The pop-culture extravaganza known as Comicpalooza Houston returns to the George R. Brown Convention Center from June 20 – 22 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 2025 will feature a variety of comedy, fantasy, sci-fi, and all-around stars. This year, best buds, Cheech and Chong, will headline the festival.
Other celebrities slated to appear at this year’s Comicpalooza in Houston include: Hayden Christensen, Alan Tudyk, Sosie Bacon, Adam Savage, Anthony Michael Hall, and many more!
“The legendary comedy duo Cheech & Chong are heading to Comicpalooza 2025,” the event wrote in an Instagram post. “Don’t miss your chance to see [Cheech Marin] and Tommy Chong, the icons whose unforgettable humor and dynamic chemistry helped shape a generation—live in Houston for autographs, photo ops, and plenty of laughs. With their brand-new movie now in theaters, this rare appearance promises big nostalgia and even bigger fun!
Each year the festival features action-packed entertainment not limited to full-on knight fights, wrestling, dance parties, celebrity karaoke, Fandom Courts, table top games, retro gaming, and after dark activities.
Of course, no Comicpalooza would be complete without cosplayers. 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 $55 for an adult one-day Friday pass. Weekend passes are available for $105, while diehard fans can geek out on their VIP Pass for $280 (+ fees) that includes admission to the three-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.