<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>Calling fans of all things comic/pop-culture. Tampa Bay Comic Convention is coming to the Tampa Convention Center on August 23-25, 2024.
The three days will be filled with everything from celebrity meet and greets, panels, contests, and more. Keep reading to find out what to expect and how to experience Tampa Bay Comic Con.
Who Can You See at Comic Con?
There will be multiple celebrity guests in attendance that will be available for autographs and photo ops. (Note: Each celebrity autograph and photo op is available online and has limited spots available.)
Confirmed attendees include cast members and voice actors from Avengers, Smallville Doctor Who, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Flash, Battlestar Gallactica, Star Wars, and much more. You can also meet comic creators and artists.
Some of the confirmed guests include:
- Jodi Benson: The Little Mermaid
- Elijah Wood: Lord of the Rings
- Hayden Christensen: Star Wars
- Billy Dee Williams: Star Wars
- Edward James Olmos: Battlestar Galactica, Blade Runner
- Tom Cavanagh: The Flash
- Priscilla Presley: Agent Elvis, Dallas, Naked Gun
- John Schneider: The Dukes of Hazzard
- Vincent D’Onofrio: Daredevil
- Katie Cassidy: Arrow, Gossip Girl, The Flash
- Dave Foley: A Bug’s Life, Fargo, The Kids in the Hall
- Kellen Goff: Five Nights at Freddy’s
- Missy Wyatt: WWE
- Andrew Mutti: Comic book creator
Check out the full list of guests here.
Experiences at Comic Con
Visit Celebrity Row to see all your favorite celebs from TV, film, and the anime world. You can also head over to Artist Alley to see some of your favorite comic book artists and authors.
There will also be a cosplay area and scheduled cosplay fan meet ups. Details for both are still TBD so make sure to keep checking their website to find out more!
One of the best ways to navigate Tampa Bay Comic Con is to download their free app. Here, you can find a full schedule of panels, events and workshops including:
- Special guest panels
- Celebrity panels
- Meetups
- Performances
- Writing and publishing
- Game shows
- Gaming
- Nerd Culture
- Fandom
- Film and TV
- Disney
- Comic books
- Cosplay
- Anime
Tickets and Info
Day passes start at $35 and weekend passes start at $75. Add-ons such as photo ops and autographs begin at $50. Tickets and add-ons can be purchased here.
There are several partner hotels within walking distance of the Tampa Convention Center. You can find a complete list and book your rooms here.
Tampa Convention Center Location Info
The Tampa Convention Center is situated in downtown Tampa, overlooking the waterfront and hosts various events throughout the year. The building spans 600,000 square feet and includes 200,000 square feet of exhibit space, a 36,000 square foot ballroom, 36 breakouts, and outdoor areas for group functions.
It’s within walking distance to hotels, restaurants, and clubs.
Nearby attractions include:
- Ybor City
- Sparkman Wharf
- The Florida Aquarium
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Parking for Comic Con
Parking within 2 blocks of the Tampa Convention Center:
The Convention Center Garage: 450 spaces
- Located at Brorein and Tampa Street
- Maximum vehicle height is 6’8″
South Regional Garage: 1,000 spaces
- Located on Channelside
- Maximum vehicle height is 6’8″
The Crosstown Meter Lot: 160 spaces
- Located on Brorein between Ashley & Florida
- Parking meters accept quarters only
- Meters are enforced from 8:00 a.m. to midnight daily
Parking within four blocks of the Tampa Convention Center:
The Fort Brooke Parking Garage: 2,600 spaces
- Located on Whiting between Franklin Street & Florida Avenue
The Whiting Street Garage: 450 spaces
- Located at Whiting between Florida and Morgan
- Accessible on evenings and weekends only
The Hart Lot: 140 spaces
- Located off of Florida Avenue just north of Brorein
- Accessible evenings & weekends only