Exhibiting at New York Comic Con 2026
New York Comic Con 2026 Booth Rentals — What Exhibitors Get
New York Comic Con draws 250,000+ pop-culture fans plus film, TV, gaming and brand activations to the Javits Center in New York, NY, October 8–11, 2026. NYCC is North America's most-attended fan convention — a four-day, experience-driven floor where studios and brands build large activations to win fan attention. Turnkey booth pricing for this show runs roughly $73,600–$119,100 for a 30x30 island on a fully-inclusive basis, with smaller inline footprints starting near $13,400. New York pricing runs above our Las Vegas home market — most of the difference is freight and venue services, not design or fabrication.
Who This Footprint Fits
Brand and studio activations at NYCC skew big: 20x20 and 30x30 islands with photo-ops, queuing and interactive stations; smaller exhibitors run 10x20 retail-style booths. Where we see the right fit at New York Comic Con:
- Film, TV, streaming and gaming studios building activations
- Consumer brands targeting a large fan audience
- Collectible, publisher and merch exhibitors with retail flow
- Teams running photo-ops, demos and timed experiences
What's Included in a New York Rental
Every quote is turnkey — one number on the proposal covers every line below:
- Photorealistic 3D rendering before approval
- Full pre-build and inspection at our Las Vegas warehouse
- Complete graphics production (backlit fabric, direct-print or tension fabric)
- Round-trip freight from Las Vegas to the Javits Center
- Certified, labor-compliant install and dismantle
- Show paperwork — EAC filing, COI, electrical orders, drayage coordination
- One dedicated project manager from kickoff to load-out
- AV specification, sourcing and on-site setup
New York Logistics
New York's Javits Center runs strict union jurisdictions and tight dock scheduling. Our crews coordinate every steward sign-off and confirm the marshaling window before crates leave Las Vegas. Plan freight for 5–7 days of transit and confirm your target move-in window early — the Javits Center fills its docks quickly during New York Comic Con.
2026 Pricing Detail
A turnkey 30x30 island for New York Comic Con typically falls between $73,600–$119,100. The variance tracks design complexity, AV and monitor count, and architectural detail:
- $73,600–$88,800: clean professional build, backlit fabric, standard counters, LED lighting.
- $96,500: monitor walls, upgraded lighting, second meeting room, theater capability, hospitality — the mid-market sweet spot.
- $119,100: premium materials, architectural ceiling, sound-private rooms, custom lighting design.
Rent vs Buy
For one to three shows a year, renting at $73,600–$119,100 per show wins on cash flow and design flexibility — you re-skin graphics each cycle and never carry storage or refurbishment. For five or more shows on stable branding, purchase can amortise lower, but at island scale the cost of looking dated mid-purchase-life is real. Most New York Comic Con exhibitors at this footprint rent.
Ready to Get Started?
Submit your show name, dates and booth number for a custom 3D rendering and full price within 24 hours. Every booth includes our warehouse pre-build guarantee and a dedicated project manager. For teams comparing venues, see our trade show booth rentals in New York.
