GalaxyCon Raleigh 2026: Celebrity guests, hours, tickets and what to know

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- GalaxyCon Raleigh 2026 is set to take over downtown Raleigh this week as thousands of fans gather for a weekend of cosplay, celebrity appearances and entertainment at the Raleigh Convention Center.

GalaxyCon's biggest annual show will run July 23-26 and is expected to draw more than 50,000 attendees.

The event will feature celebrity guests, panel discussions, wrestling, cosplay, music and more throughout the four-day convention.

This year's celebrity lineup includes Hayden Christensen of Star Wars, Ralph Macchio of The Karate Kid, comedy duo Cheech & Chong, Pam Grier, Matthew Lillard, William Shatner, The Office stars Angela Kinsey and Rainn Wilson, Danny Glover, Steve Burns of Blue's Clues, Jerry Trainor of iCarly, Phineas and Ferb voice actors Vincent Martella and Alyson Stoner, and Tara Strong, known for voicing Timmy Turner in The Fairly OddParents, among many other celebrity guests.

"Anyone who has come to our Raleigh show knows that it isn't the stars or the activities that make GalaxyCon a success. It is the fans taking photos together, helping each other fix a costume, cheering each other on, and working together to create one of the most inclusive events imaginable," says Mike Broder, founder and president of GalaxyCon.

Event hours are:

Thursday, July 23: 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Friday, July 24: 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Saturday, July 25: 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Sunday, July 26: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Exhibit hall hours are:

Thursday, July 23: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, July 24: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 25: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, July 26: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale. Children ages 9 and younger are admitted free with a paid adult admission, with a limit of three children per adult.

More information about GalaxyCon Raleigh 2026 can be found on the GalaxyCon website.