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The ULTIMATE SDCC 2026 Party List: San Diego Comic-Con’s After Parties, Concerts, Events & More!

The ULTIMATE SDCC 2026 Party List: San Diego Comic-Con’s After Parties, Concerts, Events & More!

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JULY 21 | JULY 22 | JULY 23 | JULY 24 | JULY 25 | JULY 26

THURSDAY, JULY 23

  • Adult Swim On The Green
  • Time: Daily
  • Location: Bayfront Park
  • Tix: Free
  • Info: Join Adult Swim for a free, fun fest including new shows, custom games and rides, prizes, laser dance parties and more!
  • Kitties and Coffee for Comic-Con
  • Time: Daily
  • Location: The Cat Café, 302 Island Avenue, San Diego
  • Tix: Register Here
  • Info: Get Away from the Chaos of Comic Con. Come Enjoy Award Winning, Locally Roasted Coffee in the Company of Adoptable, Friendly Felines!
  • Level Up Lounge
  • Time: Daily
  • Location: Wild Hare Bar Garden, 401 K Street
  • Tix: Free – RSVP Here
  • Info: Power up with themed cocktails, craft beer, delicious food, and retro gaming vibes just steps from Comic-Con.
  • 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.
  • San Diego Comic Con Digital Gaming
  • Time: Daily
  • Location: Marriott Marquis San Dego Marina, 333 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Tix: Info Here
  • Info: San Diego LAN is proud to be hosting the Digital Game room at San Diego Comic Con!
  • Find us in the Marriott, Pacific Ballroom 18b for PC shooters, fighting games, VR and hands on free play booths!
  • The Stories Behind Cover Story: Six Decades of Comic-Con
  • Time: 10:30-11:30AM
  • Location: Comic-Con Museum
  • Tix: Info Here
  • Info: San Diego LAN is proud to be hosting the Digital Game room at San Diego Comic Con!
  • Gary Sassaman, former director of programming and publications, edited and designed Comic-Con’s Souvenir Books for 14 years, in addition to other show magazines and guides. He’ll discuss the history of the Souvenir Book covers and the artists behind them, and offer a peek behind the curtain with stories on how the covers for the 2007 through 2020 books were created, including sketches, pencils, inks, and color art not featured in the exhibit, and reveal what it was like working with some of the great artists who created covers for the event. Capacity is limited; registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Comic Con at Chuck Jones Gallery
  • Time: Daily
  • Location: 809 W. Harbor Drive E4-B, San Diego, CA, United States, California 92101
  • Tix: Info Here
  • Info: The Chuck Jones Gallery in Seaport Village invites collectors and fans to experience Comic-Con week through the lens of fine art and animation history.
  • Running Thursday through Sunday, the gallery will present a full lineup of artist appearances and exclusive releases featuring acclaimed animation and fine artists.
  • The Candy Land Cafe Experience
  • Time: Daily
  • Location: Bayside Kitchen + Bar: 2137 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Tix: Purchase Here
  • Info: For the first time ever, fans can step inside a real-life version of the beloved board game, exploring a colorful, candy-coated world brought to life with immersive sets, interactive moments, and a menu designed to match the magic of CANDY LAND. This whimsical, all-ages café offers a magical dining experience filled with wholesome family fun and board game–inspired bites, inviting guests to fully immerse themselves in the playful universe from the moment they arrive.
  • 2026 Indigi-Con
  • Time: 3:30-8PM
  • Location: UC San Diego Park & Market, 1100 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Tix: Purchase Here
  • Info: Join us for a celebration of Indigenous comics, art, and storytelling on July 23rd in downtown San Diego!
  • FilAm Creator Mini-Con
  • Time: 4-10PM
  • Location: Pizza Kaiju (located in Barrio Logan), 1985 National Ave, Suite 1115, San Diego, CA
