We are able to scan your ticket directly from your phone or tablet. Please ensure your device is charged and that you have access to your confirmation email with your QR code.
Oz Comic-Con accepts companion cards. Companion card holders must purchase their own ticket and will be offered an additional ticket of comparable access for their carer to assist them during the event. The additional companion ticket will only be issued on the day when the original ticket is shown along with the companion card. Additional tickets only offer access to accompany the card holder and will not include any additional items that specialty tickets may include.
All attendees 5 years old and up need a ticket to enter Oz Comic-Con. Children 4 and under will be admitted for free all weekend and no ticket is required. Child tickets are for those children ages 5-12 inclusive and advanced registration is recommended. Additional child tickets may be purchased online. Please note, Oz Comic-Con recommends all children under 18 attend with an adult and all children under 13 must have an adult with them at the show.
Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children aged 13 or over may attend Oz Comic-Con on their own but we strongly recommend that they be accompanied by a parent or guardian where possible. If they do attend on their own, we recommend they have a method of contacting a parent or guardian and that they be aware of where the Information Desk is at the event. This will be a meeting point for anyone who gets lost, separated or feels at any stage uncomfortable and need staff assistance.
We’re so sorry to miss you! Tickets to Oz Comic-Con are unfortunately non-refundable. There will be no problem with someone else using your ticket.
In the event of postponement, tickets will automatically roll over to the new dates.
This information is emailed to the appropriate ticket holders ONE WEEK prior to the event to avoid gate crashers. Please remember that the details for the Platinum functions are for the ticket holders only. The details are not to be posted on the internet or shared with other people.
A meet and greet is an opportunity to get to know your favourite celebrity in a small group setting, in a quiet, relaxed space off the showfloor. You will have an opportunity to chat and ask questions; hanging out with your guest for half an hour, and at the end you’ll receive a group photo so you’ll always remember your special experience! Light refreshments included.
Info on where and what time to meet will be emailed out to you the week of the event, in order to maintain the privacy of the meet and greet location.
Oz Comic-Con is a series of annual events across the east coast of Australia, showcasing the best of entertainment and pop culture; including exhibitors, studio activations, celebrity guests, comics district, anime screenings, guest and community panels, and gaming.
Oz Comic-Con is open at the following times:
Oz Comic-Con Perth – 9:30am – 4:30pm Saturday & Sunday
Oz Comic-Con Adelaide – 10am – 4:30pm Saturday & Sunday
Oz Comic-Con Melbourne – 9am – 5pm Saturday & Sunday
Oz Comic-Con Canberra – 10am – 4pm Saturday & Sunday
Oz Comic-Con Brisbane – 9:30am – 4:30pm Saturday & Sunday
Oz Comic-Con Sydney – 9am – 5pm Saturday & Sunday
Oz Comic-Con Melbourne Xmas Edition – 9am – 4pm Saturday & Sunday
Fans with priority entry to the event will be admitted entry to the event first, roughly five minutes before doors open to the general public. Provided that tickets have not sold out, sales will commence only half an hour after show open. We advise fans to buy tickets online before arriving to guarantee entry to the show.
Each of our fantastic venues have multiple public transport options, as well as parking options available. Detailed info on parking and transport can be found on each venue’s website:
Perth – PCEC https://www.pcec.com.au/attend/getting-to-pcec/
Adelaide – Adelaide Showgrounds https://www.adelaideshowground.com.au/getting-here
Melbourne – MCEC https://mcec.com.au/visit
Canberra – EPIC https://www.exhibitionparkincanberra.com.au/
Brisbane – BCEC https://www.bcec.com.au/visit/
Sydney – Sydney Showground https://www.sydneyshowground.com.au/getting-here/
Both days of the show are equally awesome, it’s hard to choose just one! Thankfully, there’s a weekend pass so you can come both days! Some activities are day-specific (see website Schedule for more details), however our celebrity guests generally attend both days unless stated otherwise.
All Oz Comic-Con venues are fully wheelchair accessible. Please see each specific venue website, as linked above, for more information.
