MAIN EVENTS

All of your fave fandom stars are making their way to FAN EXPO Boston. 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.

Saturday, August 8, 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.

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 Boston 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 Boston, 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 Boston. From the biggest sci-fi stars to amazing panels, workshops, family events, and more, we have everything for Jedi, Doctors, and Officers.

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 closer to the event for specific topics, days, and times.

Whether you're a Whovian or Jedi, a cosplayer or crafter, you can find friends at FAN EXPO Boston by joining our Cosplay Meetups. Check the schedule closer to the event for specific topics, days, and times.

Looking for some original artwork? Head on down to Artist Alley to pick up some stunning art to show off your fandom. Plus, you can commission your fave artists at the show to create a custom, one-of-a-kind piece just for you.