NC Summer 2026 TCG & Hobby Event Guide: Conventions, Card Shows, and More

Summer 2026 is packed with gaming conventions, TCG shows, and hobby events across North Carolina. Whether you’re hunting rare singles, playing in tournaments, or just want to spend a weekend surrounded by fellow fans — there’s something on this list for you.

July Events

Cards & More TCG Con — Charlotte | July 17–19

Multi-day TCG convention at the Sheraton/Le Meridien Charlotte. Pokémon, MTG, One Piece, and more. Tournaments, vendors, and collectors from across the region. Tickets from $15. Get tickets →

GalaxyCon Raleigh 2026 | July 23–26

North Carolina’s premier fan convention takes over the Raleigh Convention Center for four days. Celebrity guests, voice actors, cosplay, anime, comics, MTG and Lorcana tournaments with real prize pools, tabletop gaming, and one of the best vendor floors in the state. Tickets from $45. Get tickets →

Cape Fear Pop Culture Fest — Wilmington | July 25

Pop culture and collectibles show at the Wilmington Elks Lodge. Sports cards, trading cards, comics, and cosplay. Free admission and a great excuse to spend the day in Wilmington. Details →

August Events

East Coast Card Show — Indian Trail (FREE) | August 1

One of the biggest free card shows in the Carolinas, with 400+ vendor tables at Carolina Courts in Indian Trail. Pokémon, MTG, One Piece, Lorcana, sports cards, graded slabs, Funko Pops, giveaways, and gift bags. 100% free to attend, all ages, cosplay welcome. Details →

Greensboro Trading Card Fest | August 8–9

Two-day card festival at the Greensboro-High Point Marriott Airport. Sports cards, Pokémon, MTG, and collectibles. One of the bigger summer shows for Triad-area players and collectors. Details →

Queen City Anime Convention 2026 — Concord | August 14–15

Anime and pop culture convention in Concord featuring TCGs, gaming, cosplay, artists, and vendors. A solid mid-summer event for Charlotte-area fans. Details TBD — check organizer pages closer to the date.

Collect-A-Con Charlotte 2026 | August 22–23

The Nation’s Largest Trading Card & Pop Culture Convention lands in Charlotte for two massive days at the Charlotte Convention Center. 900+ vendor tables, every major TCG, sports cards, anime, Funko Pops, celebrity guests, and live performances. This is the big one for Charlotte. Get tickets →

September Preview

Trading Card Con Charlotte | September 18–20

Multi-day TCG convention in Charlotte with tournaments, vendors, and collectors for all major card games. Day passes from $25, weekend from $40. Get tickets →

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