San Diego Comic-Con is once again around the corner! And with the Con taking place during the day, many attendees will be exploring San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter looking for the best nerd-themed nightlife. Many of last year’s parties are making their return, with plenty more to come. San Diego Comic-Con 2024 takes place from July 25th to the 28th, and each night has some fun after parties and various nightlife activities to attend, with geeky themes for all fandoms and communities. Read on for our list of San Diego Comic-Con after parties!
Note: We’ll be adding more to the list as more events are announced, so stay tuned!
Short on time? Here’s a quick list:
Wednesday
Thursday
- Fandom Party Presented by Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- Hosnian Prom: The Bash
- Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Welcome Party 2024
- Anti-Hero After Party
Friday
- False Idol x Geeki Tikis
- IGN and Zenless Zone Zero
- San Diego Ghostbusters Crossrip 2024
- 5th Annual Comic-Con Bar Crawl
- PartyPocalypse
- Mosh Eisley
Saturday
Sunday
Wednesday
Ready Party One: Legends of Fantasy
As is tradition, Ready Party One kicks off SDCC with a bang! Taking place once again at the vibrant Parq Nightclub, the Legends of Fantasy party is an 80’s-themed romp through classics of the era like The Princess Bride and Labyrinth. Also in attendance as usual will be the Flux Capacitors cover band, who have been a hit at these parties for years.
When: Wednesday July 24th, 8PM-2AM.
Where: Parq Nightclub, 615 Broadway St.
21 and over?: Yes.
SDCC badge needed?: No.
Tickets: $35, get tickets here.
Thursday
Fandom Party presented by Dragon Age: Veilguard
Sponsored once again by EA, this time featuring the upcoming entry in BioWare’s fantasy RPG series Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the Fandom party returns to the Hard Rock Hotel! Join the fun with activations themed around the game, swag giveaways, great drinks, and live entertainment.
When: Thursday July 25th, 7PM-11PM
Where: The Float at the Hard Rock Hotel, 207 5th Ave.
21 and over?: Yes.
SDCC badge needed?: No.
Tickets: Fandom Party Presented by Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Good luck!
Hosnian Prom: The Bash
Featuring special guests and performances from across the Star Wars fandom, the Bash at Wicked West is one you won’t want to miss. Ticket sales benefit the Starlight Children’s Foundation, but attendees can also enjoy an open bar, catering, and even some geeky swag!
When: Thursday July 25th, 6PM-11PM
Where: Wicked West, 1735 National Ave.
21 and over?: 18+.
SDCC badge needed?: No.
Tickets: $95, Hosnian Prime: The Bash.
CBLDF Comic-Con Welcome Party
Sponsored by Oni Press, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund brings their annual Welcome Party back to SDCC! A great event for comic creators, attendees can expect industry guests, a swag bag for the first 100 attendees, and more!
When: Thursday July 25th, 8PM-12am.
Where: Westgate Hotel, 1055 2nd Ave.
21 and over?: No.
SDCC badge needed?: No.
Tickets: Free for CBLDF members, but a $20 donation to the fund is highly encouraged.
Anti-Hero After Party
Bring your best anti-hero cosplay for the Anti-Hero After Party. The second night of Parq Nightclub’s Comic-Con festivities, this one is sure to bring the heat with a Deadpool Dance Off and performances by the band For the Girls.
When: Thursday July 25th, 8PM-2AM.
Where: Parq Nightclub, 615 Broadway St.
21 and over?: Yes.
SDCC badge needed?: No.
Tickets: $35, get tickets here.
Friday
False Idol x Geeki Tikis
Join Geeki Tikis as they take over False Idol in Downtown San Diego! With 2 hour blocks of raffles, food, and drink tickets, fans have multiple opportunities to win swag and experience some awesome custom cocktails from WhistlePig Whiskey and Plantery Rum.
When: Friday July 26th 4:30pm-6:30pm, 7pm-9pm, 9:30pm-11:30pm
Where: False Idol, 675 W Beech Street.
