Motor City Comic Con (MC3), is Michigan’s largest and longest running pop culture convention since 1989 and hosts this iconic event twice a year, each Spring and Fall. Motor City Comic Con is taking place November 14-16, 2025 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI. This event is known as one of the premier conventions in the United States and the ultimate destination for all things pop culture, entertainment, and the celebration of creativity. In addition to an amazing lineup of celebrities, artists, and vendors Motor City Comic Con will feature special activations and events throughout the weekend.
Tickets for Motor City Comic Con are now available online at www.MotorCityComicCon.com.
Motor City Comic Con will be taking place Friday, November 14 – Sunday, November 16
At the Suburban Collection Showplace located at 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, Michigan.
Friday, November 14, 2025 – 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday, November 15, 2025 – 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday, November 16, 2025 – 10:00am – 5:00pm
SPECIAL EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
*Additional event fees may apply.
TWILIGHT Q&A Panel and Movie Screening at Emagine Novi
Friday, November 14 & Saturday November 15
On Friday November 14 and Saturday November 15 following their appearances at the convention, Twilight stars, Kellan Lutz (Emmett Cullen), Ashley Greene (Alice Cullen), Jackson Rathbone (Jasper Hale), and Peter Facinelli (Dr. Carlisle Cullen) will be hosting a Q&A Panel followed by a special movie screening of the 2008 original Twilight at Emagine Novi. Tickets for these screenings are $40 each. This event is only open to Motor City Comic Con guests and admission to Motor City Comic Con is not included in the special event ticketed price.
Twilight Q&A Panel and Movie Screening Event
Friday, November 14, 2025 – 7:30pm at Emagine Novi
Kellan Lutz (Emmett Cullen), Ashley Greene (Alice Cullen), Jackson Rathbone (Jasper Hale)
Saturday, November 15, 2025 -7:30pm at Emagine Novi
Kellan Lutz (Emmett Cullen), Ashley Greene (Alice Cullen), Jackson Rathbone (Jasper Hale),
and Peter Facinelli (Dr. Carlisle Cullen)
The HUB Stadium After Hours Party
Want to keep the party going with family, friends, and fellow con-goers? On Friday and Saturday night starting at 7:30pm, you’re invited to check out The HUB Stadium Novi for food, drinks, music, Axe Throwing, Ice Curling, and Football Bowling! Each MC3 guest will receive 15% off their food purchase plus a $10 discount off any active entertainment! Just show proof of your MC3 admission (ticket or badge) to receive the savings!
Celebrity Autographs
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Meet your favorite actor, voice actor, or pop culture icon and get an autograph. All pricing and availability are subject to change and varies for each guest. A list of guests available can be found on the celebrity guest page on MC3 website.
Panels / Q&As
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
The biggest attraction at Motor City Comic Con as guests are entertained and able to ask questions to their favorite celebrity, artist, or writer. Panels are free with MC3 admission. Schedules are subject to change.
Professional Photo Ops
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Don’t miss out on the chance of a lifetime to have a professional photo taken with your favorite celebrity at Motor City Comic Con. Capture the memory with an 8×10 photo of you and your favorite star(s). You can pre-purchase the photo ops online before the event to secure you place in line and you’ll even get your photos at the event so you can get them signed at the show! Purchase advance photo ops HERE
Cosplay Contest (13+)
Saturday, November 15 at 5:30pm
Open to ages 13+. There will be two divisions: The Cosplay Showcase and the Craftsmanship Competition
Prizing will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners. Prizing includes $125, $250, and $500 winnings as well as Comic Con passes, Autographed Photos, and MC3 Exclusive goodies. Registration has closed.
iCon Tournaments: Super Smash Brothers Ultimate-Based Gaming Lounge
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Tournaments and Open-Play happening all weekend long in the gaming lounge. Join in on a game or watch for free. Tickets: $10 per day or $15 for a full-access weekend pass. A full schedule of events is available Here.
Sketch Duels
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Watch your favorite artists and illustrators battle it out, live on stage during our fan favorite Sketch Duels. Anyone attending the panel will be entered into a raffle for the sketches created. You could go home with a one-of-a-kind drawing!
Artist Alley
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
A collection of extremely talented artists and writers who come from around the world to showcase and sell their art and published works. Check out some of the most amazing original art, prints, comic books, posters and meet the artists and authors who create them. Discover unique and creative art and buy directly from the artist.
