New York Comic Con 2026: Ticket Prices and Guest Lineup Announced

New York Comic Con returns to the Jacob Javits Center from Thursday, Oct. 8, to Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, offering four days of panels, cosplay, and appearances by notable figures from film and television.

This year's event features a lineup of prominent guests, including Academy Award winner Nicolas Cage, Hayden Christensen, known for his role as Anakin Skywalker, and Rosario Dawson, star of "Josie and the Pussycats." Other anticipated attendees include Sebastian Stan, recognized for his role as the Winter Soldier, and cast members from "Game of Thrones" and "House of the Dragon," such as Lena Headey, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Matt Smith.

Additional guests scheduled to appear include Ian McDiarmid, Carrie-Anne Moss, Kyle McLachlan, Matthew Lillard, and writer-artist Frank Miller. "Smallville" alumni Tom Welling, Kristin Kreuk, and Michael Rosenbaum are also expected to be present.

Last-minute tickets for the 2026 New York Comic Con are currently available. As of the publication date, four-day passes start at $299, including fees, on Vivid Seats. Single-day passes begin at $119, also including fees.

Ticket Information for New York Comic Con 2026

| Dates | Ticket Type | Starting Price (including fees) | | --- | --- | --- | | Oct. 8-11 | Four-day pass | $299 | | Thursday, Oct. 8 | Single-day | $121 | | Friday, Oct. 9 | Single-day | $156 | | Saturday, Oct. 10 | Single-day | $197 | | Sunday, Oct. 11 | Single-day | $119 |

The convention is not solely focused on celebrity appearances. It also highlights elaborate fan costumes and fosters a sense of community among attendees, where diversity in attire is welcomed.

Beyond New York Comic Con, several other major comic conventions are scheduled across the country in the coming months, including Los Angeles Comic Con (Oct. 30-Nov. 1), Rhode Island Comic Con (Nov. 6-8), Chattanooga Comic Con (Nov. 7-8), Emerald City Comic Con (March 4-7, 2027), and San Diego Comic Con (July 22-25, 2027).