Emerald City Comicon - ECCC 2027
Event Date
March 4–7, 2027
Location
Seattle, WA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryEmerald City Comic Con (ECCC) is the Pacific Northwest's flagship comic and pop culture convention, held annually in downtown Seattle. It is an annual four-day event that brings celebrities, comic creators, authors, and more from across the globe into one place, where fans can meet their heroes, take part in exciting panels, cosplay, and shop the show floor for unique pop culture finds.
The show draws a broad audience of comic book, film, television, gaming, and cosplay enthusiasts. Emerald City Comic Con has become a familiar destination for fans of comics, movies, television, gaming, cosplay and other areas of popular culture, traditionally bringing together creators, artists, exhibitors and fans in an event centered on their favorite properties.
ECCC is worth attending for its scale, its guest lineup, and its welcoming community atmosphere. Organizers describe it as more than just a convention — a third space, a community, and an annual home for fans to gather and celebrate their fandoms. By dominating the first weekend of March, ECCC serves as the first big pop culture event of the calendar year.
Show Highlights
ECCC features a packed program of guest appearances, panels, photo ops, autograph sessions, cosplay, gaming, and a large show floor.
- Celebrity and creator guests – celebrities, comic creators, and authors from around the world
- Panels and programming – industry discussions, screenings, and Q&A sessions
- Cosplay Central – cosplay hub, contests, and the Cosplay Central Crown Championships
- Artist Alley – meet independent artists and creators
- Gaming (Side Quest) – tabletop and video gaming areas
- Family HQ – family-friendly programming and activities
- The Tavern, After Dark, Pride Lounge, Tattoo Pavilion, and Writers Block – additional themed experiences
- Signature Series & Photo Ops – autographed collectibles and photo opportunities, with Popverse Superfan memberships offering premium access, fast passes, and a Superfan Lounge
- Official ECCC Show Store – exclusive show merchandise
Attendance
ECCC brings in somewhere around 85,000 people across its four-day run, and has brought in up to 100,000 people for specific events in the past. Attendance was reported at 90,000 in 2026. The audience consists of fans of celebrities, comic creators, and authors from across the globe.
Registration
ECCC 2027 tickets are on sale and can be purchased on the official tickets page. Tickets are available as single-day and multi-day (4-Day) passes, including a Kids 4-Day ticket.
- Tickets for the March 4 Emerald City Comic Con event were scheduled to go on sale Aug. 27.
- The convention returns to the Seattle Convention Center on March 4, 2027, with the Thursday event scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.
- Who needs a ticket: All attendees six years and up need a ticket. Kids ages 6–12 need a Kids 4-Day ticket; those 13 and over need an adult ticket, with proof of age required onsite. Minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Badge-less entry: ECCC is going badge-less — attendees link tickets to the ECCC Mobile App, which launches in 2027.
- Refunds: ECCC tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-resellable.
Superfan/Popverse memberships offer early ticket access and onsite perks.
History
The event began as the Emerald City ComiCon, a one-day event at the Qwest Field Events Center in 2003. Originally taking place at the city's Qwest Field, the venue changed in 2008 to its current home at the Seattle Convention Center. The show expanded to a three-day event in 2011 and began using the entire convention center for the first time in 2013.
Since its inception, ECCC has been homed in Seattle; when the Seattle Convention Center split into multiple buildings in 2023, ECCC was located solely in the new Summit building that year, then expanded in 2024 to include both the Summit and the original Arch building. Today it is a four-day spring event that draws thousands of fans to the Seattle Convention Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Emerald City Comic Con 2027?
ECCC 2027 takes place March 4-7, 2027, at the Seattle Convention Center in downtown Seattle, Washington. The show spans both the Summit building (900 Pine Street) and the Arch building (705 Pike Street).
Who should attend ECCC?
ECCC is a destination for fans of comics, movies, television, gaming, cosplay, and pop culture, as well as creators, artists, and industry professionals. It brings celebrities, comic creators, and authors together with fans across four days.
How do I buy tickets and who needs one?
Tickets are on sale on the official ECCC tickets page, available as single-day and 4-Day passes, including a Kids 4-Day ticket for ages 6-12. All attendees six years and older need a ticket, and minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
How big is Emerald City Comic Con?
ECCC 2026 brought in over 90,000 fans, and the show typically draws around 85,000 people across its four-day run. It expands across both the Summit and Arch buildings of the Seattle Convention Center.
What parking and hotel options are available?
Three parking garages are available during the event: Arch and Summit at the Seattle Convention Center, plus Freeway Park. Discounted hotel rooms near the venue can be booked through ECCC's official housing partner, Connections Housing, with a reservation deadline of February 7, 2027.
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