Liverpool Comic Con returns this weekend after a successful event back in November.
Comic book lovers, sci-fi fans and cosplay enthusiasts will be able to meet their favourite celebrities once again at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool on April 1 and 2. Among the celebrity guests appearing at the event are Stranger Things stars Jamie Campbell-Bower, Grace Van Dien and David Harbour, as well as the Eleventh Doctor Matt Smith from Doctor Who.
There will also be props and set displays from franchises that fans can enjoy having photographs taken at many attractions such as training schools, video gaming, activities, displays, and more. The event also gives visitors the chance to browse trade stalls, which sell everything from replica props, clothing and toys to original artwork and more.
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Visitors will be able to arrange photographs and autographs with the guests. Details and prices for photo opportunities and autograph sessions with your favourite stars can be found here. Below, we’ve taken a look at everything you’ll need to know for Liverpool Comic Con.
Comic Con 2023 guests
Matt Smith
Taylor Lautner
Paddy Considine
Emma Myers
Michelle Gomez
Jamie Campbell-Bower
Ian Somerhalder
Paul Wesley
Alex Høgh Andersen
Mark Williams
Lucy Davis
Ian Salvatore
Paul Salvatore
Corey Feldman
Christopher Heyerdahl
Polyanna McIntosh
Zachary Gordon
Grace Van Dien
Josh Dallas
Hunter Doohan
Victor Dorobantu
Steven Ogg
Joseph Morgan
Persia White
David Harbour
Matthew Moore
Alec Utgoff
Cameron Bright
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Jason Patric
Jamison Newlander
Alex Hogh Anderson
Richard Harmon
Roger Clark
Rob Wiethoff
Benjamin Byron Davis
Alex McKenna
G.W. Bailey
Lance Kinsey
Scott Weigner
Linda Larkin
Johnathan Freeman
Stalls
Comic Con visitors will be able to browse trade stalls which sell everything from replica props, clothing and toys to original artwork and much much more. There are also props and set displays from many franchises that fans can enjoy having photographs taken at and many attractions such as training schools, video gaming, activities, displays, and more.
Q&As
There will be a number of Q&A sessions throughout Liverpool Comic Con weekend. The sessions give guest stars a chance to sit and chat openly with their fans and answer any burning questions.
While the cost of many Q&As are included in the price of a day ticket, some are charged separately due to high demand.
How to get tickets
Liverpool Comic Con 2023 is taking place this weekend, April 1 and 2, at Exhibition Centre Liverpool. There are a limited number of tickets still available. The Stranger Things and The Vampire Diaries Q&A panels are sold out, along with autographs and photographs for Ian Somerhalder and the Salvatore brothers. Below are the tickets still available at the time of publishing:
Saturday and Sunday day tickets
Wednesday Q&A panel
Morgan White Special Q&A Panel
You can purchase tickets here.
Food and drink
There are food and drink options available throughout Exhibition Centre Liverpool. You can find out more here.
Parking at Liverpool Comic Con 2023
There is temporary parking at the Liverpool Waterfront Car Park, near the Exhibition Centre Liverpool off Queen's Wharf. On-site car parking is limited and is available on a first-come first-served basis.
Accessible car parking is available on site. Additional car parking is also available nearby, with 3,000 spaces spread across three sites. Each car park is secure and open 24 hours. These include:
Q-Park Liverpool ONE, 35 Strand Street, L1 8LT
Q-Park Hanover Street, Gradwell Street, L1 5AQ
Q-Park John Lewis, 17 Liver Street, L1 8LJ
Albert Dock
Are cash machines available?
There are no cash machines at the venue. Although there is limited cash back available to customers on a first come, first served basis, guests are strongly encouraged to bring cash if this is their preferred method of payment for autographs, photographs and trader stalls.
Card payment is also accepted and the venue’s outlets such as food and beverage are all cashless.
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