Activations:
- Thursday:
- Fandom Party feat The Coverups (feat Green Day members Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirn) @ FLOAT, Hard Rock Hotel (7-11pm)
- Indigi-Con 2026 @ UC San Diego Park & Market (1100 Market St | 3:30-8pm | Free with RSVP)
- Titmouse Presents Comic-Con After Party with Sean Solomon, Wabie @ Music Box (7pm | 10:30pm SOLD OUT)
- THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary Concert feat Knights of Unicron, Cold Slither, jem @ House of Blues
- Friday:
- Mosh Eisley: The Best Party In The Galaxy @ Music Box
- Dark Moon Blood Night with Enhypen @ House of Blues
- Hip-Hop and Comics | Live Performances, Djs, Art Exhibit, Artist/Author Signings @ Mixed Grounds Coffee (11am-4pm)Funko Funday Party: Quest for the Grail @ The Shell (Ticketed Event)
- TOKiMONSTA @ NOVA
- Cosplay Skate Night @ Ringer's Roller Rink (Free Admission with costume and mention of this promotion. Does not include skate rental/protective gear/skate mates | Both Locations: Seaport Village 10am-9pm & Federal Blvd 5-9pm)
- Moonshine Marvel Comic-Con with American Mile @ Moonshine Flats
- The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants Screening @ The New Children’s Museum Park/Nickelodeon Fun Zone (7pm)
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season Four Fan Screening @ Balboa Theatre
- SATURDAY:
- Comic Tron One More Time (A Tribute To Daft Punk), DJ Mancat | Comic Con After Party @ Music Box
- Audible’s Level Up Lounge Activation @ Swing Social (Free | 11am-7pm | 527 Fifth Ave)
- We Touch Grass: Anime Rave Convention After Party @ SPIN
- American Horror Story 13th Scoop Experience @ Location TBA
- SUNDAY:
- The Vampire Lestat SDCC Fan Meetup | Trivia, Cosplay, Prizes @ Hilton Gaslamp (11am)
- Strawberry Shortcake Pet Adoption Event Pawp-Up | Pet Adoptions, Photo-Ops, Themed Treats, Strawberry Shortcake Meet&Greets @ Malibu Farm San Diego, Seaport Village (12-3pm | Free/Open To The Public)
- Comic-Con Conference for Educators & Librarians @ San Diego Central Library (Pre-Registration Required)
- Lunar Landing Bar|Tropical-meets-sci-fi escape featuring glowing cocktails, celestial décor, atmospheric lighting, and cosmic-inspired experiences @ LandShark, Margaritaville Hotel
- Level Up Lounge: Retro gaming-inspired pop-up with nostalgic décor, themed cocktails, interactive photo opportunities, and live entertainment @ Wild Hare Bar Garden, Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
- Comic-Con International's 50th Robert A. Heinlein Blood Drive 2026 with San Diego Blood Bank @ Manchester Grand Hyatt [First Floor, Grand Hall A | Walk-Ins Welcome |Donors must be 17+ years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in general good health | Wed-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-3:30pm | All blood donors will receive a limited-edition Marvel® Spider-Man® T-shirt (while sizes and supplies last.)]
- Lounge By Ignition Press | Signings, Panels, Limited Edition Merch @ 643 G Street (Free | Th/Fri/Sat 12-8pm | Sun 12-6pm)
- Paramount+’s The Lodge @ Happy Does (340 Fifth Ave | Th-Sun 9am-7pm | RSVP Required | SOLD OUT | Standby Line Available)
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – Explore the Port Galley
- Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender - Republic City Marketplace
- South Park
- Themed food and drinks
- Hands-on games and activities
- Exclusive photo ops
- Customize exclusive swag
- Super Troopers 3 Pop-Up | Merch Giveaways, Themed Experiences, Complimentary Pancakes, Putting Green @ Hasta Mañana Cantina (5th & K | Free | Fri-Sun 9am-5pm)
- Nickelodeon | Fun Flows Here: Slime Station, Photo Installations, Bubble Play, DJ Sets, Raffles @ The New Children’s Museum Park
- AppleTV SILO Experience @ The Lot (1st & J/450 2nd Ave | FREE | Open To The Public | Fri-Sat 11am-7pm)
- Disney's Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse Interactive Experience @ Fifth Ave & L St (By the restaurant formerly known as Tin Fish | Th/Sat 9:30am-7pm | Fri 10:30am-7pm | Sun 9:30am-5pm | FREE)
- DC’s Lanterns Training Headquarters @ Venue 808 (8th & J | Free/SOLD OUT/Standby Available | Th 9am-6pm, Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 11am-9pm)
- Petco Park Interactive Zone (Th-Sat 10am-5pm | Sun 10am-4pm)
- MaruMart: Demon Slayer Konbini
- Hello Kitty Café Truck
- KAYOU’s Walls of Fandom:
- Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Experience
- Labu’Tique
- MLK, Jr. Promenade (Walkway Along Trolley Line From Petco Park to Children's Museum)
- Hulu/Disney+ Animayhem feat Bob's Burgers, Futurama and more | Themed Food & Drink, Interactive Environments, Photo-Ops, Exclusive Merch @ Palm Trees Garden at the Hilton Gaslamp (Th-Sat 10:30am-7pm | Sun 11am-4pm)
