Think the fun at C2E2 stops when the show floor closes each night? You’d be wrong – whether you’re looking to bust a move, belt your heart out, play some games, or something else, the convention has all kinds of fun going late into the night for everyone to choose from.
Late Night Gaming
Continue the fun you’ve had on the con floor during the day by grabbing your friends for even more gaming fun! With an entire ballroom devoted to tabletop and video gaming, you can have all the fun you’d like until midnight!
After Dark Panels
Panels about some of your favorite subjects – cosplay, comics, and anime – get a little more mature in the evening. Check out the panel schedule for the full list of offerings.
Anime Watch Parties
Are you a big fan of anime? If so, gather your friends and watch some of your favorite shows, as well as cult classics late into the night!
Charity Art Auction
Want to contribute to a good cause while having the chance to bid on original art from some of your favorite creators? The C2E2 Charity Art Auction will be auctioning off art pieces to raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, which is internationally recognized for its pioneering research and treatment of children with cancer and other serious diseases, and operates on the vision that no child should be denied treatment based on race, religion, or the family’s ability to pay. So take a look through items available, bid on your favorites, and help do some good!
Karaoke
Whether you want to sing your favorite songs or kick back and enjoy the performances, you’ll have a blast at Late Night Karaoke!
After Parties
What would a con be without a good after party? Dance the night away on Friday and Saturday nights to Van Paugam as he performs live in the Gaming ballroom with the best of City Pop, Lofi Hip Hop, and J-Pop tunes! Drinks will also be available, so get ready for a great way to cap off your day at the con!
ABOUT THE SHOW
C2E2 stands for the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo. It’s the largest pop culture convention in the Midwest. C2E2 espouses that all nerds need a place to call home. Whether you’re a fan of comic books, cosplay, video games, anime, TV shows, movies, books, wrestling, comedy, or anything else – C2E2 is your home for good and geeky times.
HOURS
Friday
- Show Floor: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Panels: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Autographing: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- C2E2 After Dark: 7:00 PM – 11:00PM
Saturday
- Show Floor: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Panels: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Autographing: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- C2E2 After Dark: 7:00 PM – 11:00PM
Sunday
- Show Floor: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Panels: 10:45 AM – 5:00 PM
- Autographing: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Will Call Hours
- Fan, Pro, & Press
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Exhibitors, Artist Alley
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
LOCATION
South Building at McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois
