Planet After Dark
No time for sleep Planet People! The fun just begins as the sun goes down. In conjunction with our partners, Planet Comicon Kansas City will offer an exciting lineup of after-hours events both at the Convention Center, and at venues nearby. These events are free and included in your Planet admissions unless otherwise noted.
More Planet After Dark events and additional details will be added as info becomes available, so be sure to watch our website, social announcements, and future newsletters for more info.
THURSDAY, MARCH 26th
OFFICIAL PCKC PRE-PARTY AT BOULEVARD BREWING!
Location: Boulevard Tours & Rec Center 2534 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108
Time: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Description:
We’re powering up for Planet Comicon KC! On Thursday March 26th from 4-8 pm, the planets will align for an epic @planetcomiconoffical pre-party. Join us to kick off the 2026 Planet Comicon KC weekend with cosplay and Cosmic IPAs, including a special limited release of Space Camper Fundamental Evil. Set your phasers to fun and celebrate the creativity of comic book culture with Boulevard. Come gather and get hyped with…
Space Camper Saga IPA flights
Limited-release Space Camper Fundamental Evil Imperial IPA
Planet Comicon KC Ticket Giveaway
Drink & Draw with special guests benefiting @heroinitive
“Tarot Card” Readings with @firstissueclub – TBD
Cosplayers
Fundamental Evil Photo Opp
Trivia – TBD
Details: Free cover to Planet Comicon Kansas City pass holders; cosplay encouraged; 21+ only
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
FURRY PARADE!
Location: RM 2103A
Time: 9:00pm – 9:30pm
Description:
This is the second annual FURRY PARADE at Planet Comicon Kansas City. Come bring your friends and ask them to cheer you on! Better yet, if they are a Furry, have them walk the stage with you too! No judges, no prizes, just a fun opportunity to show us your Furry pride!
This year the Furry Parade will be held in Hall 2103A in the Convention Center. Signups will start at 8:00 PM at a table near the stage. The show starts at 9:00 PM.
Flyover Events MASQUERAVE!
Location: Hall 2103AB
Time: 8:00pm – 12:00am
Description: Flyover Events MASQUERAVE
Flyover Events Co presents MasqueRave! It’s a Rave and a Cosplay Exhibition all in one! The party starts at 8pm so get ready for a high energy and electrifying night of music as DJ Joe lays down the beats until the lights come on. Food trucks will be outside to curb your hunger and there are plenty of places to sit and rest when it’s time for you to take a break. Anyone in cosplay is encouraged to sign up at the registration table near the stage starting at 8pm in order to participate in the Masquerade Parade at 9pm. The MasqueRave will resume after the parade so plan on taking over the dancefloor until 12am!
Details: 16 and over. Please present ID at the door. Credential to PCKC also required to attend.
ADULT COLOR LOUNGE 18+
Location: Coloring Lounge RM 3501B
Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Description: Come hang out and watch some animation in our x rated coloring lounge! 18+ Wristband required for entry. The wristband will be available at Will Call (2200 Lobby) on Friday 1-7p (for use in the Adult Coloring Lounge) and Saturday 1PM-7PM (for use in the Adult Coloring Lounge and the three 18+ Panels), ID REQUIRED to pick up. Wristbands are ONLY required for the 18+ panels.
THAT’S NO MOON: AN IMPROVISED SPACE OPERA
Location: Panel Room 2505 A
Time: 8:00pm
Description: See the always-live, always-different show that’s been wowing Planet Comicon since 2015. Using your suggestions, the cast of That’s No Movie performs an entire space-opera trilogy, all made up on the spot without a script. Telling a brand-new, galaxy-spanning epic with every show, That’s No Moon is a hysterical tribute to your favorite space operas like Star Wars and Guardians of the Galaxy. And for even more genre-bending, live improv check out That’s No Movie’s Sunday show, Attack of the Zombie Disney Princess Super-Hero!
PLANET DRAG!
Location: Grand Ballroom
Time: 8:00pm
Description: Get your dollars ready for Planet Comicon Kansas City’s premiere drag show, Tipping performers is encouraged. Come watch this awesome skit combined with musical performance to end your first evening at Planet Comicon KC! 18 and up recommended. Hosted by Luna Flare.
LATE NIGHT MAGIC: THE GATHERING COMMANDER PARTY!
Location: Tabletop Gaming RM 3501ACEFGH
Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Description: Play late night Commander after the con! All participants will receive promo Magic: The Gathering cards. Everyone will also receive a Commander Bingo Card, the first person in each pod to get a Bingo will receive additional prizing! The more you fill out, the more prizes you can win! Room 3501ACEFGH.
THE ANNUAL MASQUERADE PARADE!
