What vendors should know.
FAN EXPO Chicago is a major event for sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming, held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. It features a variety of attractions, celebrity guests, panels, and a large vendor area for shopping.
Crowd
Around 75,000+ attendees across the run.
Who's showing up.
A confirmed slate of voice actors, mangaka, cosplayers, and industry guests.
Jared Padalecki
Supernatural · Walker · Gilmore Girls
Mel Gibson
Braveheart · Lethal Weapon · Mad Max
Elijah Wood
The Lord of the Rings · Wilfred · Sin City
Mini events & panels.
A working schedule of the panels, screenings, and meetups happening across the run. Subject to change up to doors.
- TBDContestFAN FILM FEST
Screening of short films with a jury to crown the first Fan Film Fest winner.
Screening RoomTBD - TBDContestVOICES OF FAN EXPO COMPETITION
Showcase your voice-acting talent in this competition. Submissions are open now.
Main StageTBD - TBDLiveDJ DFRED
An interactive dance party featuring epic pop culture mashups.
Dance FloorTBD - TBDLiveRAKS GEEK: BELLYDANCING WOOKIEE + FRIENDS
A performance combining burlesque, belly dancing, and circus acts, all in fandom costumes.
Main StageTBD - TBDLiveDENNIS CHRISTIE, M.D.—THE MASTER DECEPTIONIST
A captivating show blending mentalism and sleight-of-hand illusions.
Main StageTBD - TBDLiveMAGIC BY BRIELLE
Experience mind-blowing illusions from magician and mentalist Brielle.
Booth AreaTBD
Vending at Fan Expo Chicago?
Add the dates to your Eventloot schedule so fans know exactly which booth to find you at — and what you'll be bringing.
