GalaxyCon Raleigh
- Dates
- Jul 29 to Aug 1, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center
- Price
- $45 to $155
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
GalaxyCon Raleigh returns to Raleigh, NC, Jul 29 to Aug 1, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
GalaxyCon Raleigh bills itself as more than a comic con: a four-day festival of fandom spread across the Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center in downtown Raleigh and the N.C. State Fairgrounds, covering comics, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, gaming, cosplay and wrestling. Early 2027 guests include James Marsters on the weekend, Nolan North all four days, voice actors Max Mittelman, Robbie Daymond, Cristina Vee, Ray Chase and Zach Aguilar, Sid Krofft and Kathy Coleman in Nostalgia Alley, and comic creators Mark Bagley, Howard Chaykin, David Michelinie, Salvador Larroca and Ben Templesmith, with Mick Foley on Thursday and Friday. Programming runs until 1 AM from Thursday to Saturday, with After Dark parties, karaoke and an 18+ Cosplay Cabaret, and the organizer advertises over 100 hours of anime programming. Cosplay contests carry over $4,000 in cash prizes, and a Tabletop Gaming Room, the Galactic Arcade and a Tattoo Row round out the show.
How it works
The show opens Thursday, July 29 at 2 PM and runs to 1 AM Thursday through Saturday, closing at 8 PM on Sunday; the Exhibit Hall closes earlier each day. Single days cost $45 to $80, a Friday to Sunday pass is $145 and a four-day pass is $155, plus a 3% service charge. Kids under 5 are free, and kids 5 to 9 are free on Thursday and Friday. Downtown parking decks hold more than 23,000 spaces.
When it runs
Thursday to Sunday. Event hours: Thursday 2 PM to 1 AM, Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 1 AM, Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM. Exhibit Hall: Thursday 2 PM to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 8 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find GalaxyCon Raleigh on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
How do I get to GalaxyCon Raleigh?
By car
Most people drive to GalaxyCon Raleigh. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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🅿 Parking
On site parking available. The organizer counts 23,318 parking deck spaces downtown, plus street parking, private lots and about 50 surface lots; nearby decks include the Convention Center Underground Deck (1 W. Lenoir Street), Wake County Parking Deck, Cabarrus Deck, One City Plaza Parking Deck and Charter Square Deck.
🚙 Car hire
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On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Venue
Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near GalaxyCon Raleigh?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 3
1403 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1813 South Saunders Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2539 South Saunders Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 3
500 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates421 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27602
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates616 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 1
10040 Sellona Street, Raleigh, NC 27617
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
What the organizer or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
An Information and Accessibility Booth inside the registration area helps attendees with accessibility requirements; staff can arrange line accommodations, seated waiting areas, alternate routes and rest areas, and attendees do not need to explain a disability to ask.
The organizer warns of high crowd density, tight exhibit hall aisles, long walking distances, loud audio, bright and flashing lights and limited seating at peak hours, and publishes a sensory guide for autistic and sensory-sensitive attendees.
The convention center's own site covers its accessibility services.
Confirm your specific needs with the organizer's access team before you travel.
Pricing
Price history and tiers
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Quick answers
When is GalaxyCon Raleigh 2027?
Jul 29 to Aug 1, 2027
How much are GalaxyCon Raleigh tickets?
$45 to $155 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is GalaxyCon Raleigh held?
Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center, Raleigh, NC.