It’s time for comic books and movies and geek stuff and parties — AGAIN!
First and foremost, visit our FACEBOOK GROUP. Friends have been posting events as they find out about them, and it’s been pretty quick! And join our SDCC parties Discord where AMAZING folks are posting event updates and ticket opportunities as it goes up live! Special thanks to SDCC Blog for all of their hard work in showcasing the best of SDCC, and the team at Bleeding Cool for collecting events as well.
If you have a party to share, post it in the comments below, use our Contact Form or shoot me a tweet @DaliDimovski! You can also email me at dali [at] sidequesting.com :)
The list is here and we’re furiously making additions. Come back often to see all of the updates, and get ready for a fun week ahead!
We are *NOT* affiliated with SDCC. We just like to party.
| Event | Time | Location | Information | Ticketing | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUESDAY | JULY 23 | ———- | ———————– | ———————– | ———————– | |
| Popnology @ the Comic-Con Museum | 10AM-5PM | Comic-Con Museum, 2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego | Immerse yourself in the world of POPnology, Comic-Con Museum’s latest interactive exhibit that demonstrates the connection between pop culture and real-world technology! | Tickets $25 | ||
| Comickaze Presents CRAFTING COMICS & BEER! | 6-9PM | Modern Times Beer, 3725 Greenwood | This private event offers the unique opportunity to meet-and-greet some of the best present-day creators in the comics industry while tasting some of the best craft beers at Modern Times. | Eventbrite $125 | ||
| Yesterdays Pre-Sale Pickup Party @ Nuclear Comics | 7-10PM | Nuclear Comics, 3076 University Ave | Pick up your Yesterdays preorders and join us for a party! | Free | ||
| A Tale of Two Sulus: An Evening with George Takei and John Cho | 7:30PM | Epstein Family Amphitheatre, 9480 Innovation Ln, La Jolla, CA 92093 | “A Tale of Two Sulus” features George Takei and John Cho in a dynamic conversation that delves into their shared legacy | Tickets $25 | ||
| WEDNESDAY | JULY 24 | ———- | ———————– | ———————– | ———————– | |
| SpongeBob’s Hard Rock Hotel Takeover | Daily | Hard Rock Hotel, 207 Fifth Ave | Classic SpongeBob memes that pay tribute to the San Diego Comic-Con experience will cover the hotel’s exterior, while the interior hotel lobby will be transformed into a modern art mecca with a Bikini Bottom bent. | Free | ||
| Popnology @ the Comic-Con Museum | 10AM-5PM | Comic-Con Museum, 2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego | Immerse yourself in the world of POPnology, Comic-Con Museum’s latest interactive exhibit that demonstrates the connection between pop culture and real-world technology! | Tickets $25 | ||
| XOSOHO GeekWeek Rooftop Party | 12PM-2AM | Cielo Rooftop Lounge, 701 Sixth Avenue, 5th floor | XOSOHO Cielo Rooftop is being called “The After-Event Party Experience.” Party with your fav’ celebrities after a fun-filled #SDCC2024 day! | Eventbrite $0-$428 | ||
| Superhero Tea | 1-5PM | Grand Lobby at The Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Avenue | Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for an epic Afternoon Tea. Fly into our Grand Lobby, which will be transformed into a setting fit for a hero featuring a marvelous photo area. | Reservations $59 | ||
| NowOrNever’s TMNT #1 Launch Pizza Party | 2-5PM | Now or Never Comics, 1055 F St, San Diego | Kick off Comic-Con week with the TURTLES and PIZZA! | Free | ||
| tokidoki for IT’SUGAR | 6PM Daily | 450 Fifth Avenue | Check out tokidoki at the IT’SUGAR popup event! | Free | ||
| Paramount Plus’s The Lodge | 6-10PM | Happy Does Bar, 340 Fifth Ave | It’s the big LODGE from Paramount+! Check out their giant popup at Happy Does Bar | Tickets | ||
| Super7 x D&D Pop-Up Event | 7PM-close | Super7, 701 8TH AVENUE | Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons at this pop-up event | Free | ||
| Gabe Eltaeb Presents: Comic Con Fan Meetup | 7-11:30PM | Basic Bar & Pizza, 410 Tenth Avenue | Meet some of your favorite YouTube content creators, hang out with other passionate fans, win prizes, and have an amazing night you won’t forget. | Free | ||
| Star Trek (2009) LIVE with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra | 7:30PM | Epstein Family Amphitheatre, 9480 Innovation Ln, La Jolla, CA 92093 | Join us for an unforgettable evening as the San Diego Symphony performs the exhilarating score of Star Trek (2009) live, perfectly synchronized with the film. | Tickets $30-$120 | ||
