PopCon Indy 2026 Offers Discounted Tickets at Local Shops

Fans can save over 30% on entry fees by visiting participating Indianapolis-area pop culture stores.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 12:37pm

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A dynamic, abstract composition of jagged, overlapping shapes in bright primary colors, conceptually representing the energy and excitement of a pop culture convention.The vibrant visual identity of PopCon Indy 2026 celebrates the local community of pop culture enthusiasts who can now access discounted tickets by visiting participating neighborhood shops.Indianapolis Today

PopCon Indy, a three-day convention celebrating all things pop culture, is returning to Indianapolis on May 8-10, 2026. This year, the event is offering a new partnership program that allows attendees to get discounted tickets by visiting select local shops in the Indianapolis area that cater to the pop culture community.

Why it matters

The partnership program aims to support local businesses that are the backbone of the pop culture community in Indianapolis, drawing more attention to the year-round infrastructure catering to enthusiasts in the region.

The details

Attendees can save over 30% on PopCon Indy 2026 tickets by visiting participating stores in Indianapolis and scanning a QR code to access the discounted rates. More than a dozen locations will feature PopCon Indy promotional materials with the special QR codes. The discounted tickets are not available anywhere else, making these local shops the only way to get the best deal on entry fees.

  • PopCon Indy 2026 will take place May 8-10, 2026.
  • The 25% early bird discount on tickets was available online prior to the partnership program launch.

The players

PopCon Indy

An annual three-day pop culture convention held in Indianapolis, featuring celebrity appearances, cosplay, merchandise, and other fan-focused activities.

Carl Doninger

The founder and co-owner of PopCon Indy, who emphasized the importance of supporting the local businesses that are the backbone of the pop culture community in Indianapolis.

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What they’re saying

“PopCon has always been about community. These local stores are the backbone of that community — they're where fandom lives every day, not just one weekend a year.”

— Carl Doninger, Founder and Co-Owner, PopCon Indy

“The Indy area has amazing infrastructure catering to pop-culture enthusiasts. We hope this draws more attention to what is readily accessible to them year-round.”

— Carl Doninger, Founder and Co-Owner, PopCon Indy

What’s next

Fans can check the PopCon Indy website for the latest list of participating local shops and plan their visits to take advantage of the discounted ticket offer.

The takeaway

By partnering with local pop culture stores, PopCon Indy is not only supporting the businesses that serve the community year-round, but also providing fans with an opportunity to save significantly on event tickets by engaging with these neighborhood hubs of fandom.