August 15 - 17, 2025

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

FAN EXPO Chicago

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THREE DAYS OF FUN-FILLED, FAN CULTURE

If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, come share our playground. You'll feel out of this world – and right at home.

Find your fandom family at FAN EXPO Chicago. All 75,000 of them.

Show Hours:
Friday 4 PM – 9 PM^
Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM

^ Special Preview on Friday at 2 PM for VIP, Ultimate, and 3-Day pass holders who purchase in advance.

GET READY FOR AN EPIC 2025. TICKETS ON SALE NOW

CELEBRITIES

Prepare for the ultimate CELEB-BRATION with our amazing Celebrity Guests.

MAIN EVENTS

Experience Celeb Guests, shopping, family fun, and more.

COSPLAY

Cosplay your way in a costume spectacle of epic proportions and experiences.

COMICS

Prepare for a rip-roaring time with legendary creators and hard-to-find comics.

ANIME

POWER UP and see your favorite characters and more animated goodness.

GAMING

Get ready to level up with our Gaming booths and guests.

CELEBRITY PHOTO OPS

Take a picture that lasts a lifetime with your favorite Celebrity from a professional photographer. This is the ONLY way to get a beautiful 8x10 glossy photo with one of our Guests in an intimate setting.

AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS

Good ink is forever. Get a signed Autograph from one of our Celebrity Guests on your prized possessions.

SHOP FAN EXPO

Shop FAN EXPO is your destination for exclusive Pop Culture merchandise and collectibles from your favorite brands, celebrities, and creators.

FAN MEETUPS

Geek out with fans in your area for virtual meetups, movie screenings, game nights, cool swag, and so much more.

NEWSLETTER

Welcome to The FHQ, our fandom-charged newsletter where we explore the world of pop culture, cosplayers, and creators. (That means you).