Comic Con Cape Town 2026 is here! The doors to this spectacular event opened on Thursday at the CTICC. About 36,000 fans will visit the exhibitions and other events at the Foreshore venue from 30 April to 3 May. If you wanted to get a ticket for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, you are too late; they are sold out. However, there are still tickets available for Thursday, 30 April.
Comic Con Cape Town 2026 is almost here!
Comic Con Cape Town is a gamer’s delight. This is for all skill levels, from casual players to seasoned pros. Fans can discover a variety of free-to-play games, thrilling tournaments, and South Africa’s top esports spectacles.
Join in and Cosplay at Comic Con. It’s a celebration of self-expression, creativity, and community. Comic Con Cape Town is a welcoming and inclusive space for Cosplayers of all levels. Fans are invited to showcase their creativity, and they could win awesome prizes by strutting their stuff in the daily Casual Cosplay Competition held on the Main Stage.
Comic Con: Unleash your inner shopaholic
Fans should get ready to unleash their inner shopaholic at Comic Con Cape Town. Their dedicated ground-floor shopping area will satisfy every shopper’s needs. Con-goers will discover a treasure trove of original artwork, comics, and merchandise.
Fans at Comic Con will get to meet stars from popular TV shows, movies, and web series. Comic Con Cape Town has announced the appearance of Dragon Ball Z legend Christopher Sabat (Vegeta), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter), and Jason Liebrecht (Dabi in My Hero Academia). One Piece fans can look forward to appearances from favourites including Callum Kerr (Smoker), Steven John Ward (Mihawk), and Jazzara Jaslyn (Miss Valentine), and so many more.
Free-to-play campaigns
Now in the Level 1 Protea Room, fans can step away from their screens and immerse themselves in the realm of imagination and creativity. Free-to-play campaigns for traditional titles like Dungeons & Dragons, Pokémon TCG, One Piece, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Star Wars Unlimited, all presented by Unplug Yourself.
Fans can immerse themselves in a world of artistic brilliance at Artist Alley. With 111 talented creators, this is the place to discover unique artwork and support the local pop culture art scene.
Things to do
Join Comic Con for a day filled with fun, excitement, and unforgettable memories. A world of toys awaits discovery, along with interactive activities, and kids’ favourite characters walking the halls. Noodle and Bun, the Minions, and Sea Harvest’s Incredible Hake, Omega Mind, and Captain Crisp are all heading to Comic Con for epic meet-and-greets.
The fun doesn’t have to end when the Con doors close! Join Comic Con for the After Dark events – with all proceeds going to the Children’s Hospital Trust. 30 April is the Comedy Night at Protea Hotel Fire and Ice, and on 1 May, Truth Coffee is hosting Coffee and Comics after hours.
Game All Day
Comic Con Cape Town is more than just a convention. It’s a vibrant festival. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the sprawling outdoor area. Fans can take a break from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Whether they’re with family or friends, fans can soak up the energy, grab a drink or a bite at the Food Truck Village, and enjoy the music.
The Ultimate Family Day Out
This year, Comic Con has awesome activations from major brands. Capitec is bringing the Fandom Force HQ, turning Con fans into Heroes. HintHunt returns with escape rooms, and Fanta’s Xbox collaboration features interactive experiences, merchandise, and gaming pods. Burger King is bringing their recently launched Mandalorian & Grogu merch and other treats. Fans can also expect miniature painting, CapeLUG LEGO displays, Dance Dance Revolution comps, and plenty more.
