October 4 - 5, 2025

Irving Convention Center

Dallas FAN FESTIVAL

BEGINS IN:

  • 00
    Days
  • 00
    Hrs
  • 00
    Mins
  • 00
    Secs

SCI-FI & FANTASY ATTRACTIONS

Take off into a vast new world of sci-fi & fantasy-fueled interactive experiences. Sign up for our e-newsletter to receive sci-fi & fantasy updates.

Actor Brandon Routh greets a fan with a handshake and a smile during an autograph session at FAN EXPO Dallas. A branded step-and-repeat backdrop with the FAN EXPO logo is visible behind him.

AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS

An autograph is the perfect opportunity to get that special something signed by your favorite celebrity. Be sure to check out the full schedule closer to the show so you don’t miss out on any of your faves.

NOTE: Some guests may charge additional fees for an autograph.

Two celebrity guests laugh and chat on stage during a Q&A session at Dallas FAN FESTIVAL, microphones in hand, as fans in the audience listen and cheer.

CELEBRITY Q&A

Get up close and personal with your favorite celebrities. These unique panels give fans a chance to ask questions and get answers to Sci-Fi's best-kept secrets - from the celebs themselves. Prepare to be wowed and learn about how the biggest names in the industry got to the top.

A cosplayer dressed as Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars smiles while posing with two lightsabers beside a life-sized R2-D2 droid replica at FAN EXPO Dallas. Attendees can be seen walking in the background of the convention center.

COSPLAY MEETUPS

From Star Wars and Star Trek to Ghostbusters and Firefly. Dallas FAN FESTIVAL will feature sci-fi-themed Cosplay Meetups all weekend. Meet like-minded fans, celebrate all things sci-fi, and get a picture to remember. Check the schedule closer to the show for specific fandom meet-up locations and times.