The Ultimate Toronto Fandom Fix: FanExpo 2025 Preview
If cosplaying, comics, anime, sci-fi, or just general fandom joy is your thing, FanExpo Canada 2025 running August 21–24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre is the place to be. As a vendor, I’m buzzing about joining this mega geek gathering live and in person!
What’s On Deck at FanExpo 2025
FanExpo is officially Canada’s biggest pop-culture event, drawing hundreds of thousands of fans from coast to coast. It’s your hub for everything geek: from celebrity Q&As and autograph sessions, to photo ops with your favourite stars, and epic special events.
Celeb Comebacks You Can’t Miss
Want signed autographs or epic photo ops? Check out the legendary Back to the Future reunion with Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd celebrating 40 years of the classic—that alone is worth the price of admission!
Star Wars fans, prepare for major moments, as iconic actors from the saga will be on hand. Plus, get a taste of sci-fi royalty—Ewan McGregor (hello, Obi-Wan), Hailee Steinfeld (reboot energy!), William Shatner (space vibes), Morena Baccarin, and Tom Welling from Smallville will also be there for panels, signings, and photo ops!
What's in It for Fandom Fans
Beyond star power, the convention welcomes you into a world of cosplay extravaganzas, panel discussions, game zones, horror hauntings, community meetups, and all the merch your heart can hold.
Cosplayers to Watch
Toronto’s cosplay scene always delivers, but this year there are a few cosplayers and groups not to miss:
- The Team Kirari steampunk armour crew (they often host challenges here) bringing intricate gears and Victorian vibes.
- Locally known Asia Simone, spotted last year with jaw-dropping powerhouse characters.
- Expect to see jaw-droppers on the Cosplay Red Carpet—anything from fully lit mech suits to flawless anime recreations—make sure to check the official Fan Expo app for the Cosplay Competition schedule and plan your best photo-ops.
Imarian Nights: A D&D Musical Adventure
One of the absolute showstoppers is Imarian Nights, the Saturday D&D Live-Play session led by DM Tommy Gofton. Expect a full-blown musical adventure—with singing, audience interaction, and cameos from voice actors like Justine Huxley, Faye Mata, Mela Lee, Omid Abtahi, Damien Haas and others—all included with your pass. If you’ve ever wanted to see necromancy set to a catchy tune, this is your moment.
Roll for Horror: Chills & Thrills
For the horror-curious, check out Friday’s “Undead D+D: Cabin of Horrors”, where voice actors Justine Huxley and Nick Apostolides lead you through a cabin-in-the-woods nightmare filled with choices, tension, and interactive storytelling. Later, scare-seekers can binge on horror guest panels, fan trivia, and haunted walk-through experiences. Cosplay horror, meet fellow scream-lovers, and maybe test your nerve in one of the horror fan meetups.
Wrestling Superstars Signing In
Looking to show off your smark cred? Wrestling fans, rejoice—Mike Tyson (yes, boxing legend turned pop-culture icon) will be there, and rumours are swirling about wrestling celebs popping in after hours. Even if you don’t get a formal signing, the after-show vibe is ripe for surprise drops and wrestling meetups—plus, you'll get to swap moves at After-Hours fandom dance parties!
Special Events & Must-Do Activities
- Maid Café – channel your inner otaku with tea, snacks, and kawaii performances in the anime bliss corner.
- Level Up Drag Spectacular – Friday evening’s sparkle-and-sequins cosplay drag show featuring fandom queens like Baby Bel Bel and Bear Sailor Moon.
- Comics Xplosion – Saturday night art battle where live artists duel on canvas while a DJ hypes the crowd; then bid on the originals.
- Cosplay Karaoke & Talent – belt your fandom favourite tune in costume or watch the performances—trust me, the unexpected mash-ups are hilarious.
Where to Find Me
I’ll be vending my Le Dragon Argenté jewellery at Booth AP05 in Artist's Alley, come nerd out over fandoms in person! I’ll have pieces inspired by anime, sci-fi, fantasy, and more ready to match your cosplays or everyday fandom flair. Let’s geek out and chat IRL!
Thanks for reading,
