Cosplay, comic book and anime fans are in for a treat next year with Comic Con returning to Newcastle.
Comic Con North East will be stopping off at the Utilita Arena Newcastle on May 27-28, 2023 for a weekend jam-packed with excitement and activities.
The event will be running 9am-6pm each day, allowing punters to celebrate the best comic books and comic book culture the country has to offer.
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Fans will be able to meet creators, experts, characters and each other in the two-day extravaganza that will include a wide variety of activities, panels, cosplay, collectables and so much more.
CEO of Monopoly Events, Andy Kleek, said: "We are very excited to be working with ASM global and to be coming to the North East in a three year roadmap which we will be looking to extend for many years afterwards. Expect big guests, amazing set and prop builds, major attractions, cosplay, anime, traders, gaming and more.
"Thank you for the support and we will make a show the people of the North East can be proud of!"
General Manager of Utilita Arena Newcastle, Caroline Ginnane, said: "We are thrilled to be working alongside Monopoly Events to help deliver the biggest ever Comic Con the region has ever seen, right here at Utilita Arena Newcastle.
"We have been privy to the vision and incredible plans Monopoly Events have for the 2023 event and for all of the years that will follow and we are very excited to be helping to deliver this for the people of the North East right here in the North East!’’
Tickets for ComicCon are on sale from Wednesday 16th November at 10am.
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