Comic Con Africa KidsCon 2026: The Ultimate Family Day Out in Johannesburg

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From Pokémon and Minecraft to Cartoon Network stars and VR adventures, KidsCon at Comic Con Africa promises an unforgettable family experience

Comic Con Africa is once again transforming Johannesburg into the ultimate playground for families, with the return of KidsCon — a dedicated 1,200sqm zone packed with interactive entertainment, creative workshops and exciting attractions for children of all ages.

From hands-on craft stations and gaming experiences to beloved character meet-and-greets and kids cosplay competitions, Comic Con Africa 2026 offers a full day of entertainment for parents and children alike.

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KidsCon Stage Brings Creativity to Life

The KidsCon Stage is packed with fun and educational entertainment throughout the day.

Young visitors can join comic-making workshops, learn how to create board games, design fantasy creatures and master lightsaber skills in Padawan training sessions. The programme also includes K-pop dance performances, live art demonstrations, appearances from My Little Pony characters and interactive quizzes with prizes.

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Gaming Zone Levels Up Family Fun

The Gaming Zone delivers plenty of excitement for young gamers.

Children can take part in creative Minecraft build challenges on PC, explore free-to-play family-friendly games and experience realistic sim racing without needing a driver’s licence.

One of this year’s biggest additions is a virtual reality Dungeons & Dragons experience, where players wear VR headsets and watch life-sized dice rolls and magical adventures unfold around them.

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Dr Squish Brings Colourful Creativity

The colourful world of Dr Squish arrives at Comic Con Africa, bringing interactive demonstrations that show children how to create vibrant neon squishies.

Presented in South Africa by Solarpop, the experience combines creativity, colour and plenty of satisfying squishy fun.

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Test Your Skills with ZURU X-Shot

Future sharpshooters can put their aiming skills to the test at the ZURU X-Shot activation.

Specially designed target corridors allow children to use colourful foam dart blasters with Air Tech technology to hit targets more than 20 metres away.

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Takealot of Toys for Every Young Collector

Families looking for the latest toys, games and collectibles can explore the Takealot stand, featuring a wide range of popular children’s brands.

It’s the perfect stop for anyone searching for new games, books or collectibles to take home.

Meet Your Favourite Characters

Children will have plenty of opportunities to meet familiar faces throughout the event.

Expect appearances from:

• Mario and Luigi

• Cartoon Network characters

• The M&M’s surprise new character

• Snap, Crackle ‘N Pop

• Toucan Sam

• Kellogg’s Rooster

• The Mischievous Rascals

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Celebrate 30 Years of Pokémon

As Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026, Comic Con Africa is hosting the Poké Party, presented by Solarpop.

Fans can enjoy learn-to-play sessions, receive official guidance on the Pokémon Trading Card Game and capture memorable photos with some of the franchise’s most beloved characters.

Animation Workshops for Future Creators

Aspiring animators aged 12 and older can join workshops hosted by the Cape Town International Animation Festival.

The sessions cover character development, animation software and valuable insights into studying animation after school

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Cartoon Network Icons Take the Main Stage

One of the biggest highlights arrives on Thursday, 24 September, when Cartoon Network creators and voice actors take over the Comic Con Africa Main Stage.

Fans can join:

• JG Quintel, creator and executive producer of Regular Show: The Lost Tapes

• Nate Cash, executive producer and showrunner of Adventure Time: Side Quests

• William Salyers, voice of Rigby

• Sasha Knight, voice of Finn

The live virtual panel offers behind-the-scenes stories, a screening of an episode from Regular Show: The Lost Tapes and an exclusive preview of Adventure Time: Side Quests ahead of its Cartoon Network premiere.

Date: Thursday, 24 September

Time: 16:30–17:15

Venue: Comic Con Africa Main Stage

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Even More Family Fun Awaits

The entertainment doesn’t stop there.

Visitors can enjoy daily Kids Cosplay competitions with prizes, create personalised teddy bears at Build-A-Bear Workshop, decorate doughnuts with Krispy Kreme’s DIY kits, explore creative activities with Deli Stationery and Pentel, and meet returning favourites Omega Mind, Captain Crisp and The Incredible Hake from Sea Harvest.

Whether your family loves gaming, animation, superheroes, crafting or collectibles, Comic Con Africa KidsCon 2026promises a day filled with unforgettable memories.

Plan Your Comic Con Africa Family Day Out

With interactive experiences, educational workshops, exclusive entertainment and plenty of shopping, KidsCon makes Comic Con Africa one of Johannesburg’s biggest family events of the year.

Families are encouraged to secure their tickets early and prepare for a day packed with adventure, creativity and pop culture fun.

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