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.

Enter the Zen Den, where Jedi calm and Airbender balance await. This sanctuary offers soft seating, low lighting, and serene vibes. Channel your inner Master Splinter, meditate, and recharge your energy to tackle the rest of the con.

Time travel, Kryptonian-style. Search the venue for 8 hidden Superman logos, each from a different era. Pick up a clue sheet and trace the evolution of the Man of Steel—can you find them all? Suit up and find out. Grab yours while supplies last.

One duck to rule them all? Dozens are scattered across the different rooms, but only a rare few are forged in the realm of the Middle-earth. Find a Lord of the Rings Duck, and you'll be rewarded. Take your duck to the info desk to receive your prize. Find any other themed duck and keep them for your collection. Your quest begins at the show.

Drop off a tale, pick up a new adventure. The Free Little Library is your chance to share a favorite read and find your next page-turner—all weekend long at the Book Nook.

The Book Nook is your hideaway for all things literary. Cozy up with a manga from our library, join a Silent Book Club where the pages speak volumes, or swap tales at the Free Little Library like you’re in a magical bookshop. Craft a fantasy-inspired bookmark, relax, and let the stories take you away.

Discover your people in the Friendiverse Lounge, located in Room 24. Play games, unleash your creativity, and dive into fandom crafts. Trade pins, make friendship bracelets, and lose yourself in the beat of the silent disco. It’s a place where connections are made, and fandoms come to life.