MAIN EVENTS

All of your fave fandom stars are making their way to FAN EXPO Chicago. Meet them up close and personal at their Q&A sessions, where they’ll answer fan questions and dive into behind-the-scenes stories.

Have a special memento you want signed? Celebrity guests from movie stars to voice actors and comic creators will be at the show all weekend signing autographs, so you can have a keepsake that will last a lifetime.

Say cheese! If you’re going to meet your fave celebrity at the show, you’ll want to capture the moment with a photo op. Dress up, strike a pose, and clear up some space on your wall at home for a new core memory.

Get ready to show off your cosplay. With events like the Cosplay Red Carpet and Cosplay Competitions, you can flaunt your look, have photos taken, and compete for cosplay glory. If you’re not cosplaying at the show, come take a look at what fellow fans have created and snap some awesome pics.

Heroes, villains, and monsters are flying off the page and coming to FAN EXPO Chicago to meet you. Creators behind your fave comics are ready to dive deep into lore at Q&A panels, battle it out at our Sketch Duels, and more.

Welcome to your anime arena. At FAN EXPO Chicago, you can meet voice actors, attend anime panels, join in on anime cosplay meetups, shop for unique anime memorabilia, attend anime-themed parties, and more.

Across galaxies, timelines, and everything in between, sci-fi excellence is making its way to FAN EXPO Chicago. From the biggest sci-fi stars to amazing panels, workshops, family events, and more, we have everything for Jedi, Doctors, and Officers.

Everyday is Halloween at FAN EXPO Chicago. With horrifyingly wonderful guests, horror fan meetups, and monsterous cosplay, you’ll be screaming your face off with joy.

We're bringing you to life with all things animation at FAN EXPO Chicago. Meet the voices behind your fave characters and join in amazing events and experiences that'll have you stop motioning in your tracks.

Ready to level up? We’re bringing the voices behind your fave video game characters to the show for Q&As and meet and greets. Plus, you can play all day at our Gaming Arena with video game tournaments, free play, and tabletop games.

From costuming to acting, our lineup of pros are on hand to show you how to take your skills to the next level. Attend a panel, check out a demo, or meet them one-on-one. Check the schedule for specific topics, days, and times.