Here is what is coming up at Ontario Convention Center, and what has already happened there. Concerts, games, festivals and the smaller nights that never surface in a generic search — no account needed.
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May 22 – May 23, 2027
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Somewhere in the artist alley there is a table with your favorite book on it, and the person who drew it is sitting behind it, waiting for someone to say the right thing. That is the whole reason to go. The Inland Empire's comic weekend stays small enough that you can actually reach that table — no wristband lottery, no line that eats your morning, no security walking the queue with a clipboard. Panels run all day for the people who want to hear how the work actually gets made. The exclusive merchandise moves early, which the regulars know, which is why they walk the floor before they do anything else. Pop culture at large is here too, but comics are still the spine of it. Ontario Convention Center, in Ontario. Bring the friend who has been quietly drawing in the margins since middle school and has never shown anyone.
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May 28 – May 31, 2026
Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E …
Pokemon, One Piece TCG, Magic: The Gathering, and sports cards all in the same building for four days. The West Coast Card Show TCG Edition at the Ontario Convention Center brings live grading services, influencer appearances, competitive tournaments, and a vendor hall drawing sellers from across the West Coast.
The Ontario edition is distinct from the larger Anaheim show - it has a sharper TCG identity and a more competition-focused energy. If you are hunting specific singles, looking to grade a collection, or want to compete in open-bracket formats across multiple card games in a single weekend, this is the show that makes the trip worthwhile.
The Ontario Convention Center is easy to reach from across the 909, LA, and the South Bay. Free-to-attend areas are available throughout the show floor, and competitive registration varies by game and bracket.
Most of these vendors and graders work the Anaheim edition and the rest of the circuit too, so the stranger you end up elbow to elbow with over a quarter bin is someone you will see again three shows from now.
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May 16 – May 17, 2026
$20-35
2000 E Convention Center Way, Onta…
At the big conventions you queue for a photo. At this one you sit down across from the person who drew the thing, and they have time.
The floor is built around direct creator access — meet artists and writers face to face, commission original work while you wait, pick up independent titles shelved next to the mainstream publishers, and dig through a dealer room genuinely packed with back issues, figures and collectibles. Cosplay runs the whole weekend without anyone treating it as a competition.
Saturday draws the bigger crowd. Sunday moves slower, which is when the browsing gets good and the conversations get longer.
Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E Convention Center Way — off the 10 and the 60, parking on-site. Weekend passes are the better value if you are coming both days.
Bring cash and a list. You will leave with something signed by a person whose name you now know.
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Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2026
Ontario Convention Center, Ontario…
Horror fans, prepare for three days of spine-tingling thrills and dark delights! Creep I.E. Con is packed with chilling panels, immersive haunted experiences, cosplay contests with a macabre twist, and exclusive encounters with horror creators and special guests. Explore terrifying exhibits, discover behind-the-scenes secrets of your favorite franchises, and dive deep into the horror community. Every corner promises suspense, excitement, and fan-driven adrenaline—this is the must-attend horror event for anyone craving fright, fun, and unforgettable memories.
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May 17 – May 18, 2025
Ontario Convention Center, Ontario…
Somewhere in the artist alley there is a table with your favorite book on it, and the person who drew it is sitting behind it, waiting for someone to say the right thing. That is the whole reason to go. The Inland Empire's comic weekend stays small enough that you can actually reach that table — no wristband lottery, no line that eats your morning, no security walking the queue with a clipboard. Panels run all day for the people who want to hear how the work actually gets made. The exclusive merchandise moves early, which the regulars know, which is why they walk the floor before they do anything else. Pop culture at large is here too, but comics are still the spine of it. Ontario Convention Center, in Ontario. Bring the friend who has been quietly drawing in the margins since middle school and has never shown anyone.
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Jan 31 – Feb 2, 2025
Ontario Convention Center, Ontario…
Creep I.E. Con is Southern California's ultimate horror and pop culture convention, bringing together fans, creators, and celebrities from across the spooky spectrum. Held at the Ontario Convention Center, this immersive event features panels, meet-and-greets, cosplay, vendor booths, and exclusive merchandise. Whether you're a fan of classic horror films, true crime, paranormal investigations, or gothic art, Creep I.E. Con has something chillingly exciting for everyone.
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Sep 20 – Sep 22, 2024
Ontario Convention Center, Ontario…
Creep I.E. Aftermath is a horror convention featuring haunted attractions, celebrity guests, panels, vendors, and cosplay. The event celebrates all things horror and provides a spooky experience for attendees.
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The Inland Empire does not usually get things like this, which is exactly why people drive in from across the region and treat a Saturday in Ontario like a holiday.
A comic convention out here is not a scaled-down version of the big one down the freeway. It is the one where you can actually reach the artist tables, actually get a question in at a panel, actually stand in front of a guest long enough to say the thing you rehearsed in the car. The floor is walkable. The lines end. Nobody is fighting you for a badge, and nobody is too cool to talk about the run they have been collecting since middle school.
Exhibitor booths, panels, special guests, and a full day of it at the Ontario Convention Center on Convention Center Way.
Bring the kid who is just old enough to start having favorites. This is where a person finds out their thing has other people in it.