Live musicto
Live Music with Bouchée
Enjoy live music from Bouchée.
Main Stage
OCTOBER 3-4, 2026 | OCEAN CENTER | 10 AM-5 PM
OCTOBER 3-4, 2026 | OCEAN CENTER | 10 AM-5 PM
SATURDAY + SUNDAY AT THE OCEAN CENTER
Plan your October 3–4 weekend: live music, armored knight fights, comedy and activities to explore between shows.
PLAN • DISCOVER • CATCH A SHOW • MAKE A DAY OF IT
YOUR WEEKEND, YOUR WAY
Catch the shows you love. Leave room for something unexpected.
October 3–4, 2026 · 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · All times Eastern
Shows have exact start and finish times. Drop-in activities fit around your day; check each card for availability.
Live musicto
Enjoy live music from Bouchée.
Main Stage
Armored combatto
Watch Castle Tournaments in action.
Castle Tournaments activity area
Meet Castle Tournaments
Live comedyto
Join Brick City for a live comedy show.
Main Stage
Explore the entertainmentto
Saturday at 12:30 PM. Enter at The Prop Site booth. Three winners: first place wins $100 cash plus four Daytona Escape Room tickets; second and third each win four tickets, a $128 value per winner. More prizes coming soon. Each of the three winners also receives two Arcade 51 standard-admission tickets ($40 per pair). Total prize values: first $268; second $168; third $168. There are over $600 in prizes on Saturday, with more prizes coming soon.
Main Stage
See Contest & Prizesto
Songs and live performances from Halifax Repertory Theatre, alongside skits, contests, giveaways and more. Individual activities will vary.
Main Stage
Explore the EntertainmentArmored combatto
Watch Castle Tournaments in action.
Castle Tournaments activity area
Meet Castle TournamentsLive musicto
Enjoy live music from Bouchée.
Main Stage
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Songs and live performances from Halifax Repertory Theatre, alongside skits, contests, giveaways and more. Individual activities will vary.
Main Stage
Armored combatto
Watch Castle Tournaments in action.
Castle Tournaments activity area
Meet Castle TournamentsLive comedyto
Join Brick City for a live comedy show.
Main Stage
Explore the entertainmentArmored combatto
Watch Castle Tournaments in action.
Castle Tournaments activity area
Meet Castle TournamentsLive musicto
Enjoy live music from Bouchée.
Main Stage
Armored combatto
Watch Castle Tournaments in action.
Castle Tournaments activity area
Meet Castle TournamentsLive musicto
Enjoy live music from Bouchée.
Main Stage
Artist Q&A & presentationsto
Join us at the Main Stage for artist Q&A and other presentations.
Main Stage
Explore the artists & entertainment
Three winners • $724 in prizesto
Bring your best costume and your cheering crew! Three winners share $724 in prizes: $100 cash, 12 Daytona Escape Room tickets and 12 Arcade 51 tickets. First place wins $308 in prizes; second and third win $208 each. Enter in person at The Prop Site booth before the contest.
Main Stage
See the prizes & how to enterArmored combatto
Watch Castle Tournaments in action.
Castle Tournaments activity area
Meet Castle TournamentsLive comedyto
Join Brick City for a live comedy show.
Main Stage
Explore the entertainmentArmored combatto
Watch Castle Tournaments in action.
Castle Tournaments activity area
Meet Castle Tournaments
Artist Q&A & presentationsto
An afternoon of plays, skits, artist Q&A and other demonstrations on the Main Stage. Individual presentations will vary.
Main Stage
Explore the artists & entertainmentArmored combatto
Watch Castle Tournaments in action.
Castle Tournaments activity area
Meet Castle TournamentsThese are things to try, not appointments. Activities may run during shows, with breaks, queues or charges. Check individual cards for limited hours.
Thaliondor · Join the fun!
Join Thaliondor for live LARPing. Play pauses during every Epic Knight Fights show.
Both days: 11:00 AM–11:30 AM, 1:00 PM–1:30 PM, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM and 4:30 PM–5:00 PM.
Roaming bubbles
Find Bubble Fairy Heather roaming the show with bubbles. Appearances vary with performer availability and breaks.
Explore Bubble Fairy
Jaxon’s Carnival of Characters
Meet BumbleBee for character interactions and photos. Check for appearances and performer breaks.
FIRST Robotics Team 2152 SMASH
Drop in for ChairBot rides. Around noon, check for make-and-take activities while supplies last.
PikaBelleChu
Play the ongoing Detective Pikachu game. Check locally posted times for mascot appearances.
Explore Pokémon
Arcade 51
Stop by the Arcade 51 booth for a one-on-one Smash Brothers match with a friend. Matches run throughout both days. Win prizes, including free entry to the arcade.
Explore Smash Brothers: play a friend & win
Run With Jack
Drop by for pirate character interactions. Check availability at the booth.
Lady of the Rings
Explore the dragon display, photos, games and puzzles. Check which activities are available.
Gen X Arcade
Play Guitar Hero with Batman during the 1:00–3:00 PM appearance window. Check availability at Gen X Arcade.
Explore Gen X Arcade
Psychic Sisters
Visit for a palm or tarot reading. Allow for queues, breaks and any charges. Sunday departure may vary.
Orlando Bushman
Look out for Bushman appearances around the show, with performer breaks.
All Smiles Face Painting
Stop by All Smiles for face painting. Allow for the queue; availability and any fees apply.
E.B. Crow
Watch E.B. Crow painting live at the booth throughout the day.
Dungeon Guild Printing
Explore live 3D printing at the Dungeon Guild Printing booth.
COSTUME & COSPLAY CONTEST • SUNDAY AT 12:30 PM
Sunday, October 4, 12:30–1:00 PM on the Main Stage. $724 in prizes! First place wins $100 cash, four Daytona Escape Room tickets and four Arcade 51 standard-admission tickets ($308 total). Second and third each win four Daytona Escape Room tickets and four Arcade 51 tickets ($208 each).
12 Arcade 51 tickets in the prize pool: four for each winner. Enter at The Prop Site booth. More prizes coming soon! See contest details and prizes.
Saturday $20 • Sunday $15 • Weekend $30 • Student discounts with valid school ID
Base prices plus 6.5% sales tax. No buyer processing fee on website purchases. Kids 10 and under free with a paid adult ticket. See full ticket details.
OCT 3-4 • DAYTONA BEACH • KIDS 10 & UNDER FREE
One ticket. A whole convention packed with things to make, see, play, and photograph.