‘Lord of the Rings’ Standouts Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan and Elijah Wood, Helen Hunt (Twister, Mad About You), James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel), Jennifer Beals (Flashdance), the My Name is Earl co-starring tandem of Jaime Pressley and Ethan Suplee, Dean Norris (Breaking Bad), Mike Colter (Luke Cage, Men in Black³) and Josh Holloway (Lost, Yellowstone) are among the 200+ celebrities and industry professionals scheduled to attend the 2026 FAN EXPO New Orleans, part of largest comic con producer in the world. Thousands of fans will be on hand January 9-11 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, comics, cosplay, video gaming, television, original art, collectibles, contests and more. FAN EXPO New Orleans will also feature non-stop live entertainment, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, movie screenings, anime, family zone and more. Top artists and writers will also be in attendance in Artist Alley. Admissions start at $30, kids 5 and under free. Visit http://www.fanexponeworleans.com for more info.

When: Friday, Jan. 9, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (from )

fanexponeworleans.com

• January 9 - 11, 2026

  January 9, 2026 to January 11, 2026
• Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
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• Contact Jerry Milani for more information
  (504) 582-3000 or [email protected]
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