A Jedi, Batman, and Captain Picard walk into downtown Indianapolis — that’s not the setup for a joke. PopCon, a three-day celebration of the pop culture universe, is this weekend.
Celebrities, cosplayers, and fellow geeks from every fandom are expected to flock to the Indiana Convention Center starting Friday afternoon. Here’s what to know about this year’s event and what IndyStar is seeing at PopCon Indy.
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Events at PopCon Indy 2026
Just like last year, there’s lots of things to do at PopCon Indy. Here are some of the familiar highlights:
When the vendor floor opens at PopCon Indy 2026
A schedule for PopCon Indy shows vendor floor hours are as follows:
VIP ticket-holders can walk in 30 minutes ahead of the general public. Program hours Fri.-Sat. extend to 11 p.m.
How much are tickets to PopCon Indy 2026?
On May 8, three-day tickets to PopCon Indy were selling online for roughly $70. Day passes ranged from $41-$47. Children younger than 10 get in free with the purchase of an adult ticket. VIP tickets are also available.
What guests will be there?
The following special guests at PopCon Indy are listed in alphabetical order and are tentatively scheduled to appear Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday. They include:
Note: PopCon Indy appearances were last retrieved from the organization’s website Friday morning, May 8, and are subject to change due to scheduling conflicts.
Autographs and pictures with many celebrities will happen Friday through Sunday at the Indiana Convention Center. The cost of an autograph for each celebrity guest varies in price. Be sure to check PopCon Indy’s official website for the latest information.
When is PopCon Indy 2026?
This year’s PopCon Indy happens May 8-10, 2026.
Where is PopCon Indy 2026?
PopCon Indy takes place once again at the Indiana Convention Center at 100 S. Capitol Ave. in downtown Indianapolis.
John Tufts covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect. Send him a news tip at John.Tufts@IndyStar.com. Find him on BlueSky at JohnWritesStuff.
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