| Matrix Themed EDM Night | 8PM | DAY N NITE SD, Sixth Avenue, San Diego | Get those leather jackets ready! It’s a Matrix party! | Eventbrite $12.51 | ||
| Doug Loves Movies: Comic-Con Edition | 8PM | American Comedy Company, 818 6th Ave. [Gaslamp Quarter] | Comedian Doug Benson (“Super High Me” and Comedy Central’s “The High Court”) hosts a podcast where he talks to his hilarious special surprise guests about his first love…movies! | Tickets $20 | ||
| Ready Party One: Legends Of Fantasy | 8PM-2AM | Parq Nightclub, 615 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 | Ride that unicorn back into the OASIS for Ready Party One, XLE’s signature Comic Con kick-off party | Eventbrite $39.19 | ||
| Yoi Toki Party | 9PM | House of Blues San Diego | Artist(s) At This Event: Engelwood, Macross 82-99, Vantage, Yoi Toki | $17.50 – $50 tickets | ||
| Energize Lounge II: The Wrath of Con sneak peak | 9-10:30PM | 332 J Street in the Gaslamp | This intimate Star Trek themed experience will give you a chance to relax, recharge and connect with fellow Trekkies. | No Badge needed | ||
| THURSDAY | JULY 25 | ———- | ———————– | ———————– | ———————– | |
| SpongeBob’s Hard Rock Hotel Takeover | Daily | Hard Rock Hotel, 207 Fifth Ave | Classic SpongeBob memes that pay tribute to the San Diego Comic-Con experience will cover the hotel’s exterior, while the interior hotel lobby will be transformed into a modern art mecca with a Bikini Bottom bent. | Free | ||
| Exploding Kittens Activation At Petco Interactive Zone | Daily | Petco Interactive Zone, 100 Park Blvd, San Diego | Come see our GIANT, 21 Foot Tall, flaming Devilcat in the fur. The first 250 people every day will get FREE special edition plushies. | Free | ||
| FOCUS FEATURES PRESENTS: SHAUN OF THE DEAD 20TH ANNIVERSARY POP-UP | Daily | 520 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA | Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Edgar Wright’s cult classic horror comedy, Shaun of the Dead, with a special immersive pop-up experience | Eventbrite | ||
| Energize Lounge II: The Wrath of Con sneak peak | 8AM-10PM | 332 J Street in the Gaslamp | This intimate Star Trek themed experience will give you a chance to relax, recharge and connect with fellow Trekkies. | No Badge needed | ||
| Genshin Impact HoYoFair Fan Art Convention | 9:30AM-7PM | Omni Hotel at 675 L St, San Diego, CA | Experience the colorful world of Teyvat and get your hands on exclusive merch and goodies! | Free | ||
| SpongeBob Fountain of Positivity | 9:30AM-7PM | Omni Hotel at 675 L St, San Diego, CA | Comic-Con goers can refill their water bottles at filtered water stations built into the experience and snap a picture. | Free | ||
| Abbott Elementary A.V.A Fest | 9:30AM-7PM | Fifth Avenue Landing – Parking Lot B (601 Convention Way, San Diego, CA 92101) | Rides, attractions, and more based on one of Abbott Elementary’s most popular episodes | Free | ||
| IMDBoat | 10AM-4PM | 600 Convention Way | Play a game of Lorcana over a slice of DiGiorno pizza, take a photo at the Lord of Rings: Rings of Power photo booth, then test your skills with IMDb trivia, and grab some giveaways. | Register for free | ||
| Popnology @ the Comic-Con Museum | 10AM-5PM | Comic-Con Museum, 2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego | Immerse yourself in the world of POPnology, Comic-Con Museum’s latest interactive exhibit that demonstrates the connection between pop culture and real-world technology! | Tickets $25 | ||
| Voodoo Ranger Shipwrecked Bar (Pirate Ship Experience) | 10AM-6PM | Pirate ship behind the convention center. 5th Ave Landing | 100% of Beer and Hard Tea purchases goes towards Lanfest | Free | ||
| Enter The Forbidden Zone: The Planet of the Apes Experience | 10AM-7PM | San Diego Wine & Culinary Center (across the street from the Convention Center) – 200 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego | Dive into six decades of one of the world’s most popular and thought-provoking franchises with this immersive exhibition of costumes, comics, props, and so much more from the beloved Planet of the Apes series. | No Badge needed | ||
| Super7 x D&D Pop-Up Event | 10AM-8:30PM | Super7, 701 8TH AVENUE | Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons at this pop-up event | Free | ||
| Doctor Who & Star Trek “Friendship is Universal” Gallery Experience | 11AM-8PM | 226 and 230 5th Avenue in Gaslamp Quarter | The gallery experience will feature original costumes and props from across the storied histories of both, highlighting themes of friendship and shared values between the two universes. | Free | ||
