Cape Town's 2024 Comic Con is On!

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The City of Cape Town is excited to host Comic Con Cape Town's colourful annual gathering of geek culture, all set to begin this Saturday at the Cape Town International Convention Centre 2. The sold-out weekend days kick off the event, followed by three more jam-packed days for family and friends of all ages. 
From cosplay competitions to esports and tabletop gaming to powerful gaming engine rooms with spot prizes, there is non-stop action throughout the festival. This year there is also a zone especially for the little ones; a Kids Con that includes merchandise and fun from Toys R Us and a dedicated offline space designed for young cosplayers. 
Starting late (11am) but running through till 8pm, Monday and Tuesday are themed days. Monday is horror day – including prosthetic make-up tutorials, cosplay prizes, horror movies, and more. On Tuesday, the whole family is invited to roll up in their PJs for Cape Town's biggest pyjama party. Games, quizzes and family movies make for a cosy outing to get everyone in the mood for the Wednesday public holiday.

Daily Cosplay Competition at Comic Con Cape Town 2023 (Double click image to download)
Says Comic Con's Marketing Manager, Calvin van den Berg, “Cape Town's culture of gaming and cosplay is strong, and we've seen increased interest from our international speakers in experiencing this legendary city but also in getting closer to the exciting ideas coming out of our digital and animation sectors.”  
Kicking off Comic Con on Freedom Day is a fitting tribute to the freedom of expression that this community enjoys through cosplay and creativity. The city's artists will also be on display with their creativity in the Artists Alley, and the professional animation community will enjoy a deep dive into new ideas, technology, and local and international perspectives at the Cape Town International Animation Festival, which runs concurrently with the Comic Con on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April.
Comic Con's doors open at 8am on Saturday for valid ticket holders. Tickets for Monday–Wednesday are still available for R190 each on Howler.
About Comic Con Cape Town
The five-day festival focuses on all elements of pop culture and brings international and local comic artists, film and TV celebrities, and Cosplayers to South African shores where they meet fans, sign autographs, and have photo ops. Packed with championships, competitions, super show specials, product launches, workshops, panels, Q&A sessions, screenings, activations, and interactive experiences, there is something for everyone to enjoy whether you are a casual fan or a bona fide geek.

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