Calgary Expo

What Is The Calgary Expo?

The Calgary Expo is a four-day Comics, Sci-Fi and Anime event that attracts thousands to come from all over Canada.

Visitors to Calgary Expo can enjoy countless family-friendly attractions, events and world renowned celebrities! Previous guests have included: Stan Lee (creator of Spiderman), Bruce Campbell( explode yourself ) Elijah Wood Jason Momoa William Shatner Tom Felton Karl Urban Zachary Levi Nolan North among others.

This year at Calgary Expo, you’ll never miss your favourite TV show or movie because there are so many things to do! You can meet celebrities from all over the world while they sign autographs and take photos with fans. The best part is being able to watch Sketch Duels in which professional comic artists battle it out for first place-you might even be able to make some new friends along the way!. And if that wasn’t enough entertainment options available on site; they have “How To” workshops teaching people how to easily draw their own characters like those seen throughout pop culture history.

Main Events

CELEBRITY PHOTO SESSIONS

The perfect gift for any occasion, this 8×10 glossy photo is the only way to have your favorite celebrity take a picture with you. This custom made piece features an image measuring 20” x 30″, making it one-of-a-kind and destined never to go out of style!

AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS

You’ll never find a better chance to get that one-of-a kind signature from your favorite celebrity than at their signing event.

COSPLAY RED CARPET

The Cosplay Red Carpet is here! And it’s free to enter. Just walk the carpet, show off your costume in front of adoring fans and get one-on-one photos taken by Calgary Expo’s official Cosplayer photographer with no pre registration necessary or competition too tough for you – because this event isn’t about winning prizes; It provides fun opportunities for everyone who loves dressing up as their favourite characters from anime, manga comic books movies games etc…

THE ULTIMATE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

This is the one stop shop for all your collecting needs. From rare comics to original artwork, from graphic novels and memorabilia you can find it there!

A vast collection awaits with hundreds of retailers across different categories like Blu-rays or video games, toys, t-shirts etc…

FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

Calgary Expo is the place to go if you’re looking for family-friendly fun! You can meet your favourite Superheroes, Princesses or voice actors. And don’t forget about entering this year’s costume contest as a group – it’ll be an experience like no other!.

ARTIST ALLEY

This is the place for all your favourite pens, inks and writers. You’ll find artists who specialize in comics or graphic novels; those looking to make a name with their own original work–and even some crafters! It has something there that will delight any collector of nerdy things (or not-so-much).

MEET YOUR FAVOURITE VOICE ACTORS

Join the voices behind your favourite animated characters at this year’s convention, where they’ll be available to sign autographs and take photos with you. These incredible talent are exciting for selfies!

MEET LEGENDARY COMIC BOOK CREATORS

Comic Legends, Pro Comic Book artists and writers will be with us all weekend. Be sure to drop by the Comic Creator area next door from Artist Alley where you can meet them in person or get an autograph for your collection!

COSTUMES! COSTUMES! COSTUMES!

Cosplay is a huge part of the show! You can find thousands upon thousands of amazing costumes to choose from throughout this weekend. Don’t be shy, ask for pictures with your favourite character or come dressed up yourself – there’s no wrong way when you’re wearing something so awesome!

COMMUNITY ZONES

Whether you’re a die-hard Whovian or just getting started, they’ve got something for everyone! And don’t worry about not being able to afford it – these meetups are absolutely free.

COSPLAY MEETUPS

Join other fans of the same show or genre for some good old-fashioned fashioned sharing of memories. Meet up at a themed cosplay meetup and get your picture taken together!

PANELS / Q&AS

Come to the forum and get all your questions answered by our celebs. You’ll also be able to talk about what they are up to!

WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS

Join us for free events that span a variety of interests. From celebrity Q&A sessions, fan club presentations and workshops with your favourite stars to screening rooms where you can watch movies before they’re released in theatres – there’s something there just right for everyone! the daily schedule has all the info on when these fun happen so check it out today!.

KIDS COSTUME CONTEST

The Calgary Expo is an event where you can see some of the most creative and adorable cosplay costumes around! You don’t want to miss it, so go cheer on your favorite stars at our kid’s contest. Sign up details will be announced soon- make sure not miss this chance for a great photo op with friends or family members who are also attending their first time ever at one of these competitions!”

• ANIME ATTRACTIONS

You better hurry, the show is about to start! Get ready for some of your favorite characters in Super Saiyan form. Sign up on our newsletter so you don’t miss any important updates before it begins.

• COMIC ATTRACTIONS

KAPOW! SZZZKT! 

Prepare for a wild ride and some of the best creators in comics. Sign up to receive our newsletter so you don’t miss out on all upcoming events!

MEET LEGENDARY COMIC BOOK CREATORS

Calgary Expo is proud to have a stellar lineup of comic creators at this year’s event! 

SKETCH DUELS

Watch as your favourite comic artists go “pen to pen” and be entered for a chance at original art! These friendly rival competitions show who has got the edge in illustration, so check them out.

ARTIST ALLEY

You’ll find all your favourite pencillers, inkers and writers at this special area. There you can meet the rising stars of this industry! You’ll be able to buy original art from some big names as well crafters with a nerdy twist–perfect for any lover or collector who wants something different than what’s out there already.

• COSPLAY ATTRACTIONS

Cosplay is all the rage these days. It’s not just for fun anymore, it has become one of many ways people express themselves and their creativity through fashion! The best part? You can be ANYTHING you want to seem- so get creative with your outfits or else risk being overlooked at an event near you…

COSPLAY RED CARPET

You’ll be strutting your stuff on the red carpet if you show up to this event with a costume. There is no sign-up, competition or stress; just come as anything from an athlete in training clothes all the way through high fashion and get freelance photos taken by professionals AND amateurs!

• GAMING ATTRACTIONS

They are about to launch a new level for our guests and gamers. Sign up now, before it’s too late!

• SCI-FI & FANTASY ATTRACTIONS

What’s more interesting than a good fantasy or sci-fi story? Now you can get updated on all things magical, futuristic and fantastic!

Ticket Prices

Tickets for 2023 will be on sale soon.