San Diego is about to get a jolt of pure rock energy! Get ready to relive your early 2000s pop-punk dreams because The All-American Rejects, the band responsible for anthems like “Dirty Little Secret” and “Gives You Hell,” are set to headline this year’s highly anticipated Fandom Party at San Diego Comic Con.

This isn’t just another convention side-event; it’s a full-blown celebration where the biggest names in music, gaming, and entertainment converge. Fans, industry insiders, and even a few celebrities will descend upon the Hard Rock Hotel for a night promising unforgettable immersive experiences and, of course, a healthy dose of nostalgia-fueled singalongs. The countdown to July 24th has officially begun, and trust us, you won’t want to miss it.

Fandom Will Kick Off SDCC With High-Energy Performances and Fan-First Experiences

The Fandom Party, an annual highlight during San Diego’s biggest fan convention, is gearing up for its eighth year on Thursday, July 24, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at FLOAT at the Hard Rock Hotel. This exclusive event, presented by Fandom– the leading platform for fans worldwide– promises a vibrant fusion of pop culture, gaming, fantasy, and music.

Attendees will be treated to a variety of interactive experiences, including a sneak peek into Universal Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort’s upcoming theme park. Guests can explore custom activations representing its five unique worlds: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe.

Gaming enthusiasts can step into the world of CODE VEIN II with a life-size replica of the in-game Motorcycle Forma, courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. Other activations include a themed scavenger hunt hosted by the popular Santaverse character The Elf on the Shelf and Z2. Guests over 21 can also enjoy beverages from Mike’s HARDER Lemonade, the official sponsor. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. The Fandom Party is by invite only.

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About Fandom

Fandom is the world’s largest fan platform where fans immerse themselves in imagined worlds across entertainment and gaming. Reaching almost 350 million unique visitors per month and hosting more than 250,000 wikis, Fandom is the #1 source for in-depth information on pop culture, gaming, TV and film, where fans learn about and celebrate their favorite fandoms. Fandom’s Gaming division manages the online video game retailer Fanatical. Fandom Media, the content arm of Fandom, enhances the fan experience through curated editorial, video and branded content from trusted and established media brands Gamespot, TV Guide, Metacritic and the Emmy-nominated Honest Trailers from Screen Junkies.

About Universal Orlando Resort  

Universal Orlando Resort is an award-winning, weeklong vacation destination that welcomes all to truly be themselves while enjoying world-class attractions that redefine theme park experiences. Here, a multitude of authentically thrilling, exciting and spontaneous adventures await – each inviting guests to embark on whatever vacation they crave while igniting their full range of emotions like never before – from the awe of walking the streets of Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to the rush of adrenaline that takes over when coming face-to-face with a Velociraptor in Jurassic Park to the wide-eyed joy of seeing an entire slice of cake atop a delectable milkshake at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen. 

Universal Orlando Resort is home to four exhilarating theme parks that boast some of the most innovative and immersive experiences ever created – Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay, and the all-new Universal Epic Universe. Guests can also relish in exciting dining and entertainment at the Universal CityWalk entertainment complex and enjoy incredible accommodations and magnificent theming across eleven hotels that offer something for every style and budget: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Universal Stella Nova Resort, Universal Terra Luna Resort, Universal Aventura Hotel, Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort, and Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites & Dockside Inn and Suites. 

Universal Orlando Resort is a part of Universal Destinations & Experiences, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal.