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Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) is the only pop culture convention in the heart of Downtown Chicago. This annual Windy City event will be happening on April 11, 12 and 13, 2025. This fan convention is dedicated to comics, pop culture, anime, manga, graphic novels, toys, video games, movies and TV. And we can help you save money with a coupon.
The Expo will have your favorite celebrities, unique exhibitors, comic creators, and literary authors. There will be a Breakfast Club reunion at C2E2 with Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Emilio Estevez.
Other special guests include
- John Boyega – Star Wars
- Casper Van Diem, Denise Richards, Dina Meyer, Michael Ironside – Starship Troopers
- Sam Heughan, David Berry, Charles Vandervaart – Outlander
- Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, John Rhys-Davies – Lord of the Rings
- Rebecca Mader – Lost
- Peter Weller – Star Trek
- Nancy Allen – Carrie and Robocop
- Phil LaMarr – Futurama
- Katey Sagal – Sons of Anarchy and Futurama
- Billy Boyd – Chucky
- Dominic Monaghan – Lost
- Lauren Tom – Futurama
- Jake Busey – Stranger Things and Starship Troopers
Cosplay Central is a very popular part of C2E2. There is a Cosplay Central Crown Championship for serious cosplayers. The winner will go on to compete in the Crown Championship Global Final.
The Cosplay Showcase will be on Sunday and is open to allow players of all levels to strut their stuff. If you need help in coming up with a costume, you can get some inspiration here.
Artists Alley is a busy hub of activity with artists and creators showcasing their work. Attendees can purchase prints and can watch the artists in action.
The Show Floor will have 300+ exhibitors displaying their unique creations and collectibles of toys, comic books, posters, cards, games and so much more.
If you’d like to attend C2E2 and want to look the part, here are some things you might like. And many have reduced prices.
Coupon
This convention is selling out. Three categories of tickets are already gone so don’t delay. If you book your ticket here you can save
- $14 (20% discount) on 1 Friday ticket
- $ 16 (20% discount) on 1 Sunday ticket