Comic Con Draws record crowds

From superheroes to sci-fi stars, Port Solent welcomed over 15,000 visitors to Comic Con 2025!

On Saturday 14th June, our hugely popular free Comic Con returned to the waterfront drawing an incredible crowd of over 15,000 fans for a day packed with workshops and character appearances. From superheroes to sci-fi, gaming and collectibles, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

The main attraction was our incredible Transformers Takeover, with Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Barricade and Megatron towering over the crowds and posing for photos.

The Star Wars Cantina immersive experience hosted by Joker Squad and Droid Workshops hosted by Scavenger Props proved a big hit, with visitors enjoying the characters and props.

Visitors also explored the Jurassic Park Zone, met the Ghostbusters alongside their Ecto-1 car and took photos with the Doctor Who TARDIS and Dalek.

Budding Jedi were treated to immersive lightsabre training sessions and gave fans the chance to learn the ways of the Force.

Comic Con wouldn’t be complete without our amazing line-up of stallholders and this year’s selection didn’t disappoint. From collectible toys to handcrafted gifts and delicious cakes, there was a wide range of unique items on offer. Among the highlights was a visit from Andy’s Man Club, the mental health charity working to encourage conversations and support for men across the UK.

Thank you to everyone who came along and made Comic Con 2025 such a success!

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