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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.
Location
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center – Hall 4
FLoor Hours
Friday, October 17th
2pm – 8pm
Saturday, October 18th
10am – 7pm
Sunday, October 19th
10am – 6pm
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased via the following options:
- Online at https://bigtexascomicon.com/
tickets/ - At the door each day of the convention October 17-19, 2025
- At the Ticketmaster box office located at the Alamodome.
Autographs!
All guest autographs are sold at each celebrity’s tables in the Celebrity Area during the convention weekend.
Autograph prices can be found on our Guest page at https://bigtexascomicon.com/
Celebrity guests will sign autographs, take selfies/phone photos on their appearance days during show hours when not attending a professional photo op, panel, or on a break.
Autographs and selfies are typically the closest option to a “meet and greet” with each celebrity.
Selfies / Cell Phone Photos
Most, if not all, celebrities will offer the ability to take a selfie or cell phone photo in the Celebrity Area. This is not the professional photo op option. This is usually a cheaper alternative and is sometimes packaged as a combo with an autograph by the celebrity. For prices and availability, please check with each celebrity’s representative at their booth in the Celebrity Area.
Photo Ops!
Professional photo ops are sold through Celeb Photo Ops.
What a photo op is and what it isn’t:
A photo op is a professional photo taken with you and the celebrity guest or guests you have purchased a ticket for. The photo is taken under ideal lighting conditions and with a top of the line DSLR camera. You receive a high quality 8″×10″ print of the photo on professional dye-sublimation photo printers. Your photo is ready in around a minute after the photo has been taken. You also receive a downloadable digital copy of your photo included with purchase.
A photo op is NOT a meet and greet. The process is very quick without time to talk with the guest(s). If you would like a time to speak with a celebrity guest, we would strongly suggest you opt for an autograph or selfie/cell phone photo in the Celebrity Area.
Photo ops are located next to the Celebrity Area.
Be sure to check and recheck the photo op schedule for any changes. You will know the schedule has changes if the revision number located at the top right (I.E. 1.3) of the schedule has changed.
For each ticket purchased you may have two adults and up to three children under 16. If you would like more than two adults and up to three children under 16 in a photo, you must purchase an additional photo op ticket for every two adults.
For more information, visit: https://celebphotoops.com/
Schedule!
The schedule for Q&A panels will be posted here and on all social media approximately 2-3 weeks before the convention.
Celeb Photo Ops (professional photo ops) will usually post the photo ops schedule 2-3 weeks before the convention. The schedule will be posted on Celeb Photo Ops site, Big Texas Comicon’s site and on all social media channels.
Panel Schedule
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.
Accessibility/ada assistance
The Henry B. Gonzalez 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.
Should you need any assistance, please contact a staff member or volunteer at registration upon arrival or in the Celebrity Area.
Wheelchairs or motorized scooters can be requested directly through the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center staff on site or via: https://www.sahbgcc.com/
Should you require any assistance with sign language interpretation on the convention floor, please visit the registration booths located near the entrance. Interpreters are provided in all Q&A panels with seating subject to availability.
Media!
All media pass requests can be submitted via 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 John@bigtexascomicon.com.
Parking!
Please note the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center does not provide its own parking. However, you can find parking information for the surrounding area in downtown San Antonio at: https://www.sahbgcc.com/Visit-
Hotel discount
Book your stay at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk
Book your stay at the Emily Morgan Hotel San Antonio
Book your stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites San Antonio Alamo Plaza/Convention Center
Book your stay at the La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk
Bag Policy!
All bags are subject to search by either SAPD, HBGCC staff or Big Texas Terror 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 located near the convention entrance.
Purchase Tickets!
Purchase your ticket to Big Texas Comicon!