Twenty-eight stars have already been announced for Liverpool Comic Con 2026, which returns to the Exhibition Centre Liverpool from Saturday, October 10 to Sunday, October 11. The biannual fan convention is expected to draw thousands of fans eager to meet their favourite celebrities.
Earlier this month, the May 2026 event attracted thousands with appearances from Gillian Anderson, William Shatner, and Cal Dodd, among others. Organisers have now confirmed a stellar lineup for the autumn event, featuring stars from Game of Thrones, Doctor Who, Stranger Things, and more.
Game of Thrones Cast Members
Multiple Game of Thrones alumni are set to appear. Emilia Clarke, known for her iconic role as Daenerys Targaryen, will attend. Kit Harington, who played Jon Snow, is also confirmed. Other cast members include Isaac Hempstead-Wright (Bran Stark), Ellie Kenrick (Meera Reed), Eugene Simon (Lancel Lannister), Jerome Flynn (Bronn), Daniel Portman (Podrick Payne), and Jessica Henwick (Nymeria Sand).
Doctor Who Stars
Two beloved Doctors will be present: David Tennant, the Tenth Doctor, and Peter Capaldi, the Twelfth Doctor. Catherine Tate, who played companion Donna Noble, will also join them.
Stranger Things and Marvel Stars
David Harbour, known for his Emmy-nominated role as Jim Hopper in Stranger Things and as Red Guardian in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is on the list. Randy Havens, who played science teacher Scott Clarke in Stranger Things, will also attend.
Other Notable Names
Christopher Lloyd, the Emmy-winning actor famous for Doc Brown in Back to the Future, Uncle Fester in The Addams Family, and Jim Ignatowski in Taxi, is confirmed. Kevin McKidd (Grey's Anatomy, Trainspotting), Mira Sorvino (Academy Award winner for Mighty Aphrodite), Pam Grier (Jackie Brown, Coffy), and Rick Hoffman (Suits) are also set to appear.
Voice actor Josh Keaton (The Spectacular Spider-Man, Voltron: Legendary Defender) and Neil Newbon, award-winning performer of Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, will be there. WWE Superstar Paige, a two-time Divas Champion, is also on the bill.
Additional guests include Robin Shou (Mortal Kombat), Linden Ashby (Teen Wolf, Mortal Kombat), Kevin Durand (Lost, The Strain), Christopher Lambert (Highlander), Jessica Henwick (Iron Fist, Star Wars: The Force Awakens), and Alan Fletcher (Neighbours). Tom McKay and Luke Dale, stars of the Kingdom Come: Deliverance video game franchise, round out the lineup.
Event Details and Impact
The convention offers meet-and-greets, Q&A panels, and cosplay. With 28 stars already confirmed and more likely to be announced, the event is expected to be one of the largest fan conventions in the UK this year. For more information, visit the Liverpool Comic Con website.
