The pop-culture extravaganza known as Comicpalooza Houston returns to the George R. Brown Convention Center from May 24 – 26 this spring with a dynamic celebrity lineup, pop culture programming, retro gaming, and other exciting experiences!
Cosplayers, pop culture fanatics, and endearing geeks unite! The multi-format convention celebrating all things comics, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, and horror is returning to Houston with 1.1 million square feet of exhibits, shopping, and fun.
Known to bring in a cast of A-list celebs, Comicpalooza 2024 will feature a variety of comedy, fantasy, sci-fi, and all-around stars. This year, Napolean Dynamite duo Jonathan ‘Jon’ Heder and Efren Ramirez will headline the festival in celebration of the film’s 20th anniversary.
Other celebrities slated to appear at this year’s Comicpalooza in Houston include: the legendary Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, Obi-Wan Kenobi star, Vivien Lyra Blair, sci-fi and fantasy writer, Martha Wells and Jim Butcher, and comic book writers, Chip Zdarsky and Clay McLeod Chapman.
The event will also feature The Office stars Creed Bratton, Oscar Nuñez, and Andy Buckley.
“We’re kicking things off with stars from Napoleon Dynamite, one of the most beloved films of the 2000s, along with a young, rising star featured in the Star Wars universe. These two, completely different worlds showcase the expanse of pop culture storytelling.” Aimée McCurtain, Chief Strategy Officer for Comicpalooza and Vice President of Enterprise Strategy for Houston First Corporation stated in a press release.
“Year after year our line up represents various fandoms that people love, and introduces attendees to everything from industry legends to breakout stars. We look forward to unveiling the full lineup as well as other new features planned for this year’s event.”
Each year the festival features action-packed entertainment not limited to full-on knight fights, wrestling, dance parties, Fandom Courts, table top games, retro gaming, and an Itasha car show.
Of course, no Comicpalooza would be complete without cosplayers. On Saturday night, May 27, the convention will hold its cosplay contests in two divisions, Catwalk and Skit, and three categories: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
There will be a variety of exhibitors and shopping opportunities throughout the convention, in which a multitude of artists, creators, and vendors will be showcasing and selling artwork, merchandise, and rare collectibles on festival grounds. Vendors so far revealed for this year Ramos Renditions, Ultra Sabers, and Shrunk 3D, with more to come.
Tickets to the event start at $43 for an adult one-day Friday pass. Weekend passes are available for $90, while diehard fans can geek out on their VIP Pass for $250 (+ fees) that includes admission to the two-day festival as well as early admittance to the Exhibit Hall, a VIP swag bag, and priority line for panel sessions, autographs, and photo ops.