Comic Con Africa returns to the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec from 24 to 27 September, bringing four days of comics, gaming, anime, cosplay and pop culture to Joburg.

The 2026 line-up includes international guests such as Christopher Judge, known for Stargate SG-1 and the voice of Kratos in God of War, and Alison Sealy-Smith, the voice of Storm in X-Men: The Animated Series, X-Men '97 and What If...?. Visitors can also expect cosplay competitions, international cosplayers, gaming and esports, Artist Alley, Otaku Town, collectables, merchandise and KidsCon for younger fans.

Whether you're deep into fandom or simply looking for a lively family day out, there is plenty to explore across the four-day event.

Cost: From R250pp for a one-day pass | From R750pp for a four-day pass | Celebrity photographs and autograph sessions cost extra

Tickets: Available via Howler

The Bottom Line

Comic Con Africa has grown well beyond a traditional comic convention.

For four days, the Johannesburg Expo Centre becomes a meeting place for fans of gaming, anime, comics, film, television, cosplay and everything in between. You can spend the day shopping for collectables, watching celebrity panels, trying games, seeing elaborate costumes or simply soaking up the atmosphere.

And if you've always thought Comic Con was only for hardcore geeks, 2026's mix of family activities, entertainment, food, gaming and pop culture gives casual visitors plenty of reasons to have a look too.