The Vancouver Comic and Toy Show is a spectacular trade show featuring collectible toys, superhero memorabilia, comic books and other elements of pop culture.
There are two super fun-filled events each year, with one in the spring and one in the fall. The next show in 2025 happens on the weekend of October 25th and 26th. The one after that will be in Spring, 2026, but with exact details to be confirmed. They are terrific events for everyone to enjoy, from ages 5 to 105!
Click Vancouver Comic and Toy Show for the event’s official website. Tickets are available at ticketleader.ca/events/detail/comic25. Information about the event can also be found on the Vancouver Comic Show Facebook page.
This article contains the following about the Vancouver Comic and Toy Show:
When and Where is the Show? | How Much Does it Cost? | What to Expect | Guest Artists | Tips & Advice | Other Information
Vancouver Comic and Toy Show
The Vancouver Comic and Toy Show features collectible toys, Pokémon cards & memorabilia, comic books and almost all other elements of pop culture inside the 45,000 square foot historic PNE Forum! It’s one of the largest events of its kind in Western Canada.
If you like all things pop culture including comics, toys, TCG’s, LEGO, video games, anime, fan art, cosplay, movie memorabilia, horror collectibles, 3D printed figures, records, sports cards, Hot Wheels, funko pops, and so much more, you’ll be in heaven at this event!
When and Where is the Show?
The Vancouver Comic and Toy Show takes place on a Saturday and Sunday at the PNE Forum. It runs from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm both days. The venue’s address is 2901 East Hastings Street.
In 2025 the event takes place on the Saturday and Sunday of October 25th and 26th. It will also happen again sometime in the spring of 2026, but with exact details to be confirmed.
How Much Does it Cost?
Admission to the Vancouver Comic and Toy Show for ages 13 and above costs about $22 for the Saturday, $15 for the Sunday and $25 for a two-day pass. Children ages 12 and under enter for free, which makes it a great family event.
Click Vancouver Comic & Toy Show for the event’s official website or visit Ticketleader.ca for tickets.
What to Expect at the Show
The Vancouver Comic and Toy Show is a great event. At the show you’ll see 400 large 8ft tables with vendors buying, selling and trading all things pop culture including vintage comic books, superhero posters and action figurines. Also for sale are hot wheels cars, trading cards, plush toys, Funko pop figures and many more items.
Visitors can enjoy food trucks on site with ATM machines inside the venue. Throughout the weekend, multiple door prizes are handed out, including $25 and $50 Comic & Toy Show gift cards that can be used at any vendor at the event. In addition to all the items for sale, there are also professional comic artists & film industry talent signing autographs as well as CGC Grading accepting submissions and Heritage Auctions accepting consignments.
The event is always packed with action, offering shopping, special guests, photo opportunities and family-friendly fun for fans of all ages.
Professional Guests at the Show
One of the special guest artists at the event in October 2025 is James Lloyd who is a Vancouver-based cartoonist who has worked for Futurama Comics, the Simpsons, the Rocky & Bullwinkle series and other publications and projects.
Other guests at the October event include magician James Hanson, comic artist Sydney Green, Transformers comic book and Hasbro box artist Marcelo Matere, independent comic book illustrator Robin Thompson, and author/illustrator Aaron Buck.
All the way from Dallas are Heritage Auctions accepting consignments – their first ever comic show appearance in the City of Vancouver. There is also CGC Grading accepting submissions, artist Peejay Catacutan, art director and costume concept artist Andy Poon, and the Star Wars 501st Professional Cosplay Group.
Visit canadiancomics.net for full details about the event or click Comic Show Tickets for tickets.
Tips & Advice
Below are some suggestions to help you make the most of your experience at the trade show.
TIP #1: Walk around the show and make a note of all the potential items you have an interest in purchasing before buying any. Some may be available from more than one vendor and then you can compare the prices between the two and buy the less expensive one.
TIP #2: If you see something you really want, especially if it’s rare, recognize that if you don’t buy it right away, it might be gone by the time you get back!
TIP #3: Don’t be afraid to barter. If you can find the person in charge of the table they will often negotiate the price, especially if you are buying more than one item from them. That’s not always the case, but it sometimes it works (especially on the second day).
TIP #4: If you want some of the rarer items, make sure you get there a bit before 11:00 am. There is usually a long line-up to get in for the first hour of the show, but it can worth waiting if you are looking for a specific item.
TIP #5: Tickets are available at ticketleader.ca/events/detail/comic25. They also have an Instagram page at instagram.com/vancouvercomicshow.
Click Vancouver Comic & Toy Show for the event’s official website.
Other Information
Click the Vancouver Comic and Toy Show‘s website for more information about the event. Visit the Ticketleader.ca website for tickets. There is also a Vancouver Comic Show Facebook page and Instagram page.
Other Lower Mainland events you might find interesting include the following:
- Vancouver Fan Expo
- Vancouver Comic Arts Festival
- Retro Gaming Expo
- Sea to Sky Model Train and Hobby Show
- Vancouver Train Expo
- Vancouver PNE Events
Check out our Festivals & Events Calendar for a list of other events at other times of the year.
