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The ULTIMATE SDCC 2025 Party List: San Diego Comic-Con’s After Parties, Concerts, Events & More!

The ULTIMATE SDCC 2025 Party List: San Diego Comic-Con’s After Parties, Concerts, Events & More!

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JULY 22 | JULY 23 | JULY 24 | JULY 25 | JULY 26 | JULY 27

FRIDAY, JULY 25

  • SDCC Thrilljoy Block Party 2025 : Boardwalk Bash
  • Time: 6-11:30PM
  • Location: InterContinental San Diego, an IHG Hotel, 901 Bayfront Court, San Diego
  • Tix: Eventbrite
  • Info: We’re talking food, drinks, sweet treats, and all the joy of a vintage boardwalk (minus the sunburn). Play games, win prizes, meet fellow collectors, dance until your feet hurt, and soak up the magic of a night made for the Thrilljoy community. Every attendee will score a Block Party PIX! Pack, two drink tickets, food, and a few extra surprises!
  • 7th Annual Comic Con Themed Bar Crawl
  • Time: 5PM-2AM
  • Location: TORO, 672 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101
  • Tix: $12.51 Eventbrite
  • Info: Join us for the Gaslamp San Diego Comic-Con Bar Crawl, where you can enjoy amazing drink specials, explore multiple venues, and experience the electric atmosphere of this iconic event. Grab your capes, masks, or cosplay outfits and prepare for an unforgettable evening!
  • Crunchyroll Anime Fanfest @ SDCC
  • Time: 1PM
  • Location: The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park behind the San Diego Convention Center
  • Tix: Free
  • Info: Crunchyroll returns to SDCC “bigger, better and louder” for the event, which will take over The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park behind the San Diego Convention Center for two full days of anime and anime-inspired music on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26.
  • COMICON ROOFTOP MINION RAVE
  • Time: 9PM
  • Location: Cielo Rooftop Lounge, 701 Sixth Avenue, #5th floor, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Tix: RSVP Eventbrite
  • Info: Wear black to stand out and bring and LED bands or glasses if you like. We will have some LED gear as well while limited at our LED Arts n Crafts table. We will have prizes and gifts all night
  • TTSD Presents: Cosplay Save Point
  • Time: 7PM
  • Location: Thorn St. Brewery, 3176 Thorn Street, San Diego, CA
  • Tix: FREE Eventbrite
  • Info: Tavern Tales SD is partnering with Little Bird Brewing, Ladies of D&D SD, and At Ease Gaming to bring you a free, fun, and relaxed night of Nerdiness away from the downtown Comic Con crowds.
  • Pokemon Maid Cafe & Trade Night
  • Time: 6-10PM
  • Location: TITO RICKS GARAGE, 2918 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA
  • Tix: FREE Eventbrite
  • Info: Get ready for a night filled with Pokemon-themed delights and trading fun. Whether you’re a seasoned trainer or just starting your journey, this event is perfect for all fans. Come enjoy delicious treats served by our Pokemon maids and butlers, watch live performances, and engage in exciting trades with fellow enthusiasts.
  • Doctor Who: Worlds of Wonder Exhibit
  • Time: Daily
  • Location: Comic-Con Museum
  • Tix: Purchase Here
  • Info: Step into the TARDIS and explore the Doctor’s thrilling adventures and iconic characters while discovering the real-life science behind the long-running series.
  • Doctor Who: The Black Archive
  • Time: 10AM-8PM
  • Location: The Harbor Club in the Gaslamp District, 100 E Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
  • Tix: Free
  • Info: This immersive experience will invite fans to enrol into UNIT and receive their official Level 1 clearance badge to access the Black Archive. The exploration will feature iconic props from across the Doctor Who universe, including terrifying monsters such as a Dalek Mutant, Cybermen and the Silence. Every evening for two hours (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, July 24th – July 26th), the Black Archive will transform into a thrilling mission where fans will assist the Doctor by uncovering hidden clues and secrets from within the Whoniverse. Those brave recruits who are able to complete the mission will be rewarded with an exclusive SDCC prize.
  • Jay Mewes: The Ghosts of Comic Cons Past!
  • Time: 5PM
  • Location: Good Night John Boy: 401 G St, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Tix: Purchase Here
  • Info: Reminisce about comic con of old with a man who has been going since 1995! For Jay Mewes’ 30th Anniversary at Comic Con, he will regale the audience with journal entries from the many times he’s been to San Diego over the years!
  • Hollywood Babble-On
  • Time: 7:30PM
  • Location: Good Night John Boy: 401 G St, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Tix: Purchase Here
  • Info: When famed independent film director Kevin Smith teams up with veteran radio personality Ralph Garman, you know the results are going to be hilarious. Their weekly Hollywood Babble-On podcast gives these two geeky, raunchy comedians a platform to rant about whatever crosses their minds, much to the amusement of their rowdy audience.
  • Paramount+’s The Lodge
  • Time: 9AM-7PM
  • Location: Happy Does Bar, 340 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Tix: Reserve Time Slot Here
  • Info: Paramount+ is bringing The Lodge back to the Gaslamp District for its third consecutive year—this time with its biggest, boldest, and most immersive fan experience yet.
  • ‘NERD OUT PARAMOUNT’ ACTIVATION
  • Time: 10AM-6PM
