2026 No Badges Required - Comic-Con Offsite Events and Parties - Comic-Con in San Diego is one of the largest events celebrating pop-culture. So many production groups, film companies, artists, and so much more come together to celebrate the culture that unites us! This list shares the events and parties you will find outside of the convention floor.

San Diego is ready to share their pop-culture knowledge with many of our delicious restaurants, bakeries, breweries, and cafes transforming in a Comic-Con hot spot! Check out these Comic-Con food and drink specials throughout San Diego! Updated for 2026 and more added everyday!

If there's one invitation every San Diego Comic-Con fan dreams of receiving, it's a ticket to the Fandom Party 2026. Returning for its ninth year, this invitation-only celebration takes place Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the FLOAT rooftop lounge at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. The event is presented by Xbox's Halo: Campaign Evolved and features live entertainment from The Coverups, the cover band fronted by Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong. Gues

Hulu is giving us the chance to win the ultimate San Diego Comic-Con 2026 experience. One lucky winner and a guest will receive two Comic-Con badges, including access to Preview Night, round-trip airfare to San Diego, hotel accommodations, and airport transportation.