On October 5th and 6th, 2024, the ZURICH POP CON & Game Show will present current pop culture trends in the seven halls of Messe Zurich.
The ZURICH POP CON & Game Show will take place on October 5th and 6th, 2024. – zVg
Next weekend, the ZURICH POP CON & Game Show invites you to an eventful weekend full of pop culture at Messe Zurich for the seventh time. The multifaceted program offers a variety of highlights:
Meet film and series stars at eye level
Visitors can look forward to the actors Clive Standen and Lucy Martin, known from the hit series “Vikings”, as well as the leading actress of “Shadowhunters” Katherine McNamara. The voice actress Rebecca Hanssen, the voice of Alfira, Yenna and Aurelia from the popular role-playing game “Baldur’s Gate III” is also a guest.
Singer and actress Katherine McNamara. – zVg
Also on site are Carlotta Pahl, who is the German dubbing voice of Millie Bobbie Brown, and Charlotte Uhlig, who has already appeared in dozens of anime series such as “Fairy Tail” and “My Hero Academia”. The stars aren’t just seen briefly on a red carpet; At the ZURICH POP CON & Game Show, the actors and voice actors take time for autographs, photos and personal conversations with their fans.
TikTok, YouTube and Twitch stars are also coming to Zurich
From the social media sector, the organizers are bringing a mix of established creators and talent on the fast track to the ZURICH POP CON & Game Show. Included are Elotrix and Domtendo, who have been an integral part of the German YouTube scene for years, but also Starletnova, who has made a name for herself primarily as a streamer on the Twitch platform.
Also present this year as special guests are the dancers Niki and Locez from Loczniki, who went viral with their authentic and humorous imitation of video game characters and delighted around two million fans.
Over forty creators from the Swiss scene will also be present at the festival.
A festival for gaming, esports, board games and trading cards
A highlight in the gaming area is the large Nintendo zone. Titles like Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Super Mario Party Jamboree and other new games are waiting here, some of which can even be played before the official release.
Exclusively in German-speaking countries, Nintendo will operate a pop-up store at the festival with products that are otherwise only available in Japan.
Great honor for the ZURICH POP CON & Game Show: Nintendo will officially operate its own pop-up store in Zurich exclusively in German-speaking countries. – ZURICH POP CON & Game Show
Warner Bros. Games is also represented this year with the magical game highlights Hogwarts Legacy and the LEGO® Harry Potter™ Collection. Nostalgia fans can also look forward to the Retro Gaming Zone: from the Game Boy to the first generation Playstations, the most popular retro consoles are available to play.
Of course, the corresponding games should not be missing, such as Street Fighter, Pokémon Red/Blue or Super Smash Bros. There are also numerous esports teams in the two gaming halls, which invite you to “Beat the Pro” duels and small tournaments, VR providers as well as board game and trading card shops.
The gaming & community stage as well as various stands where current games can be played round off the offer.
A Europe-leading cosplay line-up
This year’s ZURICH POP CON & Game Show impresses with an impressive cosplay line-up: internationally successful costume and prop manufacturers such as F.ukuro from Great Britain, Yuegene Fay from Thailand, or Lily on the Moon from France, who are for her detailed depiction of Disney princesses is known, as well as many other names from home and abroad are represented.
SFX Make-Up Demonstration im Cosplay Village. – zVg
They exhibit their costumes and props in the Cosplay Village and pass on their craft skills in creative workshops.
This year, cosplay competitions will also take place on both days of the festival. On Saturday, national and international cosplayers compete and present their cosplay in a thrilling performance. On Sunday, the newcomers’ cosplay contest also promises a lot of excitement and a unique atmosphere.
Asian culture and martial arts
Asian pop culture is more than bubble tea, anime and “kawaii”. This can be seen in the Japan/Asian Hall. There, visitors learn more about Asian culture, experience calligraphy, learn origami, discover Ikebana and try authentic Asian street food.
There is a lot to discover at the ZURICH POP CON & Game Show 2024. – zVg
Local clubs demonstrate Asian martial arts on the Martial Arts Stage. Visitors are warmly invited to try out the various martial arts on site and perhaps discover a new hobby.
Versatile art: fantasy, comics and street art
Numerous artists exhibit their work in the Artist Alley. The offering ranges from classic illustrations, comics and anime to jewelry and homemade little things.
Fans of urban art can watch the artists create masterpieces live in the Urban Art Area. Art can also get under your skin – especially in the area of tattoo art. There, talented tattoo artists immortalize creative works of art on the bodies of the spontaneous and brave.
If you’re lucky, you’ll receive a personal work of art from Duckburg from the popular Disney illustrator Ulrich Schröder.
The festival concludes on Sunday evening with the Swiss K-Pop Dance Summit on the Main Stage.
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Nau.ch is the media partner of the ZURICH POP CON & Game Show
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