It’s not a dirty little secret anymore — Fandom is bringing the party back to San Diego Comic-Con, and this year, they’re ready to move along with a night you won’t forget.
Back for its eighth year, Fandom’s annual celebration has cemented itself as the can’t-miss after-hours event of the con (find our review of last year’s event here). Once again taking over the rooftop oasis of the Hard Rock Hotel’s FLOAT, the party will light up the Gaslamp on Thursday, July 24 from 7pm-11pm.
Known for its fan-first focus, immersive activations, and high-energy performances, the Fandom party brings together talent, creators, and fans for an unforgettable night under the San Diego skyline. This year’s event promises a jam-packed evening of entertainment, free food, themed cocktails, giveaways, and more.
And it will all be headlined by the All American Rejects, the chart-topping rock band best known for their singles “Gives You Hell”, “Dirty Little Secret” — and for their fun, college-tour they’ve been on of late.
The night will also include a look inside Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe, with custom interactions celebrating the five distinct lands: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Ministry of Magic™, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe.
They’ll also find an immersive look at Code Vein II, the upcoming title from Bandai Namco, with a photo op of a life-size replica of Motorcycle Forma, the in-game vehicle. The original CodeVein became a cult hit for its post-apocalyptic setting, anime-inspired aesthetic, and Soulslike combat system — and the sequel looks to raise the stakes with deeper lore, evolved mechanics, and all-new environments to explore.
Fans will also find immersive content such as a themed scavenger hunt and projects, including themed scavenger hunt hosted by the beloved Santaverse™ character The Elf on the Shelf® and Z2.
To score a ticket, you can enter now on Gleam to try for a chance to win a pair of tickets. Must be 21+ to enter, and you can enter between now and July 10 at 6am PT.
