Comic-Con International started in San Diego in 1970 as a group of comic, movie, and science fiction fans. Nowadays, Comic-Con International has grown into a huge event that gathers over 130,000 attendees. You will meet thousands of gamers, programmers, anime devotees, and fantasy fans here. The event is now the biggest pop culture extravaganza in the world.
Festival Events
The four-day event's main stage is the San Diego Convention Center. Various activities include workshops, discussions with top stars and directors, screenings, a Film Festival, and previews of upcoming blockbusters. The biggest stars come to meet their most devoted fans and vice versa. Most of the participants wear their elaborate costumes and act like their heroes. It's a true heaven for comic fans.
Shuttel Bases
The Festival's free shuttle service picks up guests in downtown, Mission Valley, and hotels near airports on Shelter Island and Harbor Island. On July 25-27, 2024, the service starts its first route at 5 am and runs to 1 am. On July 28, the shuttle is available from 5 am to 7 pm, with the frequency changing throughout each day. There is no shuttle service from 1 am to 5 am during festival days.
