C2E2

Tickets Go On Sale Octover 28

Tickets On Sale Now!

Order up! Grab your besties and bring your check to the register to buy tickets and geek out at the best C2E2 that has ever happened in the history of time, March 27-29, 2026.

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We’ve Saved a Special Table for You!

Get your C2E2 Superfan membership now to get onsite perks for Photo Ops & Autographs and dedicated lounge access!

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Buy Tickets at Local Retailers

Support your local comic shop by purchasing your C2E2 ticket alongside your weekly pull list. Skip the Will Call line by grabbing your ticket at one of our participating retail locations!

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I'm Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, or C2E2 for short!

Comics, cosplay, gaming, authors, and anime abound in the only pop culture convention in the heart of Downtown Chicago! We've gathered your favorite celebrities, unique exhibitors, incredible comic creators, and larger-than-life literary authors into one place to celebrate the fandoms you love. From the halls of Artist Alley to the depths of the Show Floor, our goal is to provide a space of creativity and fun, but most importantly, one that cultivates a sense of belonging, safety, and inclusiveness.

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Chow Down on Chicago's Best

Make memories, meet new friends, and experience an unforgettable weekend with us. Buy your tickets today!

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Chow Down on Chicago's Best

Make memories, meet new friends, and experience an unforgettable weekend with us! Buy your tickets before December 15 to lock in early bird pricing.

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Meet the Regulars

These guests come in from across the world to meet you, their fans. Pull up a seat and get some face time with these stars right in downtown Chicago! Photo Ops & Select Autographs are on sale now.

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Panel & Screenings

Scheduled programming is a cornerstone of C2E2, bringing fans together through shared interests. Panels come in many shapes and sizes: from large auditorium sessions featuring cast reunions, to smaller cosplayer meetups, to hands-on experiences like workshops, dance sessions, or even trivia in The Yard. Everything you see is included with your badge unless explicitly stated otherwise.

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Exhibitors

Brands of all sizes fill McCormick Place with merchandise inspired by your favorite fandoms, genres, and pop culture icons. The Show Floor is where you’ll find everything from apparel and collectibles to comics, plush, books, and original art, plus plenty of things you didn’t know you were looking for. It’s easy to get lost, but you can look up to see aisle numbers and find your way back out!

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Panel & Screenings 

Scheduled programming is a cornerstone of C2E2, bringing fans together through shared interests. Panels come in many shapes and sizes: from large auditorium sessions featuring cast reunions, to smaller cosplayer meetups, to hands-on experiences like workshops, dance sessions, or even trivia in The Yard. Everything you see is included with your badge unless explicitly stated otherwise.

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Exhibitor List

Brands of all sizes fill McCormick Place with merchandise inspired by your favorite fandoms, genres, and pop culture icons. The Show Floor is where you’ll find everything from apparel and collectibles to comics, plush, books, and original art, plus plenty of things you didn’t know you were looking for. It’s easy to get lost, but you can look up to see aisle numbers and find your way back out!

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Artist Alley

Discover incredible local talent and connect with some of the biggest names in comics at C2E2’s Artist Alley, the largest in the country! This is the place to pick up one-of-a-kind commissions, character prints, or simply hang out and watch creators bring their art to life. Artist Alley can be found on the Show Floor.

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Writers Block 

Writers Block brings the literary world to C2E2, offering a dedicated space for readers, writers, and book lovers of all kinds. The area hosts panels and signings with bestselling authors, along with a wide range of tables showcasing an impressive mix of writers. Writers Block is presented by Sourcebooks.

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Artist Alley

Discover incredible local talent and connect with some of the biggest names in comics at C2E2’s Artist Alley, the largest in the country! This is the place to pick up one-of-a-kind commissions, character prints, or simply hang out and watch creators bring their art to life. Artist Alley can be found on the Show Floor.

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Writers Block 

Writers Block brings the literary world to C2E2, offering a dedicated space for readers, writers, and book lovers of all kinds. The area hosts panels and signings with bestselling authors, along with a wide range of tables showcasing an impressive mix of writers. Writers Block is presented by Sourcebooks.

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Exclusive C2E2 Diner Merch

Rep your favorite expo (cause C2E2 isn’t a con) by wearing our exclusive merch, following this year’s exclusive theme: Diner!

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Introducing the Signature Series from Signet Collectibles and ReedPop ✨

Couldn’t make it to the con? We’re bringing the magic home to you. Explore hundreds of authentic autographed collectibles of your favorite celebrities, from big screen legends to beloved voice actors. Think signed headshots, posters, and even Funko Pops!

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Make C2E2 Happen

C2E2 needs you to bring the best you’ve got to the show. Host a meetup, sell your art, work the show, and so much more! Check out the different applications below to help us bring the C2E2 menu to life.

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