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Lexington Comic & Toy Con Adds a Fall Weekend at Central Bank Center, Sept. 4-6 🥶

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Chad Hembree

If you have a kid who has worn the same superhero mask to Richmond Road all summer, or a closet bin of action figures you have been meaning to sort, this one is for you.

Lexington Comic & Toy Con is adding a fall edition for the first time. It runs Friday through Sunday, September 4-6, 2026, at Central Bank Center, 430 W Vine St in Lexington. That is the convention center attached to Rupp Arena, about 40 minutes up I-75 from Berea.

The organizer is calling it the first fall show. The spring con has run in March for years. This fall date gives families a second chance without waiting until 2027.

Here are the verified basics so you can plan.

What, where, and when

The event is Lexington Comic & Toy Convention FALL 2026. Location is Central Bank Center, 430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507.

Hours posted on the official ticket page are:

  • Friday, September 4, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 5, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, September 6, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

That is the schedule the Eventeny ticketing page shows for fall. Doors and panel rooms generally follow that window. After-hours events are planned for Friday and Saturday nights, per past shows.

Tickets and cost

Tickets are sold online through Eventeny, the con’s official ticket partner, and typically at the door if not sold out. Prices go up August 28, so early is cheaper.

Base prices listed right now:

  • Friday Only: $35 base
  • Saturday Only: $60 base
  • Sunday Only: $45 base
  • 2-Day Saturday and Sunday: $90 base
  • 3-Day VIP with T-shirt, lanyard, swag bag, front two rows at panels first come first served, and access to the Saturday night party: $125 base
  • Family 4-Pack for Saturday Only: $200 base

With tax and fees, the checkout totals show as about $43.13 for Friday, $71.30 for Saturday, $54.40 for Sunday, $105.09 for the 2-Day, $144.52 for 3-Day VIP, and $229.00 for the Family 4-Pack. Fees include a $3 Central Bank Center bond fee.

Children 12 and under are free with a paid parent or guardian. That is noted on every ticket type on the official ticket page. All tickets are non-refundable.

You can buy at lexingtoncomiccon.com or directly on the Eventeny event page. The organizer email is info@lexingtoncomiccon.com if you have questions about booths or accessibility.

Who is there and what to expect

This is a classic comic con format. You will see three groups on the floor.

One, celebrity guests and voice actors who do panels and photo ops and autographs. The official site at lexingtoncomiccon.com says “Coming back to Lexington for our first fall show on Sept 4-6th, 2026” and lists fall guests as “Coming Soon” with autograph prices TBD until a few weeks before the show. The ticket site already shows photo op and autograph tickets for Patton Oswalt and Jamie Campbell Bower as early listings. The full lineup is still rolling out, so check the official site for the current list rather than trusting a screenshot.

Two, comic creators and artists. Past years have put Artist Alley in the Pavilion on Level 2 and the main vendor floor on Level 3. Expect local and national comic artists, writers, and small press folks who will talk shop and sign books.

Three, vendors. The con notes hundreds of vendors of comics and collectible toys that range from a dollar bin to higher-end collectibles. If you are hunting for vintage toys, that is the draw. Many of these tables have items you have not seen since childhood.

There are also the usual fan events. Cosplay is a big part of it. Costume contests, panel talks, gaming areas, and photo ops run all weekend.

Useful details for parents and seniors

This is a family-friendly show, and they run it that way.

Costumes must be PG during the day and PG-13 at most in the evening. No nudity as a costume. If you would not want your grandma to see it, do not wear it there. You must wear shoes at all times. The escalators are strict about that.

There is a weapons and prop policy. No real weapons of any kind. No realistic replica firearms. No functioning projectile weapons including NERF. Props must be foam, cardboard, wood, or light plastic. Lightsabers are okay. All props must be inspected at the Prop Inspection Point on Level 3 between the Hyatt entrance and the escalator before you go through screening. They will put a sticker or band on approved props. You will go through metal detectors and bag checks each time you re-enter ticketed space. Leave anything questionable at home.

If you are bringing a stroller or using a mobility device, the Central Bank Center is built for it, but Saturday is the busiest day. Friday is lighter and a little easier to navigate. If you want a quieter first lap, go Friday early.

Bring cash for some vendors, water, and a phone charger. Autographs and photo ops are separate purchases from admission.

Why Berea folks go

Lexington is close enough that you can drive up, spend four hours, and be home for supper. For a lot of Madison County families, this is the first con a kid ever attends. You do not need a full costume. A t-shirt and a good question for an artist is enough.

It is also a good trip for grandparents who watched the original shows. You will hear a lot of Star Trek, Ghostbusters, and Saturday morning cartoon talk in line. That mix of ages is part of what makes it work.

Also closing that weekend: The Spotlight Playhouse in Berea (214 Richmond Road) presents the final performances of “Sense and Sensibility… and Margaret” by The Bluegrass Players, with shows Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 4:00 p.m. (family-friendly; Friday is pay-what-you-can).

A grounded takeaway

You do not have to know every universe to enjoy this. Walk the floor once without buying anything. Ask an artist how they draw hands. Let your kid ask a question in a panel. That is usually the part they remember on the drive back down I-75.

If you plan to go, buy your admission before August 28 to avoid the price bump, check lexingtoncomiccon.com for the guest list that week, and pack light for screening.

We will see you out there, and back at 214 Richmond Road when you are home.

✍️ About the Author

Chad Hembree serves as the Executive Director of Spotlight Acting School, The Spotlight Playhouse, and Spotlight Performing Arts. A resident of Berea, Kentucky, and a former member of the Berea Council, he has spent decades working in community theater, arts education, and local journalism. Since 1995, he has operated BereaOnline.com, focusing on local news, civic issues, and stories that highlight community collaboration and grassroots efforts across Madison County.

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