| Borderlands: Moxxi’s Bar Experience | 11AM-10PM | Hard Rock Hotel | Enjoy the world of Borderlands! | Tickets Walk-ins welcome | ||
| Hulu Animayhem | 11:30AM-7PM | Outside SDCC | Join Hulu’s animated shows at this giant activation | Free | ||
| Those About to Die: The Chariot Race | 12-6:30PM | Gaslamp Triangle (Near Baja Rick’s) | Immerse yourself in the glory of Ancient Rome at San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Step inside the betting tavern, join one of the coveted factions, and experience the adrenaline thrill of the chariot race itself. | RSVP | ||
| Deadpool Movie Premiere Celebration at Mission Valley | 12PM-Late | Mission Valley Mall, AMC Theatres Court,1640 Camino Del Rio North | Join us for an afternoon of fun and excitement as we celebrate the premiere of the Deadpool movie at Mission Valley! | Free attend, movie ticket is separate | ||
| Paramount Plus’s The Lodge | 12-10PM | Happy Does Bar, 340 Fifth Ave | It’s the big LODGE from Paramount+! Check out their giant popup at Happy Does Bar | Tickets | ||
| XOSOHO GeekWeek Rooftop Party | 12PM-2AM | Cielo Rooftop Lounge, 701 Sixth Avenue, 5th floor | XOSOHO Cielo Rooftop is being called “The After-Event Party Experience.” Party with your fav’ celebrities after a fun-filled #SDCC2024 day! | Eventbrite $0-$428 | ||
| RSVLT’s Pizzabeard Pizza Party | 1-2PM | Gaslamp Tavern, 868 5th Ave | Join the sensational Jake, PizzaBeardParty, and some of the RSVLTS crew for a fun, frivolous pizza party at Gaslamp Tavern. | Free | ||
| Superhero Tea | 1-5PM | Grand Lobby at The Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Avenue | Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for an epic Afternoon Tea. Fly into our Grand Lobby, which will be transformed into a setting fit for a hero featuring a marvelous photo area. | Reservations $59 | ||
| Adult Swim’s Pirate Parrrty On The Green | 1-10PM | 5th Avenue Landing, Across from the Con Center | Merch, prizes, wrestling and more at Adult Swim’s biggest SDCC party yet | Free | ||
| SDCC Summer Membership Mixer | 5-7PM | Cultura, 5010 Shoreham Place #110, San Diego, CA | Join us for our Summer Member Mixer. We will be hosting a Sushi Making Class led by our very own master chef Amanda Ivko, from SDLA. | Eventbrite $0-$27.73 | ||
| Mad Cave Studios at Now or Never Comics | 5:30-6:30PM | Now or Never Comics, 1055 F St, San Diego | Join Mad Cave Studios in a signing showcase! | Free | ||
| School of Rock All-Stars | 6PM | Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San Diego | Join the amazing School of Rock stars as they bring their tour to SDCC! | Tickets $19.00 | ||
| Her Universe Fashion Show | 6PM | Harbor Ballroom Manchester Grand Hyatt | The Her Universe Fashion Show continues to be the highly anticipated epicenter of the fandom community! | Wristband distribution starts at 11AM at Harbor Ballroom | ||
| tokidoki for IT’SUGAR | 6PM Daily | 450 Fifth Avenue | CHeck out tokidoki at the IT’SUGAR popup event! | Free | ||
| Hosnian Prom: The Bash at SDCC | 6-11PM | Wicked West, 1735 National Avenue | Get ready for a hyperspace blast that will leave a lasting imprint on your soul at Hosnian Prom: The Bash at SDCC benefitting Starlight Children’s Foundation | Eventbrite $102.59 | ||
| Nerd Nite San Diego Comic-Con Special | 6:30PM | Kensington Club, 4079 Adams Ave | This special extended event features two exclusive presentations by Erin Macdonald and a joint talk by Elizabeth Rega & Stuart Sumida. | Tickets $11.79 | ||
| 25 Years of Mission Hill | 7PM | Music Box, 1337 India Street | Mission Hill with co-creators Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein and Special Guest Brian Posehn | Tickets $37.12 | ||
| FANDOM Party 2024 | 7-11PM | FLOAT at the Hard Rock Hotel | Fandom Website The biggest SDCC party is back! | For more information and details, please email fandomrsvp@42west.com | ||
| CBLDF SDCC 2024 Welcome Party | 8PM-Midnight | The Westgate Hotel | Oni Press Presents 2024’s Annual Comic Book Legal Defense Fund San Diego Comic-Con Welcome Party to Officiate the Return of EC Comics | $20 suggested donation | ||
| AntiHero After Party | 8PM-2AM | Parq Nightclub, 615 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 | Anti-Hero Afterparty will have fantastic performances, incredible cosplay, unique experiences, and a night full of music, laughter, and magic | Eventbrite $39.19 | ||
| The Forbidden Door of Anime | 10PM-2AM | Vin de Syrah, 901 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 | This exclusive 21+ event offers a night of artistic expression, live music, and themed drinks in a respectful environment celebrating some of the more provocative aspects of anime. | Tix $35Eventbrite $0-19.98 | ||
