Pop culture audiences and gamers converge in Ghent at the end of October for a two day festival focused on fandom, merchandise and guest appearances.
Dates venue and opening hours for Facts Comic Con 2026
Facts Comic con 2026 runs from 31 October to 1 November at Flanders Expo in Ghent. Published opening hours show Saturday 9h to 19h and Sunday 9h to 17h. Tickets and the venue floor plan are available on the official site to plan your visit.
Key activities and zones on the agenda
The program mixes actor meet and greets, an Artist Alley with international illustrators, a Geek Market with merchandising and multiple gaming areas. The gaming offering spans retro setups, virtual reality and hardware demos. Additional zones include the Board Game Zone, Collector Zone and RPG Zone. Photoshoots, autograph sessions and Q and A shows with guests are part of the schedule.
Exhibitor profile and attendee mix
Exhibitors range from comic retailers and licensors to game developers and independent designers. The guest list features actors such as Martin Kove and Tim Downie and artists including John Romita Jr. and ArtGerm. This mix draws fans of film and series, collectors, players and creatives seeking commissions at the Artist Alley.
Practical B2B prospecting at Facts Comic con 2026
Map priorities using the exhibitor list and the floor plan and block time slots for short meetings. Target booths that match your product categories and prepare concise commercial dossiers with pricing and fulfillment terms. Book photoshoots or guest sessions in advance if they support your pitch. Use the official app to locate stands and activity times and set follow up actions to be executed within the week after the event.
Tips for companies exhibiting
Design the booth with clear demo stations and a merchandising selection tailored to fandom audiences. If you sell licensed goods manage stock and packaging for post show shipping. Consider collaborations with Artist Alley creators to showcase original art. Schedule postevent outreach before leaving the venue to maintain momentum.
Closing note and tickets
The intersection of collectibles, original art and gaming keeps evolving and Facts Comic con 2026 gathers those strands in Ghent with a program oriented to fans and creators. Tickets schedules and the full guest list are on the official website http://facts.be/en which also offers the floor plan to help plan your visit or exhibition schedule.
