German Comic Con Dortmund 2026
The German Film & Comic Con Winter Edition takes over Messe Dortmund on 5-6 December 2026 - one of Germany's biggest pop-culture and gaming weekends to close the year.
German Comic Con Dortmund (the German Film & Comic Con Winter Edition) takes over Messe Dortmund on 5-6 December 2026, closing out the year as one of Germany's biggest pop-culture and gaming weekends. Across several exhibition halls, fans browse comics, manga, collectibles and merchandise, meet artists and illustrators in the artist area, and take in stage shows, panels and a cosplay contest. Video games sit alongside the comics, anime and film content, so there is plenty for players who want to combine hands-on gaming with autograph sessions and photo ops. For visitors from Croatia and the region it is a longer trip than nearby Vienna, but the December date makes it an option for anyone already heading to western Germany. As always, the full guest list, schedule and ticket details are confirmed on the official organiser channels closer to the event - go by those for line-up and pricing rather than early rumours. If you want a big, well-established convention to round off the 2026 calendar, Dortmund is a dependable pick.
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