  • Tix: Free
  • Info: Get ready for FilAm Creator Mini-Con 2026! We are uniting Filipino American creators for an epic two-day pop-up event. 🇵🇭 Best of all? It is completely FREE to attend! 🎉
  • San Diego: Comic Art Summit
  • Time: 6-10PM
  • Location: 100 East Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Tix: Purchase Here
  • Info: Step away from the chaos of the convention floor and into a premium, intimate environment where collectors can connect, network, make deals, and spend time with some of the industry’s biggest artists in a far more personal setting. Enjoy complimentary drinks and food, exclusive collector perks, and a premium venue located directly across the street from the convention center.
  • Dog Friendly Cosplay Party
  • Time: 6:30PM
  • Location: Pure Pawsh, 4045 30th Street San Diego, CA 92104
  • Tix: Purchase Here
  • Info: Comic-Con is in town, so we’re bringing the fandom to North Park! Grab your cape, lightsaber, wizard robes, or superhero suit and join us for a night of cosplay, drinks, dogs, and fun.
  • Lumpia Con
  • Time: Daily
  • Location: Gaslamp Restobar San Diego
  • Tix: Info Here
  • Info: Get ready for our 5th edition of Comic-Con popups @gaslamplumpiafactorysd
  • LUMPIA CON 5 ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
  • 🗓️Mark your calendars 7/23, 7/24, 7/25
  • Announcement of special guests and events COMING SOON 🎉
  • False Idol – Geeki Tiki
  • Time: 4:30-11:30PM
  • Location: False Idol, 675 W. Beech Street, San Diego, California 92101
  • Tix: Reserve Here
  • Info: Geek out at Geeki Tikis on Thursday July 23rd & Friday July 24th, featuring a special drink menu with WhistlePig Whiskey and Planteray Rum. Tickets are $100 (plus taxes & fees) and include two drinks that double as raffle tickets, plus a swag bag worth over $100, including a limited edition collaboration mai tai and zombie glass between Geeki Tikis and False Idol. Every additional drink purchased scores you another raffle ticket, with prizes drawn every twenty minutes. We’re not great at math, but that’s a lot of prizes.
  • SDCC Cartoon Remix Ice Cream Social
  • Time: 5-8PM
  • Location: Ghirardelli – Gaslamp, Downtown San Diego
  • Info: Hey Mixie Mixers! Once again, we’re joining forces with Residuals Screenwriting Community to bring our annual REMIX at San Diego Comic-Con! Grab something cold and chat something nerdy at the Comic Con Ice Cream Social! A night of fun with the best cartoon creatives in the biz! All friends welcome! See you there!
  • The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Celebration of Life Concert
  • Time: 7PM
  • Location: House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
  • Tix: Purchase Here
  • Info: Roll out for an unforgettable night of music, nostalgia, and fandom as THE APOLOGY TOUR rolls into San Diego Comic-Con with THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary Celebration of Life Concert…the send-off a certain Autobot leader probably should’ve gotten the first time around. On Thursday, July 23, 2026, at House of Blues San Diego, we’re raising a glass to four decades of the landmark animated film, the hero at the center of it, and the soundtrack that helped turn this film into a cultural phenomenon.
  • Mark Ellis & Jenn Sterger: Pop Culture Comedy
  • Time: 7-8:30PM
  • Location: National Lampoon The Yellow Door, 750 Sixth Avenue 2nd Floor, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Tix: Purchase Here
  • Info: Join Mark Ellis, Jenn Sterger, and Ken Napzok for a special comedy event blending stand-up, stories, commentary, and hilarious takes on the worlds of film, television, comics, gaming, and everything in between.
  • Mighty Mic Drop SDCC Party
  • Time: 7-9PM
  • Location: Ginger’s: 600 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Tix: Info Here
  • Info: Every guest will receive an incredible *exclusive goodie bag* filled with:
