Guests attending:

Ashley Eckstein
John Morton
Gerald Home
Emily Swallow
Dickey Beer
Bob Malley
Michael Pennington
Bob Spiker

General Information
What You Need to Know
Pensacon 2021 will take place from Friday, May 21 to Sunday, May 23, 2021. The primary convention venue, the Pensacola Bay Center, is where ticketing, celebrity autographs and photo ops, and the vendor floor will be located.

Other official venues include the Rex Theatre, the Pensacola Little Theatre, Voices of Pensacola, and UWF Historic Trust Bowden Building, among others. New to this year is Court of DeLuna.

Most official events and activities will take place from 1-8pm Friday, 10am-6pm Saturday and 10am-5pm Sunday. See the Venues page for specific venue hours and other details, and make sure you have the official Pensacon app on your smartphone during the convention.

Ticketing & Pass Pick-Up
Information about early pass pickup will be forthcoming.

If you wish to pick-up your pre-purchased weekend pass at the convention, they will be available to pick-up at the Pensacola Bay Center at Will Call as early as two hours before the convention opens on each day.

During Pensacon, all ticketing will take place at the Pensacola Bay Center.

Will call and sales will be available outside in front of the Bay Center one hour before the convention opens.

What to Bring
You will need your Showclix confirmation or your ID only if you are picking up at Will Call

Lots of cash! Not all vendors and celebrity guests accept credit cards, so plan to bring plenty of cash. Also, the parking lots outside the Bay Center that charge to park accept cash only. The ATMs inside the Bay Center are also susceptible to running out of cash throughout the weekend.

No outside food or drinks will be allowed inside the Bay Center. Food vendors will be located at the Pensacola Bay Center’s front entrance, and plenty of area restaurants will have special fandom-themed menus and drink specials throughout the weekend.

Celebrity Schedule
Unless noted, celebrity guests will be at their tables, available to meet fans, take photographs, autographs, etc. all three days. Autograph and photograph prices vary by celebrity. (We will make special announcements for those guests who will not be with us all three days, and any changes or cancellations will be posted on the Cancellations page.)

The celebrity guests will be located on the 2nd floor of the Pensacola Bay Center. The 2nd floor is accessible by the interior and exterior stairways.

The panel schedule and the photo op schedule will be available on both the app and on the website. Photo ops will be available for pre-purchase from Epic Photo Ops. See the Photo Ops page for details.

Parking & Trolley
The front parking lot at the Bay Center is reserved for our VIP attendees, and the back parking lot is reserved for vendors, volunteers, and media.

The surrounding parking lots and the lots throughout the city will be charging $10 to park. Re-entry is not included.

Trolley service throughout Downtown Pensacola is free for all badge holders. Trolley stops will be announced closer to the dates of the convention.

See the Transportation page for more information.

About Pensacon
Founded in 2013, Pensacon is the premiere comic book and pop culture convention serving Pensacola and the Gulf Coast.

Need to get in touch with us? Use the form on our Contact page, or message us on Facebook.

Mission Statement
To create the best multi-genre convention that is unique to the Pensacola community and that is a safe and welcoming environment for all types of fans.

Vision Statement
Pensacon strives to be all inclusive by seeking out popular artists, actors, writers, and creators that all contribute to their respective fandom and allow fans to interact with them as well as to create events that cater to all types of fans. Pensacon creates a safe environment for all types of fandom to express themselves, free from bullying or harassment. Pensacon provides a place for fans to form a community in which they have the best experience possible. Pensacon endeavors to be a unique event in Pensacola by reaching out to the local community to create an environment that we would never be able to achieve by ourselves.

Statement of Values
Pensacon was created with the idea of making a convention where people of all types of fandoms can enjoy interacting with popular representatives of those fandoms and with each other. As such, we are guided by a set of principles in every decision we make.

Pensacon will create a safe, fun, and welcoming environment for all types of fandoms.
Pensacon has a strict non-discrimination policy regarding gender, sexual identity, age, race, color, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, physical appearance, veteran status, or interest in any specific fandom.
Pensacon will act with integrity and honor in all manners of business with guests, vendors, sponsors, attendees, venues, partners, and community at large.
Pensacon will promote a sense of community in Pensacola and foster open and honest communication between all guests, citizens, and businesses.
Pensacon will always abide by all federal, state, and local laws.
Pensacon expects anyone representing Pensacon, be they staff, volunteers, vendors, sponsors, or venues to abide by these values.

