Laval and Montreal Comiccons 2025: A double dose of heroes, art and pop culture

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of pop culture as Laval and Montreal Comiccons 2025 bring together celebrities, cosplay, and collectibles for two action-packed weekends of fun.

Laval Comiccon

After its launch in 2019 by the team behind Montreal Comiccon, the second edition of Laval Comiccon returns April 26-27, following a long post-pandemic hiatus.

Fans will once again gather at L’Enclave de la Place Bell, where 25,000 square feet of space will be filled with entertainment for all. The event will celebrate pop culture, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming in all its forms, as well as bande dessinée and comic books.

Laval Comiccon is a prime destination for collectors, with over 100 retailers and artists set to be present. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore a selection of comics, manga, toys, movies, clothing, original artwork, and other unique collectibles.

Those looking to work on their heroic and artistic abilities can also participate in various conferences and workshops and ask questions.

As if that weren’t exciting enough, Lou Ferrigno, the Incredible Hulk, will be attending the convention both days. Fans will have the chance to take photos with him and get autographs from the man who defined everyone’s favourite green monster.

On Saturday, the OVMF (Orchestre à Vents de Musiques de Films / Wind Film Music Orchestra) will be at the convention, taking the audience on a journey through some of the most iconic movie scores ever composed.

Later that night, get ready for the Masquerade, a costume contest where both professional and amateur cosplayers will compete, showcasing their creativity and skills.

Some of Canada’s most renowned cosplay groups will also be present. Attendees will come face-to-face with Darth Vader’s 501st Legion, as well as the heroes and villains of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Fans are invited, but not required, to attend Comiccon dressed as their favourite characters from movies, TV, video games, and comics.

Entrance to Laval Comiccon starts at $10.

For more information on tickets, and updates visit lavalcomiccon.com.

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Montreal Comiccon

The 15th edition of Montreal Comiccon will take place from July 4-6 at Palais des congrès.

One of Canada’s largest events of its kind, it will bring together tens of thousands of fans with celebrities, artists, cosplayers, and retailers from the worlds of pop culture, comics, movies, and manga.

Spanning three floors, the event will feature shopping, video games, tabletop games, workshops, cosplay, and much more for the whole family.

Fans of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit will have a chance to meet some of the franchise’s stars: Elijah Wood (Frodo), Sean Astin (Sam), and Billy Boyd (Pippin). These actors will be signing autographs and posing for photos with attendees. Joining them will be Andy Serkis, the actor behind Gollum, who also portrayed Caesar in Planet of the Apes.

On Saturday July 5 at 8 p.m., Wood, Astin, Boyd and Serkis will take part in a special event titled A Night in the Shire with the three Hobbits and Gollum.

William Shatner and Brent Spiner will also be making an appearence at Montreal Comiccon as well as Peter Weller, Kane Hodder, and Rose McGowan among other guests.

Jim Starlin, an artist whose work on Batman, Captain Marvel, Warlock, and Avengers shaped the DC and Marvel universes will also be present. He will be in the company of a variety of fellow comic book, graphic novel and manga stars, who will greet fans and showcase their talents in Artist Alley, a place to purchase original art and autographed items at the convention.

On Saturday evening, cosplayers will show off their costumes and embody their favorite heroes in the Masquerade contest.

On Sunday, Idol Showcase Kira Kira START! will put on a lip-syncing and dancing performance to songs by popular idol groups.

Attendees can visit over 100 specialized retailers from all over Canada to find rare comics, toys, fantasy crafts, and all sorts of covetable collectibles.

Fans will be encouraged to wear their best character costumes, bring smiles to the crowd, and be heroes for a day.

A full program of guests and activities will be announced in the coming weeks.

For more information, visit montrealcomiccon.com/en/tickets