GalaxyCon 2026 came to downtown Raleigh Convention Center July 23 to 26, for four days of a “festival of fandom.”
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It was a gathering for fans to cosplay as their favorite characters and celebrate pop culture, science fiction, anime, comic books, fantasy and gaming. They also could meet and hear from artists, writers, voice actors, entertainers and creators.
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Tens of thousands attended the annual gathering to show off their costumes and hear from stars like Hayden Christensen, Karl Urban, Rosario Dawson, Rainn Wilson, cast members from “Scream,” Pam Grier and William Shatner.
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Here are some photos from over the weekend:
This story was originally published July 26, 2026 at 11:50 PM.