Find the nearest Oz Comic Con staff member or security guard and we will help you locate your missing party. We suggest identifying a central location upon entry for your group to meet should anyone become lost. Please ensure all children have their parent/guardian’s phone number written on their wristband.
If you’re hurt, reach out to the nearest Oz Comic-Con staff, crew or nearby security and we will assist you in getting you the help you need. Oz Comic-Con always has medical and security staff onsite for your safety.
Oz Comic-Con has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for harassment of any kind. Please ensure you relocate to somewhere you feel safe and contact the nearest volunteer, security guard or member of our team who can assist you. Oz Comic-Con can best assist regarding incidents that take place at the event if they are reported as soon as possible.
Oz Comic-Con has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for harassment of any kind, including but not limited to: stalking; intimidation; offensive verbal comments; physical assault and/or battery; harassing or non-consensual photography or recording; sustained disruption of panels, signings and other events; bathroom policing; inappropriate physical contact; unwelcome physical attention.
In relation to, but not limited to: race, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender presentation, sexual orientation, age, body size, disability, appearance, religion, citizenship, pregnancy.
If a person engages in harassing behaviour, Oz Comic-Con Staff will take prompt action in any form they deem appropriate, including expulsion from Oz Comic-Con with no refund. Our policy applies to EVERYONE at the convention. Exhibitors, Fans (Attendees), Speakers, Guests, Media, Staff, Volunteers and Security are all subject to our anti-harassment policy.
Anyone can report harassment. If someone’s behaviour has made you uncomfortable or if you witness the same happening to someone else, you should immediately contact Oz Comic-Con’s Security Team, Staff Member or Volunteer. You may also come to Oz Comic-Con’s Show Office.
If necessary, we will contact local law enforcement, provide escort, offer a safe place or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to make sure they feel safe for the rest of Oz Comic-Con.
Remember: Cosplay is not consent. Keep your hands to yourself. If you would like to take a picture with or of another Oz Comic-Con Fan, always ask first and respect that person’s right to say no. When at Oz Comic-Con, be respectful, be nice, be cool and be kind to each other.
Our Mission is to create a fun, safe, welcoming, awesome event where Fans of all kinds can come together and celebrate. We want you to not only have the most amazing weekend ever, but to experience it in an environment where you are safe and accepted. As Fans ourselves, we understand the importance of creating a safe space for everyone who attends Oz Comic-Con.
Please bring all found items to the information booth. Items found will be recorded and held there until the conclusion of the event.
If you realise you have lost something after the conclusion of the event, please contact the event venue.
Tickets to Oz Comic-Con are non-refundable. We are not issuing refunds for change of mind to attending. In the case of the event being postponed due to Covid, tickets will automatically roll to the new dates. Change of advertised guests due to work commitments or other circumstances does not qualify for ticket refunds. Every effort will be made to replace the guest. Oz Comic-Con will only provide refunds in the following instances:
- You have purchased an autograph or photograph for a specific celebrity who is no longer attending. You will be refunded the value of that token only (not your entry ticket to the show).
- You have purchased a special/VIP ticket that is specifically for a named celebrity and that celebrity is no longer attending (this does not include Platinum/Priority or other tickets that give more general access to celebrities). You will be refunded the value of the ticket package.
If you have purchased a ticket for the wrong day, we can swap your ticket over to the correct day. Simply email your confirmation ID number and the details of the ticket you would like to swap to [email protected].
In the event you no longer wish to attend you are welcome to give your tickets to someone else to use.
We attract local, national and international press to each Oz Comic-Con event. In purchasing your ticket and in consideration for being admitted to the event, the holder consents to being recorded (by audio, visual and/or other means) for exhibition and exploitation by any means in all media now known or hereafter devised worldwide in perpetuity. Holder also hereby: (1) releases Expertise Events from any liability for loss or damage to persons or property, infringement of any right or any other claim or course of action of any kind; (2) authorizes and permits Expertise Events and its designees which include but are not limited to all sponsors, exhibitors and contractors to use and authorize the use of his/her name, voice, likeness and all reproductions thereof by any means and in all media now and hereafter know for all purposes worldwide in perpetuity; and (3) agrees to comply with all rules and regulations of the event. Holder agrees not to make any recordings of any kind at designated activities without the express written permission of Expertise Events. We reserve the right to deny entry or remove from the event facilities any person who in our sole and absolute discretion is behaving or threatening to behave in a manner which we reasonably consider to be disruptive of the event.
