second city — Missouri Comic Con is returning for 2026, bringing actors, artists, cosplayers, wrestlers and vendors to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. The event is scheduled for April 11–12, 2026 (ET) at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Avenue. Organizers have announced a lineup that names Randy Quaid, Anthony Michael Hall, Theo Rossi, Jewel Staite, Alan Tudyk, Tyler Labine, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner and Armin Shimerman among guests.
Second City lineup details
The announced program centers on guests from movies, television, anime, comic books and cosplay and lists a wide slate of fan-facing activities. Featured convention events include a costume contest, question-and-answer sessions with guests, fan panels, workshops, video gaming and tabletop gaming. Tickets and photo ops are available for purchase; the provided material directs readers to official channels for purchases and updates without detailing prices or schedules. For attendees in the second city the guest names anchor a weekend of appearances: the lineup specifically calls out stars such as Randy Quaid and Anthony Michael Hall alongside television and genre favorites. The material highlights opportunities to meet figures tied to well-known franchises — mentioning Jason from the Friday the 13th franchise, rock legend Dee Snider, a credited voice of the Joker and WWE Hall of Famers — while also listing established sci‑fi names including Jonathan Frakes and Brent Spiner. The event footprint at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds suggests space for vendors, panels and gaming areas, and photo-op availability is part of the offering for fans and collectors.
Immediate reactions
The provided information does not include direct quotes or statements from named officials or guests. What is present is a roster of individuals expected to appear and a summary of scheduled event programming. Those named in the material include Randy Quaid, Anthony Michael Hall, Theo Rossi, Jewel Staite, Alan Tudyk, Tyler Labine, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner and Armin Shimerman; no attendee testimonials or organizer quotations are included in the supplied text. Fans tracking the convention in the second city will find the announced names and event formats as the principal details available so far.
Quick context
One of Springfield’s largest comic conventions, Missouri Comic Con is returning for 2026 with a mix of celebrities, artists and fan programming. The two-day schedule is set for April 11–12, 2026 (ET) at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.
What’s next
Expect additional scheduling details, appearance times and parking information to be released through the event’s official channels; the provided material advises checking official updates and schedules. For now, the lineup release establishes the convention’s headline talent and core programming. Fans and collectors in the second city should monitor the official announcements for ticket windows, precise panel times and photo-op bookings as the event approaches.
