GalaxyCon St. Louis 2026

GalaxyCon St. Louis is More Than a Comic-Con! It’s a 3-Day festival of fandom with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, and panelists! Join fans from across the galaxy and celebrate Comic Books, Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, and more! Know Before You Go GalaxyCon St. Louis takes place October 23–25, 2026, at America’s Center Convention Complex. All times listed below are Central Time. Event Hours and Exhibit Hall Doors Open: Exhibit hall doors open at 2 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Registration opens one hour before the exhibit halls. Day Registration Exhibit Hall Hours Overall Event Hours Friday, October 23 1–8 p.m. 2–8 p.m. 2–9 p.m. Saturday, October 24 9 a.m.–8 p.m. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sunday, October 25 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Registration is located in the Plaza Lobby. Exhibits are located in Halls 3, 4 and 4X. On Friday and Saturday, Halls 4 and 4X close at 8 p.m. Hall 3 remains open until 9 p.m. for the After Dark Market. GalaxyCon’s published event and exhibit hours match this schedule. Entrances: The following America’s Center entrances will be in use: Washington Entrance: At 8th Street and Washington Avenue. Plaza Entrance: At 7th Street and Convention Plaza. Follow event signage to registration in the Plaza Lobby. Early Badge Pickup: Pick up your badge before the convention on Thursday, October 22, from 4–9 p.m. at Dave & Buster’s, 13857 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights, MO 63043. View early badge pickup details. Parking: View downtown parking options and the Explore St. Louis parking map. Nearby options listed on the map include: St. Louis Center East: 420 N. 6th Street. St. Louis Convention Center Hotel Garage: 419 N. 9th Street. Kiener East Garage: 500 Pine Street. Kiener West Garage: 604 Pine Street. Check with your selected parking operator for current rates, availability and access information. Public Transportation: The Convention Center MetroLink station, located at 6th Street and Washington Avenue, is less than two blocks from America’s Center. For routes, schedules and service updates, visit Metro Transit. Check service alerts before traveling, particularly when returning home after evening events. After Dark and Evening Events: Selected evening events include: Friday, October 23 Twilight Screening and Cast Q&A: 6–9 p.m., Super Stage, Rooms 121–126. The Q&A runs from 6–6:30 p.m., followed by the screening. Additional purchase required. After Dark Leather Choker/Collar Craft: 6:45–8:45 p.m., Workshop Room, Rooms 120/127 combined. Ages 18 and older; paid workshop. VIP Party: 7–9 p.m., Rooms 131–132. VIP badge required. Nerdlesque Showcase: 7:30–9 p.m., Social Club, Rooms 240–242. Ages 18 and older. After Dark Market: 8–9 p.m., Hall 3. Saturday, October 24 Muppet Treasure Island Live Commentary Screening with Steve Whitmire: 7–9 p.m., Super Stage, Rooms 121–126. Additional purchase required. Cosplay Cabaret: 7:30–9 p.m., Social Club, Rooms 240–242. Ages 18 and older. GalaxyCon St. Louis Costume Competition: 8–9 p.m., Main Stage, Rooms 221–228. After Dark Market: 8–9 p.m., Hall 3. Bring photo identification for age-restricted programming. Special-event purchases do not replace the GalaxyCon admission required to attend. View the complete GalaxyCon schedule and special-event admission details. Concessions: Food and beverage service is scheduled at the following locations: Location Friday, October 23 Saturday, October 24 Sunday, October 25 STL Market Noon–7:30 p.m. 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Stand 6 — Plaza Lobby side 2–7:30 p.m. 10 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Stands 3 and 7 — Hall 3 2–7:30 p.m. 10 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Chick-fil-A — Plaza Lobby, north of the escalators 2–8:30 p.m. 10 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Closed Hall 3 bar service is scheduled for: Friday: 2–9 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Plan meals around the posted concession hours, as food se...