One of the largest annual pop culture conventions in the U.S. is held in Florida — and it’s coming up soon!
MEGACON Orlando is a little less than two weeks away and will bring appearances from some of the biggest names in movies, TV, comic books, anime and more.
Here’s a what to know about MEGACON 2026, where and when it will be held and how much tickets cost.
What is MEGACON in Orlando, Florida? When is MEGACON 2026?
MEGACON is an annual four-day pop culture fan convention, held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
Every year, MEGACON features celebrity appearances, Q&A sessions, autographs and photo opportunities, as well as cosplay, comic books, anime and gaming events for thousands of fans celebrating various fandoms.
This year, one of the main events will be “An Evening with The Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 years.”
“Join The Lord of the Rings 25th Anniversary Reunion Tour: A once-in-a-generation celebration as Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd reunite to celebrate 25 years of Middle-earth magic,” the MEGACON website says.
“Choose from an exclusive backstage pass, team-up or individual photo ops and autographs, and tickets to their special panel.”
MEGACON 2026 will be from Thursday, March 19, through Sunday, March 22.
How much is a MEGACON ticket? MEGACON ticket prices
Tickets to MEGACON 2026 range from $33 to $74 for a single day, depending on which day you go. A ticket for all four days costs about $160.
What celebrities will be at MEGACON Orlando in 2026?
MEGACON 2026 will feature stars from “The Lord of the Rings,” “Star Wars,” “Star Trek,” “Stranger Things” and “Halloween” franchises, the DC and Marvel Cinematic Universes, and more.
Some of the biggest names set to make appearances will be John Cena, Orlando Bloom, Diego Luna, Alec Baldwin, John Carpenter and Liv Tyler. For the full list of MEGACON 2026 appearances and the full schedule of events, check out the MEGACON website.
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