The 2026 Baltimore Comic-Con kicks off today! They’re released some info that’ll hopefully make everyone’s time smoother and more fun.

Of course, as always, we are at the Baltimore Convention Center, and this year’s show takes place this weekend, September 25-27, 2026. If you haven’t bought your General Admission, VIP, or Fan Package tickets yet, doing so now will avoid additional lines upon arrival. If you cannot purchase tickets until coming to the show for any reason, box office hours begin at 10am ET on Friday, 8am ET on Saturday, and 8am ET on Sunday. Lines will form at the Pratt Street Lobby.

ATMs will be available in numerous places throughout the convention floor for your convenience.

CONVENTION PLANNING

If you have not explored the convention’s website extensively already, please consider taking a few minutes to do so now to prepare for your visit. Within, you will find links to driving and parking directions, programming, adult and children’s cosplay contests, adult and children’s cosplay showcase, and weapons policy details, our exhibit hall map, and a PDF copy of the 2026 Program Guide, not to mention the full list of guests, media guests, exhibitors and retailers, and Artists Alley guests.

You can also check the FAQ in case you have any other questions.

GUARANTEED PARKING

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app.

To reserve your parking spot, visit the Baltimore Comic-Con SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.

ART AUCTION

The art created for the 2026 Baltimore Comic-Con Yearbook will be auctioned off at the Baltimore Comic-Con Art Auction at 2pm on Saturday, September 26th upstairs in Room 339-342, with art from the book displayed in the Exclusives Booth downstairs throughout the day. Come out and bid on some one-of-a-kind original art by artists featured at the show like Russ Braun, Jeffrey Brown, Richard Case, Howard Chaykin, Jo Chen, Becky Cloonan, Chris Giarrusso, Randy Green, Gene Ha, Scott Hanna, Jamal Igle, Nate Lovett, Bob McLeod, Jason Metcalf, Al Milgrom, Terry Moore, Mark Morales, Patrick Olliffe, Dan Parsons, David Petersen, Tom Raney, Craig Rousseau, Stuart Sayger, Joseph Schmalke, Don Simpson, John K. Snyder III, Mark Sparacio, John Stanisci, Joe Staton, Billy Tucci, Matt Wieringo, Keith Williams, Chuck Wojtkiewicz, Rich Woodall, John Workman, and so many others!

HERO INITIATIVE ART AUCTION

Join the members of Hero Initiative for a charity auction on Saturday, September 26th at 5pm upstairs in Room 339-342, featuring items supplied by a variety of artists and creators from around the industry, including Chris Bachalo, Joe Benitez, Berkeley Breathed, June Brigman/Roy Richardson, Richard Case, Howard Chaykin, Joe Chiodo, Brian Haberlin, Fred Hembeck, Phil Hester, Bryan Hitch, Jock, Kelley Jones. Michael Kaluta. Jim Lee, Patrick McDonnell, Shawn McManus, Kevin Nowlan, Mike Perkins (featured here), David Petersen, Eric Powell, Steve Purcell, Frank Quitely, Stan Sakai, Chris Samnee, Walter Simonson, Chris Sprouse, Billy Tucci, Rick Veitch, Matt Wagner, and Jim Woodring.

SHOW EXCLUSIVES

Don’t miss the Baltimore Comic-Con Exclusives booth, just outside the show exit doors and around the corner from the Show Entrance.

In addition to the Baltimore Comic-Con Yearbook, you will find a wide variety of Baltimore Comic-Con merchandise and show exclusives as well.

PORTFOLIO REVIEWS

A number of publishers will be on-hand during the weekend to perform portfolio reviews.

Ignition Press Publisher Filip Sablik will be on-hand Friday at 4:00pm in Room 338. In the same room starting on Saturday at 5pm, Brittany Holzher, DC Comics Senior Editor, will provide art portfolio reviews for aspiring artists. If you are an artist and want some feedback on your work or the opportunity to put your portfolio in front of someone from editorial at two major comics publishing houses, please take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

Additionally, American Mythology will also be giving aspiring comic artists a chance to connect with industry professionals during artist portfolio reviews on Sunday morning at booth #2105 from 10:00am-12:00pm.

And Tommy Stella, Talent Scout/Editor from IDW Publishing will be reviewing art on the spot and will be happy to take written works home for review in Booth #1912.

Please note: They cannot accept portfolio review submissions using AI technology. Only the first 20 people to sign up will be reviewed.