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FAN EXPO Chicago Rosemont 2027
From August 20, 2027 until August 22, 2027
At Rosemont - Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Illinois, United States ( Show Map)
(Please double-check the dates and location on the organizer below before attending.)
 https://fanexpohq.com/fanexpochicago/
Categories: Media and Entertainment
Tags: Comics

About

FAN EXPO Chicago is a three-day pop-culture convention at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The organizer describes it as Chicago’s go-to gathering for sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, and comics, with celebrity guests, panels, workshops, and a large shopping floor.

The show began as Chicago Comic Con in 1972 and was known as Wizard World Chicago from 1998. It is now produced by FAN EXPO HQ. The next edition is 20–22 August 2027.

Show hours (official)

  • Friday: 16:00–21:00 (VIP / Ultimate / 3-Day preview from 14:00)
  • Saturday: 10:00–19:00
  • Sunday: 10:00–17:00

What to expect

Autographs and photo ops with celebrity guests, comic-creator Sketch Duels, How-To workshops, cosplay, anime and gaming programming, and a large exhibit hall for merchandise and collectibles. FAN EXPO HQ lists typical attendance around 80,000 fans.

Venue

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont (near Chicago / O’Hare).

Official site: fanexpohq.com/fanexpochicago

Register for entry or booths

Please register at the organizer website of FAN EXPO Chicago

Venue Map and Hotels Around

Rosemont - Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Illinois, United States