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The Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo is one of the biggest pop-culture conventions of its kind in the world! Come together with your fellow fans from April 23 – 26, 2026, to geek out over comics, sci-fi, anime, gaming, cosplay and more at the brand-new BMO Centre. Shop hundreds of artists, artisans, and specialty vendors for that impossible-to-find treasure. Check out panels and workshops, meet your favourite stars and creators, and celebrate what makes them geeky with thousands of other fans in cosplay. Whatever you\u2019re a fan of, you\u2019ll find it at the Calgary Expo!<\/p>\n

To kick it all off, check out the FREE POW! Parade of Wonders!<\/a> on April 24, 2026, at 10:30 AM. This is Canada\u2019s biggest cosplay parade, celebrating all things pop culture. It runs from Central Memorial Park to BMO Centre. You can register to walk in the parade or just watch incredible cosplayers and special guests along the route.<\/p>\n

Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo:<\/h2>\n

Date<\/strong>: April 23 – 26, 2026
\nTime:<\/strong> Thursday, 4 – 9 PM
\nFriday, 12 – 8 PM
\nSaturday, 10 AM – 7 PM
\nSunday, 10 AM – 5 PM
\nVenue<\/strong>: BMO Centre, Stampede Park
\nAddress<\/strong>: 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE, Calgary, AB
\nWebsite<\/strong>: www.calgaryexpo.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo is one of the biggest pop-culture conventions of its kind in the world! Come together with your fellow fans from April 23 – 26, 2026, to geek out over comics, sci-fi, anime, gaming, cosplay and more at the brand-new BMO Centre. Shop hundreds of
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