With the success of the Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai Comic Con in India, the authorities of this festival have decided to expand their festival to reach a wider fanbase. This year, three new cities – Ahmedabad, Pune, and Kolkata will debut as hosts for the Comic Con event. Among them the Comic Con in Kolkata is about to take place on 22nd and 23rd February at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan. Without further ado, let’s get to know everything that you’ll get to experience here!
Comic Con Kolkata 2025
This pop-culture extravaganza is a celebration of all things comics, cosplay, and pop culture. At Comic Con Kolkata, you’ll be delighted to find the best of comics, be it Indian comic books from the 90s or the ones selling internationally.
Not just comic books, you’ll also find cosplayers from across India dressed up in the most elegant costumes. The coolest merchandise of your favorite superheroes and anime characters will also be available here.
Performances At Comic Con in Kolkata 2025
Many famous Indian artists will be performing at the Comic Con Kolkata 2025. You have renowned stand-up comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath performing his set as well as the Indian podcast The Internet Said So, hosted by comedians Aadar Malik, Neville Shah, Kautuk Srivastava, and Varun Thakur.
Not just that, but you’ll also have Azeem Banatwalla, Geek Fruit, Sapan Verma, and Rohan Joshi perform at the Comic Con Kolkata 2025.
Just like every city that hosted the India Comic Con, the culturally-rich city of Kolkata will give a chance to its cosplayers to represent the city at the Indian Championship of Cosplay 2025 Qualifiers. It is a craftsmanship award show, with a pre-judging session and a stage display. The cosplay costumes of the contestants will be judged on the basis of quality and craftsmanship. In the end, there will be two semi-finalists from Kolkata Comic Con Qualifiers who will make it to the Semi-finals.
Comic Con Attractions And Famous Guests
Apart from the colorful cosplays and exciting merch, Comic Con in Kolkata will also feature two special zones where you and your friends can have a truly unique experience. The Maruti Suzuki Arena Fan Experience will be back with exciting activities, such as game booths, arcades, and much more!
Not just that, but Kolkata Comic Con will also feature the famous Crunchyroll Booth. Here, you’ll be seeing exciting activities such as a Solo Leveling Photo Op or a One Piece character booth and even a contest to test out your anime IQ!
Renowned Guests At Kolkata Comic Con 2025
Bill Golliher: Known for working on famous Archie titles, including the likes of Archie’s Pals ‘n’ Gals, Betty and Veronica Spectacular, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Bill Golliher will attend the Comic Con on both days
John Layman: He is the creator and writer of the New York Times Bestseller The Chew, and has also written for major publications such as Godzilla, Gambit, and Detective Comics.
Abhijeet Kini: Founder of Abhijeet Kini Studios, he is an award-winning illustrator best known for his comic series Angry Maushi.
Apart from that, many other renowned personalities like Alok Sharma, Prasad Bhat, Ravi Ahuja, Rajesh Nagulakonda, Akshara Ashok, and others will be attending Kolkata Comic Con 2025.
Kolkata Comic Con: Tickets And Venue
To enter, you’ll have three different passes – the Single Day passes that allow a single-day entry, and a Superfan 2-day VIP Pass. The Single Day Pass costs INR 899 and comes with exclusive goodies and merchandise, including a limited edition bag, a poster, and an exclusive comic book.
The Superfan 2-day VIP Pass costs INR 2,799. It comes with a whole range of merch – including Deadpool and Wolverine merch, a heroic cape, an exclusive Comic Con India Puzzle, as well as the goodies that come with the Single Day Pass. The tickets are available on the platform District by Zomato.
Dates: 22nd and 23rd February, 2025
Venue: Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, 3 JBS Haldane Avenue EM Bypass, Connector, Park Circus, Kolkata, West Bengal 700046
Chennai Comic Con 2025
Comic Con recently concluded with great success at Chennai Trade Center on the 8th and 9th of February in the coastal city of Chennai. The event saw 39,000 visitors and about 4,500 cosplay registrations.
It was also the year that the Chennai Comic Con hosted not one, not two, but four international artists. These included Kyle Higgins, Eduardo Ferigato, Marcelo Costa, and Kelly McMahon, all of whom are well-known for their contributions to filmmaking, graphic design, and illustrations.
With the Chennai Comic Con being a smashing success, it will be interesting to see how the Kolkata Comic Con 2025 pans out!
Summing Up
The Kolkata Comic Con 2025 is about to be a grand celebration of pop culture and self-expression. With exciting activities, exclusive merchandise, and celebrated artists performing here, the event is surely going to be an event to look forward to!
FAQs
Is Comic Con Entry Free?
No, it is not a free-of-cost event. The Comic Con has entry tickets that start from INR 899.
Is It Ok To Go To Comic Con Without A Costume?
Yes, it is completely okay to attend Comic Con without a costume. Only those participating in cosplay events are required to show up in costumes.
What Should I Wear To Comic Con?
Comic Con is all about self-expression, so feel free to wear what you like the most!