  • Location: The Lawn outside the Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark, 675 L St, San Diego, CA
  • Tix: Free!
  • Info: Paramount+ is bringing all the fandom fun outside the Omni Hotel during Comic-Con, giving visitors a chance to explore and connect with the iconic franchises, characters and worlds across Paramount. The tented Nerd Out booth activation will feature games, laidback DIY activities, fan contests, exclusive prizes, giveaways and more.
  • Disney’s Lilo & Stitch Activation: A Taste of Paradise in San Diego!
  • Time: 10AM-7PM
  • Location: Gaslamp Diagonal, adjacent to the Omni Hotel (where Sixth Avenue ends)
  • Tix: Free!
  • Info: Catch the wave with Disney’s Lilo & Stitch at San Diego Comic-Con—no badge required! Cool off at this fun, family-friendly activation featuring island-inspired photo ops and a sweet taste of paradise with free shaved ice served daily. Unnecessary cuteness guaranteed!
  • Indigi-Con
  • Time: 5-10PM
  • Location: UC San Diego Park & Market, 100 Market Street, San Diego, CA
  • Tix: Free! (RSVP via Eventbrite, too)
  • Info: Join us for a celebration of Indigenous sequential art! Indigi-Con features two panels of Native artists and writers, followed by a mixer with the Afro-Futurism Lounge on Friday. Sunday’s workshop + discussion with California Native comic book creators encourages kids of all ages to attend. All events are free and open to the public. *All attendees under 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
  • Godzilla Station
  • Time: 10AM-8PM
  • Location: Super7, 701 8th Avenue, San Diego, CA
  • Tix: Free
  • Info: Godzilla pop up shop, daily at SDCC
  • 3rd Annual Comic-Con Trivia Night
  • Time: 7PM
  • Location: The Church by Lost Abbey, 1313 J St, San Diego
  • Tix: Free
  • Info: Who doesn’t love a good trilogy? We’re bringing comic con trivia back to @lostabbeychurch and we can’t wait to see you there. If you’ve played with us before you know how much fun this nerdy game of trivia can be, and if you haven’t, this is your chance to discover the fun we have in store for you. Plus we’ll be giving out over $400 in gift certificates from our super sponsor @theperfectjean 🦸 Don’t forget to dress up, bonus points for costumes and a costume contest! Prizes for the top 3 teams and lots of fun for everyone.
  • Laidback Luke presents SuperYOU&ME
  • Time: 10PM-2AM
  • Location: Parq Nightclub, San Diego, CA
  • Tix: $35.23
  • Info: Dance music legend Laidback Luke unleashes the return of his iconic party brand Super You & Me on Friday, July 25 for SDCC Weekend. Known for its explosive energy, exciting costumes, and inclusive atmosphere, it’s a celebration of self-expression and transformation. The dancefloor becomes a safe space for empowerment, creativity, and connection — a party where anyone can embody their inner hero, or simply come as their true self.
  • Ignition Press Room Pop-Up Experience
  • Time: All Day
  • Location: 643 G St, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Tix: Free
  • Info: Introducing the Ignition Press Room at Comic-Con International in San Diego! A standalone, boutique pop-up experience in the heart of the Historic Gaslamp District. Featuring Artists, Events, Merch and more, all during SDCC.
  • KITTY KLUB – COMIC CON AFTER PARTY FT. SEDUZA
  • Time: 8PM-2AM
  • Location: The Search Bar, 881 District Place, Suite 100, Chula Vista, CA
  • Tix: Eventbrite
  • Info: This is more than just a party – it’s a celebration of community, music, and culture. Kick off your Comic Con weekend with a DJ showcase headlined by SEDUZA, along with performances from some of San Diego’s most exciting collectives. Cosplay encouraged. Our headliner, SEDUZA, commands the stage with genre-fluid energy and a style that bridges house, trap, future bass, and global beats.
  • Brawl Stars Starr Park
  • Time: Daily
  • Location: 5th Avenue Landing, across from the convention center
  • Tix: Tixr
  • Info: Join the heroes of Brawl Stars in the Starr Park amusement park! No SDCC badge required.
  • Clown in a Cornfield: The Experience
  • Time: Daily
  • Location: Hilton Gaslamp Quarter, 401 K  Street, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Tix: Free
  • Info: Can you survive Frendo? Join in on this corn maze and win — or just hope to live!
  • Twisted Metal Bumper Battle
  • Time: 12-6PM
  • Location: THE LOT @ 1st & J, 450 2nd Ave, San Diego
  • Tix: Free
  • Info: Race and bump against other competitors in this Twisted Metal activation
  • Peacemaker’s PEACEFEST
  • Time: 11AM-8:30PM
  • Location: Nova SD Club, 454 Sixth Ave, San Diego
  • Tix: Free via Reservation
  • Info: Step into an alternate world where 80’s glam rock still rules. Check out the amazing Peacemaker content, merch, and even get a chance to meet Eagly!
  • DOUG MARCAIDA x LUMPIA Comic Book signing
  • Time: 9PM-Midnight
  • Location: Gaslamp Lumpia Factory, 423 F Street, San Diego, California
  • Tix: Free
  • Info: DOUG MARCAIDA x LUMPIA Comic Book signing hosted by DJ ICY ICE & DJ MixMaster JBL
    Doug will launch his new COMIC BOOK and sign limited edition variants of GIANT-SIZE LUMPIA #2 comic book alongside artists BENJAMIN DEGUZMAN and LEROID DAVID. While supplies last.
  • Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds K1 Karting Experience
  • Time: 11AM-Midnight
  • Location: K1 Speed San Diego, 1709 Main St, San Diego, CA 92113
  • Tix: Free
  • Info: Race around a Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds themed track, take photos, win prizes and more!

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