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Stars and Celebs Announced for Fan Expo New Orleans 2026

06:00 November 05, 2025
By: Frederick Quinn

2026 FAN EXPO New Orleans

Some of Hollywood's biggest stars and celebrities are set to appear at the acclaimed FAN EXPO New Orleans for 2026.

The convention, which is hosted all around the United States and Canada, is coming back to the Big Easy, allowing attendees to see those who have graced the big and small screens live and up close. With everyone being a fan of something, this event takes place over several days, serving as a celebration of pop culture by hosting an interactive experience with celebrity panels, information on the latest movies and TV series, and more.

[Courtesy of FAN EXPO New Orleans]

FAN EXPO New Orleans

FAN EXPO New Orleans will be held at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from January 9-11, 2026. The three-day event expects to see fun, culture, and community, as well as plenty of blockbuster stars and special guests.

Helen Hunt, known for her iconic roles in The Incredibles franchise, Mad About You, and Twister, will be in attendance, as will James Marsters from the classic Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The stars just keep on coming as Mike Colter from Luke Cage, as well as several cast members from the hit series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, were also recently announced. The convention will also feature The Lord of the Rings stars Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, and Dominic Monaghan, as well as other stars from movies such as Superbad and TV series such as Reno, 911!, and The Goldbergs.

To see a full list of confirmed guests for this year's FAN EXPO New Orleans, visit the event's website.

The celebration serves as unique fan experience, allowing space for those into comics, sci-fi, gaming, anime, and more. Fandoms of all can connect, enjoy autographs and photo ops, artist workshops, panels, and unique merchandise.

Expo Ticket Information

The event presents an opportunity for the entire family to have some fun. There are a variety of ticket options available; guests can purchase adult, youth, and child single-day tickets, as well as child and family passes. VIP packages are also available; however, the advanced pricing period ends on December 26.

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