
We’re getting excited for the return of Portsmouth Comic Con this weekend, as the South Coast’s biggest celebration of comics, film, TV and pop culture heads back to Portsmouth Guildhall on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May.
Bigger than ever for 2026, the International Festival of Comics will feature top comic artists and writers, screen stars, immersive experiences, gaming, VR and a huge range of merch and collectables. Whether you’re into Marvel, DC, fantasy, or just after a fun family day out, there’s something for everyone.
Highlights this year include a fully immersive Star Wars Experience, the all-new Nerf Arena, LEGO and Jurassic Zones, the incredible Game of Thrones Thronefest Collection, and the return of the Portsmouth Ghostbusters with their exciting Mass Hysteria Zone.
You can also meet a great line-up of guests including Jonathan Hyde, Tom Rosenthal, Anita Dobson, Marc Silk, Jemma Redgrave and Julian Glover, plus explore Artists Alley, packed with talented creators, panels and workshops.
We’ll be hosting Speaker’s Corner across the weekend too with your favourite Express FM presenters bringing you live panels and interviews.
Get your tickets now at portsmouthcomicccon.com or try your luck winning a family ticket for four to attend both days!
Additionally, we’ve teamed up with Vue Cinema Gunwharf Quays to offer a second prize of four cinema tickets, including access to their brand-new EPIC screen with 4K laser projection and immersive 3D sound.

Vue’s premium large format combines stunning HDR laser projection for brighter, more lifelike colour with immersive Dolby Atmos 3D sound, placing every detail around you - from subtle footsteps to action-packed moments.
All of this is delivered on Vue’s biggest screen yet, creating a truly cinematic experience that fills your vision and pulls you right into the story.
It’s a bigger, clearer and more immersive way to watch the latest releases and the perfect upgrade for your next trip to the cinema.
You can book tickets at myvue.com/cinema/portsmouth.
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