What vendors should know.
Armageddon Expo is New Zealand's largest annual entertainment event, celebrating pop culture across major cities including Christchurch, Tauranga, Wellington, Palmerston North, and Auckland. It features numerous exhibitors selling anime, collectibles, comics, artwork, and gaming items, along with gaming events, contests, and musical performances.
General Entry Tickets for a single day are $15 for adults/students and $10 for children (ages 5-12). A family pass is available for $45, and a two-day pass costs $28 for adults/students and $18 for children.
Crowd
Around ~5,000 attendees across the run.
What's happening.
Tickets
General Entry Tickets for a single day are $15 for adults/students and $10 for children (ages 5-12). A family pass is available for $45, and a two-day pass costs $28 for adults/students and $18 for children.
Merch
The 2026 exclusive Armageddon souvenir pin features a glowing Ice Warrior and is available in limited quantities. A special gold metallic version is exclusive to VIP pass holders.
Theme & Focus
The convention emphasizes community, family, and creativity, with a focus on fantasy and pop culture.
Who's showing up.
A confirmed slate of voice actors, mangaka, cosplayers, and industry guests.
Lou Diamond Phillips
La Bamba · Young Guns · Longmire
Cara Buono
Stranger Things · The Sopranos · Mad Men
Fiona Douriff
Child's Play · The Blackcoat's Daughter · True Blood
Denise Richards
Wild Things · The World Is Not Enough · Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Frank Grillo
The Purge · Captain America: The Winter Soldier · Kingdom
Janet Varney
The Legend of Korra · Stan Against Evil · The JV Club
Mini events & panels.
A working schedule of the panels, screenings, and meetups happening across the run. Subject to change up to doors.
- TBAEventCapital Pro Wrestling
Capital Pro Wrestling showcases high-flying, hard-hitting interactive entertainment featuring top NZ wrestlers.
- TBAMarketArmageddon 2026 Pin
Exclusive Armageddon souvenir pin that glows in the dark, available in limited quantities.
- TBAEventJust Dance
A dance zone for all skill levels featuring good tunes and epic moves, led by a Just Dance Kai.
Vending at Armageddon Expo Auckland Spring?
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