GalaxyCon New Orleans 2026 takes over the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 10-12, 2026, for a three-day festival of fandom celebrating comic books, pop culture, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, gaming, cosplay, and collectibles of every kind. GalaxyCon is one of the fastest-growing convention brands in the country, and the New Orleans edition draws tens of thousands of fans to one of America's most vibrant and welcoming cities. For trading card collectors, this convention offers a unique opportunity to browse an enormous vendor floor alongside celebrity meet-and-greets, panel discussions, cosplay contests, and entertainment that you simply will not find at a standard card show.
The exhibit hall at GalaxyCon is packed with vendors selling trading cards, graded comics, original artwork, animation cels, autographed memorabilia, and much more. Trading card dealers bring extensive inventories of Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana, Dragon Ball Z, and sports cards covering MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, and beyond. You will find everything from modern booster boxes and elite trainer boxes to vintage sealed product, rare promo cards, and high-end PSA and CGC graded slabs. Comic book vendors carry golden age keys, silver age classics, and modern variants alongside CGC-graded books. Funko Pop, action figure, and vintage toy dealers round out a shopping experience that could easily consume your entire weekend.
Convention hours are Friday from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Tickets are available online at galaxycon.com and at the door, with options ranging from single-day general admission to full weekend VIP packages that include early entry, exclusive lounges, and priority access to celebrity photo ops and autograph sessions. Pricing varies by tier, so check the official GalaxyCon New Orleans tickets page for the most current rates and availability. Children under a certain age are admitted free with a paying adult.
The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is located at 900 Convention Center Boulevard in downtown New Orleans, steps from the French Quarter and the iconic Riverwalk. The venue offers paid parking in its own garage and is accessible by streetcar and rideshare. Dozens of hotels within walking distance make it easy to turn GalaxyCon into a full weekend getaway, and New Orleans' world-famous restaurant scene means you will never run out of dining options between convention sessions.
GalaxyCon New Orleans is ideal for families with kids who love Pokemon and comics, cosplayers looking for a welcoming community and competitions with cash prizes, trading card collectors who want to shop a massive vendor floor, and pop culture fans who enjoy meeting their favorite actors, artists, and creators in person. First-time attendees should plan their schedule in advance using the GalaxyCon app, prioritize the vendors and panels most important to them, bring cash for smaller vendor transactions, and wear comfortable shoes for long days on the convention floor. The GalaxyCon store also carries exclusive graded comics, trading cards, and signed merchandise that can only be purchased at the event. For tickets, guest announcements, and the full programming schedule, visit galaxycon.com or email neworleans@galaxycon.com.