| Awards Nominees Reception | 11PM-1AM | Sixth Avenue & Market Street | Get ready to mingle with awards nominees & stars at this exclusive event celebrating the talented nominees for pop culture TV shows and movies. | Eventbrite $48.46 | ||
| FRIDAY | JULY 26 | ———- | ———————– | ———————– | ———————– | |
| SpongeBob’s Hard Rock Hotel Takeover | Daily | Hard Rock Hotel, 207 Fifth Ave | Classic SpongeBob memes that pay tribute to the San Diego Comic-Con experience will cover the hotel’s exterior, while the interior hotel lobby will be transformed into a modern art mecca with a Bikini Bottom bent. | Free | ||
| FOCUS FEATURES PRESENTS: SHAUN OF THE DEAD 20TH ANNIVERSARY POP-UP | Daily | 520 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA | Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Edgar Wright’s cult classic horror comedy, Shaun of the Dead, with a special immersive pop-up experience | Eventbrite | ||
| Exploding Kittens Activation At Petco Interactive Zone | Daily | Petco Interactive Zone, 100 Park Blvd, San Diego | Come see our GIANT, 21 Foot Tall, flaming Devilcat in the fur. The first 250 people every day will get FREE special edition plushies. | Free | ||
| Energize Lounge II: The Wrath of Con sneak peak | 8AM-10PM | 332 J Street in the Gaslamp | This intimate Star Trek themed experience will give you a chance to relax, recharge and connect with fellow Trekkies. | No Badge needed | ||
| Genshin Impact HoYoFair Fan Art Convention | 9:30AM-7PM | Omni Hotel at 675 L St, San Diego, CA | Experience the colorful world of Teyvat and get your hands on exclusive merch and goodies! | Free | ||
| SpongeBob Fountain of Positivity | 9:30AM-7PM | Omni Hotel at 675 L St, San Diego, CA | Comic-Con goers can refill their water bottles at filtered water stations built into the experience and snap a picture. | Free | ||
| Hulu Animayhem | 9:30AM-7PM | Outside SDCC | Join Hulu’s animated shows at this giant activation | Free | ||
| Abbott Elementary A.V.A Fest | 9:30AM-7PM | Fifth Avenue Landing – Parking Lot B (601 Convention Way, San Diego, CA 92101) | Rides, attractions, and more based on one of Abbott Elementary’s most popular episodes | Free | ||
| IMDBoat | 10AM-4PM | 600 Convention Way | Play a game of Lorcana over a slice of DiGiorno pizza, take a photo at the Lord of Rings: Rings of Power photo booth, then test your skills with IMDb trivia, and grab some giveaways. | Register for free | ||
| Popnology @ the Comic-Con Museum | 10AM-5PM | Comic-Con Museum, 2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego | Immerse yourself in the world of POPnology, Comic-Con Museum’s latest interactive exhibit that demonstrates the connection between pop culture and real-world technology! | Tickets $25 | ||
| Voodoo Ranger Shipwrecked Bar (Pirate Ship Experience) | 10AM-6PM | Pirate ship behind the convention center. 5th Ave Landing | 100% of Beer and Hard Tea purchases goes towards Lanfest | Free | ||
| Enter The Forbidden Zone: The Planet of the Apes Experience | 10am-7pm | San Diego Wine & Culinary Center (across the street from the Convention Center) – 200 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego | Dive into six decades of one of the world’s most popular and thought-provoking franchises with this immersive exhibition of costumes, comics, props, and so much more from the beloved Planet of the Apes series. Opportunity to meet SteelBook® artist, Academy Award-nominated Dylan Cole, and get an exclusive Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes SDCC poster signed at 11AM today only. | No Badge needed | ||
| Super7 x D&D Pop-Up Event | 10AM-8:30PM | Super7, 701 8TH AVENUE | Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons at this pop-up event | Free | ||
| Doctor Who & Star Trek “Friendship is Universal” Gallery Experience | 11AM-8PM | 226 and 230 5th Avenue in Gaslamp Quarter | The gallery experience will feature original costumes and props from across the storied histories of both, highlighting themes of friendship and shared values between the two universes. | Free | ||
| Those About to Die: The Chariot Race | 12-6:30PM | Gaslamp Triangle (Near Baja Rick’s) | Immerse yourself in the glory of Ancient Rome at San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Step inside the betting tavern, join one of the coveted factions, and experience the adrenaline thrill of the chariot race itself. | RSVP | ||
| Paramount Plus’s The Lodge | 12-10PM | Happy Does Bar, 340 Fifth Ave | It’s the big LODGE from Paramount+! Check out their giant popup at Happy Does Bar | Tickets | ||
