FOLLOWING A SUCCESSFUL DEBUT, the City of Joy is set to host another vibrant celebration as Kolkata Comic Con returns on 11–12 April at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre.
Now in its 13th edition, Comic Con has grown into one of India’s leading pop-culture platforms, bringing creators and fans together to celebrate creativity while exploring opportunities across the wider creative ecosystem. Last year’s inaugural Kolkata edition received an enthusiastic response, with thousands gathering to revel in comics, anime and storytelling. Its success highlighted the city’s deep-seated love for narrative-driven art, positioning Comic Con as a natural fit within Kolkata’s rich cultural fabric.
This passion for storytelling also fuels the city’s thriving cosplay and fan communities. Local groups regularly organise meet-ups, workshops and photoshoots, and actively participate in anime and pop-culture events across the country, according to the media release.
The return of Kolkata Comic Con is expected to play a key role in nurturing local talent, offering cosplayers a high-profile stage to showcase their work and compete for a place in the national finals of the Indian Championship of Cosplay. Beyond accolades, the platform enables creators to connect with peers and industry professionals, exchange ideas and draw fresh inspiration helping them take their craft to the next level.
Visitors to Kolkata Comic Con can browse their favourite comics, discover the latest in anime and manga, meet Indian and international creators, and pick up exclusive merchandise. The event will also feature gaming zones, interactive panel discussions, live performances, stand-up comedy, music acts and a host of immersive experiences, creating a lively, youth-driven celebration of pop culture that goes far beyond the printed page.
Passes for Kolkata Comic Con 2026 are now available exclusively on the District app by Zomato.
NODWIN Gaming co-founder and MD Akshat Rathee said, “Kolkata doesn’t just consume pop culture, it lives it. From love, literature, and art to cinema, comics, and fandoms, storytelling is part of the city’s everyday rhythm. That’s exactly why, in its very first year itself, Kolkata Comic Con welcomed over 30,000 fans through its doors. This is the only city where you’ll find Bongpool sharing space with a Bengali groom dressed as Spider-Man, where cosplay feels natural. Generations here grew up on Abol Tabol, Feluda, and Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne, and today that same imagination seamlessly embraces superheroes, anime, manga, gaming, and global pop culture. Kolkata Comic Con is where Byomkesh meets Batman and where fandoms collide in the most joyful way possible. In a city powered by stories, art, and passion, Comic Con doesn’t arrive as an event it feels like it belongs.”
Comic Con India CEO Shefali Johnson added, “Kolkata has always been a city of stories, from literature and cinema to art and performance. When we brought Comic Con to Kolkata, we saw how naturally pop culture resonated with the city’s creative spirit. The passion of the fans, the depth of the cosplay community, and the love for characters and narratives made it clear that Kolkata is an essential part of India’s Comic Con journey. We are excited to be back to Kolkata and invite everyone to join us for the ultimate celebration of fandom.”
