5 Things to Expect from Comic Con Cape Town This Weekend
It’s Comic Con Cape Town this weekend, and tickets are moving fast! With the first two days already sold out, fans from across the country are coming together to experience pop culture and gaming from Saturday 27 April to the public holiday next week Wednesday, 1 May. Here are five things to expect from Comic Con Cape Town this weekend.
International Celebs
This year, Comic Con Cape Town is inviting fans to rub shoulders with fan favourite Veronica Taylor, the original English voice actor of Ash from Pokémon, Lesley-Ann Brandt of Lucifer fame, known for her portrayal of Mazikeen, as well as Sean Gunn, whose contribution to the Marvel Cinematic Universe through the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise cannot be understated!
Additionally, Comic Con Cape Town is celebrating local talent by inviting several cast members from the live-action Netflix adaptation of One Piece to participate in panels on the main stage. Comic Con Cape Town has also invited cast members from the local series Blood and Water to attend the event.
With all these celebrities at the show, fans can enjoy their panels on the main stage, or meet and greet them through photograph and autograph opportunities which are available on Howler.
Shopping
Comic Con Cape Town would not be complete without a world-class shopping experience that invites fans to explore a world of collectables, deals, and geek-focused merch!
On the show floor, fans can expect an immersive experience from Symbiote as their detailed display of statues of all sizes wows fans. Fans can also expect deals from Funko who will be retailing the beloved pop-culture-based bobbleheads. Toys R Us is also featuring top toy brands for Kids to enjoy, as well as collectors of pop-culture memorabilia as part of the “Fan Vault”.
Comic books, gaming accessories, fandom-specific merch, and much more is calling for fans to get engrossed in halls of Comic Con Cape Town.
KidsCon
Offering a blend of entertainment and excitement that is both enjoyable and unforgettable, Comic Con Cape Town is thrilled to be introducing KidsCon to the Comic Con Cape Town show floor on Level 2; in partnership with Toys R Us.
KidsCon also offers dedicated cosplay (dress-up) competitions, character meet and greets, gaming tournaments, and more! M-net will also be offering a screening area for kids to enjoy several movies throughout the weekend.
The best part about KidsCon is that no additional ticket is required to enjoy this feature on the show floor, PLUS kids under 5 enter Comic Con Cape Town for free!
A twist on Monday and Tuesday
Come for the con and stay for the party during the weeknights of the festival! Comic Con Cape Town is excited to be putting a twist on the experience by theming two of the festival days.
With these days running from 11:00 to 20:00, Comic Con Cape Town, just became the coolest “extramural” to your work or school day. It’s not every day that you can say “I’m heading out to Comic Con Cape Town after work”.
Next week Monday will be celebrating all things horror. Come through in your spooky cosplays and enjoy this chilling celebration while enjoying tailored programming with everything from horror prosthetics tutorials down to escape rooms with Hint Hunt!
Next week Tuesday is the perfect way to spend the night before the public holiday with the family, as Comic Con Cape Town encourages fans to move from the sheets to the streets with the Cape’s Biggest Pyjama Party. Come through in your PJs for family fun and get cozy at Comic Con Cape Town with screenings, a food truck village, a dance party with DJ Elliot, and more.
Staging and Content
Comic Con Cape Town is home to three stages which will host over 100 hours of content to experience over the five days which are all located on Level 1.
The Main Stage houses spectacular sessions, including interviews with international guests, competitions, giveaways, panels, workshops, and more – while The Pop Culture Content Zone welcomes professional and community focused talks.
The Artist Alley Stage invites fans to learn from industry professionals to discuss their techniques, review portfolios, have live sketch sessions, and even get feedback from international comic book artists on their own projects and portfolios.
Be sure to download the Comic Con Cape Town app or visit the Comic Con Cape Town website to see the full programme to plan your trips.
With tickets for Saturday and Sunday already sold out, be sure to get yours online for only R190 here.