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Conventions

Collective Con Returns to Jacksonville March 27-29

Collective Con returns March 27-29, 2026 at Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in Jacksonville. Northeast Florida’s largest pop culture convention features anime, comics, sci-fi, fantasy with celebrity guests, voice actors, vendors, fan panels, video game tournaments, cosplay contests, after parties. Children 10 and under free. Three-day passes and single-day tickets available at collectivecon.com.

Conventions

Beyond Comicon Returns to North Miami Beach

Beyond Comicon is happening Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Marjorie & William McDonald Center in North Miami Beach. Tickets are only $5. This is North Miami Beach’s comic, fashion, and creator convention focused on independent creators. You can meet comic book artists, fashion designers, filmmakers, and authors. Panels cover creating and publishing, cosplay is encouraged with a contest, and vendors sell unique items made by independent artists.

Conventions

SwampCon Back for February Weekend

SwampCon 2026: Return to the Sea is happening Saturday, February 28th and Sunday, March 1st at the J. Wayne Reitz Union on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, and it’s completely free! You just register online and enjoy two days of panels, guests, vendors, artist alley, contests, and a maid cafe. Guest lineup includes Azazus, El Nerdy Senpai, Goblin Market, Dom Gold, Sailor Geek, and Sir Spirit Cosplay. Registration is open now through Eventbrite at swampcon.org.