Fans will get two days of non-stop comics, anime, cosplay, gaming, and all things pop culture
Tickets available exclusively on District by Zomato
Gurugram, January 27, 2026: Building on the strong reception of Delhi Comic Con, Comic Con India is set to deepen its footprint in the National Capital Region with the launch of Gurugram Comic Con in 2026. The debut edition of Gurugram Comic Con, presented by Maruti Suzuki Arena and powered by Crunchyroll, set for March 14-15, 2026, at Gymkhana Club ground in Sector 29.
The announcement comes as an exciting opportunity for fans to continue the pop culture celebrations in the NCR, bringing a fresh, high-energy experience to Gurugram while building on the momentum of India’s most beloved pop culture festival.
Gurugram has developed a cultural identity shaped by a young audience balancing fast-paced work lives with a strong connection to both global and Indian pop culture. With residents from across the country working in multinational organisations, startups, and digital-first industries, the city has built an audience that naturally engages with international comics, anime, gaming, and online fandoms, while also closely following Indian creators, stories, and homegrown pop culture communities. Beyond demanding workdays, there is a clear appetite for shared experiences, which has led to the organic growth of community-led fandom spaces across malls, cafes, gaming hubs, and creative meetups. With fans from Gurugram consistently showing up in large numbers at nearby Comic Con editions, the city emerged as ready for a celebration that felt closer to home, making it a natural fit for its own Comic Con experience.
Speaking on the first edition of Gurguram, Shefali Johnson, CEO, Comic Con India, said, “Gurugram is like home for me, and it’s a city that lives at a very different pace. It’s where people spend their days moving between offices, co-working spaces, and highways, but also where fandom quietly thrives in apartments, gaming rooms, Discord servers, and weekend mall meet-ups. What’s been missing is a shared moment where all of that energy comes together. Bringing Comic Con to Gurugram is about creating that moment, a space where the city’s fans, creators, and communities don’t have to travel elsewhere to be seen. It’s about building something that belongs to Gurugram, and to the people who call it home.”
Adding to this, Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming, said, “When we look at Gurugram, we see a city that works incredibly hard during the week and then actively looks for ways to unwind together. People here spend their days in offices and startups, but evenings and weekends are about gaming cafes, mall meet-ups, late-night food runs, and shared interests. As NODWIN’s home city, Gurugram has always been close to us, and we’ve seen firsthand how strong its pop culture and gaming community is. We noticed how many fans from Gurugram regularly travel to Comic Con events as visitors, cosplayers, gamers, and creators. Bringing Comic Con to Gurugram is really about acknowledging that this culture already thrives here and creating a space that feels familiar, accessible, and truly local.”
Comic Con India has long been a defining force in shaping how young India connects with both global and homegrown pop culture showcases. Now in its 13th edition, it continues to be a celebration that truly offers something for everyone, whether you are a comic book enthusiast, an anime devotee, a TV show buff, or a passionate gamer. By positioning iconic international names such as DC Comics and Marvel alongside leading voices from the Indian comic book industry, it bridges cultures and showcases the best side of pop culture.
Comic Con also serves as an important platform for the cosplay community, offering cosplayers the opportunity to showcase their talent on a national stage, connect and network with fellow community members, and gain recognition for their creativity. It has put emerging cosplayers on spotlight, encouraged collaboration, and fostered a thriving creative ecosystem.
The Gurugram Comic Con 2026 is for fans from across genres, where they can explore the very best of comic books, anime series, and manga collections, discover exclusive titles and collectibles, and shop from some of the coolest official merchandise in the country. The event offers multiple opportunities to meet, interact, and engage directly with Indian and international creators and celebrities through signings, panels, and fan-led conversations.
Dedicated gaming arenas by NODWIN Gaming and experience zones by Maruti Suzuki Arena and Crunchyroll will be featured, while elaborate cosplay showcases will bring iconic characters to life. Live music, dance performances, and stand-up comedy acts will further elevate the experience, making Gurugram Comic Con a dynamic, youth-focused celebration that brings stories and communities together.
Tickets for Gurugram Comic Con 2026, scheduled for March 14-15, 2026 are now live exclusively on the District app by Zomato.
Tickets available on: https://link.district.in/
Website: www.comicconindia.com
