It’s time for comic books and movies and geek stuff… and parties! AGAIN!
Look at that — we’re already talking about events midway through Summer. Wow, where did the time fly? Well, it’s still early enough where we can enjoy every hot day ahead, and plan to attend hot events, too — AT SAN DIEGO COMIC CON!
That’s right, it’s 2023 so we’ve got our SDCC party list back up again for ya!
First and foremost, visit our FACEBOOK GROUP. Friends have been posting events as they find out about them, and it’s been pretty quick! And join our SDCC parties Discord where AMAZING folks are posting event updates and ticket opportunities as it goes up live! Special thanks to SDCC Blog for all of their hard work in showcasing the best of SDCC, and the team at Bleeding Cool for collecting events as well.
If you have a party to share, post it in the comments below, use our Contact Form or shoot me a tweet @DaliDimovski! :)
The list is here, we’re adding to it faster than The Flash speeds out of theaters. Come back often to see all of the additions and updates.
Enjoy, friends!
We are *NOT* affiliated with SDCC. We just like to party.
| Event | Time | Location | Information | Ticketing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEDNESDAY | JULY 19 | ———- | ———————– | ———————– | ———————– |
| Energize Lounge – A Star Trek Coffee Experience | 8AM-10PM | 332 J Street in the Gaslamp | This intimate Star Trek themed experience will give you a chance to relax, recharge and connect with fellow Trekkies. | Free | |
| Malibu DREAM Experience at SDCC 2023 | 12PM-7PM Daily | Parq Nightclub, 615 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 | Enter the Malibu Dream world and become part of the life-size fun. | Hourly reservations $40 | |
| MacabreDaily’s SDCC 2023 Brew Ha Ha | 2:30-5:30PM | Whiskey Girl, 702 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA | MacabreDaily Staff will be kicking off San Diego Comic Con at the world famous WHISKEY GIRL with Jack Daniels Burgers. Horror and Sci-Fi fans are encouraged but all are welcome to attend! | None needed | |
| Paramount+’s The LoungeParamount+’s The Lodge | 6-10PM | appy Does Bar, San Diego | Join an immersive experience in a unique log cabin and discover the world of Paramount+. Explore sets from your favorite shows, like 1923, SpongeBob SquarePants, Star Trek, Yellowjackets, and more | Tickets (Free) Standby Line for those without tickets | |
| Den of Geek & Project K present SPICE PUNK | 7-10PM | Horton Grand Hotel, 311 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 | In celebration of Project K, join Den of Geek for cocktails, food, and stellar surprises! | Invite Only | |
| Ready Party One: 8 Bit Legacy, SDCC Kick Off Party! | 8PM-2AM | Parq Nightclub, 615 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 | Travel to the Mushroom Kingdom planet for an immersive themed party experience | $50-$300 Eventbrite | |
| Comic-Con Drag Queen Bingo | 8-10PM | American Junkie, 628 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 | Weekly drag queen bingo, with a comic-con twist | Free Registration | |
| THURSDAY | JULY 20 | ———- | ———————– | ———————– | ———————– |
| Energize Lounge – A Star Trek Coffee Experience | 8AM-10PM | 332 J Street in the Gaslamp | This intimate Star Trek themed experience will give you a chance to relax, recharge and connect with fellow Trekkies. | Free | |
| AMC’s Street of Immortality | 11AM-7PM | Hilton Gaslamp Quarter terrace | As attendees tour the street, they’ll enjoy a New Orleans-inspired immersive experience with several photo and video opportunities as well as collect exclusive souvenirs and limited-edition premiums. | Free to register All ages. Standby line will be available. | |
| Malibu DREAM Experience at SDCC 2023 | 12PM-7PM Daily | Parq Nightclub, 615 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 | Enter the Malibu Dream world and become part of the life-size fun. | Hourly reservations $40 | |