Yes you can. There are however some restrictions on photography:
- Please ensure you have expressed verbal consent from all individuals you photograph.
- Cameras are not to be taken to the special evening functions or meet and greet events and anyone photographing during these events will be immediately removed.
- You are welcome to bring you camera on each show day as we allow photos for the first few minutes of each Q&A panel session. Once the MC requests that you put your camera away you must adhere to this request as it is strictly monitored by Oz Comic Con staff.
- It is prohibited to take photographs during professional photograph and autograph sessions.
- Please adhere to all signs and instruction from staff and crew regarding photography.
If you have pets, please leave them at home. Our convention centres do not allow animals – except for service animals – into the buildings.
Sorry. Oz Comic-Con does not provide child care / creche services. Children under 13 must remain with their parent/guardian at all times.
Sure you can! We have a limited range of merchandise along with past guest autographs available to purchase via our online store here: https://occautographstore.com/
Expertise Events! You can reach us at [email protected]
Oz Comic-Con is a family-friendly event celebrating the best of pop culture, particularly speculative fiction and fandom, and has something for everyone. The main areas we feature at our event are comics, movies and television, animation and anime, gaming, and costuming.
Oz Comic-Con is all about experiences, so to get the most out of your time at the show we encourage you to not just look, but to engage with the exciting content we have on offer. Attend a panel, get a photo or autograph with a celebrity, participate in a workshop, play a game in Gaming Zone, chat to an artist or author in Artist Alley, read a comic or watch an anime in Comic’s District, play some trivia, purchase some cool swag from our retailers, or get a sketch from one of our comic book artists! The more you do, the more fun you’ll have!
The Showguide and website schedule will have all the details of our activities and events 2 weeks out from each event.
Oz Comic-Con is a large, fun and busy event. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and staying hydrated. We also recommend bringing some spending money to shop all the cool, nerdy, or unique products our exhibitors bring in! You are very welcome to bring your own food, but there are also lots of food outlets and cafes onsite for you to grab something there.
You sure can! Please make sure you see the crew at the door and grab a wristband if you need to exit and return at any point.
Yes! We have a cloaking room located in the information booth at each event. The cost of cloaking items is $2 for small items and $5 for large items.
There is a separate complimentary cloak room for Platinum Ticket holders in the Platinum Lounge.
No. Carts, luggage on wheels, and empty strollers will NOT be allowed during show hours. Exhibitors needing such items for legitimate business purposes will be allowed access at the opening and closing of business each day. This is a safety issue and no exceptions will be made.
Cosplay is a performance art where participants dress up in costume to represent a character. Cosplay is welcome and encouraged at Oz Comic-Con, but it is not required for entry.
You can dress up as whatever character you like at Oz Comic Con, as long as it doesn’t break any of our prop policies and is suitable for a family-friendly event. Head to our Cosplay Prop Policy page to read what is allowed and what is not. Failure to follow this policy may result in your removal from the convention without refund.
We look forward to seeing your awesome costume! Unfortunately we cannot pre-approve cosplay props. Please visit our props policy on our website here: https://ozcomiccon.com/cosplay/policies/prop-policy/. If you are still unsure after reading through those specifications, please see our staff at the Props Inspection Booth onsite at the show and they will be able to confirm this for you. If your prop is acceptable, they can tag it so you can bring it on to the show floor; and if not, we can store it in our cloakroom for you for the remainder of the show.
Not at this time. Oz Comic-Con is owned by Expertise Events who aren’t directly affiliated with ReedPOP and due to the international nature of the events that is not something we can pursue at this time.
The Oz Comic-Con Crew are our team of friendly, hard-working volunteers, hand-picked to support the organiser in running our awesome Oz Comic-Con events. Applications open about eight weeks out from each show, so please check our website/social channels for announcements around then. If you love pop culture, and are interested in joining our passionate Crew community, we’d love you to apply!
