New York Comic Con is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a theme that is pure New York: Coney Island. ReedPop announced the theme alongside ticket on-sale dates for the 2026 show, which returns to the Javits Center from October 8 to 11.
Why Coney Island
ReedPop has made Coney Island the official partner theme for the milestone year. The idea is to pair two New York institutions built around play, fandom and spectacle. Expect boardwalk-inspired design, nostalgia and surprises around the show floor.
NYCC launched in 2006 and has grown into the largest pop culture convention on the East Coast. The 2025 show drew more than 250,000 fans.
Ticket timeline
Tickets were released in stages, with fan programs getting first access.
| Date | Sale window |
|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | Popverse Superfan presale |
| June 14, 2026 | Fan Verification presale (returning verified fans) |
| June 15–20, 2026 | New Fan Verification applications open |
| June 24, 2026 | General public on-sale |
Fans can join the Superfan program through ReedPop’s Popverse site.
Prices
According to local coverage at the time, single-day passes averaged about $100. A four-day pass cost more than $320, and VIP packages were close to $1,000.
Industry badges
Applications for Press, Content Creator, Professional and Educator/Librarian badges opened the same week as the announcement.
Key facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Anniversary | 20th (first show in 2006) |
| Theme | Coney Island |
| Dates | October 8–11, 2026 |
| Venue | Javits Center, New York City |
| General on-sale | June 24, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the theme of NYCC 2026? Coney Island, chosen to celebrate the convention’s 20th anniversary.
When did NYCC 2026 tickets go on sale? The general on-sale was June 24, 2026, after presales on June 3 and June 14.
How much is a 4-day pass to NYCC 2026? About $320 or more, based on local coverage at launch. VIP packages ran close to $1,000.