New York Comic-Con 2026
Event Date
October 8–11, 2026
Location
New York, NY
Expected Exhibitors
400
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryNew York Comic Con (NYCC) is the East Coast's largest pop culture convention, a four-day celebration of comics, film and TV, anime, manga, gaming and fandom held each October at Manhattan's Javits Center. Organized by ReedPop, the show fills the venue with studio and brand activations, celebrity guests, comic creators, authors, voice actors and hundreds of exhibitors. The 2026 edition, running October 8-11, marks the convention's 20th anniversary with a special Coney Island theme.
The event draws a broad audience of dedicated fans, families, cosplayers, industry professionals, retailers, librarians and press. Attendees come to attend marquee panels and premieres, shop exclusive merchandise, meet celebrities through photo ops and autograph sessions, and explore Artist Alley. As NYCC describes it, it has long been a place for "heroes, villains, and nerds to be accepted and embraced."
NYCC is worth attending for anyone passionate about pop culture: general admission grants access to 400+ exhibitors, 8+ panel rooms, two premier stages, and interactive feature areas. For exhibitors and brands, it offers one of the most valuable pop culture marketing platforms in North America, reaching a highly engaged fan base of roughly a quarter-million attendees.
Show Highlights
- 20th Anniversary & Coney Island theme: The 2026 show celebrates two decades of NYCC with a boardwalk-inspired Coney Island theme, including anniversary merch built around vintage sideshow and amusement park design.
- Premier stages & panels: The Main Stage and Empire Stage host the biggest panels and premieres, with content spread across 8+ panel rooms and two premier stages.
- Show Floor & Artist Alley: Access to 400+ exhibitors on the Show Floor plus comic creators in Artist Alley.
- Interactive feature areas: Side Quest, Cosplay Central, Family HQ, and the Pride Lounge.
- Cosplay Central Crown Championships: A signature cosplay competition, with the Coney Island theme running through the Community Stage sideshow-style programming and building to the Crown Championships on Saturday, October 10.
- Celebrity photo ops & autographs: Available separately, with premium access for VIP and Popverse Superfan members.
- Studio and brand activations: Photo opportunities, prizes, giveaways and interactive experiences from major studios and brands.
Attendance
New York Comic Con is regularly cited as the largest pop culture convention on the East Coast. Attendance reached approximately 250,000 in 2025, and the show drew a record of roughly 260,000 people in 2019. Published sources do not provide a detailed demographic breakdown.
Booth Pricing
New York Comic Con does not publish a full booth-pricing schedule publicly; exhibitors apply through the official "Exhibit with Us" process for current rates. As a reference point from a past edition (2024), Artist Alley tables were reported at around $565, and ReedPop has raised prices across its shows in recent years. Prospective exhibitors and artists should contact ReedPop directly or apply via the official site for exact, current pricing by booth size and location.
Registration
All NYCC tickets must be purchased online through a Fan Verification Profile; tickets cannot be bought over the phone.
- Create a Fan Verification Profile (about two minutes) to receive a unique ticket purchase link.
- Select your ticket type and complete your order online.
- Have tickets shipped (US orders) or pick up at Will Call at the Javits Center.
2026 ticket prices (including service fee and 8.8% sales tax):
- 4-Day pass: $321.17 (sold out)
- VIP: $990.75 (sold out)
- Thursday: $93.09
- Friday: $98.53
- Saturday: $109.42 (sold out)
- Sunday: $98.53
- Thursday Kids: $33.21 (an adult ticket must be purchased with a kids ticket)
- Sunday Kids: $49.54
Key deadlines: Early Bird prices end Thursday, September 3 at 11:59 PM ET, with prices increasing September 4. Standard USPS shipping cutoff is August 17; expedited shipping cutoff is September 14. Purchase limits apply (up to 2 VIP, 4 four-day, 4 single-day, or 16 tickets total per order).
History
New York Comic Con was inaugurated on February 24, 2006, and has grown from its inception to rival San Diego Comic-Con as one of North America's premier pop culture events. Originally held in spring, the show moved to October starting in 2010 due to Javits Center scheduling conflicts and the creation of Reed's Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2); around the same time, the separate New York Anime Festival was merged into Comic Con. For the combined 2010 event, registration ran 190 percent ahead of 2009 and convention space was increased by 40 percent. The show has continued to expand, drawing a record of roughly 260,000 people in 2019 and about 250,000 in 2025. The 2026 edition marks NYCC's 20th anniversary. It is organized by ReedPop, a division of RX and RELX.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: August 3, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is New York Comic Con 2026?
New York Comic Con 2026 takes place October 8-11, 2026, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, New York City. This edition marks the convention's 20th anniversary and features a Coney Island theme.
How do I buy tickets to New York Comic Con?
All NYCC tickets must be purchased online, and you need a Fan Verification Profile to buy them. Create a profile on the official NYCC site to receive a unique purchase link, then select your ticket type; tickets cannot be bought over the phone.
How much do NYCC 2026 tickets cost?
Single-day tickets range from about $93 (Thursday) to $109 (Saturday), and the 4-day pass was $321.17, while VIP was $990.75 (both since sold out). Kids' tickets are $33.21 for Thursday and $49.54 for Sunday, and prices include the service fee and 8.8% sales tax.
Who should attend New York Comic Con?
NYCC is ideal for fans of comics, film and TV, anime, manga and gaming, as well as families, cosplayers, industry professionals, retailers, librarians and press. General admission includes access to 400+ exhibitors, 8+ panel rooms, two premier stages, and interactive areas like Cosplay Central and Family HQ.
How do I get to the Javits Center for NYCC?
The easiest way is the 7 train to the 34th Street-Hudson Yards station, just one block from the venue. The Javits Center does not offer public parking, so if driving, pre-book a nearby West Side garage; taxis and rideshare are also available but can face heavy show-day traffic.
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