First Time at HERO-CON? Guide to Attending HERO-CON 2026!

TLDR: First con? Bring comfy shoes, a power bank, water, cash, and an e-wallet. Arrive at the 11 am opening or mid-afternoon, pick 3 must-dos, and enjoy the queues — they’re part of the show.

Pack Like a Pro – Light But Sufficient

We’re not going to bog you down with what to and not to bring. But here’s a cheat sheet on what you should definitely bring to HERO-CON 2026.

• Comfy shoes. You will stand, walk, queue, maybe climb.
• Phone + power bank. Photo ops eat batteries.
• Water bottle. Hydrated heroes last longer.
• Cash AND e-wallet. Merch booths take both. Queues love exact change.
• A tote or backpack. Merch WILL find you. Give it a home. Keep it small — big trolley bags and crowded con floors are enemies.
• Deodorant. You’ll thank us. Your queue neighbours will thank us more.

The 3-Priority Rule

Aside from items, there are also habits and actions that event veterans tend to follow religiously.

If you are a novice in this matter, here are three handy rules you should abide by to make your first-time journey easier!

1. Time it Right

Doors open at 11 am. Here are 2 options:

• Come to the opening. Short queues. First pick at the booths.
• Come mid-afternoon. Morning wave gone. Evening crowd not yet.

Hate crowds? Go from Wednesday to Friday. Weekends bring the big energy.

2. Lost? Confused? Ask

Staff are around the Arena and at the TGV counter all day. No question is too small.

But, if you want to go better equipped, here’s everything you need to know about HERO-CON 2026.

3. Finish Like a Champion

You are standing at the door of a cinema. IMAX with Laser. Indulge. Beanbag halls.

Con closes at 8 PM, but the show does not stop there. Catch the latest movies and make the entire outing perfectly worth it!