| Adult Swim Festival on the Green | Open Daily | 5th Avenue Landing and Convention Way, 600 Convention Way San Diego, CA 92101 | Join us in San Diego for an Adult Swim Festival weekend full of music, people, and more | Free to register If not registered, FIRST COME FIRST SERVED ENTRY | |
| Quantum Leap HQ | Open Daily | Near Baja Rick’s | Save the universe… and your favorite shows… through this unique activation experience. | Book a time slot | |
| Paramount+’s The LoungeParamount+’s The Lodge | 12-10PM | appy Does Bar, San Diego | Join an immersive experience in a unique log cabin and discover the world of Paramount+. Explore sets from your favorite shows, like 1923, SpongeBob SquarePants, Star Trek, Yellowjackets, and more | Tickets (Free) Standby Line for those without tickets | |
| Summer Mixer: Level Up with Responsible Data Science | 4:30-7:30PM | THE LOT La Jolla, 7611 Fay Avenue, San Diego, CA 92037 | Kick off your Comic-Con week with an exploration of how interactive games and Responsible Data Science shape the entertainment industry! | Eventbrite $75 | |
| MAGIC OF MIDDLE-EARTH SDCC 2023 | 5-10PM | Storyhouse Spirits, 1220 J Street, San Diego, CA 92101 | Join Weta Workshop, Nerd of the Rings, Happy Hobbit, and Tea with Tolkien for a casual and fun evening amongst the barrels of STORYHOUSE SPIRITS in downtown San Diego, just minutes walk from the convention center. | Tickets Currently sold out, but stay tuned for updates. | |
| 6th Annual Afrofuturism Lounge 2023 | 6-10PM | University Club Atop Symphony Towers, 750 B Street #Suite #3400, San Diego, CA 92101 | This mixer will highlight Black artists, writers, publishers, and creative thinkers in a culturally competent and relevant environment with music, art, and small bites, with drinks available for purchase. | $10-$30 Eventbrite | |
| Comic-Con Mixer | 6:30-8:30PM | Encinitas Community and Senior Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive Encinitas, CA 92024 | Shake the dust off your favorite superhero costume and join us for Comic-Con: Stay Social style! | $50 Eventbrite | |
| Jay and Silent Bob Get Old @ Mooby’s San Diego! | 7PM | Tin Roof, 401 G Street, San Diego, CA 92101 | Snootch to the nootch, San Diego! We got a pair of aging hetero-lifemates on stage! | Eventbrite | |
| The Dork Forest | 7-8:30PM | Mic Drop Comedy, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard San Diego, CA 92123 | Almost anything can be dorked out in The Dork Forest – with Jackie Kashian | $10 Ticket | |
| Ken Lashley SDCC Fanfest 2023 | 7-9PM | Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, 668 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 | Looking to get a commission from the LEDKILLA at SDCC? Here’s your chance. Have dinner with Ken Lashley to kick-off SDCC 2023! | $600 per person | |
| FANDOM Party | 7PM-11PM | FLOAT at the Hard Rock Hotel | Fandom Website The biggest SDCC party is back! | Ticket giveaway info coming soon | |
| Trivia Night Comic-Con Edition | 7:30PM | Lost Abbey Church | Roll out with your team for a night of questions about all the things that make San Diego Comic Con great! | Open to everyone | |
| Gaslamp Lumpia Factory Nightly Mixer | 8PM | 423 F Street, San Diego, California 92101, United States | Info | Nightly mixer for fans of LUMPIA | Free | |
| Annual CBLDF Welcome Party presented by ONI Press | 8PM-12AM | Westgate Hotel, 1055 2nd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 | Fight censorship, read comics! And have a great time at one of the best annual events at SDCC! | Free Admission | |
| Nostalgia 90s SDCC 2023 After Party | 8PM – 2AM | Parq Nightclub, 615 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 | The 90’s-themed Comic Con nightlife experience, brought to you by XLE Productions | $35-$300 Eventbrite | |
| Departing Dystopia | 8PM-2AM | The Merrow, 1271 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 | An Interactive, Immersive, Post-Apocalyptic, Cyberpunk, Live EDM Theater/Nightclub Hybrid | $20-$95 Eventbrite | |
| Comic Con @ American Junkie | 8PM | American Junkie, 628 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 | Kick off Comic Con with $1 Draft & $1 Pizza Night, plus super heroes! | Guest List (Free) | |
