Ottawa Comiccon is set to return for its 13th edition from September 11 to 13, 2026, at the Cohere Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. The event promises three days of immersive pop culture experiences, featuring celebrities, artists, exhibitors, and fans from across the region.
Star-Studded Lineup
The convention has announced a roster of iconic guests, including fan-favourite stars from the legendary Stargate franchise: Canadian actors Amanda Tapping (Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, Stargate Universe), Michael Shanks (Stargate SG-1, Saving Hope), and Lexa Doig (Stargate SG-1, Andromeda, Jason X). The trio will appear on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13 for autograph sessions, professional photo opportunities, and an exclusive on-stage panel where they will share behind-the-scenes stories from one of science fiction's most beloved universes.
Joining them is internationally acclaimed Guest of Honour Famke Janssen, known for her roles in X-Men, Taken, and GoldenEye. Also appearing are Smallville stars Tom Welling (Clark Kent/Superman), Laura Vandervoort (Kara Zor-El), Kristin Kreuk (Lana Lang), and Mark Williams (Harry Potter films, 101 Dalmatians).
Event Highlights
Beyond the celebrity lineup, Ottawa Comiccon 2026 will feature a packed schedule of entertainment and interactive programming, including:
- Dozens of fan panels and celebrity Q&A sessions
- Workshops and on-stage performances
- Cosplay groups and the legendary Saturday night Masquerade
- Cosplay-Eh! – The Canadian Cosplay Championship 2027 selections
- Gaming, anime, and comic programming for fans of all ages
New for 2026: Experience KPop Live
Ottawa Comiccon is also excited to unveil a brand-new live musical event presented in partnership with Superhéros Alex Animation and Le Petit Prince Animation. On Sunday, September 13, fans can discover the EXPERIENCE KPOP LIVE, an electrifying tribute concert inspired by the global phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters. Featuring powerhouse vocals, high-energy choreography, and immersive staging, the performance will bring the franchise's most iconic songs to life in spectacular fashion. The concert is included with any valid Sunday Ottawa Comiccon ticket.
For three unforgivable days, thousands of fans will immerse themselves in the worlds of sci-fi, fantasy, horror, anime, gaming, comics, and cosplay. The massive show floor will feature celebrity guests, artists, creators, exhibitors, and retailers offering everything from rare collectibles and original artwork to comics, toys, apparel, replicas, video games, and more. Cosplayers will once again take center stage, bringing fan-favourite characters to life throughout the event.
More celebrity guests, programming announcements, and exclusive attractions will be revealed in the coming months.
