{"id":952202,"date":"2026-07-22T16:52:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T16:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/952202\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T16:52:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T16:52:19","slug":"comic-con-2026-parties-a-guide-to-bashes-in-san-diego","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/952202\/","title":{"rendered":"Comic-Con 2026 Parties: A Guide to Bashes in San Diego"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While this year\u2019s party scene at San Diego Comic-Con is a bit on the lean side, the biggest question on the minds of partygoers is what will be the next EW?<\/p>\n<p>After a legendary 17-year run as the convention\u2019s top bash, Entertainment Weekly\u2019s annual Saturday night Comic-Con party was scrapped this year,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewrap.com\/industry-news\/business\/entertainment-weekly-comic-con-party-canceled-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> as TheWrap first reported.<\/a> Should it not return next year, the EW party would join the graveyard of past huge Comic-Con parties that are no more, with the likes of the Playboy party, the Maxim party and the Wired Cafe.<\/p>\n<p>But for Comic-Con 2026, top bashes like Fandom\u2019s annual Thursday party return, along with other mainstays like IGN. There is also a party making a bold move to take the Saturday night spotlight vacated by EW.<\/p>\n<p>Here is TheWrap\u2019s guide to the key parties at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, which kicks off Wednesday, July 22 with Preview Night and continues through Sunday, July 26. And yes, we\u2019ll be updating this list as new parties and activations are announced.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Comic-Con-2025-best-parties-sdcc-entertainment-weekly.jpg\" alt=\"Comic Con 2025 best parties sdcc entertainment weekly\" class=\"wp-image-7808077\"  \/>The 2025 Entertainment Weekly Comic-Con party<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, July 22<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>15|40 Productions<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Paramount+\u2019s The Lodge<\/strong>: Paramount+ is bringing The Lodge back to the Gaslamp Quarter for its fourth consecutive year. This year\u2019s SDCC immersive fan destination invites fans to step inside worlds inspired by \u201cSouth Park,\u201d \u201cStar Trek: Strange New Worlds,\u201d \u201cAvatar Aang: The Last Airbender,\u201d \u201cDutton Ranch\u201d and more through interactive activations, exclusive photo moments, themed food and beverages, and much more. From Wednesday, July 22 through Sunday, July 26, fans can step inside the interactive takeover at Happy Does Bar. (Happy Does Bar\u00a0\u2013\u00a0340 Fifth Ave.,\u00a0no SDCC badge required).<\/li>\n<li><strong>McFarlane Toys SDCC VIP Event<\/strong>: Join McFarlane Toys on the Deck655 rooftop patio for an evening of exclusive first-looks at upcoming releases from McFarlane Toys. (8 p.m. \u2013 10:30 p.m. Deck655\u00a0\u2013 655 W Broadway, Invitation only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t\t<a class=\"the-wrap-read-more__image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewrap.com\/industry-news\/business\/entertainment-weekly-comic-con-party-canceled-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/comic-con-party-ew.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"comic-con-party-ew\"   data-portal-copyright=\"TheWrap\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thursday, July 23<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>15|40 Productions<\/strong>\u00a0and <strong>Percy Jackson and the Olympians<\/strong> <strong>Activation:<\/strong> Guests will be invited to step inside a titan-sized trident embarking on a journey of their choosing with Percy, Annabeth, or Thalia, on a quest to defeat the evil Titans. While on their journey, guests can expect hidden season 3 easter eggs, prophecy-lead clues, on-site photo moments, and exclusive Camp Half-Blood goodies. 15|40 Productions partnered with Disney to bring the Percy Jackson activation to life for the second year in a row\u00a0(9:30-7:00 Thurs \u2013 Sat 9:30-5:00 on Sun. Corner of 5th and L Street)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fandom\u2019s Ninth Annual Party Presented by<\/strong> <strong>Xbox\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/halo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Halo: Campaign Evolved<\/a><\/strong>: The con\u2019s earliest front runner for bash of the year. This year, rock band\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the__coverups\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Coverups<\/a>, featuring Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, will take center stage. Additional sponsors include official spirits partner Suntory Global Spirits\u2019\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.minus196.com\/en-us\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">-196 Vodka Seltzer<\/a>\u00a0featuring Lemon, Strawberry, Peach and Grapefruit fruit-forward flavors, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/z2comics.