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

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THURSDAY, JULY 23

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 Marriot, Pacific Ballroom 18b for PC shooters, fighting games, VR and hands on free play booths!

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!

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 🎉

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.

FANDOM 9TH ANNUAL COMIC CON PARTY
Time: 7-11PM
Location: FLOAT at the Hard Rock Hotel
Tix: Invite Only, Stay Tuned to Fandom Socials
Info: Fandom is headed back to San Diego for its annual event during one of the biggest fan conventions and this year rock band The Coverups, featuring Green Day’s frontman Billie Joe Armstrong will take center stage. The ninth annual Fandom Party is presented by XBOXs Halo: Campaign Evolved. Additional sponsors include official spirits partner Suntory Global Spirits’ -196 Vodka Seltzer featuring Lemon, Strawberry, Peach and Grapefruit fruit-forward flavors, and Z2 Comics, presenting the graphic novel and film …And Out Comes the Wolf.

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.