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GalaxyCon Des Moines 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!
We look forward to seeing you September 11 - 13, 2026 at the Iowa Events Center
Dates
Sep 11, 2026 · 2:00 PM - Sep 13, 2026 · 8:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Location
Parking instructions
Parking is available north of the Iowa Events Center with entrances off of the following streets:
3rd Street
5th Avenue
Crocker Street
The Iowa Events Center surface parking lots offer the closest and most convenient access to the facility and easy access to I-235 and other major routes after the event. ADA Accessible parking is available at the Iowa Events Center by entering the lot south of Crocker Street, next to Community Choice Convention Center.
Health & safety
In the event of any postponement, all tickets shall be transferred to the rescheduled dates.
Tickets
Price: $45.00-1995.00 + Applicable Fees and Taxes
Admission
GalaxyCon Des Moines 3 Day PREMIUM RESERVE VIP Full Weekend Pass
$2,268.82
Includes Base Price:$1,995.00, Tax: $139.65, Processing fees: $134.17
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This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable
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GalaxyCon Des Moines 3 Day VIP Full Weekend Pass
$340.32
Includes Base Price:$299.00, Tax: $20.93, Processing fees: $20.39
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GalaxyCon Des Moines 3 Day Deluxe Pass
$153.84
Includes Base Price:$135.00, Tax: $9.45, Processing fees: $9.39
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GalaxyCon Des Moines 3 Day Pass
$125.41
Includes Base Price:$110.00, Tax: $7.70, Processing fees: $7.71
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GalaxyCon Des Moines 2 Day Deluxe Pass
$142.47
Includes Base Price:$125.00, Tax: $8.75, Processing fees: $8.72
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GalaxyCon Des Moines 2 Day Pass
$112.90
Includes Base Price:$99.00, Tax: $6.93, Processing fees: $6.97
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GalaxyCon Des Moines Friday Single Day Pass
$51.50
Includes Base Price:$45.00, Tax: $3.15, Processing fees: $3.35
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GalaxyCon Des Moines Saturday Single Day Pass
$74.24
Includes Base Price:$65.00, Tax: $4.55, Processing fees: $4.69
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GalaxyCon Des Moines Sunday Single Day Pass
$62.87
Includes Base Price:$55.00, Tax: $3.85, Processing fees: $4.02
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Comp Admission
Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications
Interested in applying:
1 active application
Deadline:
Sep 11, 2026
GalaxyCon Des Moines takes place September 11-13, 2026 at Iowa Events Center.Thank you for your interest in setting up as an Exhibitor, Vendor, Independent Publisher, Developer, Craftsperson, Artist, Writer, or Filmmaker at GalaxyCon Des Moines 2026. After filling out this form, you will receive an email regarding your approval status. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
Other applications
Interested in applying:
2 active applications
Deadline:
Sep 10, 2026
Calling all you naughty nerds! Step off the main floor and into something a little more daring. The Deep Space Boutique is our exclusive 18+ marketplace, filled with provocative vendors, bold performances, and after-hours workshops designed to spark curiosity. It is part shopping, part spectacle, and a full invitation to explore the playful side of the convention that only opens once the lights go down.
We're accepting applications for entertainers and panelists to perform in the Deep Space Boutique. Do you have an 18+ panel or workshop idea? Are you a pole dancer or burlesque performer? Do you have an act or panel that would fit in the Deep Space Boutique? Apply today!
This application is for people over 18 ONLY. Be prepared to send a photo of your ID.
Deadline:
Jul 17, 2026
Terms & Conditions
Consent to Receive Marketing Communications: By purchasing a ticket to our events, you hereby expressly agree and consent to receive marketing emails and other electronic communications from GalaxyCon LLC and our selected partners. These communications may include promotional materials, special offers, event updates, and other relevant information. You acknowledge that this consent is given voluntarily, and you have the option to unsubscribe from receiving such communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any marketing email or by contacting us directly at info@. Please note that unsubscribing from marketing communications will not affect your receipt of transactional emails related to your ticket purchase, such as confirmation emails or important event updates.
GalaxyCon/Animate!/Nightmare Weekend attendees may be photographed or filmed at any time at the convention. By purchasing admission to an event and/or photo ops hosted by GalaxyCon, all attendees consent to being recorded (by audio, visual and/or other means) for exhibition and exploitation by any means in all media (including professional photo ops) now known or hereafter devised worldwide in perpetuity.
In other words, by attending a GalaxyCon/Animate!/Nightmare Weekend convention, you give your consent to be photographed and appear on camera.
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