An all-ages comic book and pop culture convention from the founders of Emerald City Comic Con, with guests, panels and cosplay.
Next: Oct 2–3, 2027 · CHI Health Center Omaha
Comic Con Nebraska launched in Omaha in August 2025, produced by Octopus Events Group, whose founders also started Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle and Rose City Comic Con in Portland. It is a comic-focused, all-ages show at the CHI Health Center downtown.
The 2026 show brought voice actors, comic artists and writers as special guests, along with panels, an artist alley, exhibitor booths for comics, toys and collectibles, tabletop gaming and plenty of cosplay.
The convention moves to early October in 2027. Downtown hotels connect easily to the convention center, and the North Downtown and Old Market restaurants are close by.
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