C2E2 2027

The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) is a fan convention dedicated to comics, pop culture, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television held annually in Chicago. The inaugural event was held April 16–18, 2010, at the McCormick Place in Chicago.

Language

English

Genres

comics-anime, dark fantasy

Duration (days)

3

Next edition

30 Apr – 2 May 2027

Author participation

Exhibitor / Artist Alley / badges via ReedPop

Tickets

Paid; published price examples include: $15

Attendance published by the festival

53000

Audience

C2E2 was held for the first time April 16–18, 2010, with an estimated attendance between 20,000 and 30,000 attendees.

Accessibility

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Language notes

Listed working language: English

Genre notes

Primary focus: comics-anime, dark fantasy

Programme

C2E2 has panels by the comics and anime industry, entertainment guests, and attendees, along with special screenings of shows and live recordings of podcasts.

Tables and exhibitors

Exhibitors Media Kit C2E2 Popverse Memberships CGC and JSA On-Site Grading Tickets on Sale Now Tickets On Sale Now! Rally your crew, turn up the fand

Past guests

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dollhouse actress Eliza Dushku, Jon Bernthal, Supernatural actor Mark Sheppard, Burt Ward, Julie Newmar, Game of Thrones actress Natalie Dormer, Hellboy actor Ron Perlman, Chandler Riggs, Doctor Who actor Peter Davison, comedian Kevin Smith

Past editions

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

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