Brighton and Hove Comic Con comes to Brighton Dome this September
Brighton and Hove Comic Con comes to Brighton Dome on 5 and 6 September 2026. Image: Screentear Events
Brighton is getting its very own Comic Con. Brighton and Hove Comic Con lands at the Brighton Dome on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026, a full weekend of film, TV, gaming, anime, comics and cosplay across the venue's Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre.
Running 10am to 6pm on both days, this first edition brings a Star Wars Zone, a tabletop gaming zone, a confirmed appearance from an original Star Wars Stormtrooper, cosplay, traders and family-friendly fun to the heart of the city. Tickets are on sale now, with day passes from £14.50 and under-6s going free.
The event is presented by Screentear Events, a brand new, family-run Brighton business founded by local enthusiast Alex Phillips. After years of travelling the country visiting Comic Cons, the Phillips family kept asking why Brighton, with one of the most creative communities in the country, did not have one of its own, so they decided to build it themselves. This is their first ever event, billed as Screentear's flagship comic convention of 2026, and they are bringing it home to the city they love.
Cosplay is a big part of Brighton and Hove Comic Con this September. Image: Screentear Events
What to expect across the weekend
The two days will be packed. The show floor spreads across the Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre, with celebrity guests, independent traders, artists, comics, collectibles, gaming, cosplayers, movie memorabilia and family activities, plus plenty of chances to meet other people from across the city's huge creative community. Outside the main entrance, look out for not one but two American police cars on display all weekend, a photo opportunity before you have even stepped inside.
Highlights already confirmed include a dedicated Star Wars Zone, a Tabletop Zone run by local gaming café Dice Saloon, 3D-printed art and collectibles from Matrix Dreams, and a show-floor stand from the iconic pop culture retailer Forbidden Planet. Whether you are a lifelong Star Wars fan, into anime, Marvel or gaming, or simply after a fun family day out, the idea is that there is something for everyone. Screentear have been clear from the start that they want the event to feel welcoming, fun and community-driven, the kind of thing the city looks forward to every year.
The cosplay competition runs at 4pm on both days and is open to anyone. Image: Screentear Events
The guests confirmed so far
Screentear have already lined up a strong list of names, with more announcements promised before the weekend.
Chris Bunn, known to Star Wars fans as the "Original Stormtrooper", will be appearing alongside Pam Rose, who played a female alien in the original Star Wars: A New Hope. Also confirmed is James Taylor, who worked as Kylo Ren's stand-in and double across the Star Wars sequel trilogy and has credits on Harry Potter, Marvel and many other Disney productions.
Joining them is Jonathan Cass, the British actor best known as the ISB Lieutenant in the award-winning Star Wars series Andor. His other screen credits include Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Jurassic World Rebirth, House of the Dragon, and No Time to Die, where he worked as a stand-in and double for Daniel Craig. He is appearing all weekend for photos and signings.
Andor actor Jonathan Cass is a confirmed special guest, appearing all weekend for photos and signings. Image: Screentear Events
Cosplay is at the heart of it
Cosplay is one of the biggest parts of Comic Con culture, and Screentear want to make it a real feature of the weekend. There will be a cosplay competition at 4pm on both the Saturday and the Sunday, open to anyone, with prizes up for grabs. Whether you have spent months on a screen-accurate build or thrown something together the night before, everyone is welcome to take part.
A dedicated Star Wars Zone anchors the cosplay side of the show, featuring two Lucasfilm-recognised Mandalorian costuming clans, Firestorm Mando's and Kemir'a Clan. Both bring incredible, screen-accurate armour, and visitors can meet the cosplayers behind it, hear about the costuming community and get photos across the weekend.
Everyone is welcome to cosplay, from screen-accurate builds to last-minute costumes. Image: Screentear Events
Tickets and prices
Brighton and Hove Comic Con runs from 10am to 6pm on both Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026, with doors opening at 10am. Tickets are on sale now through the official Brighton Dome box office.
You can book directly on the Brighton Dome event page. One quick tip from the venue: when buying a day ticket you can ignore the "select a time to book your seats" message, as day tickets are for entry only and you do not need to pick a seat.
Tickets are on sale now through the Brighton Dome box office. Image: Screentear Events
Calling Brighton's traders, artists and makers
Screentear are still looking for vendors, traders and artists to be part of the first Brighton and Hove Comic Con. For small artists and independent creators it is a chance to show their work to a big crowd, and the organisers are keen for local businesses to help shape the event from year one.
Names already confirmed on the show floor include the iconic retailer Forbidden Planet, local tabletop gaming café Dice Saloon, 3D-print specialists Matrix Dreams, jewellery maker Ring and author Stafford Vance, alongside Star Wars costuming clans Firestorm Mando's and Kemir'a Clan. Anyone interested in exhibiting or trading can get in touch at contact@screentearevents.com.
Screentear are looking for vendors, traders and artists for the first Brighton and Hove Comic Con. Image: Screentear Events
Built for Brighton, by Brightoners
Screentear describe the whole thing as an event built for Brighton, by Brightoners, and that local spirit runs through it. It is a family-run business taking on a huge challenge for the love of the city and its creative community, and they want the whole of Brighton and Hove to get behind it.
Whether you are a lifelong fan or completely new to Comic Cons, this one is worth a look.
Get your cosplay featured at Brighton and Hove Comic Con this September. Image: Screentear Events
Brighton and Hove Comic Con: at a glance
What: Brighton and Hove Comic Con by Screentear Events
Where: Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton and Hove
When: Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026, 10am to 6pm
Tickets: Day from £14.50, weekend from £22.50, under-6s free
Exhibitor enquiries: contact@screentearevents.com
For the full line-up, guest announcements and event news, visit the official Screentear Events website, or follow them on Instagram and Facebook.