| [CANCELED] EW’s 2023 Comic-Con “A-List” Party | 9PM | Location under wraps | Ultra-exclusive, must contact for details and tickets | $2995 | |
| Disburst X LBO SDCC Party | 9PM-close | Basic Bar, 410 Tenth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 | Join us for a live painting event and get-together featuring artists and an exclusive auction! | Free | |
| FRIDAY | JULY 21 | ———- | ———————– | ———————– | ———————– |
| Energize Lounge – A Star Trek Coffee Experience | 8AM-10PM | 332 J Street in the Gaslamp | This intimate Star Trek themed experience will give you a chance to relax, recharge and connect with fellow Trekkies. | Free | |
| Crunchyroll Ultimate Fitness Challenge | 9AM & 10AM | Hardcore Fitness Downtown San Diego, 1014 Fifth Ave STE 120, San Diego, CA 92101 | Your trainer, Charles Thorp, will bring you through workouts inspired by your favorite anime series along with co-hosts Lauren Moore and Tim Lyu. | Register | |
| Jurassic Park Experience | 10AM-8PM | LUCE CIELO, San Diego, CA | Step into Jurassic Park for its 30th anniversary | Sign Up Free walk-ins available | |
| Malibu DREAM Experience at SDCC 2023 | 12PM-7PM Daily | Parq Nightclub, 615 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 | Enter the Malibu Dream world and become part of the life-size fun. | Hourly reservations $40 | |
| Adult Swim Festival on the Green | Open Daily | 5th Avenue Landing and Convention Way, 600 Convention Way San Diego, CA 92101 | Join us in San Diego for an Adult Swim Festival weekend full of music, people, and more | Free to register If not registered, FIRST COME FIRST SERVED ENTRY | |
| Quantum Leap HQ | Open Daily | Near Baja Rick’s | Save the universe… and your favorite shows… through this unique activation experience. | Book a time slot | |
| Paramount+’s The LoungeParamount+’s The Lodge | 12-10PM | appy Does Bar, San Diego | Join an immersive experience in a unique log cabin and discover the world of Paramount+. Explore sets from your favorite shows, like 1923, SpongeBob SquarePants, Star Trek, Yellowjackets, and more | Tickets (Free) Standby Line for those without tickets | |
| Hunger Action Heroes | 4-6PM | Comic-Con Museum, 2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101 | Meet the Hunger Action Heroes, Hunger Halter and Demeter, at the Comic-Con Museum and have your photo taken with them. | Bring a food donation, please! *Admission to the Comic-Con Museum is required.* | |
| 5th Annual Comic Con Pub Crawl | 4PM | Taste and Thirst, 715 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 | Calling all Zombies, Super Heroes, Anime Characters and the like. Join us as we parade thru the Gaslamp strutting our costumes enjoying laughs and drinks with our friends in a fun atmosphere. | $10-$17 Eventbrite | |
| Gaslamp Divas Cosplay Comic-Con Drag Show | 5-8PM | Casablanca Lounge, 836 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 | Kick off Comic Con with Gaslamp Divas drag entertainment at Casablanca Lounge July 21st | $10 Eventbrite | |
| Funko Fridays | 5PM | Rady Shell | Food, drinks, and entertainment all night — plus giveaways and more! | $200 (Ticket info soon) | |
| Hellfire Club Themed Party | 6:30PM-2AM | TORO, 672 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 | Join us as we welcome all Comic Con guests! Both dance floors open with, so come dressed in your Hellfire Club gear! | Guest List (Free) | |
| Fatman Beyond @ Mooby’s San Diego | 7PM | Tin Roof, 401 G Street, San Diego, CA 92101 | Kevin Smith and Marc Bernardin are bringing you all the pop culture news thats fit to print on the verge of San Diego Comic Con! | Eventbrite | |
| Galactic Empire | 7:30PM | Brick x Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave, San Diego, CA 92110 | The Star Wars heavy metal band is back at SDCC! | $25 Tickets | |
| Neopets Era Party | 7:30-11:30PM | Deck 655, 655 W Broadway, San Diego, 92101 | NeoPets brings a huge party and booth to SDCC | Tickets can be received at the NeoPets SDCC booth | |
