Comicon, anime and fan expos in Ontario

Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

Toronto Comicon is a fun-filled, three-day event that draws thousands of visitors every year.

Celebrate all things pop culture, including a wide range of family-friendly activities. Watch comic artists draw in sketch duels, take photos with costumed characters, attend workshops led by fandom experts and more.

The 2025 celebrity lineup includes Jared Padalecki, Karl Urban, Manny Jacinto and Ruth Connell.

Toronto Comicon tickets sell out fast, so remember to buy them early online.

Dates: March 14–16, 2025

Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West, Toronto

Breakout Con

A team of gaming leaders worked together to organize Breakout, a gaming convention made by gamers for gamers.

Meet fellow tabletop gamers for the best weekend of tabletop gaming in Toronto. Don’t miss the wildly popular Bring & Buy auction, where you can sell or buy lightly used games. You’ll also find industry panels, games run by professional designers and other guest events at this gaming conference.

Special guests in 2025 include game designer Sharang Biswas, tabletop game maker Aaron Lim and the lead creative at BSGames, Bill Murphy.

Dates: March 14–16, 2025

Location: Sheraton Centre, 123 Queen Street West, Toronto

Toronto Game Expo

Toronto’s premiere gaming expo brings collectors, comic fans and cosplayers together to share their passion for gaming.

Experience nonstop entertainment filled with trivia contests, cosplaying competitions and special guest panels. Over 300 exhibitor tables offer games, collectibles and art pieces. Panel guests feature pro gamers and industry insiders, and there is a dedicated kids’ zone with art activities and a scavenger hunt.

Don’t miss your chance to see guest stars Reed Shannon, Stephanie Panisello, Jon St. John and others at the 2025 Toronto Game Expo.

Get your tickets online.

Dates: March 29–30, 2025

Location: Exhibition Place, 100 Princes' Boulevard, Toronto

Anime North

Enjoy anime, manga, music, games and more at Toronto’s top anime convention. Doll collectors and doll lovers can attend the Doll North to experience the world of dolls, featuring Monster High and ball-jointed dolls.

Gaming North includes video game events, live-action role-playing and collectible card games. Artists, vendors and industry guests will be present. And there will be lots of ways to learn something new at the different free and paid workshops.

Save money by buying your tickets online before May 21, 2025

Dates: May 23–25, 2025

Locations:

Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road, Etobicoke

Delta Hotel Airport, 655 Dixon Road, Etobicoke

Toronto Comic Arts Festival

The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) is one of the best comic arts festivals in the world.

Welcoming over 300 artists and 28,000 local and international visitors, TCAF focuses on independent arts culture and promoting comics as a literary and artistic medium. Creator panels, book signings, live drawings, kids’ workshops and more make this an top event for comic lovers.

Admission to TCAF is free.

Dates: June 7–8, 2025

Location: Mattamy Athletic Centre, 50 Carlton Street, Toronto

TFcon Toronto 2025

As Canada’s largest Transformers convention, TFcon Toronto is a popular annual event for old and new series fans.

Listen to comic book writers at Q&A panels, browse artworks created by fan and professional artists and participate in the Transformers costume contest. Plus,  attendees will have access to exclusive merchandise.

Meet guests Garry Chalk, Simon Furman, Alex Milne and Stan Bush at TFcon Toronto 2025.

Tickets are available for pre-sale online. You can also buy tickets with cash at the door.

Dates: July 11–13, 2025

Location: Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale, 6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga

 Fan Expo Canada

Celebrate the ultimate fan experience at the largest comic book, gaming, sci-fi, horror, anime event in Canada.

Meet comic creators, get personal mementos signed by the hottest people in the industry and shop for unique memorabilia. At the 2025 Fan Expo, you can meet celebrities Simu Liu, Rosario Dawson, Josh Gad, Marisa Tomei and Temuera Morrison.

Buy your online tickets early.

Dates: August 21–24, 2025

Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West, Toronto

Toronto Comic Book Show

Explore a diverse array of comic books at over 100 Toronto Comic Book Show vendor tables.

New, vintage and graded comics from rare Golden Age issues to the latest indie releases are available, catering to collectors of all kinds. Ticket sales include the chance to win prizes throughout the day.

Tickets are available for purchase online.

Dates: Stay tuned for the 2026 date.

Location: Montecassino Hotel and Event Centre, 3710 Chesswood Drive, Suite #220, North York

York, Durham and Headwaters

ClaringCon

Connect with fellow board game lovers at ClaringCon, Clarington’s annual board game convention.

