Official FAQS - Comic Con Portugal 2026 "A New Era, A New Adventure": Santa Maria da Feira, April 23-26

TICKETS

Yes. All tickets already purchased remain valid for the corresponding days of Comic Con Portugal 2026, now at Europarque, in Santa Maria da Feira.

  • No. The ticket you already have will be accepted at the entrance; no exchange is necessary.

You will be entitled to a refund. We will open a 15-day period, starting from the official announcement, for you to request a refund directly on the platform where you purchased your ticket. If you purchased your ticket in person, please send an email to info@comic-con-portugal.com

During the specified 15-day period. All instructions will be available on our website and will be sent to buyers via email.

All access points to the event, including corridors, entrances, and other areas, are adapted to accommodate visitors with mobility impairments. For any questions, please email customer.service@comic-con-portugal.com.

Não, cada dia corresponde a um bilhete diário ou paNo, each day corresponds to a day ticket or pass.sse.

Yes. Children up to and including 5 years old have free entry. Children aged 6 to 12 (inclusive) pay admission (check the price in “TICKETS”). From age 13 onwards, all young people pay adult admission. All paying visitors must present a ticket in printed or digital format to validate their entry to the event.

No. You will only receive a refund if the event is cancelled for reasons attributable to the promoter.

If you purchase your ticket through an online platform, you will receive it via your personal email. To enter the event, you must bring your ticket, either printed or in digital format.

DATES AND SCHEDULE

The change to April 23-26, 2026 ensures better logistical and scheduling conditions, allowing for a more comfortable and safe experience for all visitors.

Yes. We’re keeping the 4 days of intensive programming.

LOCATION

Europarque in Santa Maria da Feira offers unique conditions: it is one of the largest and most modern event centers in the country, and the city has a tradition of hosting large-scale cultural productions, such as the Medieval Journey.

Yes. Europarque features modular pavilions, auditoriums, outdoor areas, and parking, prepared to receive large flows of visitors.

Santa Maria da Feira is 30 minutes from Porto, with direct access to the A1 motorway. The location is accessible to people with reduced mobility and has good parking facilities.

REFUNDS AND GUARANTEES

Yes. The ticket price will be fully refunded.

It depends on the airline, but on average the process can take up to 15 business days.

Yes. Fans who choose to keep their tickets will have access to exclusive benefits, such as fast lane entry and a 15% discount voucher on official event merchandise.

ORGANIZATION

Stay up-to-date with all the news at:

Official website: www.comicconportugal.com/feira2026

Official social media: @comicconportugal

Exclusive newsletter (subscribe on the website)

AUTOGRAPH SESSION

Each guest sets their own price per autograph and per photo. The final price is only revealed on the day of the event.

PHOTO SESSION

Yes, there are a limited number of photos for sale.

To avoid any inconvenience to the guest, and to prevent delays that could cause problems, the photo session will be dedicated solely to photographs.

Yes, you need a ticket to enter the event and take a photo.

Yes, there is a limited number of photos available for purchase for all guests.

GUESTS

No matter what time you arrive, there is no guarantee that seats will be available. We recommend arriving 45 minutes early.

The schedule is published on our website closer to the event date to avoid last-minute changes. Once finalized, it will be published on the website and official social media channels.

We ask participants to arrive 60 minutes in advance. Simultaneous priority entry will not be permitted.

Please respect all participants waiting to enter.

There are a number of reasons why a guest might cancel, from last-minute emergencies, illness, work, to a variety of other reasons. Situations arise that are beyond the control of the organization and other factors. In these situations, we advise you to try to enjoy other aspects of the convention. There is so much to see and participate in! In these circumstances, the Comic Con Portugal organization is not responsible. All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds will be issued.

Most guests are invited to attend Comic Con Portugal for all 4 days. However, some guests will appear only once, or two, three, or even all 4 days.

Guests will have a note next to their biography that will include information about the date and location where you can find them. The detailed schedule will be published closer to the event date.

All attractions will be available on the event’s official website, under the “EXPERIENCES” option in the top menu.

We welcome all suggestions, however we cannot guarantee their implementation as the presence of guests always depends on their availability. Leave your suggestion via message on our official pages.

All confirmed guests for Comic Con Portugal are visible on the official social media channels and on the website www.evento.comic-con-portugal.com under the “GUESTS” option in the top menu.

EVENT

Comic Con Portugal is prepared to welcome all types of visitors, with attractions and activities adapted to all needs.

Yes, check out all the partnership information in “HOW TO GET THERE” on the website.

Food and drinks are only allowed in the food court area. Only bottled water will be accepted in other areas.

You can get meals at all the food areas within the event.

