaming area runs hands-on demos and tournaments.
Families should circle Saturday, when kids can trick-or-treat indoors and collect candy and treats around the show. There's also a kids costume contest.
Hours and tickets
General admission hours are Friday 3:00–9:00 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM–7:00 PM and Sunday 9:30 AM–5:00 PM. VIP holders get in 30 minutes earlier each day. Weekend passes are $119, and single-day tickets run $42–$60. Both VIP tiers have sold out: Premiere VIP at $319 and Headliner VIP at $539.
Kids and families
Kids 12 and under get in free, though each child still needs a Kids Pass. All minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Getting there
Parking at the convention center will be extremely limited due to ongoing construction, so the organizer recommends public transit or rideshare. Check the official site for last-minute changes.
More on the calendar
Halloween weekend stacks up across Southern California. Escape Halloween kicks off in San Bernardino the same Friday. The weekend before, Día de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever fills the cemetery on October 24. Earlier in the month, ComplexCon takes over the same convention center October 3–4, and Emerald City Comic Con returns in March 2027.