Comics and pop culture · Kansas City, MO
Planet Comicon is a comic and pop culture convention in Kansas City, Missouri, with verified dates from April 2 through April 4, 2027.
Confirmed
- When
- Apr 2–4, 2027
Late March / early April weekend
Fri 1pm-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm; late programming Fri/Sat until 12am - Where
- Kansas City Convention Center (Bartle Hall)
301 West 13th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105 · Jackson County
Directions
Hotel: Room blocks at several downtown Kansas City hotels (see Hotels page) - Badges
- Children 7 and under free (max four per paid adult)
Single-day, 3-day, Fast Pass/VIP and merch-package tiers; prices not captured
Buy badges - Organized by
- Planet Promotions
Convention producer
Since 1999 (27th show in 2026)
What to expect
2026 Confirmed
March 27-29, 2026 (completed)
Checked Mon, Sept 28, 2026 against the official source.
2027 Confirmed
April 2-4, 2027
Checked Mon, Sept 28, 2026 against the official source.
Programming
Good to know
- Age
- Attendees under 13 must be accompanied at all times by a registered parent or guardian
- Cosplay
- Costuming welcome; cosplay rules and contest details on the Cosplay page
- Props
- Separate weapon and prop policy page
- Pets
- No pets; service animals only
- Code of conduct
- Anti-harassment Standards page; no unwanted physical contact
Plan your visit
- Parking
- Paid downtown garages and lots; parking map and advance reservations on site
- Accessibility
- Convention center offers auditory, visual and mobility assistance; accessibility accommodations for autograph lines
- Attendance
- Approximately 75,000 attendees in 2026 (reported by organizers via local news)
Nearby
Contact
Sources
- Official site official
- Popverse national convention calendar research
- planetcomicon.com official
- conventions.leapevent.tech official
- tkcgroup.co research
- centerstagemag.com research
Details checked against the con’s own pages on Mon, Sept 28, 2026.