# Fan Expo pop culture conventions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fan-expo-pop-culture-conventions
> Updated: 2026-08-21T18:51:09.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Fan Expo events held in North America during August 2026 began with the commencement of Fan Expo Chicago at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, which featured attendees such as actor Elijah Wood.

Following this, Fan Expo Canada announced its upcoming schedule for August 27–30, 2026, in Toronto. The Canadian event is set to feature a diverse celebrity lineup, including Mark Hamill, John Cena, and Mel Gibson. A notable highlight includes a reunion of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ cast—Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd—to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the franchise.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Fan Expo Canada 2026 announces celebrity lineup and events

Fan Expo Canada returns to Toronto from August 27–30, 2026, featuring celebrity guests like John Cena, Mark Hamill, and Elijah Wood, alongside various pop culture panels and events.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fan-expo-canada-2026-announces-celebrity-lineup-and-events

### 2026-08-15: Fan Expo Chicago begins at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

Fan Expo Chicago began on August 14, 2026, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, featuring Elijah Wood and cosplayers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fan-expo-chicago-begins-at-donald-e-stephens-convention-center

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