21 and over?: Yes.
SDCC badge needed?: No.
Tickets: $65, get tickets from the link in False Idol’s Instagram bio.
San Diego Ghostbusters Crossrip 2024
Following their cosplay meetup, the San Diego Ghostbusters will be hosting an after party benefitting the rainn.org charity.
When: Friday July 26th 7pm-9pm.
Where: Werewolf American Pub, 627 Fourth Ave.
21 and over?: Yes.
SDCC badge needed?: No.
Tickets: Free, donations encouraged.
IGN Party ft. Zenless Zone Zero
IGN returns with their annual SDCC party, this time featuring Zenless Zone Zero and the HoyoVerse! Featuring themed drinks, giveaways, and live performances at the Hard Rock Hotel.
When: Friday July 26th 7:30pm-11pm.
Where: The Float at the Hard Rock Hotel, 207 5th Ave.
21 and over?: Yes.
SDCC badge needed?: No.
Tickets: TBD.
5th Annual Comic-Con Themed Bar Crawl
Get a full taste of the legendary Gas Lamp Quarter with the 5th Annual Comic-Con Comic-Con Themed Bar Crawl! Mosey your way through downtown San Diego with con-goers and locals alike. Badges aren’t required, tickets are reasonable, and the drinks are flowing! Cosplay highly encouraged.
When: Friday July 26th and Saturday July 27th, 8PM – 2AM.
Where: Starts at American Junkie, 538 5th Ave.
21 and over?: Yes.
SDCC badge needed?: No.
Tickets: $10-$20, get tickets here.
PartyPocalypse
Live your best post-apocalyptic life, once again at Parq Nightclub! Bring your best Fallout, The Last of Us, and Mad Max vibes, and party like it’s the end of the world! Because it is.
When: Friday July 26th, 8PM-2AM.
Where: Parq Nightclub, 615 Broadway St.
21 and over?: Yes.
SDCC badge needed?: No.
Tickets: $35, get tickets here.
Mosh Eisley: The Best Party in the Galaxy
What do you get when you mix Emo Nite with Star Wars? You get Mosh Eisley, featuring early 2000’s pop punk and emo classics, cosplayers, themed drinks, and more. The event is put on by Thank the Maker Podcast at various ‘Cons around the country, featuring members of bands like Bayside and Story of the Year.
When: Friday July 26th at 9pm (doors at 8pm).
Where: The Music Box, 1337 India Street.
21 and over?: Yes.
SDCC badge needed?: No.
Tickets: $55, get tickets here.
Saturday
Science x Pop Culture Mixer
Hosted by Cosplay for Science, join real scientists at the Marriot Marquis Marina and mingle with other science-minded folk!
When: Saturday July 27th, 4pm-7pm.
Where: Marriot Marquis Marina, South Pool Patio.
21 and over?: Yes.
SDCC badge needed?: No.
Tickets: Free, with limited space.
Digital LA- Comic Cocktails
One of the best networking parties for comic creators, the annual Comic Cocktail meetup returns! The location is a secret unless you register, and the barrier to entry is one of the lowest of all of the Comic-Con parties. It’s rumored special guests may also make appearances.
When: Saturday July 27th, 9pm-11pm.
Where: It’s a secret! Location shared closer to the event.
21 and over?: Yes.
SDCC badge needed?: No.
Sunday
The UBlog Eras Party (Gary’s Version)
Put on by the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog, this is the only true “after” party, happening once all the festivities have come to an end!
When: Sunday July 28th, 6pm-9pm.
Where: Garage Kitchen + Bar, 655 4th Ave.
21 and over?: All ages.
SDCC badge needed?: No.
Tickets: $45. Update: Sold out!
This is by no means the final list, as more events will be announced closer to the ‘Con!
Excited to go out after a long day of panel-going and cosplaying? Let us know on our socials where we can catch you, and be sure to check out more of our San Diego Comic-Con coverage below:
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