Comic Con Liverpool is one of Europe’s largest pop culture conventions, welcoming tens of thousands of fans from the UK and over 45 countries worldwide. The next event takes place on 2 & 3 May 2026, spanning the entire Liverpool Experience campus, including the Convention Centre, Exhibition Centre, Arena and Auditorium.
Meet Celebrity Guests from Film, TV, Gaming & More
One of the biggest attractions at Comic Con Liverpool 2026 is our incredible lineup of celebrity guests. Each year we bring stars from movies, television, streaming services, gaming, anime and sports entertainment. Fans can meet their heroes, get autographs, take professional photo ops, and watch guests appear live on stage, where they discuss iconic roles, behind-the-scenes stories, and upcoming projects.
Immersive Attractions, Cosplay & Gaming
Beyond the celebrity experiences, Comic Con Liverpool offers a fully immersive pop culture experience. Visitors can:
• Take photos with screen-accurate props and themed set builds
• Watch — or take part in — our cosplay showcases and competitions
• Play in retro and modern gaming zones
• Explore a massive show floor filled with independent traders, artists and exclusive merchandise
Whether you’re shopping for unique collectibles or discovering original artwork, there’s something for every fandom.
A Global Pop Culture Community
At its heart, Comic Con Liverpool is about shared fandoms and community. Fans of comics, fantasy, sci-fi, gaming, horror, anime and cosplay come together twice a year to connect, celebrate, and make lasting friendships with like-minded people.
Why Attend Comic Con Liverpool?
• One of the largest comic cons in Europe
• Huge celebrity guest lineup
• Family-friendly and inclusive event
• A place to celebrate your fandoms, discover new interests, and have fun
Comic Con Liverpool continues to grow and evolve, creating a space where fans can celebrate pop culture, build community, and enjoy unforgettable experiences.
📍 Location: Liverpool Experience Campus
All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult, children aged 14+, may attend the event with no accompanying adult at their parent or legal guardian's own discretion.
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Plane
For all car journeys it's best to follow the white on brown tourist route signs for the Waterfront. These signs are visible on the major routes into the city. Liverpool Experience Campus is situated on the Kings Dock directly adjacent to the south side of the Albert Dock. Upon arrival, the Kings Dock entrance is clearly sign posted.
From the North...
Leave the M6 at junction 26 and follow signs for M58 Liverpool. Follow to end of M58 and then take signs for A59 Liverpool. Continue to follow Liverpool City Centre until picking up signs for the Waterfront.
From the South...
Leave the M6 at junction 21A and take the M62 to Liverpool. At the end of the M62 follow signs for Liverpool City Centre along Edge Lane, picking up and following signs for Waterfront.
Most Liverpool city centre bound buses will call at either Queen Square bus station (a 15-minute walk) or Liverpool ONE Bus Station, which is only a five minute walk to Liverpool Experience Campus.
For further information on bus routes within Merseyside, you can visit https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/customer-information/routes-and-maps/
For up-to-date information on all bus, train and ferry services, call Traveline Merseyside on 0871 200 22 33, open 8am – 8pm, 364 days a year or visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk
From the south...
Avanti West Coast operates hourly, direct services from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street (with a journey time of just over two hours). Other long-distance rail services also operate into Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool Experience Campus is a 20-minute walk from Lime Street or a short taxi ride. You can also transfer at Lime Street onto the underground Wirral Line trains to James Street station (10 minute walk) or catch the CityLink Route C4 (7am – 8pm) directly to Liverpool Experience Campus. If travelling from outside Merseyside, you can catch an underground train to James Street station from Lime Street station, inclusive of the cost of your train ticket.
Flying into Liverpool John Lennon Airport...
A taxi from the airport to the city centre will take approximately 20 minutes or the express bus service Route 500 will take approximately 25 minutes, dropping you off within a five minute walk of Liverpool Experience Campus.
Travel
- Merseytravel (rail, ferry and bus timetables)
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Visit Liverpool (Tourism website)
- Virgin Trains (mainline services from Liverpool Lime Street)
Frequently Asked Questions
Our new on-site temporary multi-deck car park is now open.
Kings Dock Car Park
There are 1450 parking spaces available in the on-site Kings Dock Car Park, with accessible bays and electric charging points on every floor.
There is plenty of parking nearby too, more information on driving to the venue and parking can be found here.
Accessible Bookings
To book accessible tickets please call our box office on 0344 8000 400 on the day that the event goes on sale - this applies to both presale and general sale.
Our contact centre is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
The M&S Bank Arena has recently partnered with Nimbus Disability and The Access Card to ensure customers' needs are met at events. Nimbus is one of the country’s leading providers of disability-related advice and support to professional organisations and is recognised as a leading authority on accessible ticketing in the UK.
To ensure the right tickets are sold to the right people, we will require all access bookers for events at ACC Liverpool to provide us with a Nimbus registration number to qualify for any accessible tickets or discounts available at the time of booking. Registering is free to Ticket Quarter customers with an option to upgrade for £15 to have access to all participating venues. For more information please visit here.