ComiCon Erie returns to the Bayfront Convention Center from Sept. 12-14, featuring celebrity guests, more than 40 artists, vendors and cosplay events
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ComiCon Erie returns Sept. 12-14 to kick off the 2025-2026 expo season at the Bayfront Convention Center.
This year’s Con will include more guests, a variety of vendors, artists and authors from across the country, cosplay guests and contest, an after-party on Friday night and more.
Here’s what you should expect if you go to ComiCon Erie.
Which celebrity guests will attend ComiCon Erie?
ComiCon Erie 2025 will have the most celebrity guests in the history of the event.
This year, 12 celebrities are set to attend ComiCon Erie along with authors and cosplay entertainers.
Those celebrity guests include:
Christian Coulson: “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”Rikishi: WWE hall of famerRobbie Rist: “Naruto” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”Scott Lobdell: Comic book writerDavid Barclay: “Return of the Jedi” and “Empire Strikes Back”Tamara Carlson Woodard: “The Mandalorian” and “Book of Boba Fett”Michael Haigney: “Pokemon”D-Von Dudley: WWE hall of famerAmy Rolle: “Power Rangers Lost Galaxy”Kevin Duhaney: “Power Rangers Dino Thunder”Jeff Parazzo: “Power Rangers Dino Thunder”Kaleb Lewis: “Face Off”Over 40 artists to attend ComiCon Erie
Along with the celebrity guests, ComiCon Erie has booked more than 40 local and national artists for the event.
Dave Nestler, Stephanie Strange, EH Berg and Paul McGinty are just a few of the artists scheduled to appear. The full list of artists can be found on Eriepromotions.com/comicon-erie.
Cosplay guests to walk the ComiCon Erie floor
It wouldn’t be an Erie ComicCon without cosplay guests walking around the show floor taking pictures with attendees.
Some of the cosplayers in attendance include:
MonsterlabWNY Guardians (Guardians of the Galaxy)Icons UnlimitedMaiacat CosplaySteel City GhostbustersThe Dwight Night (Dwight Schrute)501st Legion (“Star Wars”)Erie GhostbustersBig League Pro (wrestling)
There will be a cosplay contest on Sept. 13 and Sept. 14. The adult cosplay contest will be held on Sept. 13 at 4 p.m. for ages 16 and older. The kids cosplay contest for ages 3-15 will be held on Sept. 14 at 1 p.m.
The registration form and rules can be found on ComiCon Erie’s website.
After party at ComiCon Erie
On Sept. 13 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the Sunset Terrace at the Bayfront Convention Center, the annual ComiCon Erie after party will take place.
The event features celebrity appearances, music from DJ Jay, giveaways, drink specials and more.
The cost to get into the after party is $25 or included if you purchase a VIP pass.
Building Legos at ComiCon Erie
Brick Erie will once again be part of ComiCon Erie while featuring more displays, activities and educational fun for all ages.
Attendees can check out displays from Lego user groups within the regional area.
Within the Lego area of ComiCon Erie, vendors will offer a variety of bricks. Fans can also learn tips from the displayers.
Displays from BuffaLUG, Steel City LUG, NEOLUG, Charm City LUG, Dallas/Fort Worth LUG, SnailLUG Southeastern PA and New England LUG will be featured.
If you go…
If you go to ComiCon Erie this year, here are some important details you should know…
Dates: Sept. 12-14Time: Friday, Sept. 12: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 13: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 14: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Location: Bayfront Convention Center at 1 Sassafras PierTickets: Purchased online or at the door. Online prices include $20 for Friday, $25 for Saturday, $20 for Sunday, all weekend pass for $50, VIP pass for $85. Tickets and passes purchased at the door are set to increase on the days of the convention. A VIP pass includes a pass for the entire weekend, a ComiCon Erie bag, a ComiCon Erie shirt and admission to the after party.More details at eriepromotions.com/comicon-erie.
Contact Nicholas Sorensen at nsorensen@gannett.com.