You do not have to have tickets to Comic-Con to enjoy in the festivities, there are tons of activities offered throughout San Diego!
There’s more fun outside Comic-Con International than ever before! In addition to our official programming and event rooms at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, the Manchester Grand Hyatt, the Horton Grand Theatre, and the San Diego Central Library, there are other offsite events to explore. Wear your Comic-Con 2016 badge for access to these events, if space is available!
Numbers on the map correspond with numbers on the list below. Click on the map for a larger view!
1. AMAZON
Harbor Drive
(Next to the 1st Ave. Trolley stop and Harbor Club condos)
Come and immerse yourself in Amazon’s Original Series: The Man in the High Castle and Thunderbirds Are Go.
Step into the alternate reality of the Amazon Original Series, The Man in the High Castle. Walk amongst authentic costumes, props and set pieces; then go on a mission as one of the main characters in an exclusive 4D virtual reality experience.
Experience the magic behind Amazon’s original series Thunderbirds Are Go, including model sets, life size characters, and behind-the-scenes footage. Take part in International Rescue’s mission and help the Tracy Brothers, Kayo, Brains and Lady Penelope keep San Diego safe!
- Thursday, July 21 & Friday, July 22: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Saturday, July 23: 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Sunday, July 24: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
2. ADULT SWIM ON THE GREEN
Behind the Convention Center
(Next to the 5th Ave. Pier and Ferry Landing)
Featuring an Adult Swim Carnival Midway, the Meatwad Full Dome Experience, and Nighttime Events.
- Thursday, July 21 through Sunday, July 24: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Nighttime on the Green (with nightly screenings)
- Thursday through Saturday: 8:00–10:00 PM
Go to adultswimpresents.com for more info.
3. THE COMIC-CON HQ LIVE STAGE
Hilton San Diego Bayfront Promenade Plaza
(Next to Fox Sports Grill)
Comic-Con HQ has landed! Join hosts Alison Haislip & Steve Zaragoza at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront for daily LIVE programming including the biggest names in comics, film, gaming, and pop culture, plus unparalleled access to the latest news from Hall H & beyond, and more con coverage than you can shake a lightsaber at!
- Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23: 9:30 AM–7:00 PM
- Sunday, July 24: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
4. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY’S CON-X
Embarcadero Marina Park North
(Behind the Convention Center, just steps from Comic-Con)
Entertainment Weekly’s Con-X, taking the fan where you’ve never been before! Featuring: T- Shirt Bar: create custom, limited edition t-shirts. Relax in the beautiful outdoors. Recharge your device at our free charging terminals. Refresh with food and beverage. Con-X concert stage and entertainment zone features exclusive evening concerts and video content.
- Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23: 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sunday, July 24: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
5. FOX TELEVISION
Hilton San Diego Bayfront Lawn
(Opposite Hall H)
Visit the FOX Experience with Son of Zorn and Rocky Horror Picture Show!
Don’t miss the FOX experience—fans will get to enter the world of Son of Zorn, climb a giant rock wall, dive into a huge stunt bag and then see Rocky Horror Picture Show through an immersive virtual reality experience.
- Thursday, July 21 through Sunday, July 24: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
6. FX
Hilton San Diego Bayfront Lawn
(Opposite Hall H)
Visit the FXHIBITION at Comic-Con International! Immerse yourself in the world of FX with installations inspired by your favorite series. Face your fears in the American Horror Story VR Experience, be part of the art in the face swap sculpture garden, recline in our custom chair exhibit, and enjoy free wi-fi, giveaways, and more.
- Thursday, July 21: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Friday, July 22 & Saturday, July 23: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Sunday, July 24: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
NEW!
7. HBO PRESENTS GAME OF THRONES: THE HALL OF FACES
L Street Fine Art Gallery
(675 L St. Opposite the Omni Hotel front drive)
Visit The Hall of Faces to experience Game of Thrones. The Hall of Faces activation will allow guests to enter the House of Black and White and “Become No One.”
Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday, July 24: 10:30 AM–2:00 PM
8. HER UNIVERSE GEEK COUTURE FASHION SHOW
Manchester Grand Hyatt Harbor Ballroom
(2nd Level, Harbor Tower)
The 3rd annual Her Universe Fashion Show & Design Competition with Hot Topic is back! The audience helps decide the winner!
- Thursday, July 21: 6:00–8:00 PM
9. M·A·C COSMETICS
Children’s Park
(Located across from the Convention Center at the corner of Island Ave. and Front St.)
Experience the M·A·C Star Trek™ collection as M·A·C and Star Trek join forces to deliver exclusive early access to our cosmic collaboration. Jump aboard the transporter to explore strange new worlds in a futuristic photo op and unique immersive experience. Comic-Con International fans are invited to shop the M·A·C Star Trek color collection six weeks early! Arrives in M·A·C Stores and online September 1.
- Thursday, July 21 through Sunday, July 24: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
10. NBC
Gaslamp Square, Fifth and Harbor Drive
NBC’s bigger than ever at Comic-Con with three new series! Experience the thrill of time travel with Timeless and take a ride on the time-bending adventure. Discover Emerald City as a new OZ arises and takes over the Tin Fish Restaurant. Don’t forget to get a taste of The Good Place with free frozen yogurt! Rides, photo opportunities, dessert, giveaways, exclusive content and more.
- Thursday, July 21 & Friday, July 22: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Saturday, July 23 & Sunday, July 24: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
11. THE SOUTH PARK 20 EXPERIENCE
MLK Promenade
(Next to the Hilton Gaslamp Hotel)
South Park fans will step into 20 life-size 2D/3D builds of their favorite and most iconic moments at the South Park 20 Interactive Fan Experience. Enjoy a Hulu viewing lounge where you can sit back and watch all episodes of South Park, which are now streaming only on Hulu. Explore the Coon and Friends Experience featuring real-world items from the all-new video game South Park: The Fractured But Whole, sponsored by Ubisoft. Visit the art gallery that celebrates the 20th season by featuring 20 pieces from 20 unique artists curated by world-renowned pop culture artist Ron English. And check out a retrospective gallery featuring original cells from the pilot and much more.
- Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23: 9:30 AM–7:00 PM
- Sunday, July 24: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
12. NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON PRESENTS SPACE ODYSSEY
The Spa at the Hilton Gaslamp Hotel
(Across from the Convention Center)
Neil deGrasse Tyson Presents Space Odyssey headlines a unique exhibition area spotlighting immersive entertainment we like to call “VR Con at Comic-Con.” See the latest in VR, including “The John Wick VR Experience,” “NASA’s Journey to Mars” with additional stellar innovators, and much more!
- Wednesday, July 20: Media & VIP Preview 3:00–6:00 PM; Open Preview: 6:00–9:00 PM
- Thursday, July 21 & Friday, July 22: 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Saturday, July 23: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Sunday, July 24: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
13. NINTENDO VIDEO GAMING LOUNGE
San Diego Ballroom, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(Lobby Level, North Tower)
Bring your kids to the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Hotel from July 21-24 for the ultimate Nintendo playground for families! Your junior gamers can enjoy Nintendo 3DS and Wii U game play, photo opportunities, live competitions, giveaways (while supplies last), and more!
- Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Sunday, July 24: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
14. WARNER BROS.: BATMAN V SUPERMAN FAN EXPERIENCE AT THE OMNI
MLK Promenade
(Southeast of Gaslamp Square Park, behind the Omni Hotel)
Visit Heroes Park at the Omni for the ultimate Batman v Superman fan experience. See the Batmobile along with exclusive giveaways and a daily scavenger hunt.
- Wednesday, July 20: 4:00–7:00 PM
- Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Sunday, July 24: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM