FAN EXPO New Orleans

The truth always comes out.

#LOTR #TheHobbits #ElijahWood #BillyBoyd #DoYouWearWigs

Fan Meetups

You love connecting with fellow fans outside of the show, & we love giving you the space to do it. Check out your local FAN Meetups chapter for exciting events happening in your community - now in its new home on Facebook Groups. Join now: spr.ly/63326hq7Sg

#Fans #Events #NewOrleans

Red Carpet

Red Carpet

Red Carpet

Red Carpet

Your legendary moments from the #FANEXPONewOrleans 2026 Cosplay Red Carpet have been captured with the precision of an elven bow 🏹 A huge thank you to @doncooperphoto for showcasing our amazing fans. Grab your photos: spr.ly/63325hqllh

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The red right hand of this month's astrology reading is here, and it's a Scream. To celebrate the release of Scream 7, we wanted to pair you up with the characters of one of horror's most iconic franchises. Is it you hiding under the mask? Find out now and don't forget to share.

Who you got?

#SailorMoon #Anime #DragonBallZ #Goku #TerriHawkes

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#FANEXPONewOrleans2026 #NewOrleans #Fandom #Memories

What a year. FAN EXPO New Orleans 2026 gave us memories we’ll be replaying for a long time. Cosplay that wowed, panels that inspired, and moments that made the fandom feel like family. Relive it all in our recap and get ready for 2027. Tickets go on sale March 5, 2026 at 11 AM CT.

We’re already counting down to next time. FAN EXPO returns January 8-10, 2027, with tickets on sale March 5 at 11 AM CT. Let’s make the next one even bigger.

You showed up, showed out, and reminded us why we love doing this. From the panels that packed the rooms to the photo ops that turned into lifelong memories, FAN EXPO New Orleans 2026 was pure fan energy from start to finish.

A costumed fan wearing a colorful, rainbow-patterned outfit high-fives a guest dressed as a uniformed police officer character on the show floor, with other attendees visible in the background.

Two cosplayers dressed as Loki variants stand back to back in the exhibitor hall, wearing gold horned headpieces and smiling confidently while posing for the camera.

A cosplayer dressed as a Demon Slayer character dances energetically during a cosplay gathering, with a line of other cosplayers watching and smiling behind them.

A fan dressed in a bright red and yellow wrestling-inspired costume gives two thumbs up while standing on the show floor, wearing sunglasses and a championship-style belt.

And just like that, #FANEXPONewOrleans 2026 has come to an end. 💜⚜️ Thank you to our exhibitors, artists, guests, partners, crew, staff, and—most importantly—YOU, the fans, for making this weekend unforgettable. Consider this our high-five as we start counting down to 2027!

A comic creator uses a puppet to interact playfully with a young fan at a booth filled with artwork, prints, and collectibles, while family members smile nearby.

A comic creator sits at a table signing artwork, surrounded by neatly stacked prints and books, with colorful illustrated banners hanging behind him.

An attendee wearing headphones browses through comic prints and artwork displayed on tables in Artist Alley, holding a phone while examining the selection.

A comic creator smiles while speaking into a microphone during a panel, seated at a table with a notebook and water bottle in front of him.

If you haven’t already, now’s the time to draw your way over to our comic creators. ✍️
Located near Artist Alley and on the way to the Celebrity Autograph Hall, these pros are sketching, signing, and sharing the art you love.

#FANEXPONewOrleans #FXNO #ComicCreators #Comics #NOLA

Who did it best?

#TMNT #Leonardo #Donatello #Michelangelo #Raphael

A toddler dressed as Grogu walks confidently across the convention floor, smiling while wearing a green headpiece with ears and a padded costume that resembles a hover pram.

A child with bright purple and blue braided hair sits at a table coloring with markers, focused on their artwork during a kids’ activity area at the convention.

A toddler wearing a green outfit walks carefully through a small obstacle course made of colorful cones and floor markers, smiling while an adult stands nearby.

A young child dressed as a Jedi holds a glowing lightsaber while playfully facing off with an adult holding another lightsaber in a family-friendly activity space.

There’s truly something for everyone at #FANEXPONewOrleans. From little ones to teens to the whole family, there’s still time to make a few more memories together before the show closes! Be sure to swing by the Kids' Zone, Friendiverse, Book Nook, Community Zones, & more before the weekend wraps up.

We prefer our hash browns smothered, covered, and chunked, but we like your order, too, John. 🤤

#FANEXPONewOrleans #NewOrleans #NOLA #JohnCena #Breakfast #WaffleHouse #Foodie

Two cosplayers pose on the red carpet in colorful, whimsical costumes. One stands with arms raised overhead wearing a bright red-and-yellow outfit with a star-shaped headpiece, while the other crouches playfully in a blue costume covered in yellow stars. Both smile in front of the FAN EXPO backdrop.

Two young cosplayers stand back-to-back on the red carpet with arms crossed, smiling confidently. One wears an orange hoodie-inspired costume, while the other wears a light-colored outfit with bright blue hair, posing in front of the FAN EXPO backdrop.

Two cosplayers pose together on the red carpet dressed as Princess Peach and Sephiroth. Princess Peach holds a pink parasol while Sephiroth stands beside her holding a long sword, both facing the camera against the FAN EXPO backdrop.

