Fan Expo Boston returns to the city August 8 to 10. The three-day event features comics, fan meetups, cosplay, celebrity photo ops, and interactive panels. The festival caters to fans of comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, and cosplay. Attracting thousands of fans in Boston, Fan EXPO brings family-friendly attractions and events with the ultimate chance to shop Pop Culture merchandise.
Highlights
- Fan EXPO brings iconic celebrities, top comic creators, and high-energy cosplay competitions to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
- The three-day event of fun, fans, and culture will be held from August 8 to 10.
- Single-day, multi-day, family, and child passes are available for purchase now.
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center Welcomes FAN EXPO
The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center will host Fan EXPO 2025. The three-day event draws thousands of people every year. The annual event is one of the city’s largest celebrations of pop culture.
The event on Friday starts at 4 PM and goes on till 9 PM, with a special preview scheduled from 2 PM for VIP, Ultimate, and 3-day pass holders. Saturday hours are between 10 am and 7 pm, and timings on Sunday are from 10 am to 5 pm.
Highlights include celebrity panels and live Sketch Duels between top comic artists. Guests can explore immersive programming designed for fans across every genre. The event brings some of the most sought-after collectibles from renowned celebs, creators, and brands.
Geeks can find their delight with virtual meetups, game nights, and movie screenings. The fest will feature hard-to-find comics, iconic creators, and animated goodness.
The event lineup includes shopping, family-friendly activities, gaming demos, and fan meetups.
Celebrity Guests, Cosplay, and More
It’s not every day one gets the chance to meet their favorite celebrity, engage in Q&A, click pictures with them, and get their autographs. Fan EXPO makes this dream come true for thousands of fans.
Each year, Fan EXPO Boston treats attendees with world-renowned celebrity appearances. Favorite superstar celebrity guests in 2025 include names like Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, John Cena, Orlando Bloom, Jared Padalecki, Simon Pegg, John Boyega, and Jason Isaacs.
Attendees can snap a photo and collect autographs from their favorite stars. It’s a unique opportunity to take home signed memorabilia from pop culture icons. From movie stars to voice actors to comic creators, celebrities will be present at the event for visitors to meet them up close.
The Cosplay Red Carpet is one of several contests where fans can show off their costumes. The costume spectacle allows fans to flaunt their chosen look, click pictures, and battle for the final victory. If this is not enough, the event features Cosplay Meetups that are meant for group pictures, where attendees can admire each other’s looks.
Tickets
3-Day, Ultimate, and VIP tickets (only in advance) are available to purchase online. Multiday passes allow people who don’t want to miss a moment of the event’s fun. Single-day tickets are available for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
Family passes admit families at a discounted price. Youth passes are for children aged 13 to 17, and child passes are for children aged 6 to 12. Attendees are encouraged to bring proof of age. Attendees have the option to upgrade tickets as well.
The Fan EXPO Boston weekend hosts comic legends, comic book artists, and writers all under one roof. Voice actors behind iconic characters will also be on hand to meet fans and sign autographs.
