It’s that time of the year again, Rose City Comic Con, Oregon’s premier comic convention, will take over the Oregon Convention Center from September 6-8. The annual event is proud to bring three days of packed programming to the City of Roses complete with exclusive panels, celebrity appearances, over-the-top cosplay, and more. Over 50,000 pop-culture enthusiasts will unite to celebrate the strong artistic community in Portland, while bringing together passionate artists, creators, gamers and fans from across the country. Rose City Comic Con continues to grow and position itself as an annual can’t-miss-event in the Pacific Northwest. Attendees can start planning their Rose City Comic Con experience. On Wednesday at 1PM PT the RCCC Mobile App presented by V1 Tech will be released with an exclusive sneak peek of the schedule: (rosecitycomiccon.com/mobileapp) and Friday the full programming schedule will be online for everyone: (rosecitycomiccon.com/programming).
Highlights from Rose City Comic Con 2024 include:
Celebrity & Comic Guests
Hear from some of the biggest influencers from the world of entertainment, pop culture, and comic books at panels, screenings, Q&As, and more. The star-studded lineup includes Hayden Christensen, Rosario Dawson, Simon Pegg, Jason Isaacs, Doug Jones, Steve Burns, Donovan “Joe” Patton, Josh Dela Cruz, Terry Brooks, Max Brooks, cast members of Breaking Bad and Our Flag Means Death, and many more. For a full lineup of confirmed guests, visit: rosecitycomiccon.com/guest
Main Stage (Portland Ballroom) events include:
- Breaking Bad Cast Spotlight (Friday | 1:30pm)
- Take The Dare with Charlie Cox (Friday | 2:15pm)
- Get Schwifty with the Cast of Rick and Morty (Friday | 3:30pm)
- Attack on Titan Cast Spotlight (Friday | 4:45pm)
- My Brother, My Brother & Me Live (Friday | 7pm; separately ticketed event)
- Boldly Go with Simon Pegg & John Cho (Saturday | 10:15am)
- Marooned with Our Flag Means Death Cast (Saturday | 11:45am)
- Stephanie Beatriz Spotlight (Saturday | 1pm)
- Get to Know Jason Isaacs and Doug Jones (Saturday | 2:15pm)
- The Adventure Zone Live (Saturday | 4:30pm; separately ticketed event)
- Cosplay Competition 2024 (Saturday | 8pm)
- Spotlight on Rosario Dawson (Sunday | 10am)
- In Conversation With Tom Glynn-Carney (Sunday | 11:15am)
- Get to Know Brandon Rogers (Sunday | 12:30pm)
- Blue’s Clues Cast (Sunday | 1:45pm)
- Heroes and Villains: Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum (Sunday | 3pm)
- Naruto Cast (Sunday | 4:15pm)
Anime Yokocho
Making its debut in 2024, Anime Yokocho is an all-new show feature dedicated to all things anime and manga. Fans can expect anime-focused shopping, photo opportunities, programming, dance parties, and cosplay events for anime fans, free swag from Crunchyroll, and meet & greets with popular anime voice actors such as Attack On Titan stars Bryce Papenbrook, Trina Nishimura, and Jesse James Grelle and Naruto stars Maile Flanagan and Kate Higgins.
Destination Cosplay
This year, Destination Cosplay has grown its footprint. Fans can enjoy Cosplay Meetups powered by FanPowered Press on the Destination Cosplay Red Carpet at Booth #1230. New for 2024, the Maker Academy powered by Downen Creative Studios, Hoku Props and others will help cosplayers take their craftsmanship to the next level with separately ticketed master classes in Room B112. Fans can also take advantage of free cosplay services (repair and changing rooms) and a curated exhibition in the B Meeting Rooms. Cosplay focused panels will also be happening throughout the weekend in Room D137-140.
Star Wars Fan Experience
Back for 2024, and better than ever! The Star Wars Fan Experience features over 3,000 square feet of pure Star Wars magic in Destination Cosplay. Located in Room B113-116, Star Wars Fan Clubs transports guests to a galaxy far, far away. The experience includes a Mandalorian throne, an X-Wing cockpit, and a behind the scenes look at the incredible props and costumes!
