The organizers of the Zurich Pop Con and Game Show have announced the first guests for the 2026 edition, which will be held on September 26 and 27 at Messe Zürich. The festival dedicated to pop culture, gaming, and anime is now in its ninth year, occupying a 30,000-square-meter space after attracting over 46,000 visitors in 2025.
Among the first names confirmed for the film and television industry is British actor Vincent Regan, who starred in House of the Dragon and One Piece. For the video game industry, British actors Luke Dale and Tom McKay will be present, voice actors and performance capture actors who portray Hans Capon and Henry of Skalitz in the series. Kingdom Come: Deliverance.
The anime dubbing scene will be represented by German professionals René Dawn-Claude, the voice of Satoru Gojō in Jujutsu Kaisen, and Scarlet Lubowski, known for her roles as Jesse in Pokémon, Maya the Bee, and Gaby Glockner in the TKKG series. All guests in the film, TV, and dubbing areas will participate in on-stage talks, autograph sessions, and photo shoots.
Digital entertainment and streaming will feature content creators Rosemondy and Elquaria, active on Twitch and social media with gaming and lifestyle content, who will meet with audiences on the Gaming and Community Stages.
The Cosplay Village will host international artists, including Knite from Australia, Peep Cosplay from Italy, and Symphonia from Germany. The three cosplayers will serve as judges in the daily competitions on the main stage in Hall 1 and will hold workshops on makeup, sewing, and wig-making techniques. The event will also continue the Open Air Cosplay Stage, introduced at the previous edition.
The event program includes an exhibition area with Artist Alley, merchandise stands, a Nintendo zone, e-sports tournaments, board games, a medieval market, and an Asian pavilion with activities related to K-pop, martial arts, and gastronomy. Tickets are available for pre-sale through the Ticketcorner platform.