This free city centre event celebrates all things otherworldly and is for anyone who enjoys sci-fi, comic books, gaming, magic, illusion, Halloween and all things spooky.

Date: Sunday 26th October 2025
Time: 10.30am - 5.30pm
Location: Winter Garden, Tudor Square, Town Hall, Millennium Square and the Peace Gardens
Cost: Free 

Expect a host of street entertainment, demonstrations, comic con characters, fancy dress, family activities, fairground rides, street food stalls and more.

The Winter Garden, Tudor Square and Peace Gardens play host to the ever-popular sci-fi, comic book, gaming and fantasy areas, while the Halloween Zone can be found spread across Town Hall Square, the Peace Gardens, Pinstone and Surrey Street.

At Millennium Square and the Peace Gardens, visitors will be able to step into a world of magic and illusion, with some of the UK’s best magicians and illusionists flexing their skills, while spiring young witches and wizards will also be able to learn magic spells, design and make their own wands, and much more.

Don your best fancy dress and come join the spooky fun!