Comic-Con International: San Diego 2026

Comic-Con International: San Diego 2026 is an exhibition and conference dedicated to comic books and other aspects of the popular arts, including films and science fiction/fantasy literature with hands-on workshops and educational and academic programming.

Products & Services

• Anime and film screenings (including a separate film festival)
• Comics Arts Conference
• The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, the "Oscars" of the comics industry
• Games
• An Autograph Area
• A Masquerade costume competition with prizes and trophies
• Portfolio Reviews, bringing together aspiring artists with major companies
• An Art Show

Comic-Con International: San Diego began in 1970 as a one-day "minicon," called San Diego’s Golden State Comic-Minicon.