SCI-FI & FANTASY ATTRACTIONS

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 IRL.

Sunday, February 15 at 6:30 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, February 14 at 7:30 PM

Ready to feel 10 seasons of nostalgia? Tom Welling is bringing you the magic of Smallville. From reading iconic scenes to directing fans in unforgettable moments, this one-night-only event promises a blast of the past and a few surprises. Leave with a special keepsake, and get a chance to win prizes straight from Tom’s collection. Don’t miss this ultimate Smallville throwback.

Don’t miss out on a chance of a lifetime to have your photo taken by a professional photographer with your favourite celebrity. This is the only way to get a beautiful 8x10 glossy photo of you with one of our Guests that will make every single one of your friends jealous.

Have a special figure, poster, or keepsake you want signed? Your fave sci-fi & fantasy icons will be at the show all weekend signing autographs, so you can have a keepsake that will last a lifetime.

Do you love The Shire? Maybe you want to debate the layout of the Rocinante versus Serenity? Then, you won't want to miss FAN EXPO Vancouver's sci-fi & fantasy programming. From discussions, debates, cosplay, and gaming, there is something for everyone. Check the daily schedule closer to the show to find out when and where the fun is happening.

Epic Star Wars Costume Clubs are hosting events all weekend. Join The Dark Empire club to create your dark side persona, the 501st for their secret decoder game, the Droid Builders for droid certification, and the Saber Guild for a Padawan training session.

Join this magical fantasy and fairytale community to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings. With trivia, cosplay, Hobbit song singing, light LARPing, and a Shire photobooth, it’ll feel like you got transported to the heart of Middle-earth. You wont want to miss these Sunday-only activities.

Join Frodo on a mission to save FAN EXPO Vancouver from Sauron. Complete the quest and get a limited-edition FAN EXPO Vancouver pin and a chance to win two Weekend Passes to FAN EXPO Vancouver 2027. To take part, scan the QR codes at the entrance to the show floor, follow the instructions, and answer the riddles to complete your journey. Good luck, and don’t forget to eat second breakfast.

Shop hundreds of retailers from all over to make your experience unforgettable. Whether it’s a rare comic book, original artwork, graphic novels, memorabilia, Blu-Rays, videos, games, toys or t-shirts – you'll find it all here.

Join Meeple Leaf Gaming at FAN EXPO Vancouver's Community Zone. They'll have three days of free play tabletop gaming where you can rediscover an old favourite or play something brand new with the help of their experts. Check the schedule closer to the show for more details.

Check out authentic set pieces and props from Star Wars fan productions and experience something close to the real thing. From the TIE Fighter cockpit to parts of a Star Destroyer, they'll be on display.

FAN EXPO Vancouver 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 showtime.

Get ready to see LEGO like you’ve never seen it before. The Vancouver LEGO Club brings larger-than-life builds, intricate dioramas, and serious brick skills to the show floor—all crafted by passionate adult fans of LEGO. Check out their stunning fandom displays in the Community Zone all weekend long.

Come on down with the whole family to meet your favourite Superheroes, Princesses, voice actors, or maybe even enter the costume contest as a family. Plus, there are coupons and Family Passes available.

Heroes Without a Plan is a breakout all-improv D&D actual play with some of Vancouver’s quickest comics. Come see a cast of adventurers take on a randomly selected world, while the DM makes it all up on the fly. Check the schedule closer to the show for details.

Whether you're a Whovian or Jedi, a cosplayer or crafter, the Community Zone is where you find people who share your fandom! Find out about local clubs, get up close to movie props, test your trivia, and snap photos galore with fans who are excited as you are to get together.

Who you gonna call? Dive into the paranormal with all things Ghostbusters. With ghost film recreations, prop replicas, photo booths, and traps to play with, you can see what it’s like to be a real ghostbuster. This group raises funds for charities, so once they reach their goal, get ready to see the team get slimed.

From Alderaan to Mandalore, there are many tales of the Jedi to share. Join the 501st in the Kids’ Zone for Star Wars story time. Check the schedule closer to the show for specific dates and times.

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Harry Potter film universe while concocting your very own Valentine's Day Love Potion. Calling all wizards and witches, think you can be top of your potions class? Join us in making your own love potion in the Kids' Zone. While supplies last.

Come watch true chaos unfold as BlackwaterDnD tackles the greatest D&D challenge. As the table rotates, each player takes turns playing every character as well as the DM. Will they keep the story coherent? Will space and time collapse in on itself from the sheer mayhem? Come find out and roll the d20 of fate with us. Check the schedule closer to the show for details.

Forge bonds as strong as mithril and create lasting friendships through the ancient art of bracelet making, inspired by the legendary Fellowship of the Ring. While supplies last.

Nothing wrong with getting a little messy. Bring your little one along for some gooey fun with the BC Ghostbusters in the Kids' Zone. While supplies last.

Is the Force strong with you? Calling all Padawans and younglings (ages 6-15) for an interactive lightsaber training experience as we continue our quest to find the Chosen One.

Your fave sci-fi & fantasy comic creators and writers like Stephen Platt, Tom Grummett, and Ramon Perez will be with us all weekend long. Be sure to drop by the Comic Creator area next to Artist Alley to meet them and geek out over their amazing work.