  • 🛹 Skate Deck LE 100 – extremely limited exclusive featuring Jason Freeny Art , SDCC exclusives, and many more…
  • This isn’t just a party, it’s your chance to be part of Mighty Jaxx history at SDCC!
  • IRL / URL: Short Films About Life Inside Digital Worlds
  • Time: 7-10PM
  • Location: Digital Gym CINEMA, 1100 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Tix: Purchase Here
  • Info: Bright Panic Pictures and San Diego Film Geeks are hosting a 70-minute block of contemporary short films that explore identity, ethics, and power in virtual spaces. The films engage directly with online culture, VR, and mediated reality, themes for anyone craving real connection in the age of ever-present technology. Free merch, raffles, and prizes—including a chance to win a Meta Quest 3S headset and a Digital Gym Cinema membership.
  • CBLDF 2026 SDCC WELCOME PARTY & AUCTION
  • Time: 8PM-Midnight
  • Location: The Westgate Hotel Terrace, 1055 Second Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Tix: Purchase Here
  • Info: Join us for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund’s annual San Diego Comic Con Welcome Party and Auction! Hosted at the Westgate Hotel’s fountain terrace, this year’s festivities are supported by Marquee sponsors Mad Cave Studios & Ignition Press, in addition to Gold sponsor GlobalComix and silver sponsors Kickstarter & CGC!
  • Party PLUS ULTRA
  • Time: 8PM-2AM
  • Location: Parq Nightclub, 615 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Tix: Purchase Here
  • Info: Power up your fandom and go beyond at Party Plus Ultra, XLE’s anime-fueled celebration marking Night 2 of Party HQ Comic Con 2026 at Parq Nightclub.
  • This year, step into a world where anime heroes rise, rivalries ignite, transformations shake the earth, and friendship somehow remains the most overpowered ability of all. Inspired by the explosive energy of shonen anime, iconic transformations, magical warriors, mecha battles, tournament arcs, and late-night convention fandom chaos, this is the ultimate afterparty for anime fans ready to transcend their limits.
  • 8th Annual Comic Con Themed Bar Crawl
  • Time: Daily 8PM-2AM
  • Location: TORO, 672 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Tix: Purchase Here
  • Info: Unleash Your Inner Superhero at the Gaslamp San Diego Bar Crawl!
  • 🦸‍♂️ Comic-Con Bar Crawl – Heroic Night Out (Guided or Freestyle)
  • 🦸‍♂️ Unleash Your Alter Ego at the Annual Heroes & Villains Bar Crawl! 🦹‍♀️
  • Join 300+ partygoers as we take over the Gaslamp Quarter in full costume for one epic night of mischief, mayhem, and memories! With over 20+ bars and nightclubs on deck, your all-access wristband is your ticket to the ultimate downtown adventure.
  • Isla Monstro SDCC AfterParty
  • Time: 9PM
  • Location: Madhouse Comedy Club (801 Fourth Ave, Gaslamp)
  • Tix: Free
  • Info: Hang with cast and crew, Giveaways, Themed Drinks, Special Guests! No cover, 21+, No badge needed
  • Club01 Beach Goth Night
  • Time: 9PM-1AM
  • Location: Kensington Club, 4079 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116
  • Tix: Purchase Here
  • Info: Dance On Dark Waves. BEACH GOTH NIGHT is a touring dance party experience centered around goth music, goth aesthetics and community juxtaposed with California rooted subcultures. The event features a rave-like DJ atmosphere with blending classic goth, dark wave and alternative hits. BEACH GOTH NIGHT is all about celebrating alternative nightlife and lifestyle of the West Coast. Put on your fishnets and join us where moonbathing misfits belong.
  • SLG PUBLISHING 40™H ANNIVERSARY SDCC AFTER PARTY!
  • Time: 8-10PM
  • Location: EAST VILLAGE BREWING COMPANY, 201 PARK BLVD, STE 101, SAN DIEGO
  • Tix: FOOD AVAILABLE ON SITE.
  • Info: COME CELEBRATE FOUR DECADES OF INDEPENDENT COMIC PUBLISHING MADNESS WITH SLG FOUNDER/PUBLISHER DAN VADO & FRIENDS!

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