Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · New Jersey

GalaxyCon Raleigh

GalaxyCon's flagship four-day fan festival at the Raleigh Convention Center, covering comics, film/TV, anime, gaming and cosplay, with celebrity guests and late-night events.

Con Atlas · North Carolina

Multi-fandom · Raleigh, NC

GalaxyCon Raleigh is a multi-fandom convention in Raleigh, North Carolina, with verified dates from July 29 through August 1, 2027.

Confirmed

When: July 29–Aug 1, 2027
Late July, Thursday-Sunday (contracted at Raleigh Convention Center through 2031)
Thu 2 PM-1 AM, Fri 10 AM-1 AM, Sat 10 AM-1 AM, Sun 10 AM-8 PM; exhibit hall Thu 2-8 PM, Fri-Sat 10 AM-8 PM, Sun 10 AM-6 PM (2026)
Where: Raleigh Convention Center
500 S Salisbury St
Raleigh, NC 27601 · Wake County
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Badges: VIP 4-Day VIP Full Weekend Pass available
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Organized by: GalaxyCon
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What to expect

Four-day event with programming until 1 AM
Wrestling and music
James Marsters concert (2027 special event)
celebrity guests
voice actors
cosplay
wrestling
anime
gaming
concerts
after-dark programming

2026 Confirmed

July 23-26, 2026

July 23–26, 2026

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

2027 Confirmed

July 29-August 1, 2027

July 29–Aug 1, 2027

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

Guests

James Marsters

Programming

celebrity panels
autographs and photo ops
wrestling
cosplay contests
concerts
gaming

Plan your visit

Attendance: More than 50,000 attendees expected (ABC11, 2026)

Nearby

Contact

Sources

Official site official
Popverse national convention calendar research
wral.com research
abc11.com research

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