San Diego Comic-Con 2023 | SDCC 2023 (2024)

FAQs

How many people attended San Diego Comic-Con 2023? ›

After all, with Hollywood studios pulling out and stars not able to promote their work, all due to the double whammy of the actors and writers strikes, why would people even bother to attend? Well, about 150,000 attendees did, indeed, show up.

Badges for 2023 San Diego Comic-Con, which are required for entry, are sold out. First-time attendees were required to create a Comic Con Member ID in order to complete an open registration in November to get an opportunity to purchase badges.

Friday and Saturday usually have the highest-profile events. Saturday is also the most crowded on the convention floor. Friday also usually has a lot of Star Wars events. Sunday is lighter on events, but also has a lot of kid-friendly programming.

For the past few sales, badges during Open Online Registration have sold out in about 74 to 78 minutes. The 2024 Open Online Registration occurred on Saturday, November 18, 2023. In both badge sales, only single day badges are offered, in limited quantities.

Can you go to Comic-Con without a costume? Absolutely, in fact the majority of attendees don't do cosplay for the event. And if this is your first time, it may be for the best if you opt for comfort over creativity. If you have a relevant t-shirt, Comic-Con is a great place to wear it.

San Diego, California, U.S. According to Forbes, Comic-Con is the "largest convention of its kind in the world". Since 2010, Comic-Con has filled the San Diego Convention Center to capacity with over 130,000 attendees.

The current room block for this year's Comic-Con covers some 58 hotels accounting for about 14,000 rooms over the peak nights of the convention. Nightly rates range, on average, from a low of $215 to $425.

If you love any comics / TV shows / movie franchises, you'll love it here. Comic Con is the only place that blends our love for movies, gaming, television, comics, and Cosplay into one huge celebration. It is the one place where everyone can enjoy their Fandoms, no matter how big or small they might be.

For most of the 21^st century, San Diego Comic-Con has been on a steady trajectory of massive growth. Every year the event would get bigger, crazier, more packed with fans and brands and big Hollywood talent.

With celebrities back and cosplayers attending in person, the crowds can enjoy a plethora of activities at the five-day event.

How crowded is San Diego during Comic-Con? ›

More than 135,000 people are filling the San Diego Convention Center through Sunday for the 55th Comic-Con event, the city's largest annual convention. Comic-Con 2024 runs through Sunday.

Yes, you'll need a bag for personal items, but no, you won't need one for all the swag given away and sold at Comic-Con. Pack a light bag for essentials like your camera, hand sanitizer and that comic you want autographed. But collect a huge bag at the door—given to fans by Warner Bros. —as you get your badge.

San Diego Convention Center – $32.95 per day. Hilton Bayfront – $32.95 per day. 101 W Broadway Garage (Fri/Sat only) – $32.95 per day. 655 W Broadway – $32.95 per day.

Badges are non transferable.

Please do not give your badge to a friend or to people outside the Convention Center when you leave Comic-Con. Security will perform random ID checks throughout the convention, so make sure the name on your badge matches your photo ID!

Yes - the badges for SDCC that were available for regular priced purchasing in the Fall of 2023, for SDCC 2024, are sold out.

Many wonder if Comic-Con has a future in San Diego as event comes to a close. 135,000 people attended the four-day convention, which is the venue's maximum capacity.

Comic-Con is back for 2024 and its impact on the local economy and tourism industry will certainly be felt. Mayor Todd Gloria said San Diego is ready to host Comic-Con's 135,000 attendees who are expected to visit downtown this week.

Comic-Con 2024 is expected to attract more than 135,000 attendees over its four-day run, generating a regional impact of more than $160 million, which includes both direct and indirect spending by visitors.

Comic-Con has become a signature summertime event for San Diego; it is the largest comics and pop culture event in the United States, attracting thousands of artists, celebrities and fans of comic books, movie memorabilia and all things related to pop culture.