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!
Click Here For TicketsWe look forward to seeing you September 11-13, 2026 at the Iowa Events Center.
If you have questions, please email
FRIDAY 2 PM to 1 AM
SATURDAY 10 AM to 1 AM
SUNDAY 10 AM to 8 PM
Iowa Events Center
730 3rd Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
desmoines@galaxycon.com
(954) 231-0574‬
FRIDAY 2 PM to 8 PM
SATURDAY 10 AM to 8 PM
SUNDAY 10 AM to 6 PM
***30 Minute VIP Early Entry***
***45 Minute Premier VIP Early Entry***
Our special events, featuring celebrity encounters, upgraded event packages, and more, will take your GalaxyCon experience to new heights!
Coming SoonExplore a galaxy of cosplay with contests, meetups, special guests, and so much more!
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Be more than an attendee! Find applications for volunteers, panels, fan groups, professional creators, entertainment, press, and more at the link below!
Get InvolvedCome 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.
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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.
