At a glance
- When
- Sunday 22 November 2026, 9:30am to 3pm (Geelong time, AEDT)
- Where
- The Arena, 110 Victoria Street, North Geelong
- Cost
- General admission $5; early entry $15; children under 12 free
- Getting there
- The organiser says the venue is right next to North Geelong train station; the City lists parking as available
- Who it’s for
- Collectors, fans, cosplayers and families after comics, toys, trading cards and other pop culture finds
- What to do now
- Early entry is online only and general admission is online or at the door; the organiser’s FAQ still lists the old venue
- Last checked
- Sunday 8 November 2026, against the City of Greater Geelong’s event page and the organiser’s website, gctf.com.au
- Not yet confirmed
- The general admission start time (10:30am on the FAQ, 11am on the City’s page) and the ticket sales page, which the organiser’s site says is “available soon”
The Geelong Comic and Toy Fair runs on Sunday 22 November 2026 at The Arena, 110 Victoria Street, North Geelong, with general admission at $5 and early entry at $15. The organiser says the fair is moving to a bigger venue and doubling in size. Everything below comes from the City of Greater Geelong’s event page and the organiser’s own site, both read on 8 November 2026.
What is the Geelong Comic and Toy Fair?
The City describes it as more than a marketplace: a celebration of pop culture, collecting and fandom, bringing together more than 100 vendors. The City lists comics, vintage toys, action figures, cosplay, trading cards, collectibles, memorabilia, games and artwork. The organiser’s FAQ adds trading card games, Funko Pops, Hot Wheels, manga, role-playing games, video games, independent comics and art, DVDs and Blu-rays, and says what is on sale depends on what each vendor brings.
The organiser says the first Geelong fair was held in 2024 and that it has outgrown its smaller venues. For 22 November it promises twice the tables and twice the vendors at the same price. It also lists food trucks, baked goods, a “card corridor” of trading card game vendors in the foyer, and cosplay with photos and a chance to win a best costume prize. Details of the prize are on the organiser’s website.
How much does it cost, and when can I get in?
| Ticket | Price | Entry time, City of Greater Geelong | Entry time, organiser FAQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early entry (called Early Access or VIP early entry by the organiser) | $15 | 9:30am to 11:00am | 9:30am to 10:30am |
| General admission | $5 | 11:00am to 3:00pm | 10:30am to 3:00pm |
| Children under 12 | Free | Free entry | |
The two sources disagree on when general admission starts: the City’s page says 11am and the organiser’s FAQ says 10:30am. The FAQ also says early entry gives access one hour before general admission, which matches 10:30am. The City’s page and the FAQ agree on the prices and on the 3pm finish.
The FAQ says a ticket is required. Early Access tickets are available online only and must be bought in advance. General admission tickets can be bought online or at the door on the day, subject to availability. As of 8 November the organiser’s home page says tickets are “available soon”.
Where is it, and what does the old venue address mean?
Both the City and the organiser’s events page give the venue as The Arena, 110 Victoria Street, North Geelong 3215. The organiser describes it as the Arena Basketball centre and says it is right next to North Geelong train station.
The organiser’s FAQ page still says the event is “currently” held at the Norlane ARC Auditorium, 1/9 Cox Road, Norlane, and that a move to a larger venue is planned. That wording looks out of date, because the organiser’s own home and events pages name The Arena for 22 November, and so does the City. The City’s page and the organiser’s events page agree on The Arena.
Is it suitable for families, and what about accessibility?
The organiser says the event is family-friendly and that costumes are “highly encouraged”. The City lists children’s activities, catering and dining, change rooms, first aid, toilets, undercover areas and wheelchair access among the facilities. The organiser says it can assist with entry arrangements and provide a low-sensory experience for people who need it, including quieter access where possible, and asks anyone with specific accessibility or neurodivergent needs to contact the team ahead of time. The contact on both sources is geelongcomicandtoyfair@gmail.com.
How do I pay inside?
The FAQ says it depends on the vendor. Most will have card payment, many accept cash, and cash withdrawal will be available at the door, with limits that may apply. The organiser suggests bringing both.
Can I sell or volunteer?
The organiser’s FAQ says vendor tables are currently $80 each, with a table and chairs included and a table space of about 1800 by 750 millimetres. It adds that pricing may change as the fair moves to a larger venue, and that applying does not guarantee a spot. Bump-in for vendors begins at 6:30am on the day of the event. Volunteers can help with entry check-in, ticket scanning, crowd guidance, vendor support and kids’ activity areas, and receive free entry plus a small stipend, according to the FAQ. The applications are through links on the organiser’s site.
Sources
- City of Greater Geelong: Geelong comic and toy fair (read 8 November 2026)
- Geelong Comic and Toy Fair: Upcoming events (read 8 November 2026)
- Geelong Comic and Toy Fair: FAQs (read 8 November 2026)
- Geelong Comic and Toy Fair: About us (read 8 November 2026)
Featured image: Cosplayers at Oz Comic Con, Brisbane, September 2018 (photo: Sheba_Also 43,000 photos / CC BY-SA 2.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the Geelong Comic and Toy Fair or the City of Greater Geelong. Event details can change; check the organiser’s website before you go.