That depends on a number of factors including your prior experience. We will do our best to assign you to an area that interests you, however we cannot guarantee it. Completing the application form in detail, listing your interests and any prior experience helps us to assign you to the position that is best suited to you.
We do thank everybody who puts their hand up to help us out on their own time. We do get a lot of interest from people wanting to work at Oz Comic-Con, but unfortunately we do not have a position for every application we receive. We hope this doesn’t discourage people and you are free to re-apply for future events.
You must be 16 years old at the time of the show to work at the event.
In addition to your general admission ticket you’ll need to purchase a token to get a photograph or autograph from our celebrity guests. All tokens will be available to purchase online at least 2 weeks before the event until quantities are sold out. Please sign up to our newsletter via our website or follow us on Facebook to receive updates. If this is something you do not wish to miss out on we recommend purchasing your entry ticket online prior to arriving at the event for faster entry and upon entry going straight to the token booth line.
Oz Comic-Con provides the opportunity for you to meet with a celebrity during our event. You can do this by either purchasing Autograph or Photograph Tokens.
Autograph Tokens – This allows you to get something signed by a celebrity. We will have a selection of various headshots available for you to choose from in the autographing area that are included with the price of the token. Alternatively, you may bring your own item to be signed; however, it must be approved by the team in the autographing area. As a general rule, body parts and unlicensed merchandise will not be signed. Other conditions may apply.
Photograph Tokens – This allows you to have a professional photograph of yourself taken with a celebrity. The photo will be taken by our staff in a professional photobooth and you will be provided a single copy of the photo in the form of a physical print afterwards. You may have up to four people total in the photo, unless otherwise noted. The price of the photograph is per photo and print, not per person. Photos are available with individual guests as well as certain groups of guests.
Autographs and photographs are redeemed in their own designated areas during the hours of Oz Comic-Con. There will be set times that each token can be redeemed and Tokens must be redeemed on the specified date (e.g. Saturday tokens may only be used on Saturday of the event). For example, Guest A may be available to take photos between 9:00am and 10:00 am, as well as 2:00pm and 3:00pm on Saturday. Similarly they may have multiple times they can provide autographs. Before the event you must select the specific photo time, but you may use your token at any autograph session as long as it is used on the specified day of the token. Individual autograph sessions may become full so it is advised to line up early at a session and not to wait until the last session of the day to redeem your token.
Each guest has a listed photograph session time (you can find these closer to the event on the website and mobile app). Before the schedule is released, simply select the day you would like to get your photo. On the day take the token redemption code you receive when you purchased your tokens online or the physical token you purchased from the token booth to redeem at the photo booth and autograph tables.
Your professional photographs are printed onsite and will be available just after you leave the photo area. Your digital copy it will be emailed to you.
You may have up to four people in a photograph with a listed guest unless otherwise stated on our website. Children 3 and under do not count as part of this limit.
Autographs are available from each guest. Once you have purchased your token (either on the day or online), be sure to line up at the appropriate time for the guest you are interested in. You must have a token for each autograph that you desire. Autographs are not sold for a specific time during the day so you can redeem it at any available session that day.
You can have your own item signed if the guest allows. Before you reach the guest, a member of the Oz Comic-Con team will let you know if your item is appropriate and will be signed by the guest. If you do not have your own item, each guest will have several complimentary 8×10 images available for you to choose from. Please note too that some guests may not personalise autographs.
Sorry, but guests will not accept any homemade foods or perishables. Instead, share your delicious creation with your family and friends!
Tokens will only be refunded in the event of a guest cancellation. They will not be refunded for change of mind or if you miss a scheduled time to redeem your token.
If you didn’t receive a confirmation e-mail the e-mail could be incorrect or the payment hasn’t been processed. If you are concerned you can visit us at the token booth on site.
All you need for the show is a print out of your Token QR code that was sent to your via email or bring it with you on your phone or other smart device. It can be scanned for you in the photograph or autograph line while you wait, no need to line up at the token booth when you arrive at the show and exchange it for physical tokens.
Your friend will need the QR code issued in your confirmation e-mail to redeem at the Token Booth or the physical Token purchased at the token booth.
