History of Fan Expo Boston in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 10, 2025

Fan Expo Boston is a multigenre convention held annually in Boston, Massachusetts. Originally focused on comic books, it expanded to include media guests from film and television, cosplayers, an art auction, gaming rooms, and a costume contest. The event was formerly known as Boston Comic Con, but was renamed Fan Expo Boston after being acquired by Informa in 2017 as part of their Fan Expo line of conventions.

March 18, 2007: Boston Comic Con founding

On March 18, 2007, Boston Comic Con was founded as a one-day show at the Back Bay Events Center.

2009: Boston Comic Con expansion to two days

In 2009, Boston Comic Con expanded to a two-day event.

2010: Boston Comic Con move to the Westin Waterfront Hotel

In 2010, Boston Comic Con moved to the Westin Waterfront Hotel.

2011: Boston Comic Con move to the Hynes Convention Center

In 2011, Boston Comic Con moved to the Hynes Convention Center.

April 2013: Boston Comic Con cancellation

In April 2013, Boston Comic Con was cancelled due to the Boston Marathon bombing.

August 1, 2014: Wahlburgers segment filmed at Boston Comic Con

On August 1, 2014, Chef Paul Wahlberg filmed a segment of his reality show "Wahlburgers" at Boston Comic Con.

2014: Boston Comic Con expansion to three days

In 2014, Boston Comic Con expanded to a three-day event.

July 30, 2015: Boston Red Sox's inaugural "Boston Comic Con Night"

On July 30, 2015, Manu Bennett, Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Brian Azzarello and cosplayers appeared at Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox's inaugural "Boston Comic Con Night".