Scheduled for December 19–20, 2026, at Brilliant Convention Centre, Indore Comic Con will bring together anime, comics, gaming and cosplay communities for the event’s Madhya Pradesh debut.
Comic Con India is bringing its pop-culture experience to Madhya Pradesh for the first time with the launch of Maruti Suzuki presents Indore Comic Con, powered by Crunchyroll. The inaugural event will take place on December 19–20, 2026, at the Brilliant Convention Centre in Indore.
The event will give fans across the state a platform to explore their interests in comics, anime, gaming, cosplay and entertainment. Beyond the fan experience, the organisers aim to connect artists, storytellers and creators with audiences, creating opportunities to share their work and discuss their creative processes.
Indore’s Fandom Community Gets a National Platform
The event comes as local interest in pop culture continues to find expression through anime gatherings, cosplay events, Japanese culture festivals and community-led activities in Indore and Bhopal.
Shefali Johnson, CEO, Comic Con India, said: “Madhya Pradesh has always been a state where stories, art and imagination have found many forms, from the intricate Nagara architecture of Khajuraho and the timeless legacy of Sanchi to the distinctive palaces and monuments that reflect the region’s rich history and craftsmanship. We see a similar spirit of creativity and expression in the state’s young communities today. The growing pop-culture scene in Madhya Pradesh is visible in the increasing number of local anime and cosplay events, community-led activations and social media pages dedicated to bringing fans together. From cosplay competitions and Japanese culture festivals to anime-themed gatherings in Indore and Bhopal, these platforms give fans opportunities to meet, showcase their creativity and engage with like-minded communities. This growing participation reflects the potential for a larger platform like Comic Con to connect these communities and give fans across the state more opportunities to celebrate their love for pop-culture. Indore is an exciting addition to the Comic Con family, and we look forward to creating a space where fans from across the state can come together, celebrate the stories and characters they love, discover new passions and bring their own imagination to life.”
Creators and Cosplayers Take Centre Stage
For NODWIN Gaming, the expansion is also about establishing stronger connections between local communities and the wider pop-culture ecosystem. The event is expected to feature creator interactions, artist showcases, cosplay activities, merchandise, gaming experiences and immersive brand experiences. More details about the line-up will be announced closer to the event.
Akshat Rathee, co-founder and managing director, NODWIN Gaming, said: “Taking Comic Con to Indore is a meaningful step in our larger mission of taking fandom to new territories and bringing the experience closer to where fans are. Indore has a distinctive identity shaped by its rich Holkar heritage, iconic architecture and a young, evolving culture that is increasingly open to new forms of entertainment, creativity and community. We see an opportunity here not just to bring a national-scale pop-culture experience to the city, but to create a platform for the local ecosystem, where artists can meet their audiences, creators can share their stories and knowledge, and cosplayers and fans can come together and grow the community. For us, the real success of expanding into cities like Indore is when Comic Con becomes a part of the city’s own fandom culture.”
Cosplay will be a key part of the event, bringing enthusiasts from Indore and other parts of Madhya Pradesh together to showcase their creativity and connect with fellow fans. The organisers also intend to create opportunities for aspiring artists and young creators to interact with established voices from the comics and pop-culture industries.
With its first edition in Indore, Comic Con India is extending its reach into a new market while offering local fans a larger platform to celebrate their interests closer to home.
Indore Comic Con’s significance lies in giving an existing local fandom a shared platform rather than introducing pop culture to an unfamiliar audience. Its longer-term value will depend on how effectively the event connects local creators and communities beyond the two-day celebration.