| Digital LA – Comic Cocktails 23 | 7:30PM-2AM | Venue Details sent to registrants | Join us for our annual Comic Cocktails meetup during San Diego Comic-Con. Trade notes on best panels, swag, and parties. | $0-$20 Eventbrite | |
| The MONSTERS Ball SDCC 2023 After Party | 8PM | Parq Nightclub, 615 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 | The Monsters’ Ball at Party HQ Comic Con is the ultimate party for the creepy, kooky, sparkly, and spooky. | $35-$300 Eventbrite | |
| Mosh Eisley: The Best Party In The Galaxy | 8PM | Music Box 1337 India Street San Diego, CA 92101 | The Wild Punk & Emo Singalong Party Inspired By A Galaxy Far, Far Away | Tickets $42 | |
| Gaslamp Lumpia Factory Nightly Mixer | 8PM | 423 F Street, San Diego, California 92101, United States | Info | Nightly mixer for fans of LUMPIA | Free | |
| Rich’s Poke-Ball Anime Comic Con Party | Time TBD | Rich’s San Diego | The ultimate strip club party | Tickets & VIP | |
| SATURDAY | JULY 22 | ———- | ———————– | ———————– | ———————– |
| Energize Lounge – A Star Trek Coffee Experience | 8AM-10PM | 332 J Street in the Gaslamp | This intimate Star Trek themed experience will give you a chance to relax, recharge and connect with fellow Trekkies. | Free | |
| Crunchyroll Ultimate Fitness Challenge | 9AM & 10AM | Hardcore Fitness Downtown San Diego, 1014 Fifth Ave STE 120, San Diego, CA 92101 | Your trainer, Charles Thorp, will bring you through workouts inspired by your favorite anime series along with co-hosts Lauren Moore and Tim Lyu. | Register | |
| Jurassic Park Experience | 10AM-8PM | LUCE CIELO, San Diego, CA | Step into Jurassic Park for its 30th anniversary | Sign Up Free walk-ins available | |
| Malibu DREAM Experience at SDCC 2023 | 12PM-7PM Daily | Parq Nightclub, 615 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 | Enter the Malibu Dream world and become part of the life-size fun. | Hourly reservations $40 | |
| Paramount+’s The LoungeParamount+’s The Lodge | 12-10PM | appy Does Bar, San Diego | Join an immersive experience in a unique log cabin and discover the world of Paramount+. Explore sets from your favorite shows, like 1923, SpongeBob SquarePants, Star Trek, Yellowjackets, and more | Tickets (Free) Standby Line for those without tickets | |
| Feeding San Diego with Hunger Action Heroes | 1-3PM | Feeding San Diego, 9477 Waples St., Ste 100, San Diego, CA, 92121 | Join a Comic-Con-themed volunteer shift and sort food for the community alongside our heroes! Costumes are encouraged, as are food donations. | Register to Volunteer | |
| Adult Swim Festival on the Green | Open Daily | 5th Avenue Landing and Convention Way, 600 Convention Way San Diego, CA 92101 | Join us in San Diego for an Adult Swim Festival weekend full of music, people, and more | Free to register If not registered, FIRST COME FIRST SERVED ENTRY | |
| Quantum Leap HQ | Open Daily | Near Baja Rick’s | Save the universe… and your favorite shows… through this unique activation experience. | Book a time slot | |
| 5th Annual Comic Con Pub Crawl | 4PM | Taste and Thirst, 715 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 | Calling all Zombies, Super Heroes, Anime Characters and the like. Join us as we parade thru the Gaslamp strutting our costumes enjoying laughs and drinks with our friends in a fun atmosphere. | $10-$17 Eventbrite | |
| BLAH BLAH BLAH w/Katee Sackhoff LIVE! | 4PM | American Comedy Company, 818 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 | This is Katee’s brand new podcast w/special secret surprise guest LIVE! | Tickets $39.99 | |
| National Geographic Comic-Con lounge | 5-8PM | Margaritaville, 435 6th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101 | Join us at the annual National Geographic Comic-Con lounge to celebrate all things adventure! | Register now, may open more later | |
| Hollywood Babble-On @ Mooby’s San Diego! | 7PM | Tin Roof, 401 G Street, San Diego, CA 92101 | San Diego! It’s time to babble the F*** on! | Eventbrite | |
| Comic Con Speakeasy | 7PM | Cielo Rooftop Lounge, 701 Fifth Avenue #5th floor, San Diego, CA 92101 | Introducing Cielo Speak Easy Rooftop Lounge, where the magic of Tulum comes to life in the heart of San Diego! Free entry all night! | Guest List (Free) | |
