Comicon Info
About Us!
Big Texas Comicon!
A pop culture convention for the whole family, Big Texas Comicon brings top tier talent from the world of movies, TV, comics and more to downtown San Antonio at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
You can interact with some of your favorite celebrities, get one of a kind autographs, and shop at some of the most unique vendors and artists in south Texas.
With our many years in the pop-culture convention industry, we’ll have an amazing show with a celebrity guest lineup San Antonians have come to expect.
FLoor Hours!
Friday
2pm – 8pm
Saturday
10am – 7pm
Sunday
10am – 6pm
Tickets!
Tickets can be purchased via the following options:
- Online at https://bigtexascomicon.com/tickets
- At the Alamodome Ticketmaster box office (*NOTE: Big Texas Comicon will take place at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center)
Autographs!
Autograph prices are set by each celebrity’s agent just prior to the show and some may announce day of the show. However, you can expect to pay between $30-$80 for autographs, selfies, and phone photos at the table depending on the celebrity guest. ATMs will be available on site. You may bring personal items or each celebrity will provide photographs to be signed which are included with the autograph price.
Cosplay!
All costumes MUST be in good taste and no nudity. This is a family show atmosphere. Any violations of these policies will result in you being asked to leave.
Handicapped Assistance/ADA!
The Henry B. González Convention Center falls under Title II (State & Local Government) of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is maintained and operated with regard to the requirements of the Act. For events in the Lila Cockrell Theatre, accessible seating is available in several areas. Should you need any assistance, please contact a staff member or volunteer at registration upon arrival.
Wheelchairs or motorized scooters can be requested directly through the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center staff on site.
Media!
All media pass request can be submitted to info@bigtexascomicon.com. Please note that all such requests are subject to review and availability. If approved, you will receive a response email and directions to pick up your credential at the Will Call booth located at Registration.
Sponsorship!
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at info@bigtexascomion.com.
Parking!
You can find parking information at: https://www.sahbgcc.com/Visit-Us/Location-Directions-Parking.
Bag Policy!
All bags are subject to search by either SAPD, HBGCC staff or Big Texas Comicon staff prior to entry. All items are subject to approval.
Weapon Policy!
Convention staff and security reserve the right to inspect all attendees’ props to ensure that no authentic weapons of any kind are brought onto the convention center property or into the convention center building. By attending the convention, all attendees expressly agree and consent to this inspection and waive any and all objections. Any and all authentic weapons are strictly prohibited and those found or identified during any such inspection may be confiscated by convention staff and security.
Ultimately, venue security and San Antonio Police will decide what is allowed and not allowed into the convention. However, you can assume that the following will NOT be allowed:
- Any real firearms.
- Any metal weapon with an exposed point or sharpened edge (swords, spears, arrows etc).
- Metal or wooden baseball bats and/or clubs.
- Any weapon or prop that produces a flame.
- Airsoft, paintball, and bb/pellet weapons.
Lost & Found!
Lost and found can be found at registration.
Purchase Tickets!
Purchase your ticket to Big Texas Comicon!