RIW’s Hobbies Tabletop Game Room
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
For $5 you can check out the Game Room where there will be over 70 difference games to play over the course of the weekend. RIW will also be hosting different events including intro to Dungeons & Dragons, Basics of Magic the Gathering, Magic the Gathering Commander Tournaments, and Learn to Play: Calico, Ticket to Ride Europe, Ultimate Werewolf, 7 Wonders, Welcome To…, Blood on the Clocktower, and Point Salad. A weekend schedule is available Here.
League of Enchantment
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
The League of Enchantment’s mission is to work together with local hospitals and community organizations and events to bring hope and smiles to kids. Visit their booth and get some fun photos with them and their cosplayers.
CGC x JSA
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
On-site authentication for signatures signed at the show or brought from home. Trusted by all major auction houses, dealers and collectors, any autograph backed by JSA certification enhances the value and marketability of the item. Stop by the authentication booth after meeting the celebrity guest to redeem certification. Collectors may also submit autographs brought from home.
Kids Den
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Open to kids 12 and under. Find kid and family friendly programming and activities in our Kids’ Den: crafting, daily story time, games, and more! The Kids Den will be open Friday 1:00pm-5:00pm and Saturday and Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm.
Kid’s Cosplay Contest
Sunday from 3:30pm-4:30pm
Come out and strut your stuff and show off your costumes! No registration or fee is required, just
arrive 15 minutes before the event starts to be sorted into age groups. Open to kids 12 and under.
501st Star Wars
They will be out on the floor all weekend taking photos and interacting with guests. They will also host some special activations throughout the weekend.
Blast A Trooper
All weekend long you can Blast A Trooper – for a $1 donation to the Make a Wish Foundation,
guests can fire a Nerf gun at a Storm Trooper.
Story Time & Character Meet
Saturday from 2:30pm-3:00pm
Join the members of 501st and Rebel Legion for a Star Wars themed story time complete with character meet and greets!
Specialty Panel
Sunday from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Slime Time with Ghostbusters
Saturday & Sunday from 12:00pm-1:30pm
Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters! Join members of the Michigan Ghostbusters to make your own Slimer slime. (No charge. One per person. While supplies last.)
The Voice Actor College
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Providing guests with a free trial of their “The Voice Actor Startup Program” which allows aspiring individuals to make their first strides into the voiceover industry. Covering Anime, Video Games, Commercials, Narration, and so much more. This free program covers everything you need to know to get started in voiceover.
Therapeutic Lego Users Group
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Come and witness some of The Therapeutic Lego Users Group most recent pop culture inspired builds.
Pinball Zone
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Check out the coolest themed pinball machines near Artists Ally for only $1.00 per game!
Kubert School
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
The Joe Kubert School, founded by the legendary comic book artist Joe Kubert, stands as an iconic institution in the world of comic book and graphic novel education. They will be providing guests with multiple opportunities throughout the weekend.
Portfolio Reviews: They will provide feedback on your work
Anthony Marques will also be hosting multiple panels about How a Comic Page is Created
Kid’s Art Class: They will host several art classes designed to ignite the imagination of future illustrators
Free n’ Fun BINGO
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Free n’ Fun is offering a wide variety of options for guests of all ages to play throughout the weekend including: Family Bingo, Comic Bingo, Sing Along Music Bingo, Trivia, Squid Game Style Trivia. There will be a wide variety of prizes ranging from MC3 Swag, signed celeb autographs, posters, shirts, and lightsabers. A full weekend schedule can be found Here with activations happening during the convent and after hours!
Toyota SUPERMAN Movie Car
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Check out the Superman Movie Red-Carpet Premiere Vehicle on the convention floor.
Motor City Comic Con will feature some of the largest actors from television, movies, and streaming platforms, along with the most creative artists, writers, and comic book creators in the industry. Throughout the three-day weekend celebrity and comic guests participate in autographs and photo opportunities with attendees, for additional fees. Some celebrities will have presales for autographs and photo ops available on the website and some celebrity guests will have those opportunities available on site at the convention as well. Attendees can also participate in various panel discussions, attractions, events, and explore various exhibitors. Artists, writers, and illustrators will also be featured throughout Artist Alley over the three-day convention. In addition, there will be crafters that will have extraordinary gifts, crafts, and replicas available, and some of the largest comic book and multimedia dealers from across the country that offer a variety of merchandise including comics, toys, art, unique jewelry, clothing, memorabilia and much more! Fans can also expect the traditional favorites such as Cosplay Contests and kid-friendly activities, along with many more events and activities.