From lighthearted party games to immersive strategy games, there’s something for you at this fun event. Search for bargains on used games and challenge yourself in the tournament zone.

Buy tickets online.

Dates: May 2–3, 2025

Location: Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, 2440 Durham Regional Highway 2, Bowmanville

Niagara Region

Niagara Falls Comic Con

Explore over 18,500 square metres of exhibitors, vendors and artists at the Niagara Falls Comic Con.

Unique attractions such as the full-scale replica Optimus Prime truck, an immersive Doctor Who exhibit and screen-accurate Star Wars costumes by The 501st Canadian Garrison attracts more than 30,000 guests every year. Enjoy Q&As with celebrity guests, play the latest games in the Gaming Arena and attend fan workshops and seminars.

Celebrity guests include movie and TV stars, including classic TV icons, horror legends, wrestling superstars, talented artists and famous Canadians. In 2025, the guest lineup includes Warwick Davis, Robert Englund, Kat Barrell and Ryan Drummond.

Get your tickets online.

Dates: May 30–June 1, 2025

Location: Niagara Falls Convention Centre, 6815 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls

Bruce County Comicon

Find amazing collectibles and pop culture entertainment at Bruce County Comicon.

Vendors, celebrities and cosplayers from across Ontario come to this small-town Comicon event to soak in the lively atmosphere and participate in fun activities with fellow fans.

Book your tickets online in advance.

Date: July 12, 2025

Location: Southampton Coliseum and Annex, 26 Albert Street South, Southampton

Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington

 TriCon

Explore a wide range of pop culture, sci-fi, anime, visual art, digital technology and more at TriCon.

This weekend-long event features cosplaying groups, panels by special guests from your favourite shows and vendors and works from local makers.

Dates: 2026 dates to be announced

Location: THEMUSEUM, 10 King Street West, Kitchener

Kawarthas and Northumberland

Phantasm

Try your hand at various role-playing games, board games and other related activities at Phantasm, an intimate sci-fi and fantasy role-playing convention.

Find a large area with board games available to borrow, plus librarians on hand to teach you the rules. Some games are play-to-win, with the chance to earn great prizes if you’re victorious. In addition to discovering fun new games, find one-of-a-kind items from local vendors at the Phantasm Yard Sale.

Buy your tickets to Phantasm at the door.

Dates: April 26–27 and October 25–26, 2025

Location: Holiday Inn Peterborough-Waterfront, 150 George Street North, Peterborough

Hamilton, Halton and Brant

Hamilton Comic Con

Celebrate pop culture and comics at Hamilton Comic Con.

With exhibitors, comic books, movie cars, cosplay contests, photo ops and more, enjoy an action-packed weekend that caters to fans of all ages. Look for the special celebrity, comic and wrestling guests appearing during this year’s event.

Buy tickets online in advance.

Dates: September 20–21, 2025

Location: Hamilton Convention Centre, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton

Southwestern Ontario

London Comic Con

Held in downtown London, the London Comic Con attracts fans from all over the region to share their interests and embrace comics, movies and games.

Meet your favourite stars, take celebrity photo ops, listen to Q&As from iconic creators and shop from hundreds of vendors and indie artists. Famous cosplayers from Daleks and the Geeks & Co. can be found roaming the hall during this year’s event.

Buy your tickets online.

Dates: September 13–14, 2025

Location: RBC Place London, 300 York Street, London

Northwest Ontario

 ThunderCon

A premiere pop culture convention, ThunderCon is an annual event that draws people of all ages to Northern Ontario.

Participate in contests, browse vendor booths and hear from creators at panels. Games, stage performances, a kid’s zone, an escape room and cosplayers come together to create an unforgettable experience for everyone.

Date: Stay tuned for the 2025 date

Location: Canadian Lakehead Exhibition Centre, 425 Northern Avenue, Thunder Bay

Northeastern Ontario

Northern Ontario Expo

If you’re a fan of comics, gaming and pop culture, the Northern Ontario Expo is the place for you. Originally a small comic book convention, it has grown into a multiple-day event with guest Q&As, autograph sessions, an artist and vendor alley, an archery challenge and Comicon costumes.

Past celebrity appearances have included Brandon Routh, Amy Allen and Daniel Cudmore.

Buy your tickets at the door with cash.

Date: April 12–13, 2025

Location: McIntyre Community Centre, 85 McIntyre Road, Timmins