ECCC 2025 (Emerald City Comic Con 2025)

The Mountain is Out for ECCC! And we’re the destination comic and pop culture show for the Pacific Northwest. We deliver the best that the comics and pop culture industry has to offer while bringing super fans exactly what they crave: interaction with quality content and guests in an inclusive space to celebrate their fandoms. Won’t you join us?

Show Features

Artist Alley – Artist Alley is a creative hot spot where you can get up close and personal with talented artists and creators! Get to know talented local artists or rub elbows with some of the biggest names in the world of comics. In the Artist Alley, you can buy unique commissions, prints featuring your favorite characters, or just kick it with creators as they work their artistic magic! Whether you’re a fan of comics, anime, manga, superheroes, sci fi, fantasy, horror, or indie – Artist Alley is bringing the heat with creative talent like you’ve never seen! 

Cosplay Central is the place to be for anyone interested in cosplay! While you’re there, meet other cosplay enthusiasts at photo meetups from your favorite fandom, and utilize ECCC photo backdrops for some great pics. Whether you have been cosplaying for years or are interested in beginning now, there is something here for everyone! Attend interactive and in depth cosplay workshops for all levels to learn new techniques, connect with fellow cosplayers, and return to your everyday human cosplay using our cosplay changing rooms. Join new and returning partners like the PNW Guild of Cosplayers for photo opportunities, workshops, and more! Details coming soon!

Family HQ is your place for family friendly fun all weekend long at Emerald City Comic Con! Is your child star struck over Star Wars? Are they an amateur artist or wee wizard? Then Family HQ is the place for you! In Family HQ, we have something for everyone. Kids and parents alike can join in our drawing workshops, interactive activities, and entertaining performances. Looking for fun for the whole family? Then bring them out to Family HQ!

Fan Meetups – Ready to unite your fandom like never before? Emerald City Comic Con is the ultimate platform for hosting epic fan meetups. By hosting a meetup, you can connect with fellow fans and help others do so too! Cosplayers are encouraged and welcome, but not required for your typical fan meetup. We look forward to seeing your fan meetup ideas!

Pride Lounge – Come chill, hang, create, and play. We’ve got you covered with fun and interactive art activities, games, a social station featuring Pride mascot Sir Rog the Frog, and tons of places to chill, hang out with friends, and meet some new ones!  

Side Quests – Are you never bored with board games? Are you a button mashing master? Then it’s time to level up your fun in the Side Quest! Whether you’re hardcore or casual, digital or analog – we have something for you. Featuring organized play, tournaments and free-play for all the hottest new games, retro favorites and can’t-miss classics, Side Quest is the perfect place to take a short rest. It’s dangerous to go alone so grab your friends and head on over because we’re ready to play!  This year, join new and returning partners and participate in fun activities like tournaments, LARPing, and more! More details coming soon!

The Tavern is home to thematic lounges where fans can come to relax, socialize, and refuel after a long day of adventure. Dive into a new RPG game or learn a new skill in The Tavern workshops, meet up with party members new and old, or grab a drink at Kraken’s Keep! There’s plenty to explore and do here at The Tavern! Join new and returning partners such as Amtgard Northern Lights for activities like LARPing, crafts, and more!

Writers Block is a good thing at ECCC! Writers Block brings the world of literature to ECCC and is a haven for avid readers, writers and book lovers alike. This area features bookish panels and signings with several of today’s best and brightest authors. Hear your favorites tell their stories, discuss their careers in publishing, and give advice on how to get rid of that pesky, other writer’s block. This year, Writer’s Block will feature exciting things like the first-ever Emerald City Poetry Slam, the return of Battle of the Tropes, a full-service bookstore, and more! Details coming soon!

What is Emerald City Comic Con?

Emerald City Comic Con is the destination comic and pop culture show for the Pacific Northwest. ECCC delivers the best that the comics and pop culture industry has to offer directly from the creators and celebrities themselves, while bringing super fans exactly what they crave: interaction with quality content and guests and an inclusive space to celebrate their fandom.

How big is Emerald City Comic Con?

At ECCC 2024, we brought in over 90,000 fans, 900+ events and panels, over 950+ exhibitors and creators, as well as celebrities like Chris Evans and authors like Rebecca Yarros. Our show expands both the Seattle Convention Center Summit and Arch buildings.

Who is the organizer of Emerald City Comic Con?

Emerald City Comic Con is produced and run by ReedPop, with a full team dedicated to bringing you the best content at ECCC each year. ReedPop also runs New York Comic Con, C2E2, Star Wars Celebration, Florida Supercon, and the PAX shows, among many others around the globe. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves– we’re here to talk ECCC.