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GalaxyCon Columbus takes over the Greater Columbus Convention Center Friday through Sunday, December 4–6, 2026 for its three-day Festival of Fandom — the biggest pop culture convention in central Ohio and a major year-end destination for trading card, comic, and collectibles enthusiasts. While GalaxyCon's headline programming leans toward celebrity guests, cosplay, and panels, its massive vendor hall is genuinely one of the best year-end card and collectibles shopping destinations in the state.
Friday hours typically run 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, with exact times and ticketing confirmed by GalaxyCon closer to the event.
The Greater Columbus Convention Center is located at 400 North High Street in downtown Columbus's Short North arts district, walking distance from the Hyatt Regency, Nationwide Arena, and dozens of restaurants. Paid parking is available in the GCCC garages and nearby downtown lots.
For the best experience, buy weekend passes in advance for priority entry, arrive Friday afternoon or right at 10:00 AM Saturday for fresh inventory, bring cash plus Venmo and Zelle backups, and carry a want list split by category. Follow @galaxyconcolumbus on Instagram and the GalaxyCon website for guest announcements, panel schedules, and vendor previews.