PopCon 2026 takes place on Sun, 27 Sept 2026 at 11:00 am (GMT+10) in Ballarat, VIC, and runs until 4:00 pm. Prices are shown on the Whatsonballarat listing.
About this event
Ballarat's favourite pop culture convention returns for its seventh year and it's free. Join in for a full day of fun, fandom, and family-friendly vibes. No tickets required. You can expect a cosplay competition and parade, over 60 artist, author and pop culture stalls, tabletop gaming drop-in with Good Games, free photobooth, music and performances and food vans. Whether you're a cosplayer, gamer, anime fan, or just looking for something awesome to do with the kids — PopCon is for you.
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Details
- When
- Sun, 27 Sept 2026 · 11:00 am (GMT+10) · until 4:00 pm
- Where
- Ballarat, VIC
- Address
- 300 Mair St, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350
- Price
- See listing
Questions
- When is PopCon 2026?
- Sun, 27 Sept 2026 at 11:00 am GMT+10.
- How much are tickets for PopCon 2026?
- Prices are not published in the listing data; they are shown on Whatsonballarat.
- Where is PopCon 2026?
- Ballarat, VIC.
- Where can I buy tickets for PopCon 2026?
- Tickets are sold on Whatsonballarat. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
- What time does PopCon 2026 end?
- It runs until 4:00 pm.