Location: 2103AB
Time: 8:00pm – 9:30pm
Description: 2026 PCKC MASQUERADE PARADE – One of the most popular events at Planet Comicon Kansas City is the celebration of cosplay and creativity known as the Masquerade Parade! If you could not, or did not want to be in the Cosplay Contest, but you have a cosplay that you feel needs to be seen, you still have the opportunity to “strut your stuff” on the big stage! The Masquerade Parade is always a lot of fun and the crowd is appreciative! Come bring your friends and ask them to cheer you on! Better yet, if they are in costume have them walk the stage with you too! No judges, no prizes, just a fun opportunity to show us your cosplay spirit! This year the masquerade parade will be held at the PEZ Stage in RM 2103A in the Convention Center. Signups will start at 8:00pm at a table near the stage. The parade starts at 9:00pm.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
AVATAR TRIVIA PRESENTED BY AVATAR THE LAST PODCASTERS!
Location: Panel Rm 2505A
Time: 7:00pm – 7:50pm
Description: Water, Earth, Fire, Air, Trivia? Come test your Avatar knowledge in a game of trivia that spans Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra and more. Compete to win prizes that includes comics, action figures, posters, Funko pops, and more.. or just pop in to enjoy the discussions and chance at door prizes. Presented by the Podcast and YouTube Channel, Avatar The Last Podcasters.
PLANET COMICON KANSAS CITY COSPLAY CONTEST
Location: Grand Ballroom at the Kansas City Convention Center 2501AB
Time: 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Description: PCKC’s cosplay contest is an opportunity to see some of the best cosplayers in the country compete for a share of the $15,000 prize pool! It is a colorful, spirited competition that is inclusive of all genres and skill levels. We are pleased to announce that Luna Flare is returning this year as our contest em-cee. We are very proud to welcome this year’s Contest Judges, Sayakat, AllieCat Cosplay, and Raine Emery. We thank our sponsors for their support for this event! NFM, 3DHQ, B & B Theatres and Flyover Event Co.
THE BOULEVARD INTERGALACTIC RAVE!
Location: Room 2103AB
Time: 8:00pm – 12:00am
Description: Join us for a cosmic celebration of epic proportions. Boulevard will be pouring free samples of Chillbreak Endless IPA, Espresso Martini Stout and debuting our Planet Comicon-exclusive small batch Triple IPA, FUNDAMENTAL EVIL – a beer that lies beyond the known universe. Expect stellar swag, beats from DJ Joe that transcends both space and time, and a dance floor where your cosplay can become your superhero origin story. The galaxy awaits – don’t miss this legendary night.
Details: 16 and over. Please present ID at the door. Credential to PCKC also required to attend.
ADULT COLOR LOUNGE 18+
Location: Coloring Lounge RM 3501B
Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Description: Come hang out and watch some animation in our x rated coloring lounge! 18+ Wristband required for entry.
LATE NIGHT BLOOD ON THE CLOCKTOWER!
Location: Tabletop Gaming RM 3501ACEFGH
Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Description: Get ready for an evening of intrigue, deception, and deduction at Blood on the Clocktower! This game has been making a splash at gaming conventions across the country, including GenCon and Pax Unplugged. Join us in the Tabletop Gaming Room at 8:00pm for a thrilling experience where anything can happen.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or a complete beginner, there’s a spot for you! New players are encouraged to arrive at 7:30pm for an exclusive learning session with one of our experienced game masters.
Smash or Pass (18+)
Location: 2502AB
Time: 8:00pm – 8:50pm
Description: Who is the best Waifu? Who is the best Husbando? The OC Doctor doesn’t have the answer to that, but he does know a fun way to find out! With 300+ characters for a random generator to spit out we will soon find out who is the top character at smash or pass! Don’t worry, no one is going to judge you… much… So come on in and have some fun! Just leave the dokkie pillow behind.
WTF Pop Culture (18+)
Location: 2502AB
Time: 9:00pm – 9:50pm
Description: Anime, manga, videogames, movies, comic books?! So many things to make us say what the f*&#. This is a series of hilarious videos, commentary, and games to bring us all closer together, laugh, and seriously consider…. WTF?.
WTF Japan (18+)
Location: 2502AB
Time: 10:00pm – 10:50pm
Description:Have you ever seen something fresh out of Japan and thought “what the _____”? Let’s get you out of that frame of mind, explain some things we think are strange, and take an in-depth look into Japanese culture that makes us think it’s weird, wacky, and downright what the–?!
18+ Wristband required for entry. The wristband will be available at Will Call (2200 Lobby) on Friday 1-7p (for use in the Adult Coloring Lounge) and Saturday 1PM-7PM (for use in the Adult Coloring Lounge and the three 18+ Panels), ID REQUIRED to pick up. Wristbands are ONLY required for the 18+ panels.
