CCXP (Comic Con Experience)

CCXP (Comic Con Experience) is the largest pop-culture festival in the world by attendance — recent editions have drawn well over 280,000 people to São Paulo Expo. The 2026 edition runs December 3–6. Built along the lines of San Diego Comic-Con but on a Brazilian scale, CCXP spans comics, film and TV, games, anime, literature and internet culture, and it has become a genuine global stop for major studio panels and world-first reveals.

The main draw is the programming. CCXP's headline stages host Hollywood and streaming panels with international talent, exclusive trailers and announcements — the kind of reveals that make global headlines. Around that you'll find an Artists' Alley with Brazilian and international creators, a massive exhibitor floor of publishers, studios, toy and collectible brands, a huge games area with hands-on demos and esports, and one of the most passionate cosplay communities anywhere. It's a full-sensory, four-day marathon.

São Paulo Expo is in the south of the city (Água Funda) and has its own metro station on Line 1, so you can reach it from central São Paulo without a car. The city's two airports — Guarulhos (international) and Congonhas (domestic) — connect it to the rest of Brazil and the world. December is warm and can be rainy, so pack light layers and a compact umbrella. Tickets sell fast: CCXP releases badges in tiers on its official site, and the premium "EPIC" passes with early entry sell out first, so buy early.

For international visitors, CCXP is a great anchor for a Brazil trip — São Paulo is a food and nightlife capital, and the con is a short flight from Rio de Janeiro's beaches and landmarks. A few practicals: bring a portable charger and comfortable shoes for the enormous floor, some cash (though cards and Pix are ubiquitous), and note that most panels run in Portuguese with international guests. Check the official CCXP site for the schedule, guest announcements and ticket tiers as December approaches.