FAN EXPO Canada returns with celebs such as John Cena, Alan Ritchson, and more, with plenty of attractions held from August 27-30, 2026.
FAN EXPO Canada 2026 rolls out a massive red carpet, with stars from various pop culture backgrounds. This includes celebs from comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, cosplay, and last but certainly not least, the film and TV industry. This year’s major celebrity guests list consists of Mel Gibson, John Cena, Elijah Wood, Alan Ritchson, Mr. T, Sean Astin, William Fichtner, and more. Guests are always encouraged to check out all the activations and shopping as well, especially Artist Alley!
FAN EXPO Canada 2026 Main Events (most, if not all, are ticketed):
- John Cena Live: A ticketed event to see (or not see) the wrestling legend, superhero, Fast & Furious icon, and genuinely great human being.
- An Evening With The Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years — A ticketed event where audiences join the Fellowship as Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd reunite to celebrate 25 years of The Lord of the Rings with an on-stage panel filled with behind-the-scenes stories.
- Second Breakfast, An Unexpected Feast With The Hobbits: Hungry like a hobbit? Grab a napkin and settle in for Second Breakfast hosted by Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, and Dominic Monaghan for a celebration that will rival Bilbo Baggins’ 111th Birthday. (Ticketed Event that takes place at InterContinental Toronto)
- Colin O’Donoghue VIP Meet and Greet — Join Colin for an intimate, exclusive VIP Meet & Greet. The experience includes a small-group 25-minute Q&A session with Colin, and an exclusive selfie at the end of the experience.
- Frank Miller Experience — Meet Frank Miller at FAN EXPO Canada and walk away with autographs, exclusive Batman: The Dark Knight Returns collectibles, and even a personalized sketch. It is the ultimate celebration of a legendary career—and you are invited.
- Joe Quesada Experience — Comic artist Joe Quesada brings his talent, passion, and legendary storytelling to FAN EXPO Canada, offering everything from autographs and exclusive merch to live stage moments you wwill not want to miss.
While there are these main highlighted, ticketed events, there are also countless panels to attend while at FAN EXPO Canada 2026. Some of these panels include two-thirds of the HUNTR/X voice actresses, May Hong and Ji-young Yoo, the cast of Starship Troopers, the cast of The Goonies, and much more. Here is a partial rundown of the expected celebs that you can potentially meet at FAN EXPO Canada this year:
FAN EXPO Canada 2026 Celebrity Guests
- Mel Gibson (Mad Max)
- John Cena (Peacemaker)
- Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings)
- Alan Ritchson (Reacher)
- Mr. T (Rocky III)
- Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings)
- John Rhys-Davies (The Lord of the Rings)
- Billy Boyd (The Lord of the Rings)
- Dominic Monaghan (The Lord of the Rings)
- Bruce Dickinson (Musician/Writer of Iron Maiden)
- Erin Moriarty (The Boys)
- Dean Norris (Breaking Bad)
- Christopher Judge (God of War)
- Colin O’Donoghue (Once Upon a Time)
- Christopher Lambert (Mortal Kombat)
- Corey Feldman (The Goonies)
- Denise Richards (Starship Troopers)
- Michael Ironside (Starship Troopers)
- Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers)
- Dina Meyer (Starship Troopers)
- Jake Busey (Starship Troopers)
- William Fichtner (Prison Break)
- David Wenham (The Lord of the Rings)
- Oded Fehr (Resident Evil)
- Brendan Wayne (The Mandalorian)
- Brendan Thwaites (Titans)
- Catherine Bell (Good Witch)
- Ari Millen (Ice Cream Man)
- Rob Colletti (One Piece)
- Richard Harmon (Final Destination: Bloodlines)
- W. Earl Brown (Scream)
- Alessandro Juliani (Battlestar Galactica)
- Matthew Wood (Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith)
- Kerri Green (The Goonies)
- Joe Pantoliano (The Goonies)
- Martha Plimpton (The Goonies)
- Gideon Adlon (Blockers)
- May Hong (KPOP Demon Hunters)
- Ji-young Yoo (KPOP Demon Hunters)
- Jamison Newlander (The Lost Boys)
- Christian Borle (Hazbin Hotel)
- Joel Perez (Hazbin Hotel)
- Kystina Alabado (Hazbin Hotel)
- Lilli Cooper (Hazbin Hotel)
- Maile Flanagan (Naruto)
As of writing, Alec Baldwin, Josh Holloway, Robert Davi, Henry Ian Cusick, Michael Johnston, Cara Buono, and Mike Colter have cancelled their visit for their own respective reasons.
FAN EXPO Canada 2026 Animation Voices
- Jim Cummings (Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
- Sam Witwer (Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
- Vanessa Marshall (Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord)
- Brian Drummond (Sonic Prime)
- Shannon Chan-Kent (My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic)
FAN EXPO Canada 2026 Anime Voices
- Christopher Sabat (My Hero Academia)
- Brad Swaile (Death Note)
- Ryan Colt Levy (Chainsaw Man)
- Sarah Natochenny (Pokémon)
- Trina Nishimura (Attack on Titan)
- Ian Sinclair (One Piece)
- Mallorie Rodak (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End)
- Reagan Murdock (Hell’s Paradise)
FAN EXPO Canada 2026 Gaming Stars
- Jennifer English (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
- Ben Starr (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
- Steve Downes (Halo)
- Roger Clark (Red Dead Redemption II)
- Jen Taylor (Halo)
There are countless comic book creators, novelists, artists, animators and more who will also be attending. The main headliners on this front is the legendary Frank Miller and Joe Quesada, both leaving major marks in the DC Comics, Marvel, and other graphic novel/comic universes in between. The full list of these guests can be found on the official website.
How to Get Your FAN EXPO Canada 2026 Tickets
If you are interested in attending Fan Expo Canada 2026, they will be selling different tiers of tickets for single-day, multi-day, youth single-day, and family passes. Here is a breakdown of how much each ticket and tier would cost:
- Multi-day: Four-day pass – $139, Ultimate pass – $179, and a VIP pass – $579
- Single Day: Thursday (August 27 – $41, Friday (August 28) – $51, Saturday (August 29) – $73, and Sunday (August 30) – $56
- Family passes: Thursday (August 27) – $87, Friday (August 28) – $107, Saturday (August 29) – $156, and Sunday (August 30) – $117
- Youth Single Day: Thursday (August 27 – $36, Friday (August 28) – $41, Saturday (August 29) – $63, and Sunday (August 30) – $46
- Child Passes: Valid for all days – $12
Note: A Family Pass provides a single-day admission for two adults (18+) and up to four children (6-12).
Whatever fandom you are searching for at FAN EXPO Canada 2026, they have got it! For more details on ticket packages and other info regarding all things FAN EXPO Canada 2026, please visit the official website. The event will run from August 27th to August 30th, but tickets are already selling out fast, so be sure to make that visit soon!
