Oz Comic-Con Brisbane 2025: Your Playful Guide
Plus—come find Otaku-Taco in the Exhibition Hall!
Brisbane, get your wigs, wings and wands ready! Oz Comic-Con is back at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) and we’re buzzing. Even better: Otaku-Taco will be trading all weekend in the Exhibition Hall with kawaii clothing, ita bags, tees and pastel goodies galore. Come say hi, snap a pic, and grab something cute for your con fit!
When & Where
- Dates: Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 September 2025
- Times: Doors open 9:30 am – 4:30 pm both days
- Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC), South Brisbane
How much do tickets cost?
Here are the current Early Bird prices (subject to change). Buy online to avoid missing out:
| Ticket | Type | Early Bird Price (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission | Single Day (13+) | $45.00 |
| General Admission | Weekend (13+) | $69.50 |
| Child | Single Day (5–12) | $22.50 |
| Child | Weekend (5–12) | $32.50 |
| Family Bundle | Single Day (2× GA + 2× Child) | $99.00 |
| Family Bundle | Weekend (2× GA + 2× Child) | $160.00 |
Handy to know: Children 4 and under enter free with a paying adult. Ages 13+ are General Admission.
Confirmed Guests (so far) for Brisbane 2025
Guest line-ups evolve in the lead-up to the show, but here are some confirmed highlights as of now:
- Katie Cassidy — Arrow, Supernatural
- DJ Qualls — Supernatural, Z Nation, The Man in the High Castle
- Ty Olsson — Supernatural, The 100
- Con O’Neill — Our Flag Means Death, Chernobyl
- Emilie de Ravin — Lost, Once Upon a Time
- Reneé O’Connor — Xena: Warrior Princess
- Tara Sands (voice actor) — Pokémon, Jujutsu Kaisen, One Piece, Hunter × Hunter
Comics & Author Guests (selection)
- Katie Fraser — author
- Katie Houghton-Ward — illustrator & comic artist
- Alex Trpcevski — comic artist
Note: Alex Brightman has been announced as unable to attend due to production commitments.
What to do at Oz Comic-Con Brisbane
- Displays — Elite builds and big stage moments.
- Cosplay Central & Cosplay Parades — Show off your look and meet the community.
- The District Photo Backdrops — From cherry blossoms to retro game vibes, perfect for group shots and meetups.
- Artist Alley — Indie creators, illustrators and authors with prints, zines and commissions.
- Comics Lounge — Kick back with a manga/comic library and chat favourites.
- Tabletop, Console & PC Gaming — Tournaments, casual play and free-to-try titles.
- Dr Pickles Tattoo Alley — Flash and fandom ink.
- Panels & Q&As — Film/TV spotlights, voice-actor stories, creator workshops.
- Retail Wonderland — Merch, collectibles and (ahem) Otaku-Taco kawaii treasures.
Quick Answers (FAQ)
- When is Oz Comic-Con Brisbane?
- 13–14 September 2025, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm daily.
- Where is it?
- Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC), South Brisbane.
- How much are tickets?
- Early Bird GA from $45 (single-day adult). Child and family bundles available; see the price table above.
- Who’s confirmed?
- Headliners include Katie Cassidy, DJ Qualls, Ty Olsson, Con O’Neill, Emilie de Ravin, Reneé O’Connor and Tara Sands, plus a growing list of comic and author guests.
- Are kids welcome?
- Yes! Children 4 and under enter free with a paying adult; ages 5–12 have child tickets.
See you at the show!
Pop by the Otaku-Taco stand in the Exhibition Hall for kawaii tees, Aussie-friendly pleated skirts, ita bags, plush and more. We’ll have con-exclusive bundles and plenty of pop-culture cheer. 💖