Samuel Armandariz and Darian Morales at El Paso Comic Con 2026
- El Paso Comic Con 2026 commenced on May 1, 2026, at the El Paso Convention Center, drawing a diverse crowd of fans, artists, and cosplayers to the Sun...
- The first day of the convention highlighted the creativity of the local and visiting community through elaborate cosplay displays.
- The 2026 lineup is noted as one of the strongest the city has seen, featuring a variety of guests from across the entertainment industry.
El Paso Comic Con 2026 commenced on May 1, 2026, at the El Paso Convention Center, drawing a diverse crowd of fans, artists, and cosplayers to the Sun City for a three-day celebration of pop culture. The event, which runs through May 3, 2026, serves as a hub for enthusiasts of fantasy, science fiction, gaming, and comics.
The first day of the convention highlighted the creativity of the local and visiting community through elaborate cosplay displays. Attendees dressed as iconic characters from film, television, and comic books filled the venue, marking the start of a weekend dedicated to fandom and artistic expression.
Event Programming and Guest Highlights
The 2026 lineup is noted as one of the strongest the city has seen, featuring a variety of guests from across the entertainment industry. Among the scheduled events is a Q&A session with filmmaker Kevin Smith. Organizers have made the session accessible to a wider audience by offering standalone Q&A tickets, allowing those without full VIP packages or general event tickets to attend the discussion.
In addition to the panels, the convention offers dedicated photo opportunities with guests. These photo ops require separate tickets from the general admission entry, which is managed via wristbands required for venue access.
Schedule and Venue Details
The event is hosted at the El Paso Convention Center and the Civic Center Plaza. The operational hours for the weekend are structured as follows:
- Friday, May 1: Noon to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, May 2: 10 a.m. To 7 p.m.
- Sunday, May 3: 10 a.m. To 5 p.m.
The convention emphasizes a community-based experience, blending commercial exhibits with fan-driven activities. The integration of the Fatman Events app has been implemented to provide attendees with real-time updates, notifications, and schedule changes throughout the weekend.
As the event progresses through its final days, the focus remains on the intersection of professional industry guests and the grassroots cosplay community, reinforcing El Paso’s role as a growing destination for regional pop culture gatherings.