Indiana Comic Convention 2025

Indiana Comic Convention is the largest pop culture convention in the state, held at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, every spring. The event features a bunch of cool activities to engage in–from cosplay and opportunities to take a photo with your favorite celebrity to merchandise and beautiful fan art at an Artist Gallery.

Comic-Con Program & Attractions

Similar to other pop culture conventions, the Indiana Comic Convention offers numerous opportunities, but cosplay remains one of the focal points of the entire event. From fan cosplay meetups and gatherings to annual cosplay contests, the Indiana Comic Convention has a diverse program for all fans to dress up as their favorite characters. Comic book readers have a chance to browse plenty of offerings in the Artist Alley or even meet their favorite author in the Celebrity Row.

But comic books and cosplay aren't the only things to enjoy at the convention. Many exhibitors will showcase their unique displays and shows. Topics include magazines, anime, toys, Star Wars, mangas, Star Trek, various artworks, costumes, and all sorts of cosplay. Beyond a costume contest and a vendor floor, the bash boasts celebrity photo ops and panel programming.

If you want to experience something unique, the event hosts some unique attractions, like an escape room or maid cafe. The convention territory will also be packed with plenty of eating and drinking spots.

Convention Guests

Beyond a costume contest and a vendor floor, the bash boasts celebrity photo ops and panel programming, which annually feature dozens of celebrities, icons of the industry, and legendary actors from your favorite series. The lineup for the convention changes every year and is gradually announced several weeks or months before the convention. The 2025 edition is set to feature Paige O'Hara, Erica Schroeder, Brandon Rogers, Priscilla Presley, Katee Sackhoff, William Shatner, Vincent D'Onofrio, Stephanie Young, and many other actors, voiceover artists, comic book artists, and so on.

Admission & Tickets

Admission prices start as low as $35 for a Friday or Sunday pass, while a Saturday pass costs $49. Multipass gives you limited access to three days of the show and costs $68, while Ruby Pass features additional perks and costs $129. With the most benefits and complementary merchandise, VIP Pass costs $299. VIP Jr. Pass for children between 11 and 15 years old costs $99. Indiana Comic Convention is a family-friendly event, so admission to the event is free for children under ten years old if an adult ticket-holder accompanies them.

Schedule & Location

The convention usually runs from noon until 10 pm on Friday, from 10 am until 10 pm on Saturday, and from 10 am until 5 pm on Sunday. All the fun unfolds at the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium, which is situated on S Capitol Avenue in Indianapolis. Parking is available at Denison Parking or in Downtown Indianapolis, which offers more than 70,000 parking spaces.