August 14 - 16, 2026
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
BEGINS IN:
- 00Days
- 00Hrs
- 00Mins
- 00Secs
SPECIAL EXPERIENCES
FAN EXPO Chicago Special Experiences are fun-filled events that require something a little extra such as registration, or special tickets, in order to attend. Some events are during the convention and others are outside of show hours. Sign up to be the FIRST to know about upcoming events, announcements and exclusive offers.
AN EVENING WITH THE HOBBITS: IN CELEBRATION OF 25 YEARS
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.
SMALLVILLE NIGHTS
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.
FRANK MILLER EXPERIENCES
Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 6 PM
Get ready to dive into the shadows of Gotham with the creator of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. You'll score exclusive backstage access with a private welcome talk before everyone else gets in, priority seating, and signed collectibles to take home. Pick either the Frank Miller Experience or Frank Miller Sketch Package and lock in those coveted autographs. Get up close and personal with comic book legend Frank Miller.
Colin O’Donoghue + VIP MEET & GREET
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.