Oz Comic-Con is everything pop culture packed into two days, and Adelaide kicks off the festivities with a stellar line-up. Participation is at the forefront of the event (which goes on to visit Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane), with plenty of opportunities to perform, game or create in a forum tailored to your personal interests.

There are some big names lined up for the meet-and-greets, including Brandon Rogers, a YouTuber known for his high-paced skit comedy and voice acting/writing on Prime’s Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel. UK legend Catherine Tate, probably best-loved by Comic-Con fans for Doctor Who, and Giancarlo Esposito, a veteran of the film industry with an impressive five-decade career (most notably in shows such as Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul) also feature.

The writers and animators of Cyanide & Happiness appear in Australia for the first time, alongside the likes of Beniamino Bradi, Katie Fraser, Kylie Chan, Noah Dao and Stefanie Dawn. To top it all off, get involved in cosplay competitions, lip sync battles, and gaming in tabletop, console or PC form. Or just enjoy the costumes and the spectacle: whatever your niche, Oz Comic-Con is the place to relish in it.

Oz Comic-Con, Adelaide Showgrounds, Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 June.