Event Dates
From: Friday, December 1, 2023
To: Sunday, December 3, 2023
Every year more than 120,000 23,000 fans join LA Comic Con in a quest to serve up one of the most diverse and celebrated pop culture events in the US
Every year more than 120,000 23,000 fans join LA Comic Con in a quest to serve up one of the most diverse and celebrated pop culture events in the US.
The Event
- LA Comic Con plays host to 800+ diverse artists and vendors, selling comics, collectibles, art, toys, apparel, and everything in-between at the LA Convention centre.
- The convention runs from 9am in the morning to 8pm in the evening Friday and Saturday and from 8am to 7pm on Sunday.
- Delegates can get up close and personal with some of the biggest and best names in the entertainment industry with a hand-picked selection of panels, events, and meet n’greet opportunities.
- Other events include a cosplay competition and a gaming section located in a separate hall.
The Venue
- The event is held at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) over three days with over 800 exhibitors, celebrity panels and autograph signings over the course of the weekend.
- Tickets should be purchased in advance although some tickets are available at the door. Categories are MultiPass (3-day), VIP and single day passes.
- LA Convention centre is a 15 minute drive from West Hollywood, LA’s gay epicentre.
Where to stay during LA Comic Con?
- The Los Angeles Convention Center is in the southwest section of downtown Los Angeles. Downtown Los Angeles is experiencing a revitalization and there are numerous new stylish hotels in close proximity to the LACC.
Gay Events during LA Comic Con
- Several of downtown LA Bars host special Comic Con After Parties and encourage people to keep their costumes on after the convention ends! Less is more however as half naked Thors, Batmen and Robins get ready to party LA style.
- Discover the best of the city with our Insider Gay Guide to Los Angeles.
Where to stay in Los Angeles?
The following LA Hotels are currently trending with our readers:
Sunset Marquis Hotel, Petit Ermitage, Le Parc Suite Hotel, Best Western
If fancy treating yourself and you don’t mind taxis or intend to hire a car then take a look at:
The Beverly Hills Hotel, L’Ermitage Beverly Hills The Peninsula Beverly Hills
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Chamberlain is our choice, just
2 blocks from Santa Monica Boulevard.
For further information and advice on
Los Angeles Comic Con, Website
If you want to stay in the epicentre of gay Los Angeles, then West Hollywood has to be your preferred destination. However if you are in LA for any length of time, you will need a car. Freeways make it easy to get from one area to another.
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We have chosen hotels in Los Angeles that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
Known as “The Pink Palace,” this luxury hotel on Sunset Boulevard features full-service Spa and a beautiful outdoor pool. Bright and elegant rooms of The Beverly Hills Hotel feature marble bathrooms, TVs and minibars. Spacious suites pay homage to the legacy, while bungalows offer the true Hollywood experience inspired by their famous guests.
Established in 1975 on a palm-lined residential boulevard, L’Ermitage is a discreet, luxurious getaway located a stone’s throw from the beating heart of Beverly Hills. As the first all-suite hotel in the nation, L’Ermitage is committed to offering travelers 5-star service, excellence in hospitality, and spacious accommodations.
The Sunset Marquis Hotel Los Angeles is located in the heart of West Hollywood. Hidden away in a tree lined cul-de-sac, it is just steps from the famed sidewalks of the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. The property boasts 2 outdoor pools and an on-site restaurant. Villas at the property include unique amenities like private lifts
Offering a private rooftop with stunning views of Los Angeles, a saltwater pool and comfortable indoor/outdoor seating, this elegant 4-star hotel is within one kilometer of the Sunset Strip. Each spacious suite at Petit Ermitage is equipped with a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and iPod docking station
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The top five areas include West Hollywood (WeHo), Silver Lake, Echo Park, Downtown Los Angeles, and Long Beach. West Hollywood is renowned for its vibrant gay scene, with numerous bars, clubs, and LGBTQ+-centered events
Northeast of WeHo, with a diverse range of bars, cafes, and boutiques with a more laid-back and hipster vibe.
Seven miles from WeHo with a diverse scene and regular Megawoof Parties, DTLA Pride and Summertramp events.