A cosplayer stands confidently on the red carpet wearing a purple two-piece costume with metallic accents, smiling with hands on hips in front of the FAN EXPO backdrop.

Our final red carpet of the weekend is behind us. ✨ #NewOrleans, thank you for showing up and showing out with your incredible cosplays! Cosplayers who walked the red carpet this weekend can expect all photos to be shared on the #FANEXPONewOrleans Facebook page about 2–3 weeks after the show.

Some audio lives rent-free in our heads forever. 🤣

#FANEXPONewOrleans #NOLA #NewOrleans #Hobbits #LOTR #LordOfTheRings

A young child stands confidently on the red carpet wearing a pink, sparkly costume dress with a wand raised overhead. They smile brightly while posing in front of the FAN EXPO step-and-repeat backdrop.

Two children pose together on the red carpet in Doctor Who–inspired outfits. One child holds up a toy sonic screwdriver while the other smiles beside them, both standing in front of the FAN EXPO backdrop.

Two children pose on the red carpet in detailed cosplay outfits, smiling proudly with hands on their hips. Both stand confidently in front of the FAN EXPO backdrop.

A child wearing a Bluey-inspired costume smiles widely on the red carpet, standing in front of the FAN EXPO backdrop with colorful character slippers visible.

Our Kids’ Cosplay Showcase was full of big smiles, creativity, and so much confidence, as our youngest fans stepped into the spotlight and showed off what they made (and who they love). Share some love for these cosplayers of the future. 💜

#FANEXPONewOrleans #KidsCosplay #Cosplay #Cosplayers #NOLA

This weekend has been packed with incredible star power, unforgettable panels, and so many fan moments. ⭐️ Before it’s all over, who are you hoping to catch today?

#FANEXPONewOrleans #NewOrleans #NOLA #ComicCon #PopCulture #Celebrities

GUEST UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Randy Quaid and Martha Plimpton are unable to join us at the show today.

If you purchased a photo op or autograph, Epic will reach out with your options.

Close-up detail of a black hoodie featuring gold lettering that reads “25 Years of The Lord of the Rings,” with the Wētā Workshop logo printed below.

A fan holds up a signed Lord of the Rings art print depicting the Fellowship walking together, smiling while posing inside the convention center.

Three mannequins display exclusive Lord of the Rings apparel, including black and green hoodies and long-sleeve shirts, arranged side by side at the FAN EXPO merchandise booth.

A close-up of a gold-colored One Ring replica resting in the palm of a person’s hand, engraved with Elvish script, shown against a softly blurred background.

Hobbit-approved? Hobbit-approved. ✔️ If you haven’t stopped by yet, this is your last chance to lock in exclusive Lord of the Rings apparel, collectibles, and more—straight from our collaboration with Wētā Workshop. Don’t miss it before the doors close on #FANEXPONewOrleans.

#LordOfTheRings #LOTR

The Hobbits leaned fully into Mardi Gras style last night—beads flying and a few lucky fans heading home with exclusive Lord of the Rings merch, courtesy of @WetaWorkshop. Thanks to the Hobbits and Wētā Workshop for helping make this anniversary celebration one we won’t forget.

winner

winner

The first-ever Voices of FAN EXPO competition was a celebration of talent, passion, & fandom, and we’re thrilled to announce our winner: @Acewindrider. Don’t wait. Submit your application today and get ready to showcase your talent at #FANEXPONewOrleans 2027: spr.ly/63324CQc5i

Better luck next year.

#NewYearResolution #Reno911 #ThomasLennon #JimDangle #NewBootGoofin

Dominic Monaghan sits on a stage chair, grinning widely while holding a small whiteboard above his head that reads “ME.” He wears a colorful Mardi Gras feather boa and raises one arm triumphantly, with a FAN EXPO backdrop behind him.

Elijah Wood and Billy Boyd sit close together onstage, laughing mid-conversation while holding microphones. Both wear Mardi Gras-style feather boas, leaning toward each other with big smiles in a candid, playful moment.

Sean Astin sits beside Elijah Wood onstage, holding a whiteboard and marker while gesturing animatedly. Elijah Wood holds up a whiteboard that reads “ME,” smiling widely as the two share a lighthearted moment against the FAN EXPO backdrop.

Elijah Wood stands onstage wearing a green and gold Mardi Gras mask and multiple strands of beads, holding one strand up as if showing it off. He wears a feather boa and looks amused, with the FAN EXPO backdrop behind him.

We got into a little bit of Hobbit shenanigans last night to wrap up our Saturday. 🧝‍♂️ Now we’re bringing that same chaotic-good energy into the final day of #FANEXPONewOrleans!

What kind of shenanigans are you getting into today? 👀

#FXNO #NewOrleans #NOLA #NewOrleansEvents #LOTR #LordOfTheRings

Christopher Lloyd

The curtain’s almost closing on #FANEXPONewOrleans, but the adventure isn’t over yet. From can’t-miss panels to those final floor finds, today’s your chance to wrap up the weekend with something unforgettable: spr.ly/63325CQnqt

#NewOrleans #NOLA #NewOrleansEvents #ComicCon

Thanks for the inside scoop, bro 🤜🤛

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You don't need that one

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