Thursday, October 06 to October 09, 2016
Jacob K Javits Convention Center
655 W. 34th St, New York, NY 10001
New York Comic Con is the East Coast’s biggest and most exciting popular culture convention. Our Show Floor plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies and television. Our Panels and Autograph Sessions give Fans a chance to interact with their favorite Creators. Our screening rooms feature sneak peeks at films and television shows months before they hit big and small screens. New York Comic Con is the second largest pop culture convention in America and the only one that takes place in the comic book, publishing, media and licensing capital of the world — Gotham City.
Due to the wide variety of booths, contests, panels and activities for each day, visit the website for the schedule per day:
http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com
It is highly recommended to download the app to be able to save any events you may be interested in attending and to stay up to date during the convention.
Also do read the FAQ page about any concerns on tickets or safety as these rules will be strictly enforced: http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/About/NYCC-Rules/
Important Transportation Update
Due to the recent opening of the 7 train 34st-Hudson Yard stop which is one block away from the Jacob Javits Center, people can avoid the extra fare of the shuttle buses and taxis by instead transferring to the 7 train from the following stops.
At Grand Central-42nd St., anyone taking the 4,5,6, and S train can transfer indoors to the 7 train.
At Bryant Park-42nd St., anyone taking the B,D,F,M can transfer indoors to the 7 train.
At Times Square-42nd St., anyone taking N,Q,R,1,2,3,A,C,E can transfer to the 7 train within the Times Square station.
Anyone taking the G train can transfer to a Jamaica-Queens bound F train from (Prospect Park, 7 Ave.,4 Ave-9st, Smith-9sts, Bergen St., Carrol St.,Church Ave. or Fort Hamilton Pkwy). From the F train transfer to the 7 train at Bryant Park -42nd St. OR transfer at Hoyt-Schermerhorn to the A,C train and get off Times Square.
Anyone taking the L train can transfer at 14st Union Square to a N,Q,R or 4,5,6 trains. If taking the green trains transfer at Grand Central for the 7 train. If taking the yellow trains transfer at Times Sq.
Anyone taking the J,Z train can transfer at Canal St to the N,Q,R train and transfer to Times Sq. for the 7 train.
For people in Brooklyn taking the S train, take the S train to Prospect Park and transfer to a Q or B train or go to Franklin Ave and transfer to a Manhattan-bound C train.
For people in Manhattan taking the S train, the S train stops at both Times Sq. and Grand Central.
During the weekend, there are changes to train services and are sometimes rerouted. Always check mta.info for any changes.