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FAN EXPO Chicago

FAN EXPO HQ's Chicago-area show (successor to Wizard World Chicago) at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, with celebrity photo ops and autographs, comics, anime, gaming and cosplay.

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Comics and pop culture · Rosemont, IL

FAN EXPO Chicago is a comic and pop culture convention in Rosemont, Illinois, with verified dates from August 20 through August 22, 2027.

Confirmed
When
Aug 20–22, 2027
Preview night: Fri Aug 14, 2026 from 2pm for VIP, Ultimate and 3-Day badge holders
Mid-August weekend
Fri 4-9pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Where
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N. River Rd.
Rosemont, IL 60018 · Cook County
Directions
Badges
2026: $89 3-day (advance); single day $41-$56 adult; youth, child and family passes
Buy badges
Organized by
FAN EXPO HQ
Convention producer
Official siteTicketsDirectionsAdd to calendar

What to expect

  • Celebrity photo ops and autographs
  • Comics creators
  • Anime and gaming areas
  • Fan meetups
  • celebrity guests
  • comics
  • anime
  • gaming
  • cosplay

2026 Confirmed

August 14-16, 2026

Checked Mon, Sept 28, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Confirmed

August 20-22, 2027, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

Checked Tue, Sept 29, 2026 against the official source.

Plan your visit

Attendance
75,000 (as stated in producer marketing)

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the con’s own pages on Mon, Sept 28, 2026.