San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced that Comic-Con International will continue to host the pop culture convention in San Diego through 2027, extending its stay in the city for at least another two years.
San Diego Comic-Con will continue to call San Diego home for at least a few more years. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced that Comic-Con International will host the pop culture convention in the city through 2027. This keeps the event in its home for over 50 years. Mayor Gloria stated, ' Comic-Con is part of San Diego 's identity, and I couldn't be more thrilled to announce that it will remain here through 2027.
' He went on to say, 'This event is not just a celebration of creativity and fandom – it's a major economic driver for our city, supporting local businesses and showcasing San Diego on a global stage. We're proud to continue this incredible partnership and look forward to welcoming fans from all over the world.' Prior to today's announcement, Comic-Con was confirmed to continue in San Diego through 2026. Rip Rippetoe, president and CEO of the San Diego Convention Center added, 'Comic-Con is the most famous convention in the world and the largest event we host at the San Diego Convention Center. We never take it for granted. We appreciate the Comic-Con team and all our partners who contribute to a successful event year after year.' With Preview night set for July 23rd, San Diego Comic-Con 2025 will take place from July 24th through July 27th.David Glanzer, a Comic-Con spokesperson expressed, 'We are excited to stay in San Diego for the next few years, which is made possible, in large part, to the many hotels who offer competitive rates and meeting space. It is vitally important to maintain affordable hotel rates for the tens of thousands who visit San Diego for Comic-Con each summer, and while it came down to the wire, we are grateful for the additional hotels who came on board to allow for this agreement to be signed.
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