Pensacon 2026 Guide: Dates, Guests, Schedule and What to Expect

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Feb 15

Pensacon returns to the Pensacola Bay Center February 20–22, 2026, bringing three days of pop culture, celebrity guests, panels, gaming, cosplay, and fan experiences to Downtown Pensacola.

Whether you’re planning your first visit or a returning fan, this guide covers the key information you need for Pensacon 2026, including dates, event schedule, major guests, and tips for navigating the weekend.

What Is Pensacon?

Pensacon is the Gulf Coast’s premier multi-genre pop culture convention celebrating comics, anime, science fiction, fantasy, gaming, horror, and fan community culture. The three-day event draws tens of thousands of attendees and features celebrity guests, artist alleys, interactive programming, fan panels, photo ops, and more

Pensacon 2026 Dates and Times

Pensacon 2026 takes place:

• Friday, February 20 — 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Saturday, February 21 — 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Sunday, February 22 — 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Events and activities are centered around the Pensacola Bay Center at 201 E. Gregory Street in Pensacola, FL.

Pensacon 2026 Guest Lineup

Pensacon’s guest list for 2026 features a wide range of actors, voice talent, creators, and genre icons across film, television, animation, wrestling, and more. Celebrity guests are usually available for autographs, photos, panels, and special appearances throughout the weekend, unless otherwise noted by the official schedule.

Featured guests include:

• Wil Wheaton – Star Trek: The Next Generation
• Vincent Martella – Voice actor (Phineas and Ferb)
• Trish Stratus – WWE Hall of Famer
• Tom Welling – TV and film actor (Smallville)
• Pam Grier – Film legend (Jackie Brown)
• Mick Foley – WWE Hall of Famer
• Dina Meyer – Starship Troopers
• Jason Patric – The Lost Boys
• Erik Estrada & Larry Wilcox – CHiPs icons
• Sara Gilbert – The Conners
• Clifford Chapin – Voice actor (My Hero Academia)
• David Errigo Jr. & Phineas and Ferb Duo – Animation voice talent

There are many additional media guests, artists, authors, and voice actors appearing across the weekend, from classic franchise stars to animation favorites and genre creators. Check out the full list here.

What’s on the Schedule

Pensacon’s schedule is packed with panels, workshops, guest Q&A sessions, photo ops, gaming rooms, film screenings, costuming contests, tabletop gaming, and more. Programming covers multiple floors and rooms within the Bay Center, each devoted to different categories like gaming, film, authors, and celebrity sessions.

Highlights often include:

• Photo op sessions with celebrity guests
• Panels on genre topics and fandom culture
• Cosplay showcases and competitions
• Gaming sessions, D&D tables, and tabletop events
• Artist alley and vendor floor for comics, collectibles, and merch
• Workshops and fan-led panels

A detailed panel and photo op schedule are available on the official Pensacon schedule page and through the Pensacon mobile app.

Parking and Getting Around

Pensacon is held at the Pensacola Bay Center, where paid parking is available in nearby lots. Crowds tend to be heavy during peak hours, particularly on Saturday, so plan to walk a short distance from lots a few blocks away.

Free trolleys for all Pensacon badge holders will be running throughout the downtown area one hour prior to Pensacon’s opening each day, and will run all day and into the evening on Friday and Saturday.

Photo Ops, Autographs, and Tips

• Celebrity guests are typically located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Bay Center in designated autograph zones.
• Autographs and photo ops may have additional fees and can be purchased in advance or on site.
• Most photo op sessions include a professional print and digital file if pre-purchased.
• Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue; concessions and local eateries are available.

Experience Pensacon 2026

Whether you’re a fan of comics, sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, horror, animation, or pop culture in general, Pensacon 2026 offers something for everyone. With celebrity guests, interactive programming, and a weekend of events at the Pensacola Bay Center, it remains one of the premier fan conventions in the Southeast.