See our Policies page for our Safe Environment Policy and more information.

Welcome to the London Pop Market

We are very pleased to announce that Newcastle Unleashed Comic-Con will be taking place at St James’ Park, Strawberry Place, Newcastle, NE1 4ST on Sunday 18th July 2021.

General entry 11am-5pm

Advance entry 10am with an advance ticket.

Advance tickets are £8 per adult, £5 for Under 12’s. (Under 5s free with an accompanying ticket holder)

What is UK Games Expo?
UK Games Expo (UKGE) is the largest Hobby Games Convention in the UK – where all aspects of the gaming hobby are represented under one roof. In 2020 due to the pandemic the show moved from its usual home in the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham to be online. This year we are running a physical show from Friday 30th July to Sunday 1st August 2021 at the NEC, Birmingham, in line with guidance from Public Health England.

UK Games Expo: Friday 30th July to Sunday 1st August 2021.
Press Pass Applications will reopen after June 2021 but will be dependant on the type of show we can run.

If we have to run a socially distanced show then it is unlikely for us to be able to issue Press Passes or free tickets of any sort as the reduced numbers will not make this viable.

If we can run a normal show then Press Passes will be processed as usual but after June 2021.

Please keep an eye on social media and this page for updates.

Basic Stats
Now in its 15th Year.
45097 visitors over three days (25704 unique visitors).
425+ Exhibitors (121 none UK).
Great mix of Hobby gamers and the family audience
The largest tabletop games show in the UK and 3rd largest in the world.

What is UK Games Expo?
UK Games Expo (UKGE) is the largest Hobby Games Convention in the UK – where all aspects of the gaming hobby are represented under one roof. In 2020 due to the pandemic the show moved from its usual home in the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham to be online. This year we are running a physical show from Friday 30th July to Sunday 1st August 2021 at the NEC, Birmingham, in line with guidance from Public Health England.

UK Games Expo: Friday 30th July to Sunday 1st August 2021.
Press Pass Applications will reopen after June 2021 but will be dependant on the type of show we can run.

If we have to run a socially distanced show then it is unlikely for us to be able to issue Press Passes or free tickets of any sort as the reduced numbers will not make this viable.

If we can run a normal show then Press Passes will be processed as usual but after June 2021.

Please keep an eye on social media and this page for updates.

Basic Stats
Now in its 15th Year.
45097 visitors over three days (25704 unique visitors).
425+ Exhibitors (121 none UK).
Great mix of Hobby gamers and the family audience
The largest tabletop games show in the UK and 3rd largest in the world.

The Motorpoint Arena Nottingham is the East Midlands’ premier entertainment venue based in the heart of the vibrant city centre.

With a 10,000 crowd capacity, the Arena showcases the biggest names in music, comedy and sport. The versatile venue has an intimate feel where all visitors are treated to fantastic stage views, allowing them to enjoy the ultimate entertainment experience.

The Arena is based within the National Ice Centre complex, the UK’s first twin ice pad facility and centre of excellence for ice sports in the UK.

At the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham we do our utmost to ensure that neither by action nor inaction, will any individual or group be reasonably excluded from any activities, facilities or services we offer.

The venue is easily accessible for visitors with mobility difficulties and accessibility needs. We work closely with ‘Attitude Is Everything’ who improve disabled people’s access to live music by working in partnership with audiences, artists and the music industry to implement a charter of best practice in the UK.

Food & Drink
All of our food and drink outlets are fitted with low level counters and foot recesses to aid customers when purchasing products. We also strive to ensure that all our overhead signage is provided in large clear text.

Address
Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Bolero Square,
The Lace Market,
Stoney St,
Nottingham
NG1 1LA

We’ll have more attractions and guests than ever before.

Showmasters comes back next year with Film & Comic Con Birmingham  at The NEC Birmingham. Taking place on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th Sept 2021. Including photo shoots, panels, autograph sessions and hundreds of stalls full of TV. Film & Sports memorabilia

Show opening times:

Saturday from 9am – 6pm

Sunday from 9am – 6pm

Standard Entry Price: £10* from 11 am (10am Sunday) 

Early Entry Price: £15* from 9 am

Book Tickets Now

*Plus a £1 booking fee per ticket

We are still planning to hold NORCON on September 25th & 26th 2021

Please understand that we have to abide by Government advice and restrictions, the safety and well-being of our visitors, traders, staff and guests has to take precedence over anything else..

