From comedy shows to food pop-ups and fan parties, there’s a little something for everybody.
Several downtown San Diego buildings were wrapped with advertisements, including “The Vampire Lestat”, for Comic-Con International. We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: No badge, no problem, when it comes to joining in on the nerdy fun of The Gaslamp District of downtown San Diego will transform with events happening throughout the city, whether you have a badge or not, for theHoping to attend Comic-Con in San Diego?
Here’s what to know about getting a badge. From comedy shows to food pop-ups and fan parties, there’s a little something for everybody. Be sure to keep an eye out for more experience announcements as the convention gets closer. Nickelodeon will host a SpongeBob Sqaurepants themed outdoor activation, Fun Flows Here, at the New Children’s Museum Park July 23-26 during Comic-Con International in San Diego.
, 200 W. Island Ave. , as part of a worldwide birthday celebration for “SpongeBob SquarePants. ” Prior to the kick off of Comic-Con, the museum will host interactive experiences inspired by Bikini Bottom from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 11-20. Museum admission is required for the event, and museum members will also have a chance to preview the off-site activation in the park.
, which is free and open to the public during Comic-Con, July 23-26. The event will feature a stage show, games, a slime booth, photo installations, bubble play and more, celebrating not just SpongeBob, but also other Nickelodeon favorites. There will also be a screening of “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants,” Friday at 7 p.m. Kevin Smith speaks onstage at a panel during Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center on July 27, 2024, in San Diego, California.
The beloved actor, director and writer Kevin Smith is a staple of Comic-Con culture and always makes sure his fans can catch him live, even if they can’t get into his traditional Hall H panel. Smith and friends will be taking over the American Comedy Club, 818 6th Ave. , July 23-25. All shows are 21+, require tickets and a two-drink minimum.
” podcast with Ralph Garman at 9 p.m. Saturday. Mewes will also have a solo show at 7 p.m. July 25Branding is displayed at the FANDOM Party during Comic-Con International at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on July 20, 2017, in San Diego, California. of the Hard Rock Hotel, 207 5th Ave.
Tickets to the invite-only event are highly coveted, and those hoping to attend will need to watch Fandom’sOptimus Prime in a scene from “Transformers: The Last Knight. ” Hasbro has finally realized it’s time to apologize for traumatizing a generation of cartoon watchers. It’s been 40 years, so we’ve decided this isn’t a spoiler: Optimus Prime was killed, and yes, we’re still not over it. But this event might help.
The Knights of Unicron will be performing the film’s soundtrack with special guests Cold Slither and Jem at the House of Blues San Diego, 1055 5th Ave. , on Thursday night, one of the many stops on what’s been deemed The Apology Tour. Fans will be able to buy exclusive merch and will be in for yet-to-be-announced surprises.
VIP tickets are already sold out, but general admission is still available at The Donut Bar is selling themed doughnuts during Comic-Con at its B Street location and a pop-up shop at Pendry San Diego on J Street. has become known for its Donut Bar on the Provisional Kitchen patio, serving character-themed doughnuts every year during Comic-Con at 550 J St. This year, the hotel will also host Not Famous But Known’s Popup Bagels, which will serve bagels and schmear outside from their Volkswagen Bus starting at 7 a.m. Thursday through Sunday.brand takes over Nason’s Beer Hall to promote its non-alcoholic beverages.
While there’s no word if the actor will be there himself, the event does promise interactive pop-culture moments and mementos during the activation that will also celebrate the latest in the Marvel film franchise, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day. ”The Petco Park Interactive Zone opens during Comic-Con to bring fans together with various video games, TV shows and other media.
in the Lexus Premier parking lot of Petco Park is a staple of outside Comic Con events, especially since it’s one of the closest experiences to the convention center just across the pedestrian bridge. Details are still emerging about exactly what will be inside the area, but there are usually multiple activations including game lounges, photo ops and food trucks.
Entrance is off Trevor Hoffman Way next to the shuttle drop-off.in Seaport Village, 809 W Harbor Dr. E4-B, always have special programming during the convention, along with their current collections, and will be open to the public. And theA dining area and Instagram/TikTok selfie station at Bucket Listers’ pop-up Malibu Barbie Cafe, which visited San Diego in 2025. The company will install a new concept, the Candy Land Café, in San Diego in July.
The board game-themed cafe put on by Bucket Listers will take over the Bayside Kitchen and Bar in Little Italy, 2137 Pacific Hwy, with a special menu, beginning July 9 through October 4. Ticketed reservations are required and include a 90-minute seating, along with food and merchandise credits. Details can be found at“The Clash of Clans: Clash of the Stache” challenge room will be at the Seaport Village Headquarters, 789 W Harbor Dr., from July 15 to September 7.
The experience isn’t a gaming room but rather an in-person, interactive challenge. interactive challenge, along with exclusive merch and prepackaged food. Fans hoping to partake will need to join a waitlist to purchase tickets at
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