No, your token can only be used once at the show.
Don’t worry. Only a limited quantity of tokens are being made available online. You’ll still be able to purchase tokens onsite.
Photo op is just that – a photo opportunity with your favourite celebrity talent. It is unfortunately not a meet & greet and should not be viewed as such. Out of fairness to everyone, conversation with the talent, aside from a quick hello, is discouraged. The autograph area is a better place to have a longer conversation.
Unfortunately you cannot record any celebrity guests at Oz Comic-Con. If you would like to film our attendees, please ensure you ask their permission before any photography or videography is taken.
Most content is unleashed in the weeks leading up to the show itself, though we will be revealing details earlier than that via our website and social channels.
We’re monitoring the situation closely and are working with the State Health Department and the venues as to the return of events. We will make a final updates in the lead up to each event as soon as we can confirm each event is proceeding as scheduled.
We are not issuing refunds for change of mind to attending based on Covid outbreaks moving forward in 2023. In the case of the event being postponed due to Covid, tickets will automatically roll to the new dates.
Expertise Events have committed at all times to following the health requirements presented in each State, that are in place at the time an event proceeds.
If at the time of the event a vaccination mandate is in place and you do not meet the requirements to attend, this will not qualify you for a refund of your tickets.
Expertise Events takes the safety of their staff, exhibitors and attendees very seriously and has been working tirelessly to ensure that our shows are compliant with all COVID-19 Safe requirements as required by the state government.
– Increased hand sanitisation stations.
– Updated layout to enable increased physical distancing and ‘air flow’.
– Physically distanced queuing systems.
– Implementation of COVID-19 Marshals.
– Set ‘entry’ and ‘exit’ points monitored by COVID-19 Marshals.
– Capped number of people at any one time within the venue in line with the state government event requirements in place at the time of the event. Please note that these are subject to change at any time.
– Increased venue cleaning including pre-event, during and post event cleaning by trained hygiene officers with particular emphasis on high touch points.
– Management of attendee numbers to allow for the 1.5 metre social distancing.
– Pre-registration of attendees along with checking in of attendees to ensure everyone is tracked.
The final number caps will be determined in line with venue space and government guidelines. Confirmed numbers will be finalised closer to the event date.
In preparation for the event, we will continue to work closely with the state health department to ensure all physical distancing requirements can be met and are communicated with attendees.
Expertise Events remains aligned with the directions of the state governments health advice and any directive to wear face masks will be adhered to. Please refer to the state government health website for further information.
In the event that face masks are a requirement, it will be the attendees’ responsibility to provide their own mask.
Expertise Events fully supports attendees that choose to wear face masks for their own safety.
Yes, there will be hand sanitisation stations provided throughout the venue.
Yes, there will be increased frequency of surface cleaning and sanitisation conducted by trained hygiene officers including pre-event, during and post-event cleaning with particular emphasis on high touch point. Exhibitors will be responsible for the cleaning and sanitisation on their booths.
Yes, all personnel, exhibitors, contractors and attendees on site will need to sign-in to the venue in line with state government requirements to enable appropriate contact tracing when you first enter. The QR code on your ticket is used for scanning and capturing your details.
Contactless card payment is encouraged at each point of sale, however there is no policy restricting transactions on your stand using cash.
Yes, COVID-19 Marshals will be deployed throughout the site to assist with physical distancing and to minimise congestion. They will be identified by the appropriate uniforms. And if your unsure ask they will identify themselves.
Expertise Events is working closely with the state government and venue to ensure the event abides by all physical distancing rules, including limited numbers, streamlined entry and exit points, and physically distanced queuing. This will all be monitored by the COVID-19 Marshals, Expertise staff and venue staff.
No, there will not be temperature testing upon entry. Please note that this is subject to change should this advice be reviewed from the state government.
No, once inside the venue and checked in, no further record keeping is required by exhibitors.
Please contact a COVID-19 Marshal or event staff member should you have any concerns on site.
To protect the safety of all event attendees, exhibitors and staff, if you are feeling unwell, please do not attend the event. Please seek the appropriate medical attention/testing and ensure you isolate until you receive your results.