| XOSOHO GeekWeek Rooftop Party | 12PM-2AM | Cielo Rooftop Lounge, 701 Sixth Avenue, 5th floor | XOSOHO Cielo Rooftop is being called “The After-Event Party Experience.” Party with your fav’ celebrities after a fun-filled #SDCC2024 day! | Eventbrite $0-$428 | ||
| California Inc #3 Launch Party at Now or Never Comics | 1-3PM | Now or Never Comics, 1055 F St, San Diego | It’s a launch party for California, Inc! | Free | ||
| Superhero Tea | 1-5PM | Grand Lobby at The Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Avenue | Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for an epic Afternoon Tea. Fly into our Grand Lobby, which will be transformed into a setting fit for a hero featuring a marvelous photo area. | Reservations $59 | ||
| Prime Video and TheOneRing.net present The Rings of Power Middle-earth Moot | 1:15-3:15PM | Venue 808, 808 J Street, San Diego, CA | Gather at a private party with your fellow fans of Middle-earth! | Eventbrite | ||
| Adult Swim’s Pirate Parrrty On The Green | 1-10PM | 5th Avenue Landing, Across from the Con Center | Merch, prizes, wrestling and more at Adult Swim’s biggest SDCC party yet | Free | ||
| tokidoki for IT’SUGAR | 6PM Daily | 450 Fifth Avenue | CHeck out tokidoki at the IT’SUGAR popup event! | Free | ||
| Haus of Cosplay Burlesque Show | 6PM Seating | Casablanca in the Gas Lamp | It’s a cosplay focused burlesque show! | $10 Entry | ||
| Borderlands: Moxxi’s Bar Experience | 6-10PM | Hard Rock Hotel | Enjoy the world of Borderlands! | Tickets Walk-ins welcome | ||
| Comics & Cocktails SDCC 2024 Afterparty | 6-10PM | Hilton San Diego Bayfront, 1 Park Boulevard | We’re hosting our annual Comics & Cocktails Afterparty at SDCC this year! We’ll be at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel Pool Club as usual | Free to the public | ||
| Oxford Social Club Art Show & Afterparty | 7PM | Oxford Social Club in the Gaslamp | The event promises to be a visual feast, featuring works from some of the most talented and respected artists in the industry | Reserve tickets in advance | ||
| Wine Tasting hosted by Star Trek Wines | 7-9PM | 332 J Street in the Gaslamp | Wine Tasting hosted by Star Trek Wines at Energize Lounge II | No Badge needed | ||
| Chris Hardwick LIVE! | 7:30PM | American Comedy Company, 818 6th Ave. [Gaslamp Quarter] | AS SEEN ON: Netflix, NBC, Comedy Central & more! | $25 Tickets | ||
| IGN’s Zenless Zone Zero Party | 7:30PM | Float atop Hard Rock Hotel | There will be photo ops, live performers, and a bar serving themed alcoholic drinks. | Register Here, 21+21+ | ||
| WhoCon’s Doctor Who Trivia Night | 8PM | Shakespeare Pub, 3701 India St, San Diego | San Diego’s very own Doctor Who Convention is hosting a Doctor Who Trivia night at Shakespeare Pub during San Diego ComicCon! | $5 Donation Suggested | ||
| MOSH EISLEY 2024 | 8PM | Music Box, 1337 India Street | The Wild Punk & Emo Singalong Party Inspired By A Galaxy Far, Far Away | Tickets $66.63 | ||
| Hells Fire Club Themed Party | 8PM-2AM | DAY N NITE SD, Sixth Avenue, San Diego | Show up for a great club night | Eventbrite $12.51 | ||
| PartyPocalypse | 8PM-2AM | Parq Nightclub, 615 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 | This Comic Con afterparty invites you to an immersive post-apocalyptic extravaganza, where the remnants of civilization collide with the echoes of a bygone era | Eventbrite $39.19 | ||
| 5th Annual Comic Con Themed Bar Crawl | 8PM-2AM | American Junkie, 628 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 | Unleash Your Inner Superhero at the Gaslamp San Diego Bar Crawl! | Eventbrite $12.51 | ||
| The Penguin’s Iceberg Lounge Experience | 8:30PM – Late | San Diego | Join HBO’s The Penguin on an epic Gotham adventure | RSVP for times | ||
| A-List Comic-Con Party | 9PM | TBD | Ultra-exclusive event, contact for details through website | Tix $3995 | ||
| Shrek Rave at the House of Blues | 9PM | House of Blues San Diego | It’s a Shrek themed party? YES, OKAY! | Tickets $15+ | ||
| 11th Annual POKEBALL! Comic Con Weekend | 9PM-2AM | Rich’s San Diego, 1051 University Ave, San Diego | Costume contest at midnight. No cover b4 11pm w/ comic con badge! | Tickets $12 | ||
| SATURDAY | JULY 27 | ———- | ———————– | ———————– | ———————– | |
| SpongeBob’s Hard Rock Hotel Takeover | Daily | Hard Rock Hotel, 207 Fifth Ave | Classic SpongeBob memes that pay tribute to the San Diego Comic-Con experience will cover the hotel’s exterior, while the interior hotel lobby will be transformed into a modern art mecca with a Bikini Bottom bent. | Free | ||
