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Vancouver’s FAN EXPO Pop Culture Convention

Fan Expo at Vancouver Convention Centre

FAN EXPO Vancouver is a celebration of superheroes, science fiction, comic books, anime, and all things fandom at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

The Vancouver event usually takes place on the Family Day Long Weekend each year. In 2025, however, the dates for the popular convention are February 21st to 23rd (so the week after the long weekend).

FAN EXPO is a local version of San Diego’s Comic-Con. It’s a fabulous event, especially for people who like anime, comics, superheroes and other forms of fan culture.

For tickets and full details, visit the official fanexpohq.com website.

 


This article contains the following information about FAN EXPO Vancouver:

Where and When | Admission Rates & Tips | What to Expect | FAN EXPO Video | Special Guests | Other Information


 

2025 Fan Expo Vancouver

 

FAN EXPO Vancouver in 2025

FAN EXPO Vancouver is a convention where superhero, anime, gaming and other kinds of pop culture fans get to dress in costume and stock up on DC, Marvel and other kinds of comics. It’s also a chance for attendees to buy collectibles and to meet some of their favourite actors, artists and creators. It’s an awesome event!

 

Where and When

FAN EXPO Vancouver usually happens at the Vancouver Convention Centre in the West Building in Halls B and C. In 2025 the event takes place on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of February 21st to 23rd.

The 2025 event runs from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm on Saturday and from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm on Sunday. The Vancouver Convention Centre is located at 1055 Canada Place in downtown Vancouver.

 


For the event’s official website, click FAN EXPO Vancouver.


 

Toy Vendor at Vancouver Fan Expo
Vancouver Convention Centre

 

FAN EXPO Vancouver Admission

Tickets to FAN EXPO Vancouver vary in cost depending on when you go and how you buy your tickets.

Single-day early bird passes for the 2025 event started at $30 for adults, $23 for teenagers and $12 for kids (ages 6-12). Three-day passes started at $70. Family passes for a single day for two adults and up to four children started at $65. Passes went up about $5 to $10 after July 18th in 2024. They’ll go up again closer to February.

Kids’ passes are $12 for the 2025 event, regardless of when you buy the tickets. For adults, though, tickets are usually cheapest on Friday and most expensive on Saturday.

Below are posted prices for 2025 tickets purchased online as of early November, 2024. (Note: Exact prices and conditions are subject to change.)

  • Children (ages 6-12): $12 (regardless of the day)
  • Youth (ages 13-17): $25
  • Adults (ages 18+)
    • Friday Passes: $35
    • Saturday Passes: $45
    • Sunday Passes: $40
  • Families (of two adults and up to four children)
    • Friday Passes: $75
    • Saturday Passes: $100
    • Sunday Passes: $85
  • 3-Day Passes: $90 regular price; advanced pricing is $80
  • Ultimate Fan Package: $119 regular price; advanced pricing is $109
  • VIP Package: $229 (can only be purchased in advance)

 


For the event’s official website, click FAN EXPO Vancouver.


 

Canadian Comics at Fan Expo Vancouver

 

Tips & Important Things to Know

Below are some things to know regarding admission policies and ticket prices.

  • Taxes and online fees are extra.
  • Don’t forget that kids under 5 get in free and that there are family passes available.
  • The FAN EXPO Vancouver website has a printable coupon that is valid for up to two child passes! If you plan on taking a child to the expo, click that link to save some money! (Note: The coupon is likely valid on the Friday and Sunday, but not the Saturday.)

 

Fan Expo Vancouver

 

What to Expect

At FAN EXPO Vancouver you can expect to see lots of convention goers in costume. There are Star Wars characters and superheroes everywhere! You can also expect to see thousands of other guests who love everything from superhero comics to Star Trek, Japanese anime, science fiction and other forms of pop culture.

Women, families and people of all ages also attend FAN EXPO Vancouver, and many people choose to dress up in fun cosplay as well. It’s not a requirement, but if you have a fun costume then this is the place to wear it!

At the convention there are celebrity photo and autograph opportunities, special Star Wars events, Q&A panel discussions, workshops and seminars. There are also vendors selling everything from comics to costumes, action hero figurines, posters, souvenir clothing and game supplies. Other programming can include the following:

  • Tabletop Gaming
  • Interactive Family Zone
  • Cosplay Meet Ups
  • Autographed Comic Books
  • Sketch Duels

In the Family Zone there are a variety of interactive exhibits. FAN EXPO Vancouver is great for adults, but also for kids and their families.

 

Fan Expo 2025

Fan Expo at the Vancouver Convention Centre
FAN EXPO Vancouver in 2024

 


VANCOUVER SUPERHERO GAMES!

If you are looking for other things to do while dressed up in your superhero costumes, consider playing a game of Heroes & Villains with Vancouver Mysteries. Vancouver Mysteries is an outdoor adventure game company where you can play games in the streets of downtown Vancouver. With Heroes & Villains you get to save the city from the Muck Monster!


 

Vancouver Mysteries

 

FAN EXPO Video

To give you an idea of what to expect at FAN EXPO Vancouver, check out the following video. It’s of the event from a few years ago.

As you’ll see in the video, the Convention Centre is full of people, characters in costume, and vendors selling everything from art to comics, collectibles and toys. It’s a fun event with lots to do and see.

 

 

Special Guests

Every year FAN EXPO features a number of special guests. Typically they are science fiction and action movie actors. The guests participate in talks and are available for photos and autographs. Some are at the event all weekend at various times, but others for only one or two days.

Special guests who are scheduled to appear at the event in 2025 include those listed below. (Note: Guests and days scheduled to appear are subject to change. See the official FAN EXPO website for the full list of guests and the most up-to-date details).

As of mid-November, only half a dozen or so headlining guests have been announced. More will be announced in the coming months.

 

2025 FAN EXPO Special Guests

  • Charlie Cox – from Daredevil (appears Saturday)
  • Alan Tudyk – from Star Wars and Firefly (appears Saturday and Sunday)
  • Corbin Bleu – from High School Musical (appears Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
  • Lucas Grabeel – from High School Musical (appears Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
  • Amir Talai – from Hazbin Hotel (appears Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
  • Blake Roman – from Hazbin Hotel (appears Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
  • Erika Henningsen – from Hazbin Hotel (appears Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

 

Jack Sparrow at Vancouver Fan Expo

 

Other Information

For more information about the event, see the Vancouver FAN EXPO website.

To learn about similar events in Canada’s largest city, see the articles about FAN EXPO Canada or Toronto Comicon on the Toronto’s Best Places website.

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