New York Comic Con Unveils 2026 Plans for 20th Edition
Registration opens for New York Comic Con 2026, running October 8-11 at the Javits Center, with a Coney Island partnership and discounted Thursday tickets.
New York Comic Con opened registration and announced its programming for the 2026 edition, which runs Thursday, October 8 through Sunday, October 11 at the Javits Convention Center, according to Variety. The 2026 event marks the convention's 20th year and is expected to draw 250,000 attendees over four days.
ReedPop announced a partnership between New York Comic Con and Coney Island. Organizers also introduced an expanded cosplay area and a reduced-price ticket for entry after 3 p.m. on Thursday. The event will feature more than 500 creators and 650 exhibitors.
Panels include a Thursday Marvel Television and Marvel Animation event, a Friday spotlight with author Matt Dinniman, a Saturday Star Trek universe deep dive, and a Sunday NCIS: New York panel. Reunions are planned for fans, including a Brooklyn Nine-Nine reunion.
ReedPop is exploring offering a Wednesday ticket for next year, which could make the convention a five-day event.
Growth from a Smaller Start
In 2006, New York Comic Con started as a 33,000-attendee event, according to the article. Marie Browne, who has been with ReedPop parent company RX for 20 years, moved to the ReedPop team a few months ago. Main-stage panels have been streamed live on YouTube since the COVID-19 pandemic-era virtual cons.
Quick answers
When is New York Comic Con 2026?
It runs from Thursday, October 8 to Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Javits Convention Center.
What new features are announced for New York Comic Con 2026?
An expanded cosplay area, a reduced-price ticket for entry after 3 p.m. on Thursday, and a partnership with Coney Island.
Will New York Comic Con expand to five days?
ReedPop is exploring offering a Wednesday ticket for next year, which could make the convention a five-day event.