Reading Comic-Con November 2026

Reading Comic-Con returns to Loddon Valley Leisure Centre on Sunday 29 November, presented by Creed Conventions. It's a one-day event that pulls together comics, movies, TV, gaming, anime, cosplay and pop culture under one roof, and they've set it up as a family day, so it works as much for a small group of friends as it does for a full household.

Inside the hall, there's a Trader Zone of independent stalls selling collectibles, merchandise, artwork and fan-made items, and a Gaming Zone with console games to play. The floor is filled with displays and props, and the day rounds out with photoshoots and panels. Guests give stage-session talks, interviews and Q&As throughout the day, and Mathew Horne is on the guest list for £25.

Cosplayers turn out in force, and if you're coming in costume, you can enter the free Cosplay Parade and Competition. It's judged across three categories — Best Handmade, Best Under-16s and Best Over-16s — with prizes of up to £30 up for grabs. If you're not dressing up, you can still watch the parade and the judging.

It runs from 10:00 to 16:00 at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre, Rushey Way, Earley, RG6 4GD. Entry is £12 for Early Bird (age 5+), £9 for adults (age 12+), £5 for children (age 5-11), and £25 for a family ticket covering two adults and up to two children. No one under 16 is admitted unless accompanied by a responsible adult aged 18 or over, and children under 12 must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.