Toronto’s Comicon is a great place for fans who want to meet their favourite celebrities, buy new games or collectibles, and meet like-minded people.
The next Toronto Comicon takes place on March 19th, 20th and 21st in 2027.
Continue reading below for more information or visit the official Toronto Comicon website.
Toronto Comicon
A celebration of all things pop culture, Toronto’s Comicon is a welcoming haven for fans of superheroes, comics, anime, sci-fi, gaming and more. Thousands of people head to the convention each year to meet some of their favourite actors and artists, buy memorabilia, and have a great time wearing elaborate costumes. It’s a big and bright public event.
Where and When
Comicon takes place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre’s north building which is located at 255 Front Street West. The event’s dates in 2027 are March 19th to 21st.
The hours for the convention on the Friday and Saturday are from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. On the Sunday it’s from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Comicon always takes place as a three-day event and this year it’s on the final few days on Spring Break.
Comicon Admission
The price of admission to Comicon depends on what day you buy your ticket for and how far in advance you buy them. Below was the cost for full price tickets from a few years ago. Details for 2027 are to be confirmed.
- Adults (ages 18 and over): $28 on the Friday, $38 on the Saturday and $33 on the Sunday
- Youth (ages 13 to 17): $18 on the Friday, $28 on the Saturday and $23 on the Sunday
- Children (ages 6 to 12): $12 every day
- Family (two adults and up to four children): $61 on the Friday, $86 on the Saturday and $71 on the Sunday
There were also three-day passes available that granted access to the entire weekend. One important thing to note is that each child pass was good for the whole weekend. If you planned on visiting multiple times with the same child, they only needed a single ticket.
To book your tickets now visit the official Toronto Comicon website.
What to Expect
The biggest part of Comicon is that it’s a celebration of all things fandom! Costumes aren’t required for entry, but you can expect to see a lot of them, and if you have one, this is the perfect opportunity to wear it. Those of all ages, genders and backgrounds attend the event and there are plenty of exhibits to explore.
There are various Q&A panels, workshops and rooms that have film footage to peruse on large screens. For those looking to add to their personal collections, there are vendors of all kinds selling new and vintage comics, games, merchandise and more. And for those looking to meet other fans who share similar interests, there are designated “community zones” where people can hang out and get to know others with the same sort of passions.
Celebrity Guests
One of the highlights at Comicon are the various special guests who attend at least part of the conventions. There are comic book creators and both screen and voice actors available for autographs and photo sessions.
2027 guests are to be confirmed. Some of the highest profile guests at the event a few years ago included the following:
- Denis Lawson – from Star Wars Trilogy (appearing all three days)
- Mary McDonnell – from Battlestar Galactica and The Fall of the House of Usher (appearing all three days)
- Jeff Ward – from One Piece and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (appearing all three days)
To book your tickets now visit the official Toronto Comicon website.
Fan Expo Canada
A related event to Comicon that takes place later in the year is Fan Expo Canada. In fact, it’s organized by the same organization (Fan Expo HQ) and also held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre! This other event has the similar structure as Comicon, although it’s a little more expensive. The event makes up for that, though by usually having some slightly higher-profile guests. Fan Expo is also bigger.
In 2027 the dates for Fan Expo are August 26th to 29th.
Other Information
For more information about Comicon visit the Toronto Comicon website.
Click Vancouver Fan Expo to learn about a similar event on the other side of the country.
Other articles that might be of interest include the following:
- Fan Expo Canada
- Toronto’s Calendar of Events
- Tourist Attractions in Toronto
- Toronto Fan Expo
- Museums in Toronto