Invitation to media: Arctic Lights Comic Con
Dear journalist,
The globally established Comic Con concept is taking a significant step into the Finnish event scene as Arctic Lights Comic Con is held for the first time at Messukeskus Helsinki on 16–17 May 2026.
Arctic Lights Comic Con brings together international star guests, comic artists, and a wide range of pop culture phenomena on a scale not previously seen in Finland. The event features cosplay, K-pop, console and tabletop gaming, trading cards, and anime, among others.
The programme includes interviews with international guests, live drawing battles between comic artists, and hands-on activities - from lightsaber training to poi dragon taming.
Programme highlights – Saturday, 16 May
10:30
Try K-pop dance with Tricksters, Experience Area
11:15
Could you work for Marvel? Mark Paniccia explains how it’s possible, Comics Stage
11:30
Jamie Campbell Bower Q&A, Starlight Main Stage
13:00
Sean Gunn Q&A, Starlight Main Stage
14:30
One Piece Q&A – Vincent Regan & Tyrone Keogh, Spotlight Talks
16:20
Cosplay Parade
17:00
Live drawing battle: Yanick Paquette & Amanda Conner go head-to-head drawing vampires, Comics Stage
Programme highlights – Sunday, 17 May
10:20
Guardians of the Galaxy Q&A – Sean Gunn & Pom Klementieff, Starlight Main Stage
14:15
Kevin Nowlan & Yanick Paquette face off in an epic live drawing battle: Doctor Strange vs. Doctor Fate, Comics Stage
15:30
Patricia Ström & Derya Dincer Meet & Greet, Creators Zone
16:00
K-pop SM Qualifiers, Polaris Perform
16:15
Cary Nord & Jimmy Palmiotti draw Daredevil together in a four-handed live session, Comics Stage
17:10
Jedi or Sith? Lightsaber training experience, Experience Area
Information for media representatives
Media enquiries and interview requests:
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, Communications Specialist Minna Korpimies, tel. +358 50 387 7325, ext-minna.korpimies@messukeskus.com
Please note that photography is restricted in the Starlight Zone and during Q&A sessions on the Starlight Main Stage to official event photographers only. Images taken by the event’s official photographers will be published in the Messukeskus media bank after each event day.
Media representatives can accredit in advance via the event newsroom or on-site at the Messukeskus Press Centre (Southern Entrance, 2nd floor). The Press Centre serves media during event opening hours. Please present a valid press card (e.g. Finnish Union of Journalists) or other proof of assignment upon arrival.
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