| FOCUS FEATURES PRESENTS: SHAUN OF THE DEAD 20TH ANNIVERSARY POP-UP | Daily | 520 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA | Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Edgar Wright’s cult classic horror comedy, Shaun of the Dead, with a special immersive pop-up experience | Eventbrite | ||
| Exploding Kittens Activation At Petco Interactive Zone | Daily | Petco Interactive Zone, 100 Park Blvd, San Diego | Come see our GIANT, 21 Foot Tall, flaming Devilcat in the fur. The first 250 people every day will get FREE special edition plushies. | Free | ||
| Energize Lounge II: The Wrath of Con sneak peak | 8AM-10PM | 332 J Street in the Gaslamp | This intimate Star Trek themed experience will give you a chance to relax, recharge and connect with fellow Trekkies. | No Badge needed | ||
| Abbott Elementary A.V.A Fest | 9:30AM-6:30PM | Fifth Avenue Landing – Parking Lot B (601 Convention Way, San Diego, CA 92101) | Rides, attractions, and more based on one of Abbott Elementary’s most popular episodes | Free | ||
| Hulu Animayhem | 9:30AM-7PM | Outside SDCC | Join Hulu’s animated shows at this giant activation | Free | ||
| Genshin Impact HoYoFair Fan Art Convention | 9:30AM-7PM | Omni Hotel at 675 L St, San Diego, CA | Experience the colorful world of Teyvat and get your hands on exclusive merch and goodies! | Free | ||
| SpongeBob Fountain of Positivity | 9:30AM-7PM | Omni Hotel at 675 L St, San Diego, CA | Comic-Con goers can refill their water bottles at filtered water stations built into the experience and snap a picture. | Free | ||
| IMDBoat | 10AM-4PM | 600 Convention Way | Play a game of Lorcana over a slice of DiGiorno pizza, take a photo at the Lord of Rings: Rings of Power photo booth, then test your skills with IMDb trivia, and grab some giveaways. | Register for free | ||
| Popnology @ the Comic-Con Museum | 10AM-5PM | Comic-Con Museum, 2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego | Immerse yourself in the world of POPnology, Comic-Con Museum’s latest interactive exhibit that demonstrates the connection between pop culture and real-world technology! | Tickets $25 | ||
| Enter The Forbidden Zone: The Planet of the Apes Experience | 10am-7pm | San Diego Wine & Culinary Center (across the street from the Convention Center) – 200 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego | Dive into six decades of one of the world’s most popular and thought-provoking franchises with this immersive exhibition of costumes, comics, props, and so much more from the beloved Planet of the Apes series. | No Badge needed | ||
| Super7 x D&D Pop-Up Event | 10AM-8:30PM | Super7, 701 8TH AVENUE | Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons at this pop-up event | Free | ||
| Doctor Who & Star Trek “Friendship is Universal” Gallery Experience | 11AM-8PM | 226 and 230 5th Avenue in Gaslamp Quarter | The gallery experience will feature original costumes and props from across the storied histories of both, highlighting themes of friendship and shared values between the two universes. | Free | ||
| Borderlands: Moxxi’s Bar Experience | 11AM-10PM | Hard Rock Hotel | Enjoy the world of Borderlands! | Tickets Walk-ins welcome | ||
| Voodoo Ranger Shipwrecked Bar (Pirate Ship Experience) | 12-6PM | Pirate ship behind the convention center. 5th Ave Landing | 100% of Beer and Hard Tea purchases goes towards Lanfest | Free | ||
| Those About to Die: The Chariot Race | 12-6:30PM | Gaslamp Triangle (Near Baja Rick’s) | Immerse yourself in the glory of Ancient Rome at San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Step inside the betting tavern, join one of the coveted factions, and experience the adrenaline thrill of the chariot race itself. | RSVP | ||
| Paramount Plus’s The Lodge | 12-10PM | Happy Does Bar, 340 Fifth Ave | It’s the big LODGE from Paramount+! Check out their giant popup at Happy Does Bar | Tickets | ||
| XOSOHO GeekWeek Rooftop Party | 12PM-2AM | Cielo Rooftop Lounge, 701 Sixth Avenue, 5th floor | XOSOHO Cielo Rooftop is being called “The After-Event Party Experience.” Party with your fav’ celebrities after a fun-filled #SDCC2024 day! | Eventbrite $0-$428 | ||
| Devin Kraft, Juston McKee, and Larissa “Para” Galarza PopUp at Now or Never Comics | 1-4PM | Now or Never Comics, 1055 F St, San Diego | Meet these artists at the pop-up! | Free | ||
| Superhero Tea | 1-5PM | Grand Lobby at The Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Avenue | Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for an epic Afternoon Tea. Fly into our Grand Lobby, which will be transformed into a setting fit for a hero featuring a marvelous photo area. | Reservations $59 | ||
