Dragon Con, the largest multi-media, pop culture con focusing on sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, comics, lit, art, & film in the world, is a Labor Day staple in the ATL. And this year, they’re pulling out ALL the stops. You don’t want to miss out on the fun: Queen Cerci is coming to the Con! Keep scrolling for more details.
What is Dragon Con?
First of all… what’re we talking about here? Well, Dragon Con is a massive fan convention born out of the ATL. The very first Dragon Con hosted just over a thousand fans in 1987. Now? Nearly 80,000 people attended Dragon Con last year. And it’s only growing.
Dragon Con has become a true international phenomenon, drawing fans from all over the world to the Atlanta for several days of multi-media fandom fun.
Don your best cosplay and enjoy all the workshops, meet-and-greets, contents, fan events, and so. much. more. at Dragon Con in Atlanta!
What can attendees expect at Dragon Con?
Dragon Con is a genuinely massive event in Atlanta. With tons of venues, constant happenings, and something new to check out around every corner… it’s no surprise that there’s a little something there for everyone to check out.
Here are some of the highlights taht attendees can expect:
- Contests
- most of the contests at Dragon Con are cosplay/costume based, with HUGE prizes
- Mad Makeup Mashup
- Fandom Music Video Awards
- Events
- Dragon Con Burlesque
- Author signings
- Dragon Con Night at the Aquarium
- The Late Night Puppet Slam
- Georgia Philharmonic Orchestra
- The Palmetto Knights Tournaments
- Dragon Con’s Pin-Ups by the Pool Party
- Wrestling
- Workshops
- Swordplay and Stage Combat with Robert Chapin
- Voice Acting: Master Class
- Writer’s Hourly Workshops
- Parade
- the MASSIVE cosplay parade
- Gaming
- role-playing games
- video games
- social deception games
- Starship Horizons
- Artemis Starship Bridge Simulator
- Board games
- Joystick Gamebar
- Tabletop Gaming
- Artist Alley/vendors
And so, so much more. Dragon Con has something to offer everyone, on top of a fun, comfy atmosphere!
Which special guests are coming to Dragon Con 2026?
And now, the moment you’ve been waiting for! Which celebrities are coming to Dragon Con this year?
Some of your favorite creative minds are going to be at DragonCon this year, including (but not limited to!!):
- Lena Headey, known for ‘Game of Thrones’
- Kevin J. Anderson
- Jamie Bamber
- Josie Campbell
- Tana Ford
- Dominique Provost-Chalkley
- David Tennant, known for ‘Doctor Who’
- Billie Piper, known for ‘Doctor Who’
- Alex Kingston
And SO many more. You can check on who else is coming, and what days on Dragon Con’s website, here.
Okay, I’ve GOTTA get tickets! Gimme the details.
When: September 3rd – 7th, 2026
Where: Multiple Locations in Downtown Atlanta (view schedule for exact locations)Learn all about Dragon Con and snag your pass on their website, here!
See you at Dragon Con, Atlanta!
