It has been a hot summer so far, and things are only gonna get hotter! FAN EXPO Chicago will be returning to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on August 14 – 16, 2026. Team Gregula is hex-cited (after a year off) to once again attend the region’s longest-running comic and pop culture convention for our 18th time as official press!
FAN EXPO Chicago is the ultimate go-to event for fandoms, comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming. There is something for everyone to enjoy. Get an autograph or a photo with your favorite guest, then find out the inside scoop about your favorite movies and TV shows at their celebrity panels! Visit vith professional comic creators. Take photos with your favorite costumed characters. Buy a unique gift (or treat yourself) from one of the many vendors in attendance. Then when the show floor closes, it’s still not over because there will be many FAN EXPO After Hours events going on to continue the fang-tastic fun far into the night!
Listed below is a selection of some of the confirmed guests at FAN EXPO Chicago 2026.
CELEBRITIES:
- Kurt Russell
- Mel Gibson
- Elijah Wood
- Mr. T
- Sam Raimi
- John Carpenter
- William Shatner
- Sean Astin
- Christopher Lloyd
- Danny Glover
- Gates McFadden
- Pauly Shore
And many MORE!
VOICE ACTORS:
- Frank Welker
- Jason Marsden
- Keith David
- Michael Bell
- Jhonen Vasquez
- Ron Perlman
And MORE!
COMIC CREATORS:
- Frank Miller
- Scott Snyder
- Dan Mora
More listed HERE.
FAN EXPO Chicago runs August 14– 16, 2024 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center located at 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018.
Show Floor Hours:
Friday, August 14 | 4PM-9PM
Saturday, August 15 | 10AM-7PM
Sunday, August 16 | 10AM-5PM
Admission prices vary. Tickets are available HERE.
For updated information on new guests, event times, panels, programming lists, and attractions go HERE.
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