| Adult Swim’s Pirate Parrrty On The Green | 1-10PM | 5th Avenue Landing, Across from the Con Center | Merch, prizes, wrestling and more at Adult Swim’s biggest SDCC party yet | Free | ||
| Cake and Sip San Diego Comic-Con Edition | 2-6PM | Hera Hub Mission Valley, 8885 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 237 | Join us for a fun filled Comic-Con themed afternoon where you can decorate your very own mini comic themed cake. | Info Here | ||
| Comic-Con Bar Crawl | 3PM | American Junkie, 628 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 | Join us for night filled with Comic Con styled fun in San Diego on July 27th, hitting up the best bars in town during SD Comic Con weekend! | Eventbrite $18.98 | ||
| Science X Pop Culture Mixer at SDCC | 4-7PM | Marriott Marquis Marina’s South Pool Patio | San Diego Nerd Nite is co-hosting a free event at San Diego Comic-Con. Real-life scientists will be on hand to answer any of your burning questions, pop culture related or not. | Free | ||
| LIVE PRO WRESTLING Comic Con Weekend | 4-10:30PM | Wicked West, 1735 National Avenue | DANGER! Pro Wrestling presents: Born to Be Wired! LIVE From Wicked West in Barrio Logan | Eventbrite $12.51 | ||
| tokidoki for IT’SUGAR | 6PM Daily | 450 Fifth Avenue | CHeck out tokidoki at the IT’SUGAR popup event! | Free | ||
| Chris Hardwick LIVE! | 7:30PM | American Comedy Company, 818 6th Ave. [Gaslamp Quarter] | AS SEEN ON: Netflix, NBC, Comedy Central & more! | $25 Tickets | ||
| 5th Annual Themed Bar Crawl | 7:30PM-2AM | DAY N NITE SD, 716 Sixth Avenue | Get ready for an extraordinary night of adventure and celebration in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp District | Eventbrite $12.51 | ||
| One Piece 25th Anniversary: Symphony Voyage | 8PM (Line starts at 4PM) | The Rady Shell in Jacobs Park | The 40+ piece San Diego Symphony takes the stage to perform orchestral themes from the long-running anime series | Free — Line starts at 4PM | ||
| Sonic Symphony | 8PM | San Diego Civic Theatre | The music of Sonic the Hedgehog! | Tickets $91+ | ||
| SDCC Away Team Mixer & Open House | 8-10PM | 332 J Street in the Gaslamp | SDCC Away Team Mixer & Open House | No Badge needed | ||
| The Penguin’s Iceberg Lounge Experience | 8:30PM – Late | San Diego | Join HBO’s The Penguin on an epic Gotham adventure | RSVP for times | ||
| A-List Comic-Con Party | 9PM | TBD | Ultra-exclusive event, contact for details through website | Tix $3995 | ||
| Digital LA – Comic Cocktails 2024 | 9-11PM | Venue Details sent to registrants | Join us for our annual Comic Cocktails meetup during San Diego Comic-Con. Trade notes on best SDCC panels, swag, and parties. | Eventbrite | ||
| AFTER CON ICE CUBE SUPER FREAK HIP HOP PARTY | 9PM-2AM | DAY N NITE SD, 716 Sixth Avenue | This event is the ultimate fusion of COMICON, ICE CUBE vibes, and SUPER FREAK energy all mixed with some sick HIP HOP beats. | Eventbrite | ||
| Onyx Saturdays Comic-Con Edition | 9PM-2AM | Onyx Night Club, 852 Fifth Ave Onyx, CA 92101 | Join us July 27th at Onyx Nightclub! NO COVER on the guest list before 10pm or inquire about VIP. | Register via Eventbrite | ||
| Ascension Comic-Con Edition | 9PM-2AM | Kensington Club, 4079 Adams Ave | Dressing up isn’t mandatory, but it definitely adds to the fun! DJs Robin Roth and Kaerie, along with Special Guest Marian from Tijuana, promise a great night | $10 cover at door, 21+ age | ||
| Batdance @ Comic-Con | 10PM-2AM | Gaslamp District (register to see address) | Join us for “An Evening With Michael Uslan”. Celebrate the 35th anniversary of Batman 1989 with the Originator and Executive Producer of the Batman film franchise. | Tix: $35 | ||
| Comic-Con Yacht Party | After-Party Cruise | 10PM-2AM | Point Loma Sportfishing, 1403 Scott Street | Come aboard the Chere Amie this Comic-Con and enjoy tasty cocktails, a live DJ, and amazing views as we cruise around San Diego Bay! | Eventbrite $55.14 | ||
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| SpongeBob’s Hard Rock Hotel Takeover | Daily | Hard Rock Hotel, 207 Fifth Ave | Classic SpongeBob memes that pay tribute to the San Diego Comic-Con experience will cover the hotel’s exterior, while the interior hotel lobby will be transformed into a modern art mecca with a Bikini Bottom bent. | Free | ||
| FOCUS FEATURES PRESENTS: SHAUN OF THE DEAD 20TH ANNIVERSARY POP-UP | Daily | 520 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA | Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Edgar Wright’s cult classic horror comedy, Shaun of the Dead, with a special immersive pop-up experience | Eventbrite | ||
