The East Coast’s flagship pop-culture convention takes over Manhattan’s west side.
Event Details
- Dates: Thursday, October 8 – Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001
- Type: In-person convention
- Official site: newyorkcomiccon.com
About the Show
Operated by ReedPop, New York Comic Con (NYCC) has grown since its 2006 debut into the second-largest pop culture event in North America, drawing an estimated 250,000 attendees in 2025. The show occupies the entire 850,000-square-foot Javits Center plus the adjacent Hammerstein Ballroom and various Hudson Yards activations.
For Comics Collectors
NYCC is widely considered the strongest comic-book-focused major con in the United States. Artist Alley typically features 700+ creators, and major dealers including Heritage Auctions, Metropolis, and ComicConnect operate full booths with vintage Golden, Silver, and Bronze Age key issues. CGC and CBCS run on-site grading drop-off and signature series witnessing for celebrity guests.
Badges
Single-day, four-day, kids, and VIP badges are available through a fan verification system. Industry, press, and professional badges open earlier each summer.
Pro Tips
- Use the official mobile app to schedule panels — Javits is sprawling and inter-floor transit takes time.
- Anime Fest at NYCC and the Empire Stage often host signings missed by attendees focused on the main show floor.
- The Hammerstein Ballroom hosts evening panels — book accommodations early in Hell’s Kitchen for short walks back.
Verify the latest schedule, guest list, and badge availability at the official NYCC site.