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Comic-Con Africa 2025 in Johannesburg
What happens when gamers, artists, and creators gather to celebrate their craft? The answer is the Comic-Con Africa 2025. This event took place in Johannesburg and offered a wide range of exciting activities. This was a four-day festival where movies, comics, and all manner of creativity was showcased. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s festival.
Date and Location
While this festival was slated around the end of September, it was moved to August 31, 2025, due to the G20 summit. It was held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre The venue was spacious enough to accommodate thousands of exhibitors, gamers, and fans who came for the convention. Due to high attendance, visitors were advised to use e-hailing services as parking was limited.
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How The Convention Went
The 2025 Comic-Con Africa was more successful than previous editions thanks to expanded attractions such as celebrity appearances and gaming zones. Celebrities who appeared included Misha Collins from “Supernatural”, Jessie Usher from “The Boys”, and Dan Fogler from “Fantastic Beasts”. Chioma Umeala and Julie Caitlin Brown also attended. There were meet and greet sessions, autograph signings, and photo opportunities.
Game lovers enjoyed the thrilling tournaments and the free-to-play zones offered by the organizers. All gaming activities took place at the Doritos Crunch Arena. The heart of this convention was the Artist Alley which featured over 135 local and international artists. Unique prints and original artworks were available for purchase. Cosplayers also had a great time at the convention.
There were elaborate and handcrafted costumes on display. Attendees participated in the daily casual competitions and the winners are set to represent the continent on the international stage.
Tickets and Pricing
Tickets for this festival were sold through Howler. The ticket prices ranged from R190 to R750, depending on the number of days attended. A separate ticket is required for special events like autographs and photo opportunities. Children 5 years and under were allowed entry free of charge.
Bottom Line
This event brought together people from around the world. It is a place to connect with people of like-minds. Attendees met various celebrities, competed in many game tournaments, and showed off their cosplay skills. With this year’s success, fans expect the next year to be better.