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Wizard World Chicago Comic Convention 2017

Celebrity guests, cosplayers and pop culture fanatics gather in Rosemont for the annual Wizard World Chicago Comic Con

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Zach Long
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There are enough pop culture fanatics in Chicago to necessitate multiple comic book conventions and all of the celebrity guests, panels and mountains of merch that come with them. While C2E2 dominates the spring season, the end of the summer is the domain of Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, where cosplayers mingle with guests in a Rosemont convention center. Whether you're a comic book store patron or a superhero movie fan, you'll find yourself in geek heaven at the latest edition of Wizard World Chicago.

When is Wizard World Chicago Comic Con 2017?

Wizard World Chicago Comic Con occurs on August 24–27 and show floor hours vary each day. On Thursday, August 24, the floor is open from 4–9pm. On Friday, August 25, the show goes from noon–7pm. On Saturday, August 26, doors are open from 10am–7pm and on Sunday, August 27, the con wraps up between 10am–5pm.

Where is Wizard World Chicago Comic Con 2017?

Wizard World Chicago Comic Con takes over the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, which is located at 5555 North River Road in Rosemont, IL. 

How much are tickets for Wizard World Comic Con 2017?

Admission for all four days of the convention is $94.95 in advance and $105 on-site. Thursday admission is $40 in advance and $50 at the event, Friday and Sunday admission $50 in advance and $60 at the event and Saturday admission is $60 in advance and $70 on-site. You can get your tickets here.

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