Book Fair
Rose City Comic Con’s Book Fair is proud to continue its partnership with the world’s largest independent bookstore and a local staple, Powell’s Books. The Book Fair features panels in in Room E145-146 followed by author signings at the RCCC Bookstore powered by Powell’s at Booth #356. This year’s Book Fair boasts 2 Early Con Exclusives for sale, as well as an exclusive book plate signing featuring Kristian Nairn and his new biopic Beyond the Throne, available for pre-order at the RCCC Bookstore. This show feature allows literature lovers to purchase books, get them signed, discover up-and-coming writers, and enjoy special panels and master classes from esteemed authors like Max Brooks, Terry Brooks, Olivie Blake, Laini Taylor, Nnedi Okorafor, and more.
Creator Pro
Calling all aspiring pop culture professionals! Unlock your potential and dive into the world of comics with the Creator Pro track at Rose City Comic Con. Terry Brooks and Max Brooks will be holding masterclass sessions for those looking to get schooled and brush up on their writing skills. Fans will have the opportunity to have a Portfolio Review conducted by Editors from Rebellion, Oni Press, Dark Horse Comics and DC Comics, as a way to kick start their career in the world of comics. Plus a full track of pro-focused programming is happening in Room E145-146. Make sure to check the schedule for full details.
Rose City Jr
Rose City Jr provides hours of fun with entertaining and educational programs for families, including interactive drawing workshops, puppet shows, costume parades, storytimes, an entire area dedicated to kids movement activities and more. Presented by ThinkFun, Brio, and Ravensburger, Rose City Jr. is the place to be for fun-filled family activities spanning a variety of interests.
Additional Programming Highlights:
- Comics panels all weekend long in E141-144.
- Drink & Draw — the official Friday night afterparty of Rose City Comic Con! Fans can draw for a cause with professional creators, comic publishers, and the RCCC Staff! Tickets here.
- Tabletop Gaming powered by Game Storm and Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe featuring a new for 2024 TCG offering (Friday: 1-8pm, Saturday: 10am-9:30pm, Sunday: 10am-5pm, Oregon Ballroom 201-202)
- Video Gaming powered by Portland Retro Gaming Expo (Friday: 1-8pm, Saturday: 10am-9:30pm, Sunday: 10am-5pm, Rooms C120-126)
- Weird Stage highlighting trivia, quirky performances, and a celebration of what makes Portland so unique (Friday: 1-8pm, Saturday: 10am-7pm, Sunday: 10am-5pm, Oregon Ballroom 203-204)
- Beer Garden presented by Voodoo Ranger (Friday: 1-8pm, Saturday: 10am-7pm, Sunday: 10am-5pm, Oregon Ballroom 203-204)
- Remix Stage featuring music, dancing, trivia, and fandom-focused fun all weekend long in the MLK Lobby.
WEBSITE: rosecitycomiccon.com is updated regularly with new guests, exciting exhibitors, and special programming.
About Rose City:
Founded in 2011, Rose City Comic Con is Portland’s largest and most diverse comics convention. Building from the strong, independent creative community in the city and combining well-known artists, creators, celebrity guests, and cosplay enthusiasts in a family-friendly atmosphere, RCCC brings together a variety of passionate fans in one epic weekend. Rose City Comic Con is a creation of LeftField Media.
About LeftField Media:
LeftField Media, LLC is an events company focused on developing face-to-face events in a range of communities rooted in contemporary culture and shared passion. LeftField was formed in 2014 by Greg Topalian (President, LeftField Media) and is now owned by Topalian and Clarion Events Ltd. With a keen sense of the evolving needs of businesses and their consumers, as well as new opportunities created by change, LeftField takes a clean slate approach to its work. LeftField’s portfolio includes Awesome Con (awesomecon.com), Washington D.C.’s Comic Con; Rose City Comic Con (rosecitycomiccon.com), in Portland, OR; Anime NYC (animenyc.com), New York City’s Japanese pop culture festival; and Anime Frontier (animefrontier.com) in Dallas-Fort Worth. LeftField Media is headquartered in Shelton, CT (leftfieldmedia.com).
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