MCM Comic Con London May 2026 (season context)

The MCM Comic Con London (formerly known as the London Movies, Comics, and Media Expo, London MCM Expo, and MCM London Comic Con) is a speculative fiction fan convention held at ExCel London twice yearly since 2002, usually on the last weekend in May and October. The convention primarily focuses on comic books, films, TV shows, video games, sci-fi, fantasy, cosplay, anime, manga and other popular media.

Language

English

Genres

comics-anime

Venue

ExCel London twice yearly since 2002, usually on the last weekend in May and October

Format

in-person

Duration (days)

3

Next edition

22–24 May 2026

Author participation

Exhibitor applications via MCM portal

Audience

It is common to see television and film personalities selling autographs and interacting with their fans both in person and on stage during question and answer sessions.

Accessibility

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Language notes

Listed working language: English

Genre notes

Primary focus: comics-anime

Programme

Along with panels, seminars and workshops with comic book professionals, there are previews of upcoming television shows and feature films, and portfolio review sessions with video game companies.

Awards

In the following year, 2014, the Eagle Award was presented under its new name – first The Stan Lee Eagle Award and then the True Believer Comic Awards – at the London Film and Comic Con.

Tables and exhibitors

Artist Alley and Writers Block, to the Forest Glade, Tabletop Zone, Cosplay Central and Pop Asia, as well as yet more panels, and photo and autograph op

Past guests

Gail Simone, Kevin Eastman, Frazer Irving, Antony Johnston, YouTube partners such as TomSka, MrWeebl

Past editions

1977, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2021

Festival site