Westcoast Comic Con

The Westcoast Comic Con Collectibles Trade Show takes place in August in Vancouver. Shop, cosplay, meet creators and get great deals on comics, toys and more.

In 2026 the event takes place on August 23rd. That’s the same weekend as the PNE Fair in Vancouver, Salmon Sessions Music Festival in Surrey, and Summer Music & Fireworks Festival in New Westminster.

See our August Calendar of Events to learn about other events happening this time of year. Continue reading to learn about Westcoast Comic Con.

Westcoast Comic Con in 2026

The sixth Annual Westcoast Comic Con happens on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026, at the Maritime Labour Centre which is located at 1880 Triumph Street in Vancouver. The venue is air-conditioned, has free parking, and is easy to get to by transit. The event runs from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

At the event attendees can find comics, toys, anime, video games, art prints and more. There are artists, exhibitors, a cosplay contest, giveaways, and door prizes. It’s a great chance to meet other fans, cosplay, and find cool stuff to add to your collection. In addition, attendees can join the Cosplay Contest for a chance to win a $100 gift voucher. The event is for all ages.

Tickets are available at the door. Admission is $15.00 for adults, while children under 13 enter for free. There’s also a half-price admission special for people arriving between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

Westcoast Comic Con Artists

The Annual Westcoast Comic Con features a great lineup of comic book artists ready to meet fans and showcase their work. The 2026 event also features popular voice actor Vic Mignogna as one of the special guests.

This year attendees can meet creators like Robin Thompson, a Vancouver-based illustrator known for his work on comics including Champions of Hell, Zombie Jesus and Captain Spaceman.

Other guests at the event include local dark fantasy and horror author Konn Lavery, visual artist Mauricio Pommella, illustrator Senzupen, author Steven Scott, animation artist Sam Brady, comic book creator Nick Klie, digital media artist Talen Greig, illustrator Aida/Yuyu, and the creators of Electric Lips Comics.

OTHER SIMILAR EVENTS

If you like Comic-Con-style events, then other ones you might also be interested in are FAN Expo Vancouver and the Vancouver Comic & Toy Show. The first of these takes place in February at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The toy show, meanwhile, usually takes place twice a year at the PNE Forum, once in the spring and then again in the fall.