Comic Gong
Wollongong’s free comic and pop culture festival.
Brought to you by Wollongong City Libraries, Comic Gong is a celebration of comics, gaming, pop culture and cosplay – and the people who create and love them. Attracting over 10,000 fans and stans of all ages, it is a fun, immersive and inclusive experience unlike any other.
Have any questions for us? Please email the Comic Gong team.
Comic Gong 2024
Comic Gong returned this year for a free, fun and immersive celebration of comics, cosplay, gaming and pop culture on Saturday 11 May.
The packed line-up included a huge exhibition, live entertainment, cosplay competitions, fan group meet-ups, gaming experiences, workshops and more. It took place in the Wollongong's CBD across Wollongong Library, Art Gallery, Town Hall and the Crown Street Mall.
Highlights
The Backstory
Comic Gong started back in 2013 at Corrimal District Library and Community Centre. In 2014 it moved to Wollongong's city centre, and has kept growing like Giganta ever since!
Over the years we’ve hosted a heap of Comic Gong events, from hands-on cosplay workshops, visiting artist talks and a Cosplay Ball, to our major Comic Gong Festivals attracting over 10,000 visitors to the Wollongong Arts Precinct.