| Exploding Kittens Activation At Petco Interactive Zone | Daily | Petco Interactive Zone, 100 Park Blvd, San Diego | Come see our GIANT, 21 Foot Tall, flaming Devilcat in the fur. The first 250 people every day will get FREE special edition plushies. | Free | ||
| Energize Lounge II: The Wrath of Con sneak peak | 8AM-3PM | 332 J Street in the Gaslamp | This intimate Star Trek themed experience will give you a chance to relax, recharge and connect with fellow Trekkies. | No Badge needed | ||
| Genshin Impact HoYoFair Fan Art Convention | 9:30AM-5PM | Omni Hotel at 675 L St, San Diego, CA | Experience the colorful world of Teyvat and get your hands on exclusive merch and goodies! | Free | ||
| Hulu Animayhem | 9:30AM-5PM | Outside SDCC | Join Hulu’s animated shows at this giant activation | Free | ||
| Abbott Elementary A.V.A Fest | 9:30AM-5PM | Fifth Avenue Landing – Parking Lot B (601 Convention Way, San Diego, CA 92101) | Rides, attractions, and more based on one of Abbott Elementary’s most popular episodes | Free | ||
| Enter The Forbidden Zone: The Planet of the Apes Experience | 10AM-2PM | San Diego Wine & Culinary Center (across the street from the Convention Center) – 200 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego | Dive into six decades of one of the world’s most popular and thought-provoking franchises with this immersive exhibition of costumes, comics, props, and so much more from the beloved Planet of the Apes series. | No Badge needed | ||
| Popnology @ the Comic-Con Museum | 10AM-5PM | Comic-Con Museum, 2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego | Immerse yourself in the world of POPnology, Comic-Con Museum’s latest interactive exhibit that demonstrates the connection between pop culture and real-world technology! | Tickets $25 | ||
| Paramount Plus’s The Lodge | 10AM-7PM | Happy Does Bar, 340 Fifth Ave | It’s the big LODGE from Paramount+! Check out their giant popup at Happy Does Bar | Tickets | ||
| Super7 x D&D Pop-Up Event | 10AM-8:30PM | Super7, 701 8TH AVENUE | Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons at this pop-up event | Free | ||
| SpongeBob Fountain of Positivity | 11AM-4PM | Omni Hotel at 675 L St, San Diego, CA | Comic-Con goers can refill their water bottles at filtered water stations built into the experience and snap a picture. | Free | ||
| XOSOHO GeekWeek Rooftop Party | 11AM-4PM | Cielo Rooftop Lounge, 701 Sixth Avenue, 5th floor | XOSOHO Cielo Rooftop is being called “The After-Event Party Experience.” Party with your fav’ celebrities after a fun-filled #SDCC2024 day! | Eventbrite $0-$428 | ||
| Doctor Who & Star Trek “Friendship is Universal” Gallery Experience | 11AM-5PM | 226 and 230 5th Avenue in Gaslamp Quarter | The gallery experience will feature original costumes and props from across the storied histories of both, highlighting themes of friendship and shared values between the two universes. | Free | ||
| Jason Aaron TMNT #1 signing at Now or Never Comics | 12-1PM | Now or Never Comics, 1055 F St, San Diego | Meet Jason Aaron and sign your copy of TMNT #1! | Free | ||
| Voodoo Ranger Shipwrecked Bar (Pirate Ship Experience) | 12-6PM | Pirate ship behind the convention center. 5th Ave Landing | 100% of Beer and Hard Tea purchases goes towards Lanfest | Free | ||
| Those About to Die: The Chariot Race | 12-6:30PM | Gaslamp Triangle (Near Baja Rick’s) | Immerse yourself in the glory of Ancient Rome at San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Step inside the betting tavern, join one of the coveted factions, and experience the adrenaline thrill of the chariot race itself. | RSVP | ||
| Superhero Tea | 1-5PM | Grand Lobby at The Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Avenue | Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for an epic Afternoon Tea. Fly into our Grand Lobby, which will be transformed into a setting fit for a hero featuring a marvelous photo area. | Reservations $59 | ||
| Age of Dazzler Happy Hour | 5-8PM | Coin Op Gaslamp | Friends, fun, drinks, trivia and prizes! | Free | ||
| The 2024 UBlog Eras Party | 6-9PM | GARAGE Kitchen + Bar, 655 Fourth Avenue | The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog is back, with the only afterparty… actually after the con! | Eventbrite | ||
| tokidoki for IT’SUGAR | 6PM Daily | 450 Fifth Avenue | CHeck out tokidoki at the IT’SUGAR popup event! | Free |
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