GALAXYCON DES MOINES

SEPTEMBER 12-14, 2025

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GalaxyCon Des Moines is More Than a Comic-Con! It’s a 3-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists, and PEOPLE LIKE YOU!

Join fans from across the galaxy and celebrate Comic Books, Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, and more!

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We look forward to seeing you September 12-14, 2025 at the Iowa Events Center.

If you have questions, please email desmoines@galaxycon.com

Location & Hours

EVENT HOURS

FRIDAY                2pm to 2am 
SATURDAY         10am to 2am
SUNDAY              10am to 8pm

LOCATION

Iowa Events Center
730 3rd Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
desmoines@galaxycon.com
(954) 231-0574‬

EXHIBITION HALL HOURS

FRIDAY                2pm to 8pm 
SATURDAY         10am to 8pm
SUNDAY              10am to 6pm

Plan Your Visit

Special Events

Our special events, featuring celebrity encounters, upgraded event packages, and more, will take your GalaxyCon experience to new heights!

Coming Soon

Photo Ops

Immortalize your star-studded encounter with a Photo Op!

Coming Soon

After Dark

Stay up late with us at GalaxyCon After Dark! We won’t tell!

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Cosplay

Explore a galaxy of cosplay with contests, meetups, special guests, and so much more!

Coming Soon

Want To Win Tickets?

Enter for your chance to win 2 VIP Passes.

Giveaway Coming Soon!

Make the Most out of GalaxyCon!

Be more than an attendee! Find applications for volunteers, panels, fan groups, professional creators, entertainment, press, and more at the link below!

Get Involved

Are You An Exhibitor?

Apply Now

For any questions please email exhibitors@galaxycon.com

Calling All Cosplayers!

Come in costume or come as you are! Take part in our legendary Costume and Cosplay Contests with awesome prizes & famous cosplay guest judges! Compete for over $4,000 in cash, plus medals, trophies, and bragging rights!

Bringing a PROP? Make sure to check our policy HERE for safety requirements.

Application Coming Soon
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Who Do You Want To See At GalaxyCon Des Moines?

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Please Note: Requests are not guaranteed. We wish we could work with all of the stars, but schedules and budgets don't always align.