Fan Expo Canada Takes Over Toronto This Week

• Dates and venue: Aug 21–24, 2025 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
• Show hours: Thu 4–9 pm (2 pm preview for VIP/Ultimate/4-Day), Fri–Sat 10 am–7 pm, Sun 10 am–5 pm.
• Headliners include Ewan McGregor, Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future 40th), plus Hailee Steinfeld, William Shatner, Tom Welling, Mary Steenburgen, Mike Tyson.
• Organizers tout 135,000+ fans for Canada’s largest pop culture event.
• Tickets, photo ops, autographs, and special experiences available now.

Toronto’s biggest fan event is back. Fan Expo Canada runs Thursday through Sunday at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, taking over the North and South Buildings with comics, anime, cosplay, gaming, and a stacked celebrity slate. Doors open at 4 pm Thursday, with an early 2 pm preview for VIP, Ultimate, and 4-Day pass holders, then settle into full-day hours through the weekend.

This year’s lineup leans into signature moments. Ewan McGregor anchors premium experiences, while a 40th anniversary Back to the Future reunion brings Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd to the main stage. The guest list also features Hailee Steinfeld, William Shatner, Tom Welling, Mary Steenburgen, and Mike Tyson, alongside “Smallville Nights” and special comic experiences with Jim Lee. Expect packed panels, photo ops, and plenty of cosplay on the show floor.

If you’re going, grab tickets and plan ahead. Photo ops and autographs sell out fast, hotels tied to the show still have limited special-rate inventory, and the official site lists maps, schedules, and a mobile app to keep your day moving. With crowds topping 135,000 in recent years, arriving early and plotting must-see panels will save you time and stress.