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

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.