Should the 2021 event be rescheduled due to Covid-19 we will inform you at the earliest opportunity.

Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe, be awesome.

If you love your Batman, Iron Man, Dr Who or any other type of complete “Nerdity” then this is the place for you. Listed in 2017 as one of the UK’s top 10 best Comic Conventions, we are exceptionally proud that our hard work and passion has been recognised.

With displays, exhibits, celebrities, talks and loads of traders selling everything from clothing and other merchandise to unique, bespoke cosplay accessories.

Come along and soak up the geeky goodness that is NOR-CON.

Who will you bump into? It may be the Daleks, R2 D2, Iron Man, who knows? It could be Disney Characters, it could be Zombies…. Just come along and embrace your inner geek.

NOR-CON also supports various charities and every year we randomly select a charity that we support and help in some way.

Now we are having another whole weekend of wonderful cosplay, guests, traders, stage talks all in a friendly atmosphere and held at the Norfolk Showground Arena on the 25th & 26th of September 2021.

October 7-10, 2021
Javits Center

Where you can feel unafraid to geek out. Where you’re accepted and embraced for being yourself. Where you can experience the best in pop culture because no matter what fandom you’re passionate about, we have it waiting here for you. Be inspired by award-winning comic artists and Japanese anime creators. Get star struck over your favorite TV and film idols. Treat yourself to exclusive fandom gear and unique artwork. But most importantly, create all of those memories with the people you care about the most. Because this event is for you. To embrace your inner hero or root for the villain. To geek out as a family. To celebrate a weekend together you’ll never forget.

What Is New York Comic Con?
New York Comic Con is the East Coast’s largest pop culture convention and the only one that takes place in the comic book, publishing, media, and licensing capital of the world — Gotham City.

Who is the organizer?
There are a number of comic book shows around the country and even around New York City. New York Comic Con is ONLY affiliated with C2E2, Emerald City Comic Con, Keystone Comic Con, and Florida Supercon. We do not run, do not staff, and are not part of any other comic conventions in the US. New York Comic Con is a ReedPOP show.

MCM Comic Con events are the UK and Ireland’s and most exciting pop culture shows, and the only UK based shows that bring together such a broad scope of popular culture categories including; Movies, Gaming, Comics, Anime, Television, Gadgets, Clothing and Toys.

We aim to put on the best consumer shows for the modern pop-culture market. Our show floors are packed full of activity from live eSports matches and cosplay celebrations to experiential opportunities inspired by the movies and brand new releases of your favourite games to play.

On top of all that we have the awesome Comic Village area for independent comic artists, VidFest for upcoming YouTube stars, PopAsia to revel in all things Asian inspired and Memorabilia, our collector haven. Our theatres also play host to exclusive screenings and panels of special guests, all whom take part in photograph sessions and signings throughout the weekend.

MCM Comic Con is THE destination event to celebrate all things pop-culture, it is not to be missed by any geek, nerd, cosplayer, or fan boy and girl!

NOVEMBER 5 TO 7, 2021

DUNKIN DONUTS CENTER
&
RHODE ISLAND CONVENTION CENTER

Friday: 3PM-9PM
Saturday: 10AM-7PM
Sunday: 10AM-5PM

Where is the VIP entrance? 

VIP ticket holders will have their own private entrance opposite the main entrance on the left side of the Dunkin Donuts Center to ensure easy entry and reentry as desired and to avoid the lines. 

Where do I pick up my VIP perks?

You can pick up your VIP bags at the Guest Services kiosk next to the box office in the Dunkin Donuts Center.

How do I get an early bird pass? 

To ensure everyone who gets an early bird pass gets in early, they have become part of the VIP pass only and will allow you access starting at 9:00AM through your own private VIP entrance. 

I don’t like Ticketmaster. Where else can I buy tickets?

Toy Vault locations or at the Dunkin Donuts Box Office. We recommend you do that soon because once we are sold out, door sales will stop.

Got my badges in the mail, but where are my lanyards?

Those will be given to you by a volunteer as you walk in the door.

Is there a cost for autographs and photos?