| Legion M’s Defiant Launch Party | 7-10PM | The Berkeley Steamship at the Maritime Museum, 1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 | Meet the all-star creative team, featuring award-winning graphic novel artists Nikolas Draper-Ivey and Ray-Anthony Height, while enjoying light food and drinks under the stars — all aboard an amazing STEAMSHIP! | Tickets $50-$150 VIP | |
| San Diego Comic-Con Howler Hangout | 7-10:30PM | The Tipsy Crow, 770 FIFTH AVE. – Corner of 5th & F in the Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego | Come join us at the fourth annual SDCC Howler Hangout 🐺 at the Tipsy Crow in the Gaslamp Quarter just blocks from the convention center. | ||
| Mandalore Vice | 7-11PM | San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 | Star Wars 501st bring their annual party! With fun, music, drinks and more! | Tickets $65, email chelseamazur@gmail.com | |
| Comic Con Themed Bar Crawl | 7:30PM | American Junkie 628 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 | A bar crawl for our Comic Con fans. We want all heroes, villains, magicians, and warriors. Come join us as we get free Cover! | $15-$25 Tickets | |
| Kirby’s Dream Band, Eclectotron, Street Cleaner | 7:30PM | Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104 | 21+. Come and enjoy this amazing collection of bands! | $18.94 | |
| Gaslamp Lumpia Factory Nightly Mixer | 8PM | 423 F Street, San Diego, California 92101, United States | Info | Nightly mixer for fans of LUMPIA | Free | |
| X-Men Hellfire Gala | 8-11PM | Parq Nightclub, 615 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 | You are cordially invited to join Marvel and D23: The Official Disney Fan Club as we outfit the fiercest fashion and prepare for the powered-up party of the summer. | $65-$155 | |
| #VeVeFam Comic-Con After Party | 8-11PM | Tavern+Bowl East Village, 930 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101 | Join the VeVe Fam and members of the team for some food, drink and bowling as we get together to swap stories, compare vaults and celebrate #CollectorsAtHeart! | FREE (Register via Eventbrite) | |
| Good Omens After Dark Experience | 9PM | Prime After Dark House, 808 J Street, San Diego | Immerse yourselves in the world of Good Omens, and help find Archangel Gabriel! | Register for free | |
| Senpai Squad | 9PM | Music Box, 1337 India Street San Diego, CA 92101 | Senpai Squad, Matt Steffanina, Sriracha Man, Findtherabbit bring a great music experience to fans and friends | $25 TicketWeb | |
| Comic-Con Yacht Party | 10PM-2AM | Point Loma Sportfishing, 1403 Scott Street, San Diego, CA 92106 | Come aboard the Chere Amie this Comic-Con and enjoy tasty cocktails, a live DJ, and amazing views as we cruise around San Diego Bay! | $39.95 – $275 Eventbrite | |
| Rich’s Heroes & Villains Comic Con Party | Time TBD | Rich’s San Diego | The ultimate strip club party | Tickets & VIP | |
| SUNDAY | JULY 23 | ———- | ———————– | ———————– | ———————– |
| Energize Lounge – A Star Trek Coffee Experience | 8AM-12PM | 332 J Street in the Gaslamp | This intimate Star Trek themed experience will give you a chance to relax, recharge and connect with fellow Trekkies. | Free | |
| Comic Con Brunch with Gaslamp Divas | 12PM-3PM | Casablanca Lounge, 836 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 | Wrap up Comic Con with brunch & a show by Gaslamp Divas at Casablanca Lounge on July 23rd! | $10 Eventbrite | |
| Paramount+’s The LoungeParamount+’s The Lodge | 12-10PM | appy Does Bar, San Diego | Join an immersive experience in a unique log cabin and discover the world of Paramount+. Explore sets from your favorite shows, like 1923, SpongeBob SquarePants, Star Trek, Yellowjackets, and more | Tickets (Free) Standby Line for those without tickets | |
| Quantum Leap HQ | Open Daily | Near Baja Rick’s | Save the universe… and your favorite shows… through this unique activation experience. | Book a time slot | |
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