Gladstone PopCon

Gladstone PopCon Gladstone PopCon is a celebration of all things popular culture, right here in the Gladstone Region.

From gaming, comics, art, virtual reality, cospaly, fantasy and sci-fi - there's something for all ages. Stay tuned for more details and updates on activities, stalls, guests and so much more. Gladstone PopCon is proudly presented by Gladstone Regional Council.

PopCon 2025 was definitely COOLER than ever before! Check out the gallery from PopCon 2025! 😎We had hundreds of cosplay...
16/09/2025

PopCon 2025 was definitely COOLER than ever before! Check out the gallery from PopCon 2025! 😎

We had hundreds of cosplayers who took on Goondoon Street for our annual Cosplay Parade.

Cosplay Championship winners wowed the crowd, with the standout costume going to a hand-crafted Pyramid Head, entirely homemade in 3D and inspired by the film Silent Hill.

Massive shoutout to our Cosplay Judges - Kaitlyn, Ben and Rick! 🙏

We hope you loved this event as much as we loved bringing it to life! ❤️

13/09/2025

PopCon on TODAY! 3pm-8pm

What’s Happening & When:
👯 Adagio Open & MC Welcome — Kick things off at 3pm
🧙 Cosplay Q&A at 3.30pm
📖 Author’s Panel & Improv — Get creative with chat & comedy in Theatre at 4.30pm & 5.30pm
🧙 Cosplay Parade at 5:15 pm
🎨 Artist Alley — Meet creators like Angelina Wings, Spectral Productions, Sue Ellen Pashley
📚 Gladstone Regional Libraries - Library Fun join in on the ''Best Dressed Super Doctor” comp, photo wall and Author Alley and so much more!

Gaming Awaits!
🎮 Virtual Reality Gaming at PopFun
🎲 Board Games at PopReads
🎮 Zing Reloaded for console action
🎲 Cowman Gaming for all your low-headset required fun
🎮 Arcade Alley for swinging back to the classics

There is something for everyone!

Prepare yourself…PopCon is TOMORROW and we are beating the heat. 🔆A reminder we have changed the time to 3pm-8pm, keepin...
12/09/2025

Prepare yourself…PopCon is TOMORROW and we are beating the heat. 🔆

A reminder we have changed the time to 3pm-8pm, keeping you cooler in your cosplay! 🦸

From cosplay competitions and gaming mania to art, craft, and live entertainment. Something for everyone.

The main street will transform into a world of cosplay, collectibles, gaming and full-on fandom fun!

See you soon at Goondoon!

10/09/2025

The countdown is officially ON! PopCon is THIS SATURDAY! 🦹‍♂️

We are beating the heat, this year we are changing the time to 3pm-8pm - keeping you cooler in your cosplay!

It seems everyone is getting into the PopCon spirit, even NatGirl (secret identity Natalia Muszkat - Deputy Mayor Gladstone Regional Council) and Simon...

Don't miss the Gladstone Region’s biggest pop-culture event of the year!
📅 Saturday, 13 September, 3pm - 8pm
📍 Goondoon Street Entertainment Precinct
🎫 FREE for the whole family

The ultimate PopCon Guide! 🗺️ Screenshot, save & share. The official PopCon event schedule and map, all you need to know...
09/09/2025

The ultimate PopCon Guide! 🗺️

Screenshot, save & share.

The official PopCon event schedule and map, all you need to know in the one place!

Massive shout out to our event volunteers! 📢📢 Our amazing event volunteers help our events team deliver PopCon year afte...
08/09/2025

Massive shout out to our event volunteers! 📢📢

Our amazing event volunteers help our events team deliver PopCon year after year, some volunteers this being their fifth PopCon!

Our volunteers are the force behind PopCon bringing that unique community spirit. 🦸💪

From creating decorations, greeting guest, assisting with arts and crafts and cosplay competitions, there’s no corner of PopCon that our volunteers don’t touch!

To everyone who volunteers we see you, we appreciate you! Help us share the love in the comments! 🙌

PopCon – What's on in the gaming world of PopCon! 🥽 Virtual Reality Gaming Immerse yourself in the fantasy world of Vi...
07/09/2025

PopCon – What's on in the gaming world of PopCon!

🥽 Virtual Reality Gaming
Immerse yourself in the fantasy world of Virtual reality

🎲 Board Gaming
Check out the interactive board games and exhibition.

🎮 Zing Reloaded
Enjoy gaming on different consoles, all in one place

👾 Cowman Gaming
See Cowman Gaming stall for gaming timetable.

See you soon at Goondoon!

1 WEEK TO GO! 😱 Bring your best cosplay, explore the stalls, grab something delicious and join our Cosplay Championships...
06/09/2025

1 WEEK TO GO! 😱

Bring your best cosplay, explore the stalls, grab something delicious and join our Cosplay Championships and Cosplay Parade. 🧞

Don’t forget to pre-register for Cosplay Championship!

We have four competition categories with prizes awarded to the winner of each category:
🧛 Best in Show
👏 Crowd Favourite
⚒️ Best Prop
🎭 Best Skit

Registrations close: Thursday, 11 September
Register online now:🌐 https://bit.ly/3HGTeOF

Get your costumes ready and join us for a full day of fandom!

Mark your calendar – One Week until PopCon Meet & Greet 🦸 An afternoon out for you and your mini to meet their ‘real lif...
05/09/2025

Mark your calendar – One Week until PopCon Meet & Greet 🦸

An afternoon out for you and your mini to meet their ‘real life’ idols!

📅 Friday, 12 September, 5-6pm
📍 Library Square - Goondoon Street Entertainment Precinct
🎫 Free event, no RSVP required
🎈 Free balloons twisting by Happy Faces

See you soon at Goondoon!

Calling all PopCon Fans the PopCon schedule has landed! 📣📣It’s bursting with epic panels, hands-on fun, and pop‑culture ...
04/09/2025

Calling all PopCon Fans the PopCon schedule has landed! 📣📣

It’s bursting with epic panels, hands-on fun, and pop‑culture goodness!

Check out the line-up below and mark your calendar!

Our LEGO Speed Challenge returns to PopCon 2025! 🥇 Don’t forget to pre-register at the Merch desk (at PopCon) to comple...
04/09/2025

Our LEGO Speed Challenge returns to PopCon 2025! 🥇

Don’t forget to pre-register at the Merch desk (at PopCon) to complete for your chance to win!

Prizes include a lego bundle and all participants get to take home their competition lego!

📍 PopFun (GECC)

Tardis Chill Out Zone will come to life at PopCon 2025! 😎 We are committed to creating welcoming spaces. This is a senso...
03/09/2025

Tardis Chill Out Zone will come to life at PopCon 2025! 😎

We are committed to creating welcoming spaces. This is a sensory-friendly area offering a peaceful retreat for Con goers.

Anyone needing a break the Tardis Chill Out Zone is located at PopReads (Gladstone City Library). 📕

See you soon at PopCon, September 13! 👋

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Goondoon Street
Gladstone, QLD
4680

Telephone

07 4970 0700

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Celebrate your fandom at Gladstone PopCon - the region's largest pop culture convention. One fun-filled day with everything from film, television, anime, books, comics, gaming, cartoons and collectables.

There's plenty to do with cosplay, competitions, live entertainment, activities, giveaways plus stalls filled with geeky treasures.

Gladstone PopCon is presented by Gladstone Regional Council.

Gladstone PopCon 2020