- Peanuts Pop-Up x Super 7 | Photo-ops, exclusive merch, Exclusive "Adopt-A-Puppy" Plush Figures in Pet Carrier for Purchase @ Harbor Club (200 W Harbor Dr, Suite 105 | Th 12-4pm, Fri/Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm)
- American Horror Story Sinister Ice Cream Trucks @ Copley Alley at Horton Grand Hotel & MLK Promenade (Th/Fri 3-7pm/Sat 10am-2pm)
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3: Road Trip Tour | Game Demo, Photo-ops, Exclusive Lanyards & Drawstring Bags @ San Diego Wine & Culinary Center
- 5th Avenue Landing (Walkway Along San Diego Bay Between Hilton Bayfront & Marriott Marina)
- American Horror Story Sinister Ice Cream Trucks @ 5th Avenue Landing/Flagship Ferry (Th/Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 1-5pm)
- [adult swim] on the green | Games & Rides, Prizes, Laser Dance Parties and more @ Bayfront Park/5th Avenue Landing (Th/Fri/Sat 1-10pm | Sun 11am-4pm | Free | Open To The Public)
- Hulu’s King of the Hill Experience | BBQ, Lawn Games & Prizes, Photo-Ops, Trucker Hat Customization @ Bayfront Parking Lot (FREE | Th 11:30am-7pm | Fri/Sat 9:30am-7pm | Sun 9:30am-5pm)
- FX's Alien: Earth Immersive Activation | interactive Prodigy Corp Drop Site, Vending machine stocked with a custom in-world beverage, Alien: Earth Podcast Studio with Surprise Guests | @ Hilton Bayfront Lawn (18+ | Free To The Public | The Wreckage: Th 11am-4pm | Fri/Sat 10am-4pm | Sun 11am-3pm |//| The Wreckage: Code Red Th 4:30-8pm | Fri/Sat 4:30-10:30pm)
- Voodoo Ranger Pirate Ship | Music, Games, IPAs @ 5th Avenue Landing (21+ | Th-Sun 10am-6pm)
- Nintendo Switch Sports Resort | Game Demos, Head-To-Head Gaming @ Hilton Bayfront Plaza (Free | First-come, First-Served)
- Crunchyroll Anime FanFest | celebration of anime, fandom, and innovation @ The Shell (Sat & Sun | 1pm | FREE)
- Restart Gaming Lounge @ San Diego Ballroom at the Marriott Marquis Marina (Thursday-Sunday | 9:30am-7pm | Free | Open To The Public)
- Marvel Rivals hands-on gameplay, panels, and signing sessions | Limited giveaway items
- Over 100 gaming stations featuring games such as Call of Duty, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
- Meet-and-greet and photo opportunities with voice actors and cosplayers
- Daily gaming tournaments
- Candy Land Café @ Bayside Kitchen & Bar (2137 Pacific Highway | 10am-10pm | Tickets & Reservations Required)
- Outside Of Downtown
- Comic-Con Museum: Open Thursday-Tuesday 10am-5pm:
- Doctor Who : Worlds Of Wonder
- Growing Up Luann
- Cover Story: Comic-Con Souvenir Book Covers
Useful Links:
- EVERYONE HAS A GUIDE
- 10 Ways to Enjoy Comic-Con 2026 Without a Badge. Free and low-cost options for getting in on the pop culture action outside of the convention center’s walls - San Diego Magazine
- KPBS at Comic-Con: From the floor to the fans. KPBS is taking you inside Comic-Con, sharing stories from San Diegans alongside the fans, creators and communities who bring the iconic pop culture convention to life. - KPBS
- 🎉 No Comic-Con badge? Here are some standout off-site events in San Diego
- 💡 10 essential tips from a Comic-Con veteran
- 👽 Spotlight on San Diego creators
- 💭 KPBS reader-approved hacks
- 🚆 How to get around Comic-Con without a car
- 🎤 Panel recommendations
- ♿ Accessibility at Comic-Con
- 🎭 Cosplay corner
- 🤔 FAQs
- Things To Do Without A Badge: Comic-Con 2026 - DoSD
- San Diego Comic-Con events, freebies and more things to do without a badge. While San Diego Comic-Con is the main draw for pop-culture fans, some of the best events and experiences don't require a badge. - NBC San Diego
- Here's what to know about San Diego Comic-Con 2026 | Experiences, transportation and more | San Diego's annual Comic-Con is bringing comic fans together once again at the San Diego Convention Center from July 23 - 26, with a preview night on July 22. - CBS 8
- Comic-Con 2026: Studios & Streamers Vie For Eyes In San Diego’s Gaslamp District With Promos For ‘Percy Jackson,’ ‘Rings Of Power,’ ‘Lanterns,’ ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ ‘Yaga’ & More - Deadline Coverage
- COMIC-CON COVERAGE LINKS (UPDATED FOR 2026)
- Official Comic-Con Site
- Official Comic-Con Blog: Toucan Tips
- Unofficial Comic-Con Blog
- Hollywood Reporter
- Nerdist SDCC
- Outside Comic Con
- Comic-Con Guide
- Gizmodo Comic-Con News
- Entertainment Weekly Comic-Con
- OLDIES BUT GOODIES:
- My Survival Guide (From 2018)
- My Comic-Con Survival Guide (from 2010)
- Geeky survival tips for Comic-Con - kpbs (7.21.22)
- Comic-Con Prep by i09 (2015)0
- Speed-Force Con Tips
- How To Hack Comic-Con (Visit California | Not Updated For 2025)
- NAVIGATING COMIC-CON
- Gaslamp.org General Maps, Restaurants & Bars
- SDMTS Transit Information (Get a 4 or 5 day pass at a discount)
- Interactive San Diego Regional Bike Map
- GO by Bike (Resources, Bike Safety Tips, and more)
- EXPLORE BEYOND THE CON


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