What vendors should know.
Armageddon Expo is New Zealand's largest annual entertainment event, celebrating various aspects of pop culture including anime, gaming, and cosplay. It features numerous exhibitors, contests, gaming events, and opportunities for fans to meet media stars and creators.
General Entry Tickets - Single Day Adult/Student - $15.00, Child (5–12) - $10.00, Family pass (2 adults, up to 3 children) - $45.00. Two Day Pass (not available to purchase at the door) Adult/Student - $28.00, Child (5–12) - $18.00.
Crowd
Around ~5,000 attendees across the run.
What's happening.
Cosplay
Armageddon Expo hosts a famous Cosplay Contest, allowing participants to showcase their costumes and creativity.
Tickets
General Entry Tickets - Single Day Adult/Student - $15.00, Child (5–12) - $10.00, Family pass (2 adults, up to 3 children) - $45.00. Two Day Pass (not available to purchase at the door) Adult/Student - $28.00, Child (5–12) - $18.00.
Gaming
The event features gaming and electronic brands, with a growing presence in ESports and new gaming releases, including Virtual Reality arenas.
Merch
Exclusive Armageddon souvenir pins are available, including a limited edition glowing Ice Warrior pin and a special gold metallic version for VIP pass holders.
Theme & Focus
Armageddon Expo focuses on fantasy and creativity, embodied in the theme of Pā Auaha, which serves as a gateway into a world of imagination.
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 · Let Me In
Fiona Douriff
Child's Play · The Blackcoat's Daughter · True Blood
Denise Richards
Wild Things · Starship Troopers · The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Frank Grillo
The Purge · Captain America: The Winter Soldier · Kingdom
Janet Varney
The Legend of Korra · Stan Against Evil · You're the Worst
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 features high flying, hard hitting, interactive entertainment with professional wrestlers from NZ.
- TBAMarketArmageddon 2026 Pin
Exclusive glowing Ice Warrior souvenir pin available for purchase at the event, with limited quantities.
- TBAEventJust Dance
A dance zone where participants can join in or watch performances, featuring good tunes and fun moves.
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