We’re very excited to welcome you to Long Beach Comic Con! Below is some important event details, useful tips and planning considerations to help you make the most of your Long Beach Comic Con experience.
Event Details
Location –
Long Beach Convention Center
300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
Lobby: Registration
Hall A: Exhibit Hall/Artist Alley/Celebrity Guests
100-Level Rooms: Panel Rooms & Main Stage
Show Hours –
Exhibit Hall Hours
Saturday: 10AM – 6PM
Sunday: 10AM – 5PM
Programming Hours
Saturday: 10AM – 10PM
Sunday: 10AM – 5PM
Registration Hours
Saturday: 9AM – 6PM
Sunday: 9AM – 5PM
Directions and Parking Information – https://www.lbentertainmentcenter.com/visit/directions-parking/
Event Schedule –Website: https://longbeachcomiccon.com/schedule/
App: https://builder.guidebook.com/g/lbcc2026/
Exhibitor List – https://longbeachcomiccon.com/exhibit-hall-information/
Pro Tip: Download the Guidebook App to get the most up to date information, plus the ability to create your own schedule, and more.
Registration Information
Registration Hours
Saturday, September 5 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, September 6 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
How Registration Works
Registration takes place in Lobby of the Long Beach Convention Center. When you make your way into the convention center, there will be a sign that splits the line in two: 1. those who have purchased badges in advance and 2. those who would like to purchase on-site.
If you have purchased your badge in advance, the line will then split further into pre-registration, and VIP. Single day passes, Weekend passes, and Professional Passes will use the line marked pre-registration, VIP pass holders, panelists and press will use the line marked VIP.
Please make sure to have your QR codes ready for scanning! If you cannot find your QR code, don’t worry! Please let a staff member know when you get to the front of the line and they will be able to help look up your tickets.
If you are purchasing at the event, both cash and card are accepted and a staff member will direct you to the next available person to assist you.
Photo Ops
Photo Ops are available for purchase online before the event and during the event (provided they have not sold out). Only credit cards will be accepted. Photo ops are non-refundable.
Photo Ops are redeemed at the front desk of the photo op area. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to get in line.
You may have up to 4 individuals* per Photo Op ticket (this limit does not apply to the talent or children 3 years and younger) unless otherwise noted on the talent sales page. This limit may change at any time, so please check back regularly. *Some talent may have a more restricted limit of individuals per Photo Op ticket. This information will be available on that talent’s sales page and may change at any time.
For more information regarding photo ops, please see the website here – https://store.epic.leapevent.tech/long-beach-comic-con/2026#info
Autographs
You can meet your favorite guest for autographs in the Exhibit Hall. There is no schedule for autographs. Guests will be signing throughout the day unless they are doing a photo op, doing a panel or taking a break (ex. lunch). If a guest is not at their booth, a staff member at their booth will be able to indicate when they may return.
Autographs and selfies may be a combination of cash and card based. Please plan accordingly and bring cash prior to attending the event for autographs just in case. Prices vary by each guest and can be found on our guest price list below.
Some guests may offer selfies at their booths. If it’s not on our website, you can ask the guest at their booth.
Lines will be cut if a celebrity has a scheduled photo op or Q&A.
Pro Tip: On Sunday, some guests may need to leave early, so plan on getting your autographs and photo ops early in the day to avoid missing them!
GUest Cancellations
In the event that a guest cancels, announcements will be made on our social media and listed at the bottom of our guest page. Please note that guest appearances are subject to change without warning.
Guests that have cancelled their 2026 appearance:
John Morton
General Information
We recommend bringing a mix of cash and credit card as vendors and guests decide individually what they will accept. JSA is cashless and will accept various forms of digital payments.
You can exit and re-enter the exhibit hall and programming as often as you like once you pick up your badge. Please use the designated entrances and exits.
The convention center does not allow outside food or drink. No outside orders (e.g., Uber Eats) are allowed at the convention center.
We do not have specific bag policy in place, but everything is subject to search at any time by security personnel, police, and/or staff. All attendees will pass through metal detectors to enter the building. Refusal to comply will result in ejection from the venue with no refund or credit.
The convention center has a general code of conduct. You can read that here – https://www.longbeachcc.com/general-code-of-conduct/
For more information, please see our FAQ and info page here – https://longbeachcomiccon.com/info/
Panels and Programming
Panels are included with your Long Beach Comic Con badge.
Most panels are “free flow” meaning that there will not be a line to get into the next panel. Staff members will create lines for panels that have required the room to be cleared beforehand (such as 18+ panels). Staff members will make an announcement in the panel room if a room clear will occur. They will also indicate where to line up and what lines are which.
18+ After Dark Programming
Panels marked 18+ require a valid ID (state ID, passport, driver’s license, etc.) to attend.
You must show your ID every time you leave and re-enter an 18+ panel.
Download the Guidebook
Our Guidebook will have the most up-to-date information as well as an awesome map to help you get around the show, ways to create your own schedule of events, and more!
Below are the instructions to download the guide! There are a few different ways.
Option 1:
1. In the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, search for the “Guidebook”.
2. Download the App call Guidebook.
3. Once you have the Guidebook App download, click on “Find Guides”.
4. Search “Long Beach Comic Con 2026” and you will be able to add the Guidebook.
Option 2:
1. Click the link here: https://builder.guidebook.com/g/dmc26/
2A. If you’re on mobile – scroll down the page and there will be a button that reads “Download the App”.
3A. Click the “Download the App” button and follow the prompts.
2B: If you’re on a laptop – there will be a “Download the App” in the upper right corner.
3B: Click the “Download the App” button which will give you instructions on how to download the app on your mobile phone.
Option 3:
1. Scan the QR code above
2. Follow the prompt to download the Guidebook App (if you don’t already have it) and then the Long Beach Comic Con 2026 guide.
Accessibility
Long Beach Comic Con provides wristbands to attendees with disabilities and one companion. [Both the attendee and the companion must have a badge to attend the event. The wristband does not serve as a replacement for a Long Beach Comic Con Badge.] These must be requested at registration.
The Quiet Room is located in room 101 A.
The autograph area and select panels (panels that have had the room cleared before) will have a specific line for accessibility. Please speak to a staff or con squad member for exact locations.
For information about accessibility of the Long Beach Convention Center, you can visit their website here for more info – https://www.lbentertainmentcenter.com/visit/accessibility-lbcec/
Costumes and Props
A few quick reminders regarding costumes and cosplay props at Long Beach Comic Con.
- All props must be brought to Props Check (located near registration)
- Props and costumes must abide by our costume and prop policy found here – https://longbeachcomiccon.com/cosplay/
- Staff reserves the right to ask to see that a prop has been approved by props check at any time.
- The costume contests on Saturday and Sunday needed to be registered for in advance. If you did not register in advance, you may stop by pre-judging to see if a spot is available. If the judges have a spot they may be able to add you, but this is at the discretion of the judges.
