Comic Con Cape Town has been a festival to remember. From brushes with celebrity to incredible art, nail-biting tournaments in gaming and cosplay to activations that amazed, and festival vibes with thousands of people who understand each other, it was nothing short of the happiest place to be this past weekend.
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Comic Con Cape Town is a gamer's delight - for all skill levels, from casual players to seasoned pros. Fans can discover a variety of free-to-play games, thrilling tournaments, and South Africa's top esports spectacles. VS Gaming returns with their thrilling eDiski and HSEL finals, along with exciting free-to-play zones. Fanta,…
Comics and independent artists are central to the identity of Comic Con Cape Town. Artist Alley, held in partnership with Fancon, showcases artists of all kinds - comic book artists, fine artists, illustrators, writers, designers - who produce original works and fan-inspired art. It's where fans can discover new talent, commission custom pieces, and meet…
Comic Con Cape Town has something for everyone, and that includes loads of fun activities for kids - even without the KidsCon Zone. And the great news is that kids five and under get free access. Here are the top kid-friendly things to do at the Western Cape's largest pop culture and gaming convention.
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Comic Con Cape Town and Comic Con Africa are proud to announce that the 2026 editions of the festivals will be "Crowned by Burger King," as two bold brands come together to celebrate the very best of pop culture.
This exciting partnership will see Burger King bring its signature flavour, creativity, and larger-than-life energy…
Comic Con Cape Town is excited to announce that renowned voice actor, director, and producer Christopher Sabat will be attending the event from Friday, 1 May to Sunday, 3 May, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC 2) proudly hosted by the City of Cape Town.
Chris is a true icon of the…
Review by Tasneema Diest
Wow, what a whirlwind of a weekend! From May 1st to 4th, Cape Town truly transformed into a vibrant playground of pop culture, and my daughter and I were right in the thick of it. Comic Con Cape Town 2025 was an absolute explosion of creativity, fandom, and pure, unadulterated fun—and…
Comic Con Cape Town has announced Star Wars legend Ian McDiarmid will be attending the Cape Town festival in 2025! Fans will best know McDiarmid as having acted in the Star Warssaga, first as the Emperor in Return of the Jedi, and then later as both Emperor Palpatine and his villainous alter ego Lord Darth…
Please find a selection of images by Matt Ashley here.
It's been three days of cosplay, geek community and expression at the 2024 Comic Con Cape Town festival happening at the CTICC 2.
On the gaming floor, Kaylan Moodley won the Telkom Conquest Cup: Showdown on FC24 and Telkom's gaming hub was also also buzzing with eDiski…
The City of Cape Town is excited to host Comic Con Cape Town's colourful annual gathering of geek culture, all set to begin this Saturday at the Cape Town International Convention Centre 2. The sold-out weekend days kick off the event, followed by three more jam-packed days for family and friends of all ages.
From cosplay…