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqk6BonofOYmr0oPFh2VZFfIBH12g6c0bEsCGqo9ooGf3B1uOXl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Z2 Comics<\/a>, presenting the graphic novel and film\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.andoutcomesthewolf.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201c\u2026And Out Comes the Wolf.\u201d<\/a>(7 p.m. \u2013 11 p.m. at Float at the Hard Rock Hotel \u2013 207 Fifth Ave,\u00a0Invitation only.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Friday, July 24<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pan\u2019s Labyrinth X Party at PARQ<\/strong> Transforming into the mystical realm of Pan\u2019s Labrinth, fans can celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film at PARQ with a happy hour, special screening of the film and an exclusive live DJ set from producer and DJ Flying Lotus.\u00a0(7pm. 615 Broadway) <\/li>\n<li>I<strong>GN SDCC PARTY Presented by<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Prime Video<\/strong>\u00a0This is an exclusive event for invited industry guests as well as a select number of ticket holders. The bash will include photo ops, live DJ, and themed drinks. (Float at the Hard Rock Hotel \u2013 207 5th Ave.\u00a07:30 p.m. \u2013 11 p.m.\u00a0Invitation only.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Saturday, July 25<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Blerd and Boujee 2026 <\/strong>New Night. Same Vibes. The party with a purpose is back! Under the San Diego sky, DJ Hella Yella sets the soundtrack for an unforgettable evening during San Diego Comic-Con. (8:00 PM \u2013 12:00 AM. Omni Hotel. Invitation only)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bad Idea San Diego Comic-Con Tiki Party<\/strong>: If you\u2019ve got a pin and you\u2019re in San Diego on Saturday, come join us at Bali Hai between 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm for a little food, a lot of drinks, some great conversation with the staff and creators at BAD IDEA and, of course, a volcano full of first looks at the upcoming behemoth slate of BAD IDEA blockbusters!\u00a0 (Bali Hai, 2230 Shelter Island Dr, 7-10pm, Free entry to First Customer Pin)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Audible\u2019s \u201cLevel Up Lounge\u201d<\/strong>: The ultimate player hub and immersive fan space inspired by Audible\u2019s biggest LitRPG worlds, \u201cDungeon Crawler Carl\u201d and \u201cBobiverse.\u201d Attendees will earn XP (experience points) based on their level of participation and engagement, which are redeemable for exclusive \u201cloot\u201d. (11:00 a.m. \u2013 7:00 p.m. | Swing Social, 527 Fifth Ave)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t\t<a class=\"the-wrap-read-more__image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewrap.com\/creative-content\/movies\/marvel-studios-comic-con-hall-h-return-2026-avengers-doomsday\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Marvel-Studios-Avengers-Doomsday-Comic-Con-Hall-H.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Marvel Studios Avengers Doomsday Comic Con Hall H\"   data-portal-copyright=\"TheWrap\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"While this year\u2019s party scene at San Diego Comic-Con is a bit on the lean side, the biggest&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":952203,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[5134],"tags":[5229,383295,383296,1582,276,15661,383265,221632,131074,383297,113042,3549,7302,7264,60012,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":["post-952202","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-san-diego","tag-america","tag-bad-idea","tag-blerd-and-boujee","tag-ca","tag-california","tag-comic-con","tag-comic-con-2026","tag-entertainment-weekly","tag-fandom","tag-ign","tag-mcfarlane-toys","tag-san-diego","tag-san-diego-comic-con","tag-sandiego","tag-sdcc","tag-united-states","tag-united-states-of-america","tag-unitedstates","tag-unitedstatesofamerica","tag-us","tag-usa"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/116964672614764792","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/952202","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=952202"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/952202\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/952203"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=952202"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=952202"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=952202"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}