Comic Gong
Wollongong's free comic and pop culture festival.
Brought to you by Wollongong City Libraries, Comic Gong is a celebration of comics, gaming, pop culture and cosplay – and the people who create and love them. Attracting over 10,000 fans and stans of all ages, it is a fun, immersive and inclusive experience unlike any other.
Have any questions for us? Please contact us at comicgong@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
Comic Gong 2025
Comic Gong is back for 2025 on Saturday 24 May with an exciting new venue!
This year's celebration of all thing's comics, cosplay, gaming and pop culture will be held at Dapto Ribbonwood Centre. Expect an action-packed day with cosplay competitions, entertainment, activities plus incredible trade and artist stalls — all under the one roof.
The Dapto Ribbonwood Centre is conveniently located next to the Dapto Showgrounds, within a very short walk to public transport, and offers free parking on-site.
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Sponsor this much-loved community event
Comic Gong is Wollongong's festival of popular culture, attracting thousands of people from across our diverse and vibrant community to celebrate comics, graphic novels, gaming, fandom, and cosplay.
Sponsoring this event will give your business or organisation great exposure to a broad and passionate audience from our region and beyond. Your support helps to ensure the ongoing sustainability of this great community event.
Download the Comic Gong 2025 Sponsorship Prospectus or email comicgong@wollongong.nsw.gov.au to discuss your ideas.
Stallholder applications
Stallholder applications for Comic Gon 2025 have now closed.
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The backstory
Comic Gong started back in 2013 at Corrimal District Library and Community Centre. In 2014 it moved to Wollongong's city centre, and has kept growing like Giganta ever since!
Over the years we’ve hosted a heap of Comic Gong events, from hands-on cosplay workshops, visiting artist talks and a Cosplay Ball, to our major Comic Gong Festivals attracting over 10,000 visitors to the Wollongong Arts Precinct.