New York Comic Con 2026: Dates, Tickets, Guests and Tips

New York Comic Con is the biggest pop culture gathering on the East Coast, a four-day takeover of the Javits Center covering comics, film, TV, anime, gaming and cosplay. The 2026 edition runs Thursday, October 8 through Sunday, October 11, and it is a milestone year: the convention’s 20th anniversary, dressed up in a Coney Island theme. Here is what you need to know about the lineup, the badges and how to make the most of the weekend.

What is New York Comic Con?

NYCC is organized by ReedPop, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, and held every fall at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on Manhattan’s far west side. It has grown into the largest convention of its kind on this side of the country, the place where studios, publishers, networks and streamers come to show off what is coming next.

The show floor is the heart of it. Publishers, artists, retailers and merch booths fill the hall, with Artist Alley a destination of its own for anyone who collects original art or commissions. Around that, the panel stages host trailer premieres, cast reunions, comics announcements and the kind of surprise reveals that end up on every entertainment site by dinnertime.

This year carries extra weight. NYCC 2026 marks the convention’s 20th anniversary, and according to the official site and Variety, the celebration comes with a Coney Island-inspired theme in partnership with the iconic Brooklyn institution. For a convention that has always felt like a New York event first and a trade show second, it is a fitting tribute.

What’s on this year

The daily rhythm is simple. Doors and the show floor open at 10:00 AM each day, with the floor running until 7:00 PM. Panels start at 11 AM and run until 11 PM Thursday through Saturday, with Sunday wrapping up at 5 PM. After Dark programming keeps things going until 10:00 or 11:00 PM Thursday through Saturday, so pace yourself.

Thursday opens big with the Marvel Television and Marvel Animation panel on the Empire Stage, which revealed VisionQuest, Daredevil: Born Again Season 3, Marvel Zombies specials and a newly announced series, Zodiac. There is also a Crystal Lake premiere screening that night.

Friday brings Avatar: Seven Havens, One Piece, Violent Night 2 and a Todd McFarlane spotlight. Saturday is stacked: a Star Trek Universe panel, Percy Jackson Season 3 with Walker Scobell, a Naruto panel, the Marvel Comics House of Ideas panel (which announced new titles including Magneto: End of Days) and the Cosplay Central Crown Championships. Sunday closes with NCIS: New York, The Rookie and Einstein.

BlumFest 2026 also set up at NYCC. The Hollywood Reporter reported that Craig Zobel was announced as director of Something is Killing the Children, with appearances by David Harbour, LaKeith Stanfield, Kristen Bell, Mike Flanagan and James Wan.

The celebrity guest list leans heavily on reunions. Hayden Christensen and Ian McDiarmid represent Star Wars. The Smallville cast gets back together with Tom Welling, Kristin Kreuk, Erica Durance and Michael Rosenbaum. Lena Headey and Jamie Campbell Bower are on the roster, along with Scream stars Matthew Lillard and Skeet Ulrich, and Jurassic Park cast members Ariana Richards, BD Wong, Joseph Mazzello and Wayne Knight.

On the comics side, the names speak for themselves: Frank Miller, Jim Lee, Scott Snyder and Tom King. Author Rick Riordan is also attending as a literary guest.

Marvel’s footprint extends beyond the stages. Booth #2153 hosts cosplay meetups, trivia, signings and an Avengers: Doomsday photo opportunity. If you are a Marvel fan, that booth is where you plan your day around.

Tickets and how to go

Here is the honest situation as of event week: Friday, Saturday, 4-Day and VIP badges are sold out. Popverse reported on September 15 that Thursday and Sunday adult badges were still available, but by opening day the official site listed only Thursday tickets as remaining in limited quantities, with Sunday adult badges no longer mentioned as available.

For reference, the pricing breaks down like this. Single-day badges are $103.98 for Thursday, $109.42 for Friday, $114.86 for Saturday and $109.42 for Sunday. The 4-Day badge is $359.28, VIP is $990.75, and Kids badges start from $38.65. If you are still hoping to go, Thursday is your best option, and availability can change, so check the official NYCC ticket page before you head over.

Getting there is easy if you let the subway do the work. The Javits Center sits at 429 11th Avenue, and the 7 train drops you at 34th Street-Hudson Yards, a short walk from the entrance. Coming from Brooklyn, connect to the 7 at Times Square or Grand Central. Driving into Hudson Yards during convention week is a test of patience you do not need to take.

A few practical tips from people who have done this more than once. Arrive before the 10:00 AM opening if you want a shot at exclusives or a good spot for a morning panel. Bring a portable charger; signal in the Javits is fine but your battery will not survive a full day of photos. Wear comfortable shoes, carry water, and eat before you arrive, because food lines inside get long. If you are cosplaying, build in time for the walk from the train and remember that the Cosplay Central Crown Championships are Saturday.

Not going? The NYCC Livestream, presented by McAfee, streams Empire Stage and Main Stage panels live on the official New York Comic Con and Popverse Twitch channels, according to NYCC’s official account. That covers the big reveals without the badge.

Frequently asked questions

Where is NY Comic Con 2026?

New York Comic Con 2026 is held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 429 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10001. Take the 7 train to 34th Street-Hudson Yards.

What is the Comic-Con schedule for 2026?

Panels run Thursday through Saturday from 11 AM to 11 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. Thursday highlights include the Marvel Television and Marvel Animation panel and a Crystal Lake premiere screening. Friday features Avatar: Seven Havens, One Piece, Violent Night 2 and a Todd McFarlane spotlight. Saturday includes the Star Trek Universe panel, Percy Jackson Season 3 with Walker Scobell, a Naruto panel and the Cosplay Central Crown Championships. Sunday wraps up with NCIS: New York, The Rookie and Einstein.

Who will be at New York Comic Con 2026?

Celebrity guests include Hayden Christensen and Ian McDiarmid, the Smallville cast reunion with Tom Welling, Kristin Kreuk, Erica Durance and Michael Rosenbaum, Lena Headey, Jamie Campbell Bower, Scream stars Matthew Lillard and Skeet Ulrich, and Jurassic Park’s Ariana Richards, BD Wong, Joseph Mazzello and Wayne Knight. Comics guests include Frank Miller, Jim Lee, Scott Snyder and Tom King, and author Rick Riordan is attending as a literary guest.

Is New York Comic Con 2026 sold out?

Partially. Friday, Saturday, 4-Day and VIP badges are sold out as of event week. Thursday ($103.98) single-day badges may still be available in limited quantities, Sunday ($109.42) adult badges were no longer listed as available by opening day, and Kids badges start from $38.65. Check the official NYCC ticket page for current availability.

What day is New York Comic Con 2026?

New York Comic Con 2026 runs Thursday, October 8 through Sunday, October 11, 2026, marking the event’s 20th anniversary.

Is Marvel going to be at New York Comic Con 2026?

Yes. Marvel has a major presence with multiple panels and a booth at #2153. Thursday’s Marvel Television and Marvel Animation panel on the Empire Stage revealed VisionQuest, Daredevil: Born Again Season 3, Marvel Zombies specials and the newly announced series Zodiac. Saturday’s Marvel Comics House of Ideas panel announced new titles including Magneto: End of Days. The booth also hosts cosplay meetups, trivia, signings and an Avengers: Doomsday photo opportunity.