Blackpool's Comic Con World returns for 10th year with Halloween theme - everything you need to know
The event will take place at The Imperial Hotel in Blackpool.
Comic Con World is returning to Blackpool for its 10th year, bringing a Halloween-themed celebration of comics, cosplay, gaming and “geek” culture to the town.
The event will take place at The Imperial Hotel in Blackpool on Saturday 31 October, running from 10am to 5pm.
Billed as a day for everyone from hardcore collectors to casual fans, Comic Con World - Blackpool will bring together fans, costumes, collectibles, gaming and a wide range of attractions under one roof.
What is Comic Con World?
Comic Con World is a fan-focused event centred around comics, cosplay, gaming and popular culture.
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet fellow fans, see characters brought to life through cosplay and explore more than 40 stalls featuring items including trading cards and comics, with the event also highlighting support for Blackpool.
The 2026 event is set to have a strong Halloween theme, with organisers promising a number of new attractions and activities.
What is new for 2026?
Among the new additions is the Titan Strongman Halloween Show, described as a live show for this year's event.
Cosplay will also take centre stage, with a £250 Halloween Best Dressed prize, described by organisers as the biggest UK prize of its kind.
Other new attractions listed for 2026 include Robot Wars, Undertaker.UK Cosplay and a Design a 3D Monster Competition.
There will also be a Halloween Lego Display and rollercoasters, alongside a 100,000 Brick Lego Competition, where visitors can take part in building a monster.
Halloween takes over the event
The Halloween theme will extend across the venue, with a new display featuring Plague Doctors, Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice, Fallout and Stranger Things.
Visitors can also expect horror inflatables, a cinema and a Lego zombie display.
A life-size Toy Box Chucky will be among the attractions, while the event will also feature horror board games.
There is also a planned Walk of Death, although the event information lists this attraction with question marks.
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Cosplay, wrestling and gaming
Cosplay will feature heavily throughout the day, including a free-to-enter Masquerade and the Halloween Best Dressed competition.
For fans of live entertainment, there will be Live Action Wrestling, while an Axe Throwing Inflatable, described as kid-safe, will provide another activity for visitors.
The gaming zone is also being upgraded for 2026, with a focus on classics.
Stalls, Lego and charity
Alongside the attractions, more than 40 stalls are expected to be part of the event, covering areas such as comics and trading cards.
The event will also feature a larger raffle, with proceeds going to Make-A-Wish.
The combination of stalls, competitions, displays, gaming and live entertainment is intended to give visitors a full day of activities rather than focusing on a single area of fandom.
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When and where is Comic Con World Blackpool?
Comic Con World - Blackpool's Halloween event is scheduled for:
- Date: Saturday 31 October
- Time: 10am to 5pm
- Venue: The Imperial Hotel, Blackpool, England
- Occasion: Comic Con World's 10th year
With further additions still being listed by organisers, the 2026 event is set to combine the traditional comic convention experience with a distinctly Halloween-focused programme of cosplay, horror-themed displays, gaming, Lego, competitions and live entertainment.