Tampa Bay Comic Convention 2026: Official Visitor Guide News Convention Center Tampa Bay Comic Convention returns to the Tampa Convention Center this Friday, September 4[...]

Tampa Bay Comic Convention returns to the Tampa Convention Center this Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6, 2026! Whether you are coming for celebrity panels, epic cosplay, comic vendors, or gaming, here is everything you need to know to navigate your weekend seamlessly.

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• What's Included: Admission passes grant access to the main vendor floor, artist alley, celebrity panels, and general programming. Celebrity autographs and professional photo ops are sold separately by the event organizers.

Parking & Directions ¶

Convenient parking is located across the street as well as within short walking distance of the venue:

• Tampa Convention Center Garage (Located at Tampa St. & Brorein St.)
• Pam Iorio Garage (Located at Florida Ave. & Channelside Dr.)
• Fort Brooke Garage & Whiting Garage: Located just a short walk from the center

The cost to park at any of these garages is $20 for the day.

Tampa drivers should be prepared for increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic around the convention center and higher demand in parking garages on these days. Tampa Police will be assisting at crosswalks.

Convention & Registration Hours ¶

All attendees (including those attending after-hours events) MUST visit registration during normal operating hours to receive an official event wristband.

Friday, September 4, 2026

• Registration: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
• Vendor Floor: 12:45 pm - 8:00 pm (VIP/Ruby Passholders entry at 12:00 pm)
• Panel Programming: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday, September 5, 2026

• Registration: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
• Vendor Floor: 10:45 am - 7:00 pm (VIP/Ruby Passholders entry at 10:00 am)
• Panel Programming: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Sunday, September 6, 2026

• Registration: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Vendor Floor: 10:45 am - 5:00 pm
• Panel Programming: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Getting Around the Convention Center ¶

All attendees should enter through the waterfront entrance. Take the outdoor escalators directly to 2nd-floor registration to pick up your event wristband.

• 1st Floor: Majority of panel rooms, special feature programming, and main concourse concessions.
• 2nd Floor: Event Registration & Information Desk.
• 3rd Floor: Main Exhibit Hall featuring Vendors, Artist Alley, and Celebrity Row autographs.
• 4th Floor: Maid Cafe, Laser Tag, Escape Room, some panels.

Event Accessibility ¶

Tampa Bay Comic Convention is dedicated to ensuring accessibility for all guests, including those with disabilities. ADA registration is located on the first floor through the Channel Entrance (under the escalators on the Bay side).

To learn more about the event's accommodations, please visit https://tampabaycomicconvention.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/25083473950359-ADA-Accommodations

Food Options ¶

Stay energized throughout the day with options located inside and directly outside the venue:

• Inside the Venue: Specialty concession stands and quick-service dining stations located on the 1st floor and throughout the 3rd-floor Exhibit Hall.
• Waterfront & Outdoor Dining: Step outside onto the Riverwalk for food trucks, Big Ray's Fish Camp Riverwalk, and The Sail Plaza. For full-service indoor dining, Harpoon Harry's Crab House is located right across the street.

Download the Official Show App

Keep floor maps, panel schedules, and photo op times right in your pocket. Download the official event mobile app before you arrive at tampabaycomicconvention.com/download-app.