Stay for C2E2 After Dark!
C2E2 doesn’t stop once the Show Floor closes! After Dark starts at 7:00 PM and continues until midnight! Grab a friend and a beverage and dance the night away. After Dark is supported by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
Cosplay Karaoke After Party
Saturday, April 27 · 10:15 PM · S404
The fun doesn’t have to end after the spectacular Cosplay Crown Championship at C2E2. Come on over and join us at the Cosplay Karaoke After Party where the night takes on a new dimension of fun and camaraderie. The Cosplay Karaoke After Party is open to all fans. This is a time for contestants to shed the nerves of competition, and fans to relax and have a fun night to show off their inner rockstar!
C2E2 Hours & Location
C2E2 takes place from April 26-28, 2024, and is located at McCormick Place South in Chicago. If you’re picking up badges at Will Call, we recommend grabbing them on Thursday when lines will be much shorter!
Show Floor Hours:
Friday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 27: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Programming Hours:
Friday, April 26: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday, April 27: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday, April 28: 10:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Will Call Hours:
Thursday, April 25: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday, April 26: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 27: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 28: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Download the C2E2 Mobile App
Download the C2E2 Mobile App to access the full panel schedule, see all guests coming to the show, browse lists of everything and everyone coming to the show, maps of the convention center, and join in a few new features this year! Available on Android and iOS.
Treasure Hunt
Find and scan codes throughout the show for a chance to win C2E2 2025 tickets!
Digital Coupon Book
Access exclusive deals, discounts, and specials from exhibitors at the show!
Fan Hub
New this year, use the Fan Hub to ask questions at select panels, play games, and win prizes!
Photo Ops & Select Autographs
Want to meet your favorite C2E2 celebrities and voice actors? Stand side-by-side with your heroes in a Photo Op that you can impress (and let’s be honest... brag) to your friends and family about. Maybe you want to get your Photo Op, a special item, or an 8x10 headshot signed? Get yourself an Autograph at C2E2 to display amongst your other geeky collectibles.
Explore C2E2
C2E2 brings creators, brands, and content creators from the Midwest and across the country to celebrate pop culture for three days in Chicago. You can find browse and shop from wonderful creators in Artist Alley, interact with well-known pop culture brands on the Show Floor, and attend panels hosted by creators, celebs, fans, and everything in between!
Saturday Panel Highlights
10 Years of Star Wars: Rebels
Saturday, April 27 · 10:30 AM · Main Stage
10 Years Ago, Dave Filoni launched his second Star Wars series into the world. That show was called Rebels. Join cast Vanessa Marshall (Hera Syndulla), Taylor Gray (Ezra Bridger), Steve Blum (Garazeb "Zeb" Orrelios), Tiya Sircar (Sabine Wren), Lars Mikkelsen (Thrawn) and Freddie Prinze Jr. (Kanan Jarrus) as they look back on the beloved show and answer fan questions. The Main Stage is powered by C4 Energy.
Feed Your Fear: The Cast of Hannibal
Saturday, April 27 · 1:30 PM · Main Stage
Reuniting for the first time in a long time, join Mads Mikkelsen and co-star Hugh Dancy as they discuss their time on Hannibal and answer fan questions! The Main Stage is powered by C4 Energy.
Future Flight of Fun
Saturday, April 27 · 1:45 PM · Main Stage
Attention, passengers! Join us for a high-flying adventure with Funko, Loungefly, and Mondo. Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with exclusive sneak peeks and giveaways!
Hey Chicago, I'm C2E2!
Comics, cosplay, gaming, wrestling, and anime abound in the only pop culture convention in the heart of Downtown Chicago! We've gathered your favorite celebrities, unique exhibitors, incredible comic creators, and larger-than-life literary authors into one place to celebrate the fandoms you love. From the halls of Artist Alley to the depths of the Show Floor, our goal is to provide a space of creativity and fun, but most importantly, one that cultivates a sense of belonging, safety, and inclusiveness.
Buy Exclusive C2E2 Merch
Looking for Official C2E2 merch or something uniquely Chicago? Grab your reusable shopping bags and browse our 2024 collection.
C2E2 Maps!
View and download maps of C2E2 to find your way around the Show Floor, panel rooms, and everything in between!
Superfan Members Get First Access...
A Popverse Membership gives you first access to C2E2 2024 tickets, Photo Ops & Autographing, live video panels streamed during the event and paid digital experiences; exclusive access to video content and celebrity panels; an exclusive gift, and access to C2E2 exclusive merchandise online.
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