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Comic Con Africa

Name: Comic Con Africa
Start: 2026-09-24
End: 2026-09-27
Location: Johannesburg

Comic Con Africa is an ultimate pop culture and gaming festival held over four days at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg. The event features celebrity appearances, cosplay competitions with international artists, gaming areas, and opportunities to purchase merchandise.

Date: Sep 24-27, 2026
Location: Johannesburg
Status: Upcoming

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ZA Upcoming

Comic Con Africa

Date: Sep 24-27, 2026
Location: Johannesburg

Pop Culture Gaming Festival

Event summary

Highlights

Celebrity appearances, including Alison Sealy-Smith
Cosplay competitions and international cosplay artists
Dedicated gaming areas
Merchandise and collectible opportunities

Comic Con Africa is recognized as the ultimate pop culture and gaming festival, taking place from 24 to 27 September, Thursday to Sunday, daily from 9am to 6pm. The event is hosted at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, located on Nasrec Road, corner Rand Show Road, in Nasrec, Johannesburg.

This four-day extravaganza promises a wide array of activities for attendees, including appearances from celebrities such as Alison Sealy-Smith, known for her roles in X-Men: The Animated Series. A significant draw is the cosplay component, featuring competitions and guest international cosplay artists. Visitors can also explore dedicated gaming areas and a marketplace to stock up on various merchandise.

Expected to attract over 70,000 visitors, the festival offers ticketing options from R250 for a day pass to R750 for a four-day pass, with bookings available via Howler. It is important to note that celebrity photo and autograph sessions typically require separate bookings.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Johannesburg Expo Centre; whatsoninjoburg.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Johannesburg

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.