C2E2 2025

Comics, cosplay, gaming, authors, and anime abound in the only pop culture convention in the heart of Downtown Chicago! We've gathered your favorite celebrities, unique exhibitors, incredible comic creators, and larger-than-life literary authors into one place to celebrate the fandoms you love. From the halls of Artist Alley to the depths of the Show Floor, our goal is to provide a space of creativity and fun, but most importantly, one that cultivates a sense of belonging, safety, and inclusiveness.

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Chicago's McCormick Place, United States

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Whether you're into cosplay, Squid Game, Hazbin Hotel, or Marvel Rivals, there's a fan meet-up at Chicago's C2E2 2025 for you

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DC's Tom King, Star Wars's Charles Soule, and Comics' Eddie Campbell: Just some of the hundreds of creators in C2E2's full 2025 Artist's Alley line-up

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