Yes. All celebrities will charge for autographs and photos.

Will you be posting the cost of autographs?

Yes. We will be adding the prices as we receive them from agents.

What time will my favorite celebrity be signing autographs?

All the celebs will be signing all day at their tables unless they are on break or at their panel or listed otherwise.

Will you be posting a list of panels?

Yes. The schedule is released two weeks before the convention. 

Guest Panels are in the Omni Hotel ballrooms. Fan Panel

rooms are listed on the 5th floor of the convention center.

Video & Table Top Gaming

Locations to be announced soon.

Can I take photos at the table with a celebrity?

Maybe. Some celebrities will allow this but some celebrities will only offer professional photo ops. There will be signage as to who will and will not allow this and, yes, there will be a charge by the celebrity.

My favorite celebrity cancelled! I have a photo op! What do I do?

You will automatically receive a refund from us for you photo op as always stated in the guest section. You don’t have to do a thing. It should return to via your original form of payment within ten to fourteen business days after the cancellation. A partial refund will be issued to those who purchased a group op for the portion of that guest only.A full group op will not be refunded.

Is there parking available?

Yes. There are many locations to park including the convention center, Providence Place mall and numerous parking garages. The fees vary per lot and per time length.

Can I wear a costume?

Yes. We encourage it! But, please keep in mind this is a family show and anyone wearing anything deemed inappropriate by our staff will be asked to change. Failure to do so will result in ejection from the convention.

Can I bring costume weapons with my costume?

Fake ones only! While we understand cosplay “weapons” are part of a costume, metal weapons, metal edges, projectile firing weapons, air-soft or real guns, knives, any real weapons at all, explosives and anything potentially harmful to our guests are not allowed and all weapons MUST be checked at the door before entering the show.Bats also not allowed.

Do I have to pay for panels?

Most panels are included with your admission. Certain seating options are only valid with VIP tickets. Panel rooms will be emptied after every large panel in the main panel room and the panels are first come first serve. NO CAMPING!

Can I bring my own items to be signed?

Yes! Most definitely! But, keep in mind, there will still be a charge for the autograph.

How old do I have be to attend the after parties?

21+ or over. Sorry, kiddies.

I have VIP ticket, does my child need one to?

Nope. If you child has a kids badge or is 5 and under, they can piggyback on your VIP pass for all of the perks. No worries. You did not waste your money.

What is a VIP Lounge?

TOP SECRET!… Oh, ok. We’ll tell you. The VIP Lounge is a designated room where VIP badge holders can sit and relax, socialise and compare notes with other VIP members. It’s a place to take your lunch to and sit and enjoy it without the craziness of the show for bit, a place to plan your next move on the floor and which autograph to get next or which panel to see and even a place to recharge that dying battery in your mobile phones. Try it once, you will be spoiled!

Will you have a mobile app?

Yes through the Apple Store and google Play Store

*Where is the event held?
MCM Birmingham Comic Con takes place at The NEC (National Exhibition Centre), Birmingham, B40 1NT
Click here for directions

*When does the MCM Birmingham Comic Con take place?
MCM Birmingham Comic Con takes place in March and November each year.

*How do I get there?
Click here for directions

*What time does MCM Birmingham Comic Con open and close?

SATURDAY:
Priority Entry Tickets: 09:00-18:00
General Entry Tickets: 11:00-18:00
Last entry at 16:00 & last re-entry 16:30.

SUNDAY:
Priority Entry Tickets: 9:00-17:00 
General Entry Tickets: 11:00-17:00
Last entry at 16:00 & last re-entry 16:30.

San Diego Comic-Con is returning in 2021 as a “special edition” gathering. Despite recent news that the massive, pop culture convention would be going virtual in July, plans for the fall gathering have moved forward. Comic-Con International has announced their plans to hold an in-person convention in 2021.

The three-day event titled, “Comic-Con Special Edition” will take place over Thanksgiving weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 26 through the 28 at the San Diego Convention Center.

“It is our hope that by Fall conditions will permit larger public gatherings,” the announcement said. “Comic-Con Special Edition will be the first in-person convention produced by the organization since Comic-Con 2019, and the first since the onset of the global pandemic COVID-19. The Fall event will allow the organization to highlight all the great elements that make Comic-Con such a popular event each year, as well as generate much needed revenue not only for the organization but also for local businesses and the community.”