FANEXPO CANADA 2026

Description

FAN EXPO Canada is the largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in Canada and the second largest in North America. This four-day extravaganza attracts hundreds of thousands of fans to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to celebrate all things pop culture. The event features a massive retail floor, celebrity autograph sessions, photo ops, and panels. It serves as a hub for fans to meet their idols, discover new artists in Artist Alley, and participate in world-class cosplay competitions. Whether you are a hardcore gamer, a comic book collector, or a film buff, the festival offers a diverse range of programming including workshops, screenings, and exclusive product launches.

Exhibits

Over 1,000 exhibitors including major retailers, independent comic creators in Artist Alley, and official booths from brands like LEGO, Hasbro, and Nintendo.

Activities

Cosplay masquerades, escape rooms, tabletop gaming tournaments, community meetups, and specialized workshops on voice acting and comic illustration.

Speakers

A-list celebrities from major film and TV franchises, legendary comic book artists, professional voice actors from popular anime, and industry pioneers.

Demos

Hands-on previews of upcoming video game titles, live makeup effects demonstrations, and technology showcases from leading tech and gaming hardware companies.

Accessibility

From Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), take the UP Express train to Union Station, which is a short walk from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. By public transit, use the TTC subway to Union or St. Andrew station. For drivers, the venue is accessible via the Gardiner Expressway with multiple underground parking lots available nearby.

Exhibitor Count

1000

Expected Attendance

135000

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