There is a massive lineup of comic conventions across the United States for 2026. Whether someone is looking for the "Big Four" or a local regional show, here are the major events scheduled for this year:

Major National Conventions
These are the heavy hitters that often feature major celebrity guests, exclusive comic drops, and massive show floors.

Major Events

Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC) March 5–8Seattle, WA

MegaCon Orlando March 19–22 Orlando, FL

C2E2 (Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo) March 27–29Chicago, IL

WonderCon March 27–29Anaheim, CA

San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) July 23–26 San Diego, CA

Dragon Con September 3–7 Atlanta, GA

New York Comic Con (NYCC) October 8–11New York City, NY

Upcoming Regional Events
For fans looking for something a bit closer to home or with a specific niche (like indie creators or vintage back issues), these events are spread throughout the year:

Spring 2026
GalaxyCon Richmond: March 19–22 | Richmond, VA

Collective Con: March 27–29 | Jacksonville, FL

FreeCon: April 4–5 | Tallahassee, FL

Geek Culture Con: May 2–3 | Orlando, FL

Summer 2026
Indiana Comic Convention: June 5–7 | Indianapolis, IN

HeroesCon: June 12–14 | Charlotte, NC (A favorite for pure comic art purists)

3 Rivers Comicon: June 6–7 | Pittsburgh, PA

Spacecon San Antonio: June 12–14 | San Antonio, TX

Fall 2026

Rose City Comic Con: September 11–13 | Portland, OR

Baltimore Comic Con: September 25–27 | Baltimore, MD

Indie Comics Creator Con: September 26 | Providence, RI

GalaxyCon St. Louis: October 23–25 | St. Louis, MO