Comic Con Scotland 2024 in Edinburgh

Comic Con Scotland is an annual pop culture convention held at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh. Dedicated to comic books, anime, films, cult TV shows, and video gaming, the event attracts around 13,000 attendees each year. Fans from over 40 countries and across the UK gather in Edinburgh to celebrate their love of comics, fantasy, sci-fi, gaming, horror, and cosplay. The first Comic Con Scotland was organized by Monopoly Events in 2018.

Event Highlights

The main attraction each year at Comic Con Scotland is the star guests. The event consistently brings an exciting variety of names from movies, TV, streaming, gaming, anime, and sports entertainment. Comic Con Scotland is the ultimate destination to celebrate all things pop culture, offering attendees the chance to meet their heroes, get items signed, or take photos. Many guests also appear live on stage to discuss their new projects and past roles.

Lineup

This year's lineup includes Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Jim Beaver, Rob Benedict, Ruth Connell, Mark Pellegrino, DJ Qualls, Sean Astin, Catherine Tate, Melissa Joan Hart, Beth Broderick, James Storm, Mary Mouser, Tanner Buchanan, Martin Kove, Paul Walter Hauser, Jesse Kove, Nadia Hilker, Matt Ryan, Mark Williams, Sean Pertwee, Jason Patric, Billy Wirth, and many more.

Activities

Outside of meeting celebrities, attendees can take pictures with unique props and set builds, watch cosplayers showcase their costumes on stage, or even join them. There are retro and modern gaming areas to test your skills and a vast show floor filled with unique gifts in the trader and artist areas, offering a perfect shopping experience for everyone in the community. Comic Con Scotland also features a Back to the Future mini-museum, a Fantasy section, the TARDIS, Batwing, Ripley's Power Loader, and much more.

Cosplay Contest

Cosplay is a major highlight of Comic Con Scotland, with thousands participating in dressing up and role-playing. The event features two contests: the Cosplay Championship and the Cosplay Masquerade. The Championship, held on Saturday, is for experienced cosplayers who have crafted at least 75% of their costume, with prizes awarded. The Masquerade, held on both Saturday and Sunday, is more about entertaining the audience and is open to all, regardless of whether the costume is bought, altered, or handmade.

Tickets

One-day entry tickets for Saturday or Sunday (October 5, 6) are priced as follows: £0 for toddlers (ages 1-4), £12.10 for ages 5-9, and £29.70 for a Standard ticket with entry from 9 am. Visitors can also choose the Diamond Pass for £138 per day. Weekend Standard tickets cost £51.70. Additionally, an after-party ticket can be purchased separately for £22. Autograph and Photograph ticket prices vary depending on the celebrity, starting from £31.50. Entry tickets must be purchased separately, as Autograph or Photograph tickets alone do not grant access to the event.