LA Comic Con 2026: The Nerd Wire’s Coverage
October 30–November 1, 2026·Downtown Los Angeles
Panels, guests and the best cosplay we spotted on the floor at the Los Angeles Convention Center, updated through the weekend.
October 30–November 1 · Los Angeles Convention Center
Photo: Katrina Lee / The Nerd Wire
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Con Info
Per comicconla.com- DatesOct 30–Nov 1, 2026Friday to Sunday, Halloween weekend
- WhereLos Angeles Convention Center1201 S Figueroa St, Downtown LA. Main Stage in South Hall, Gaming/Anime Stage in West Hall.
- General admissionFri 3–9 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–7 PM · Sun 9:30 AM–5 PMVIP entry opens 30 minutes earlier.
- Getting thereTake Metro if you canThe con says onsite parking is limited this year because of construction.
Official LA Comic Con links
- Official sitecomicconla.com (opens in a new tab)
- TicketsOfficial ticketing only (opens in a new tab)
- GuestsEntertainment guest list (opens in a new tab)
- FAQHours, bags, props policy (opens in a new tab)
The Nerd Wire is covering LA Comic Con 2026 with press credentials. Our credentials don’t provide reader access, and we don’t sell tickets. Show details come from LA Comic Con’s official site and can change; programming, guest appearances and the schedule are LA Comic Con’s, listed in the official app.
The Nerd Wire is an independent publication, not affiliated with or endorsed by LA Comic Con. Cosplay photos are by The Nerd Wire and credited on each image. Corrections or photo-credit requests go through our contact page.