If you wish to re-enter the event, you will have to go to the information point next to the ticket office and cloakroom, where you will present your ticket and request your wristband.

COSPLAY

Wearing a cosplay outfit is not mandatory to attend Comic Con Portugal. However, to fully immerse yourself in the spirit, we recommend bringing one, thus creating a magical atmosphere with different cosplayers.

Cosplay derives from the words Costume and Player, and consists of representing a character, real or fictional, concrete or abstract. Cosplayers represent characters with whom they most identify in real life, from a wide variety of areas such as comics, film, TV, video games, anime, or manga.

GENERAL QUESTIONS

If you’ve already checked all of our FAQs, you can send an email to customer.service@comic-con-portugal.com and ask any questions you may have.

Everyone! From comic book enthusiasts to lovers of film, television, video games, music, new media, anime, manga, and cosplay.

Comic Con Portugal takes place from April 23rd to 26th, 2026, at EUROPARQUE – Santa Maria da Feira. Opening hours are from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

PHOTOGRAPH THE EVENT

Yes, if the participants or guests do not authorize it, you may be restricted from taking photos/filming.

CODE OF CONDUCT AND HARASSMENT POLICY

An unauthorized photograph is defined as one in which a subject feels persecuted, exploited, humiliated, or disrespected by being photographed. While photographers are allowed to photograph participants and other situations at the convention, if the photograph becomes offensive or of a sexual nature, the photographer will be subject to the harassment policy described above.

Comic Con Portugal is a safe event for fans to interact with each other, as well as with guests. This means that all actors promote a safe environment for participants of any ethnicity, creed, religion, political background, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, sexual orientation, among others. Any form of harassment will not be tolerated. This includes: physical assault, verbal harassment, sexual harassment, stalking, unwanted physical contact, unwanted advances, photography without consent, or any other act that disturbs the well-being of participants, guests, volunteers, and other actors. All these attitudes will not be tolerated.

Harassment can also manifest itself in words, signs, offensive language, drawings, photographs, posters, jokes, intimidation, physical assault or contact, or violence.

DICAS E RECOMENDAÇÕES

Dicas E Recomendações Adicionais Para Enriquecer A Minha Experiência Na Comic Con Portugal

1. Traz dinheiro. Mesmo que pense que não vai comprar nada, poderão surgir despesas inesperadas, como no caso de querer realizar uma refeição. No local haverá caixas de MB, no entanto aconselhamos a trazer algum dinheiro consigo.

2. Mantenha-se hidratado! Certifique-se que esteja sempre acompanhado por uma garrafa de água.

3. Use calçado confortável. Recomendamos que use roupas limpas e confortáveis.

4. Consulte o Programa. Este programa reúne informações sobre os horários de todos os acontecimentos na Comic Con Portugal. Aconselhamos que o estude antecipadamente de forma a gerir as suas presenças nas apresentações e painéis que lhe são mais importantes. A programação estará disponível com antecedência em www.comic-con-portugal.com.

5. Deve manter sempre a calma e aguardar a sua vez nas filas de espera. Terá de aguardar a sua vez para obter autógrafos ou fotos, portanto deve manter-se calmo, e ir preparado para eventuais demoras que estas possam causar. Não desista daquele autógrafo que tanto espera ou aquela fotografia que sempre sonhou ter!

6. Leve uma mochila ou um saco. Na eventualidade de levar alguma banda desenhada para o criador autografar ou então encontrar tudo aquilo que procurou comprar.

7. Mais informações úteis:

Aqui estão alguns acessórios que poderão ajudar:

– Um caderno de autógrafos/bloco de notas e uma boa caneta;

– Uma pasta para levar as suas obras;

– DVDs / livros que gostava de ter assinados por profissionais que estarão presentes;

– O telemóvel e o carregador/powerbank;

– Máquina fotográfica.

8. O que não é aceite fora da Comic Con Portugal, também não é aceite dentro do evento. Para a segurança de todos na Comic Con Portugal, consulte as Regras e Regulamentos de Armas.

9. Muito importante: reaja educadamente na forma como contacta com todas as outras pessoas que estão na Comic Con Portugal. Se reagir desta forma, nenhum ilustrador ou expositor vai-se importar de autografar ou mesmo responder-lhe a algumas questões.

OS ESTRANHOS - CAPÍTULO 1

OS ESTRANHOS
CAPÍTULO 1

Um jovem casal atravessa o país para recomeçar uma nova vida no noroeste do Pacífico. Durante a viagem, o carro tem uma avaria e eles são obrigados a passar a noite numa casa isolada que alugaram através do AirBnb. Durante a noite, três estranhos mascarados aterrorizam-lhes a vida.