GalaxyCon is finally coming to Nashville. It’s more than a Comic-Con… It’s a 3-Day festival of fandom with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists, and people like you. Join fans from across the Galaxy and celebrate Comic Books, Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, and more May 29 – 31, 2026 at the The Fairgrounds Nashville. Event Hours are Friday, 2 pm to 11:59 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 12:59 am; and Sunday, 10 am to 8 pm.
Exhibit Hall Hours are Friday, 2 pm to 8 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm; and Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm.
This is your chance to meet some of your favorite celebrities, voice actors, creators & wrestlers and connect with celebrities from Star Wars, My Hero Academia, Daredevil, Star Trek, Guardians of the Galaxy, Once Upon a Time, Boy Meets World, the Arrowverse, What We Do In The Shadows, Chainsaw Man, Disney, Invader Zim, and WWE. Meet actors Peter Facinelli, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone and Ashley Greene from TWILIGHT; Armin Shimerman, Terry Farrell, Nana Visitor and Denise Crosby from STAR TREK; Dr. Peter Weller, Vincent D’Onofrio, Cassandra Peterson (Elvira), Barry Bostwick, Lars Frederiksen, H.R. Bad Brains, Jerry Trainor, Steven John, Daniel Lasker, and Austin St. John.
There will be Q&A’s, Autographs, & Photo Ops to engage your fandom to the fullest.: Meet the Comic Creators, Artists, & Writers, the heralds of the 4-color heroes, and interact with the creators of your favorite comic book characters at their booths to sign your books and chat about your shared love of comics. Got a missing issue you’ve been hunting for? Is a blank space on a wall just dying for some custom art? The depths of the Exhibit Hall beckon, adorned with vendors and exhibitors.
Celebrate your fandom by embodying your favorite character through cosplay. Share your work and learn new techniques from talented craftspeople. Then, compete with your fellow makers in the Cosplay Competitions for a chance to win cash prizes. Immerse yourself in fandom at the Cosplay Lounge, where you can take photos with your favorite cosplayers. No need to disrupt traffic for pictures — simply snap a pic in front of giant backdrops and custom sets.
Comic Creator Panels & Workshops let you learn about the heroes you love from the writers and artists who bring them to life, and attend curated fan panels. Tattoo Artists are on-site on Tattoo Row.
After Dark Programming: When the sun goes down, the fun doesn’t stop…. Dance the night away at one of many themed parties and ‘raves,’ or secure your seat at one of the special ticketed events. Looking for something more risqué? Enjoy some 18+ programming, such as the Cosplay Cabaret or The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Gaming: Tabletop Gaming Room, and the Galactic Arcade and engage fellow gamers in a digital. Fan Groups let you take photos, exchange tips, and trade collectibles. Family Zone is a safe place for young fans to wind down amidst the hustle and bustle of the con floor, featuring curated events throughout the day, including craft-making, sensory play, art projects, and more.
Special Attractions: Take a photo in front of your favorite movie car or meet a platoon of Stormtroopers; there are tons of Special Attractions to enhance your day and transport you to a whole new Galaxy of fun. They don’t call it Galaxy Con for naught. See you there! More details and tickets are available now at: https://galaxycon.com/pages/galaxycon-nashville
