This weekend, August 28th-30th, the Bay Area is the place to be as the spotlight will be shining on the San Jose McEnery Convention Center for GalaxyCon San Jose 2026!
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Like many conventions, the celebrating doesn’t stop when the convention doors close. After the sun goes down, the lights come up for a number of activities that let you continue to celebrate your fandom with other fans and congoers. GalaxyCon San Jose has a handful of things to do, no matter your preference of entertainment – music, dancing, comedy, and more.
Here’s a look at the entertainment being held this weekend for GalaxyCon San Jose!
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Cosplay Cabaret
The wildest variety show in the galaxy takes center stage every Saturday night at GalaxyCon. Featuring the nation’s premier nerdlesque, crossplay, and variety acts, The After Dark Cabaret shines the glittery spotlight on the naughty side of fandom.
Karaoke
Become the singing sensation you are absolutely convinced that you are and join us for our nightly Karaoke sessions singing everything from the Ghostbusters theme to Under Pressure, you can even sing the Freddy Mercury parts!
Dance Parties
Feel the music and hit the dance floor at one of our many themed Dance Parties or Raves! Let the emotions flow at Get Sad Y’all’s Emo Night, reach levels over 9000 at the Kamehameha Rave, or blast off to a new universe of fun at the Galaxy Groove Bash!
Comedy Events
End the night with laughter as you check out one of our many Comedy Events featuring stand-up showcases from Tyler Wood, as well as improv and sketch comedy.
18+ Panels
Need a place to unwind after all that partying? Maybe have a relaxing moment and color some adult-themed pictures? Perhaps you can listen to our various panels discussing the mature side of fandom? There’s something for everyone!… provided they have photo ID proving they are 18 years or older.
Come join Comics Bodega & fans from across the galaxy this weekend and celebrate Comic Books, Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, and more!
GalaxyCon San Jose:
GalaxyCon San Jose is More Than a Comic-Con! It’s a 3-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists, and PEOPLE LIKE YOU!
Join fans from across the galaxy and celebrate Comic Books, Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, and more!