See the Back to the Future Delorean Time Machine

Strike a pose driving behind the wheel, ‘floating’ on the hoverboard, or standing by the gullwing doors like Marty McFly! Get your photo taken with the most famous movie car of “all time” and benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

POW! Parade of Wonders

The POW! Parade of Wonders is a cosplay parade celebrating pop culture and creativity in Calgary’s downtown, and the official kick off to the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo! It’s free to participate, but there is a catch … to walk in the parade you MUST be decked out in cosplay. Expo goers and downtown office workers alike get involved and join in on the fun and witness this unique event.

Master of Cosplay Contest

This fan favorite event has reached new heights! The Calgary Expo is proud to host the Western Qualifier for FAN EXPO’s very first Master of Cosplay Grand Prix.

The Master of Cosplay Grand Prix will be the “not to be missed” event of the year. Set to take place in Toronto on September 1, 2018, the Master of Cosplay Grand Prix will bring together “Best in Show” contestants from each of the qualifying rounds for their chance to
compete for the ultimate prize of $5,000 and to be crowned as FAN EXPO’s very first Master of Cosplay Champion.

Celebrity Q&A

Get up close and personal with your favourite celebrities! These unique sessions give fans a chance to ask questions and get answers to sci-fi’s best-kept secrets - from the celebs themselves. Prepare to be wowed and learn about how the biggest names in the industry got to the top!
ome of the world’s biggest comic book creators will be featured at FAN EXPO CANADA™ this year, with hour long panels of their own. Here’s your chance to ask those questions you have always wanted answers to, and to hear the perspectives of those who shape the industry!

WALK ON COSPLAY CONTEST

Want to enter our more casual costume contest (and still win great prizes) without having to participate in the Masters of Cosplay Contest? The Walk-On Costume Contest is for you!

Artbook and Charity Auction

Since the Calgary Expo’s inception in 2006, an exclusive limited edition artbook has been produced featuring the creations of the imaginative and generous artists who have made the Expo possible.

The artists are given a theme and produce original pieces to be published in the artbook. The artbook is produced in conjunction with a select charity, and the original art is donated into our Charity Auction.

Celebrity Photo Sessions

Don’t miss out on a chance of a lifetime to have your photo taken by a professional photographer with your favourite celebrity! This is the only way to get a beautiful 8x10 glossy photo of you with one of our guests in an intimate setting.

Celebrity Cosplayer Panels

A candid chat with Celebrity Cosplayers? Yes, please! Join our amazing line-up of cosplay guests as they share their experiences in creating costumes and dressing up for a living! This is your best opportunity to ask all of your cosplay crafting and community questions directly to some of the biggest Cosplayer names in the World!

Voice Actor Live Script Reading

Our top voice actors guests will perform a LIVE script reading of the Hollywood Blockbuster! This hilarious re-telling of a classic will bring the house down as the actors use their huge list of cartoon characters to breathe new life into some legendary characters. DO NOT MISS!

Meet Award Winning and Best-Selling Authors

Meet International Award Winning and Best-Selling Authors. Activities for readers include book signings, Author readings, Panels and launches! This year will be the best year yet!

Fan Expo Kids Lounge

Meet us in the Kid’s Lounge where you can show off your coloring skills, and maybe even meet a Stormtrooper! Families are invited to drop in with their children 12 years old or younger. This area is not a childcare service, parents must stay with their children for the duration of the activities. Full schedule of activities can be found here soon!