Comicpalooza 2024

The final countdown to Comicpalooza is officially on! Pop culture fans from across the nation will assemble at the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) from May 24 – 26, 2024, for a weekend of electrifying entertainment, legendary celebrity appearances, tell-all panels, unique attractions, and much more at Texas’ premier pop-culture festival! The GRB will buzz with excitement as attendees immerse themselves in a thrilling lineup of pop-culture activities right from the start.

During the weekend, attendees can expect a rumbling exhibition floor showcasing unique art and collectibles, engaging panels highlighting popular fandoms, engulfing special attractions, tabletop and retro world game plays, and entertaining acts. Daily special events will usher a new adventure, starting off with the Friday Night Rave featuring Club Kaiju, the leading force in Anime + Pop-culture nightlife in Texas, intense wrestling matches courtesy of Texas-All Star Wrestling, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, and Smash Ultimate tournaments in the inaugural Fight Club – Video Game Tournament, and the ever-popular Cosplay Contest among other exhilarating special events.

A premier guest lineup featuring Back to the Future stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and James Tolkan; WWE superstar John Cena; Napoleon Dynamite duo Jon Heder and Efren Ramirez, The Office cast members Creed Bratton, Andy Buckley and Oscar Nuñez, Charmed stars, Shannen Doherty and Rose McGowan, Nightmare on Elm Street actors Robert Englund, Ronee Blakley and Amanda Wyss, Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Vivien Lyra Blair, Star Trek’s Rebecca Romijn, Anson Mount, and Andrew Robinson. Voice actors Kimiko Glenn, Megan Shipman, Natalie Van Sistine, Alex Organ, Reagan Murdock, authors Chip Zdarsky, Clay McLeod Chapman, Jim Butcher, Martha Wells, and artists Stan and Julie Sakai. 

Check out our Guide to Comicpalooza for more details. Find hotels, restaurants and bars near the GRB Convention Center.

Food trucks on Avenida de las Americas each day. 

On May 24th, there will also be a Party on the Plaza free live music and entertainment event. Learn more here.

Parking and Transportation

Guests coming to performances can find garage parking in the Avenida North and Avenida South parking garages, located at each end of the George R. Brown Convention Center More information on rates and transportation can be found here. 

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