Comicpalooza returns to the George R. Brown Convention Center June 20-22, 2025! This year is packed with exciting guests, activities and events.

Check out some of the ones we’re looking forward to below:

Comic Couture | Friday – Sunday

• We always enjoy seeing all of the awesome designsfrom students and alumni of the HCC Fashion department and UHD. Don’t forget to cast your vote for your favorite designs!

13th Floor Haunted House | Friday – Sunday

• Step in…..if you dare! Experience the thrills of Halloween as you brave a spooky walk-through adventure curated by the experts at 13th Floor Houston. Whether you’re a horror fan or just looking for an adrenaline rush – you won’t want to miss this eerie experience—only at Comicpalooza!

Done It All: A Conversation with Patton Oswalt | Saturday June 21, 2025, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

• From his humble beginnings in films such as Zoolander to his major breakout role on The King of Queens, Patton Oswalt has been a champion of all things nerdy and certainly has the resume to show it. Join us as we walk through Patton’s long and storied career providing us humor and humanity through his many roles.

Women in Horror: Q and A with Sosie Bacon and Alicia Witt | Saturday June 21, 2025, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

• This Q & A will feature Smile‘s Sosie Bacon and Longlegs‘ Alicia Witt, both movies we are huge fans of!

Itasha Showdown: A Car Runway Experience | Friday – Sunday

• The coolest cars on the block return to Comicpalooza! Themed with beloved anime and other pop-culture fandoms, cars and motorcycles inspire fans to show off their love of fandom, no matter what they drive.

Okashi – Japanese Arcade | Friday – Sunday

• Experience authentic Japanese arcade gaming with Okashi Houston at Comicpalooza! We’re bringing the excitement of over 40 Japanese arcade machines to you, featuring rhythm hits like Project Diva and racing thrills like Mario Kart. Step into Tokyo’s arcade scene, join Houston’s gaming community, and follow @OkashiHouston for updates!

Eureka Heights Beer Utopia: Horror Movie Trivia | Sunday June 22, 2025, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

• This is definitely something chill to do during a busy weekend, especially if you’re a horror fan!

This is only a preview of what’s in store for Comicpalooza, for a full schedule check out their website here.