What to expect at Australian pop culture events in 2026

Australia's convention and pop culture event scene has never been bigger. Whether you're after cosplay competitions, trading card tournaments, anime merchandise markets, comic book signings, tabletop gaming expos, retro toy collecting fairs, artist alley markets, or medieval reenactments — there is something on almost every weekend across the country.

Flagship events like Oz Comic Con, Supanova, Animaga, and SMASH! attract national and international guests and thousands of attendees. Alongside these major cons, community favourites like NamiCon, FraserPOP, TOasty Art Market, and AzuriteCon deliver intimate, fan-driven experiences for all ages. Look out for the 🌮 taco icon to find events where the Otaku-Taco team will be set up — we'd love to see you there!

Whether you're in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, or Darwin — bookmark this page and check back regularly. Dates and new events are updated throughout the year as announcements are made.

FAQs about Australian cons and expos

What is the biggest comic con in Australia? Supanova and Oz Comic Con are the two largest touring comic conventions in Australia, running events in multiple cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide each year.

Are there anime expos in Australia? Yes — Animaga (Melbourne and Sydney), SMASH! (Sydney), AniMayhem (Brisbane), and Tokyo Alley (Perth) are among the top anime-focused expos on the 2026 calendar.

Are there family-friendly pop culture events in Australia? Absolutely. Most cons, expos, and collectors markets on this list are all-ages events. Medieval fairs like the Abbey Medieval Festival and Ironfest are especially popular with families.

Where can I find Otaku-Taco at events? Look for the 🌮 taco emoji next to event names in this guide! You can also follow us at otaku-taco.com.au for our latest event announcements.

How do I stay up to date on new Australian events? Bookmark this page — we update it as new events are announced for 2026.

Let us know if we missed any events in the comments. We will be updating this listing with your suggestions. 

 Last updated April 2026.