SCI-FI & FANTASY ATTRACTIONS

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Join The Lord of the Rings 25th Anniversary Reunion Tour: A Once-in-a-Generation Celebration as Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd reunite for to celebrate 25 years of Middle-earth magic. Choose from an exclusive backstage pass, team-up or individual photo ops and autographs, and tickets to their special panel, An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum are bringing Smallville to FAN EXPO Chicago for one unforgettable night. Join Clark and Lex as they perform scenes from the series, direct fans onstage, and share behind-the-scenes laughs. Every attendee gets a keepsake, and a lucky few will win exclusive prizes.

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Join Colin for an exclusive VIP Meet & Greet featuring an intimate 25-minute Q&A session with just a handful of fans. Ask the questions you've always wanted answered, then seal the deal with an exclusive selfie.

From the wilds of a mysterious forest to the depths of space, come meet your fave sci-fi & fantasy actors. Get autographs, pose for photos, and meet them in the real world.

From Star Wars and Doctor Who to House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings, FAN EXPO Chicago will feature sci-fi & fantasy themed Cosplay Meetups all weekend long. Meet like-minded fans, celebrate all things sci-fi & fantasy, and snap a picture to remember. Watch for a schedule of specific fandom meetups closer to the show.

Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15

No rules, no character sheets, and no telling what will happen next. This fully improvised live experience brings audience volunteers on stage as the heroes and villains for a chaotic and hilarious adventure led by a Game Master. Watch the story unravel on Friday and Saturday.

Raks Geek took fandom entertainment to a whole new level. From burlesque and belly dancing to fire performances and circus acts, once they hit the stage, you won’t want to look away. Did we mention they do it all while dressed as your fave characters? These are performances by geeks, for geeks.