Pune Comic Con 2026 Returns March 21-22 at Yash Lawns

Maruti Suzuki Arena presents Pune Comic Con, powered by Crunchyroll, returns for its 13th edition on March 21-22, 2026, at Yash Lawns, Bibvewadi Road. Tickets are exclusively available on District by Zomato.

Event Details at a Glance

Two Days of Pop-Culture Celebration

The 13th Comic Con India edition promises an electrifying weekend celebrating comics, anime, gaming, and cosplay. Maharashtra’s cultural capital transforms into fandom headquarters with immersive experiences designed for passionate enthusiasts.

Pune’s vibrant creative ecosystem, fueled by college students and young professionals, makes it the perfect backdrop for this celebration. The city’s legacy of youth-led festivals and artistic communities aligns perfectly with Comic Con’s spirit of self-expression.

What Makes Pune Edition Special

Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming, shared: “Pune’s creative identity has always been shaped by its colleges and storytelling spaces. That same spirit shows up in cosplay groups and gaming communities today. Pune fans have consistently stood out nationwide, and bringing the event back here strengthens our bond with this creative community.”

Shefali Johnson, CEO of Comic Con India, added: “Pune has a participative creative culture visible in college fests, art spaces, and gaming cafés across Baner and Viman Nagar. We hope Maharashtra’s rich cultural legacy inspires cosplayers to bring Marathi culture and local stories to life.”

What Fans Can Expect

Previous editions featured immersive experiences from major franchises including Crunchyroll’s One Piece booth, Universal Studios’ Jurassic World Rebirth, and DreamWorks’ How To Train Your Dragon. The NODWIN Gaming Arena showcased PlayStation, Lenovo, Intel, and the exclusive Chandrayaan VR experience.

The 2026 edition will deliver:

• Interactive fan zones and franchise showcases
• Spectacular cosplay competitions
• Competitive gaming arenas
• Live entertainment and performances
• Creator meet-and-greets with Indian comic legends

Fans will meet renowned creators including Savio Mascarenhas of Amar Chitra Katha, cartoonist Faisal Mohammed (Garbage Bin), Indusverse founders, and Bullseye Press led by Ravi Raj Ahuja.

Secure your spot at Pune’s biggest pop-culture gathering exclusively through the District app. For more event coverage, visit TechnoSports.

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