Cyprus Comic Con returns to the Cyprus State Fair in Nicosia from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 October 2026, bringing together fans, artists, performers, creators and communities for a packed two-and-a-half-day celebration of popular culture. Following a record-breaking 2025 edition that welcomed more than 32,000 convention attendees and an estimated 40,000 people including the free outdoor festival, CCC26 expands the adventure with more stages, spaces, activities and international talent.
Founded in 2012 and driven by volunteers, the nonprofit organisation has grown from a gathering of friends into one of the region's most substantial pop-culture events. Its mission remains deliberately human: to give creative communities a place to meet, share their work, build opportunities and feel at home across every fandom.
International guests from screen, games, art and cosplay
The 2026 guest line-up brings together performers and creators from across the entertainment world. Screen guests include Vincent Regan, known for ONE PIECE, House of the Dragon, 300 and Troy; Clive Russell, whose credits include Game of Thrones, ONE PIECE and The Witcher; and Cyprus-born actor Jonny Coyne, seen in The Mandalorian and Grogu, Preacher, The Blacklist and The Toxic Avenger.
Fans of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 can meet members of the game's English voice and performance-capture cast: Kirsty Rider, the voice of Lune; Rich Keeble, the voice of Monoco; and Maxence Cazorla, the voice of Esquie and performance-capture actor for Gustave, Verso and Renoir. The programme includes actor and voice-actor panels on both Saturday and Sunday.
The creative guest roster also features Eisner Award-winning artist Chris Thompson, comic artist and writer Ulises Fariñas, and cinematic digital world-builder Darius Puia, better known as BakaArts. Cosplay guests Leon Chiro, Taryn, Yannis Ammar, Trine and Captain Ghostly will meet fans, share practical knowledge and help judge the weekend's major competitions, with the Mediterranean Cosplay Championship on Saturday and the Cyprus Comic Con Masquerade on Sunday.
A live soundtrack spanning Dragon Ball, Final Fantasy and Initial D
Friday Opening Night runs from 17:00 until midnight. The outdoor programme begins with DJs and live bands, followed by a drone show sponsored by Grizzly Drones at 19:00 and the official opening ceremony at 19:30. Italian Final Fantasy tribute act Chocobo Band then takes the stage with its symphonic-metal performance, before Japanese singer Hiroki Takahashi performs 'Makafushigi Adventure!', the original Dragon Ball opening theme. The night continues with pop-culture Video-DJ LevelUpLeroy and a parallel programme of wrestling, dance and fire performance.
Across the weekend, the Outdoor Festival also welcomes Eurobeat legend Dave Rodgers, whose music is inseparable from Initial D; Italian 'Nerdophonist' Gax Win; fantasy-folk trio Lutebox; The Puppet Folk Experience; Austrian travelling minstrel Arnulf of KawauMusic; DJ Manimal; and an extensive line-up of Cyprus-based bands, DJs, dancers and performers. A major Sunday highlight brings Hiroki Takahashi together with Greek singer and composer Panos Tsaparas for Dragon Ball Live, celebrating the Japanese and Greek versions of a theme that shaped generations of fans, with RustX's Katerina Xanthou also joining the Greek performance.
One convention, many worlds
Inside the convention halls, visitors can explore Artists' Alley, the Creative Corridor and retail booths; meet international guests; join gaming tournaments; discover tabletop and trading-card communities in TableFlip; watch genre shorts, animation and fan films at the Film Festival; and visit the Kids' Zone, STEM, game-development and education areas. Cosplay Village serves as the weekend's home for costume craft, workshops and community activity, while the expanded Medieval Quarter and Japan + Korea Zone add music, cultural demonstrations, martial arts, workshops and hands-on experiences.
Outside, Pro Wrestling Cyprus returns with multiple live shows, while NomNomNomiCon brings together 30 food, dessert and drink vendors. Saturday and Sunday outdoor admission is free from morning until midnight, allowing an even wider audience to enjoy live entertainment, food and festival atmosphere.
Tickets, travel and accessibility
Friday Opening Night admission is €5 and is included with Weekend, Early Access and VIP passes. Standard indoor admission is €15 for a Single Day ticket or €20 for the full Weekend. Early Access tickets begin at €35, the Early Access Bundle is €50, and the VIP package is €100. General indoor hours are 10:00-21:00 on Saturday and Sunday, with Early Access and VIP entry from 09:00. Participating guest meet-and-greet tokens cost €20 and cover one autograph or one selfie; event admission is separate.
Return buses are available for Saturday and Sunday from Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos and Paralimni. Visitors are encouraged to book early, plan their journey and consult the live schedule and searchable booth finder, as individual timings may change.
CCC26 also offers the complimentary Sunflower Quiet Room in Hall 4, Booth 431: a low-sensory space for visitors who may need calm or additional support. Official Sunflower bracelets will be available free of charge at the front-gate ticket offices while supplies last, with no diagnosis or paperwork required.
Plan the weekend
Cyprus Comic Con 2026 takes place on 2-4 October at the Cyprus State Fair, 6 Georgiou Seferi Street, 2415 Egkomi, Nicosia. Tickets, guest profiles, the live programme, transport options and the interactive venue map are available at ccc.org.cy. The event is powered by Dondake Ltd and supported by a wide network of sponsors, partners, exhibitors, volunteers and community organisations.
