2026 EXHIBIT HALL and ARTIST ALLEY INFORMATION
Long Beach Comic Con is TWO-DAYS – SEPTEMBER 5 & 6, 2026.
Setup Day is SEPTEMBER 4, 2026
EXHIBITORS
We welcome comic, apparel, gaming, anime, collectible dealers, and more. Please inquire if you are unsure whether you’d be a good fit. We reserve the right to refuse vendors who are not on theme for our event. Full policies for exhibitors can be found at the bottom of the page. Please read them thoroughly.
Exhibitor Booths are as follows:
Corner Booth – This is a 10′ x 10′ corner exhibitor booth. Booth packages include one 8′ table, two chairs, and four exhibitor badges. Additional booths include one 8′ table and 2 additional badges.
Interior Booth – This is a 10′ x 10′ interior exhibitor booth. Booth packages include one 8′ table, two chairs, and four exhibitor badges. Additional booths include one 8′ table and 2 additional badges.
ARTIST ALLEY
Long Beach Comic Con exists to celebrate the original work of artists and creators, and as such, AI-generated art is not allowed at Long Beach Comic Con, in the Exhibit Hall or Artist Alley. If AI art is found to be on sale at Long Beach Comic Con, it will need to be removed.
Artist Alley Tables are as follows:
Artist Alley Table – This is an Artist Alley Table Package. AA packages include one 8′ table, two chairs, and two exhibitor badges. Artists must be selling their own artwork.
**Should a registered Exhibitor or Artist need more badges than included in your booth/table package, you can purchase 2 more than your allotment by selecting “Long Beach Comic Con 2026 Additional Exhibitor Badge” with your registration.**
COMMUNITY and Non-Profit TABLES
Setup Day is SEPTEMBER 4, 2026
We have a limited number of complimentary tables for nonprofit groups, fan groups, and other cons who will not be selling anything at the con.
All applications must be submitted by 11:59PM on July 30th, 2026. Applicants will be notified by August 10th, 2026 of their application status. Booths must be present for both days of the show. Promotional Tables are not for vendors selling products or merchandise.
Sign up for a Community table at the link below.
IMPORTANT TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND POLICIES FOR EXHIBITORS
Valid exhibitors include vendors selling comics, collectibles, toys, and more. All exhibitors must be selling or promoting something that fits the theme of the Event. Artist Alley tables are meant for artists who are selling their own artwork.
Exhibitors must conform to all weapons, cosplay, and harassment policies that apply to Attendees. If weapons are sold, they must be sealed and remain unopened until customer has left the venue. Real or replica guns must not be sold under any circumstances. We are not currently accepting any sword/weapons vendors. If you purchase a booth with the intention of selling swords or weapons, we will not approve your application. The Convention Center will not allow sword vendors to set up.
Exhibitors must not sell food or beverage unless approved by the Event and the Venue.
Unofficial and/or bootleg items are not allowed at Nerd Street Events. Merchandise for sale must be officially licensed. Our staff or representatives will request that items in violation of this policy be removed. If items are not removed promptly, offending exhibitors will be removed from the event. AI-generated art is not allowed at Nerd Street Events.
Tobacco, vape, CBD, cannabis, or any smoking-related merchandise is prohibited. Sexually explicit materials must not be displayed openly, and adult materials must not be sold to minors.
Any sort of gambling or games of chance are prohibited. Exhibitors are not allowed to collect names for timeshare or other sales calls. Any gambling or scams will be reported to police.
Exhibitor badges are meant to be used for approved exhibitors who are working at Nerd Street Events. Sharing, selling, or otherwise abusing exhibitor badges is not allowed. Booths must remain manned during Events. If your booth is empty or unmanned while the Event is open to the public, your space may be revoked without refund.
Exhibitors must use their own space under their own recognized name and may not exhibit under a space reserved for another exhibitor without permission from Organizer.
Violation of Nerd Street’s exhibitor policies could result in immediate removal from Event and from future events without refund. Please be respectful of other vendors as you set up and exhibit at Nerd Street Events.
Cancellation Policy: In most cases, we will attempt to move your booth to a future event if you need to cancel. If you are not able to attend or reschedule to another event, the refund policy is as follows:
- More than 90 days until Event: Refund given minus $150 cancellation fee ($100 cancellation fee for Artist Alley tables)
- Between 31 and 89 days until Event: Refund given minus $250 cancellation fee ($100 cancellation fee for Artist Alley tables)
- Less than 31 days until Event: No refunds given
