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 takes place on the Family Day Long Weekend each year. In 2024 the dates are February 17th, 18th and 19th.
FAN EXPO is a local version of San Diego’s Comic-Con. It’s a great 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 and Tips | What to Expect | FAN EXPO Video | Special Guests | Other Information
FAN EXPO Vancouver
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 2024 the event takes place on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday of February 17th to 19th (which also happens to be the Family Day Long Weekend).
The event runs from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm on the Saturday and from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm on both the Sunday and Monday. The Vancouver Convention Centre is located at 1055 Canada Place in downtown Vancouver.
For the event’s official website, click FAN EXPO Vancouver.
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 advanced passes in 2024 start at $34 for adults, $24 for teenagers and $12 for kids (ages 6-12). Three-day passes start at $80. Family passes for a single day for two adults and up to four children start at $73. Passes are $5 or so extra when purchased after February 2nd in 2024.
Kids’ passes are $12 for the 2024 event, regardless of when you buy the tickets. For adults though, tickets are usually cheapest on the Monday and most expensive on the Saturday.
Below are posted prices for 2024 tickets purchased online as of mid-February. (Note: Exact prices and conditions are subject to change.)
- Children (ages 6-12): $12 (regardless of the day)
- Youth (ages 13-17): Sold out
- Adults (ages 18+)
- Saturday Passes: $49
- Sunday Passes: $44
- Monday Passes: $39
- Families (of two adults and up to four children)
- Saturday Passes: Sold out
- Sunday Passes: $93
- Monday Passes: $83
- 3-Day Passes: Sold out
- Ultimate Fan Package: Sold out
- VIP Package: Sold out
For the event’s official website, click 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!
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 in 2024 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.
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!
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 in 2020.
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 appearing at the event in 2024 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).
- Adam Savage – from Mythbusters (appearing Saturday and Sunday)
- Bruce Campbell – from Ash vs Evil Dead (appearing Saturday and Sunday)
- Cameron Monaghan – from Shameless (appearing Saturday)
- Carl Potts – a famous editor and writer (appearing Saturday, Sunday and Monday)
- Charles Martinet – from Super Mario (appearing Saturday, Sunday and Monday)
- Danny Trejo – from Machete, Predator, The Book of Bobba Fett, Spy Kids (appearing Saturday and Sunday)
- Dan Slott – from Spider-Man and Fantastic Four (appearing Saturday, Sunday and Monday)
- Elijah Wood – from The Lord of the Rings (appearing Saturday)
- Giancarlo Esposito – from The Mandalorian, Breaking Bad (appearing Saturday, Sunday and Monday)
- Gina Carano – from The Mandalorian (appearing Sunday and Monday)
- Grace Van Dien – from Stranger Things (appearing Saturday, Sunday and Monday)
- Grey Delisle – from Scooby Doo and Fairly Oddparents (appearing Saturday, Sunday and Monday)
- Holly Marie Combs – from Charmed, Pretty Little Liars (appearing Saturday and Sunday)
- Jeff Ward – from One Piece, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (appearing Saturday, Sunday and Monday)
- Jodi Benson – from The Little Mermaid (appearing Saturday, Sunday and Monday)
- Patricia Summersett – from Legend of Zelda (appearing Saturday, Sunday and Monday)
- Robbie Amell – from The Flash (appearing Saturday)
- Rose McGowan – from Scream, Charmed (appearing Saturday and Sunday)
- Stephen Amell – from Arrow (appearing Saturday)
- Zach Aguilar – from Demon Slayer and Genshin Impact (appearing Saturday, Sunday and Monday)
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.
For ideas about other things to do in the Lower Mainland check out the following:
- Vancouver’s February Calendar
- Vancouver on the Family Day Long Weekend
- Vancouver’s October Calendar
- Festivals & Events
- Vancouver Comic Arts Festival (which usually takes place in May)
- Halloween Events in the Lower Mainland
- Halloween Haunted Houses
