World-renowned actor Tom Wlaschiha, best known for his iconic roles in Game of Thrones and Stranger Things, is coming to Baku for the first time!

On 13 September 2026, Baku Expo Center will host Baku Film & Comic Con, the largest pop culture festival in the Caucasus, dedicated to movies, TV series, anime, comics, video games and cosplay.

For one unforgettable day, visitors will enjoy international guests, spectacular stage shows, competitions, gaming zones, themed booths and dozens of interactive activities for fans of all ages.

What to expect

• Meet Tom Wlaschiha in person;
• Get his autograph;
• Take a selfie with Tom Wlaschiha;
• Attend an exclusive live Q&A session with the actor;
• Join exclusive VIP Meet & Greet sessions with invited guests;
• Meet international cosplay guests, attend photo and autograph sessions;
• Watch professional and amateur cosplay competitions;
• Enjoy K-pop performances and the main stage show;
• Explore the gaming zone and interactive activities;
• Visit the Artist Alley featuring illustrators, comic creators and artists;
• Shop exclusive merchandise inspired by movies, TV series, anime, comics and video games;
• Take photos in themed photo zones;
• Enjoy free workshops, partner activities and special interactive areas;
• Relax in the food court with a variety of food and drinks.

The festival programme is still expanding. More international guests, activities and exciting announcements will be added as they are confirmed.

Don't miss your chance to be part of one of the biggest pop culture events in the Caucasus and meet Tom Wlaschiha in Baku!

TICKETS

🎟️ EARLY BIRD

Special admission ticket — 30 AZN.

The number of Early Bird tickets is limited. Once they sell out, Standard tickets will be available for 40 AZN.

Your ticket includes:

• Festival admission and everything included in the Standard Ticket;
• Access to all public festival areas;
• Access to the Main Stage and the full stage programme;
• Tom Wlaschiha's live Q&A session;
• Professional and amateur cosplay competitions;
• K-pop performances;
• Gaming zone;
• Artist Alley;
• Themed photo zones;
• Partner booths;
• Food court and all other public festival activities.

Important: Selfie + Autograph Package and VIP Experience are sold separately.

⭐ VIP EXPERIENCE

The ultimate way to meet Tom Wlaschiha. VIP packages are available in strictly limited quantities.

VIP EXPERIENCE includes:

• Festival admission ticket;
• Dedicated VIP entrance with no queue;
• Early access from 10:00 AM;
• Exclusive private VIP Meet & Greet with Tom Wlaschiha;
• Personal interaction with the actor for one hour or more;
• One selfie using your own mobile phone;
• One personal autograph;
• An exclusive VIP Meet & Greet with Islam Gandzhaev;
• Conversation, a selfie and an autograph with Islam Gandzhaev;
• Personal meetings or autographs with other celebrity guests (the guest list will be updated);
• Light snacks and refreshments during the Meet & Greet;
• Access to the VIP seating area with the best seats in front of the Main Stage;
• Complimentary drinks in the VIP area throughout the festival;
• Priority access to photo and autograph sessions, workshops and selected festival activities;
• Exclusive VIP badge;
• Exclusive VIP lanyard;
• Exclusive VIP gift pack.

📸 SELFIE + AUTOGRAPH PACKAGE

Take a selfie with Tom Wlaschiha and receive a personal autograph.

The package includes:

• One selfie with Tom Wlaschiha using your own mobile phone;
• One personal autograph on your own item or on an official BFCC festival poster provided by the organisers.

Important: A valid festival admission ticket is required to use this package.

📸 SELFIE + AUTOGRAPH PACKAGE

Take a selfie with Islam Gandzhaev and receive a personal autograph.

The package includes:

• One selfie with Islam Gandzhaev using your own mobile phone;
• One personal autograph on your own item or on an official BFCC festival poster provided by the organisers.

Important: A valid festival admission ticket is required to use this package.

📅 SCHEDULE

The full festival schedule will be published on this page a few days before the event.

All updates, including the Main Stage schedule, Q&A session with Tom Wlaschiha, photo and autograph sessions, competitions and other activities, will be published on this page, on cosplayfest.az, and on the official Azerbaijan Cosplay Festivals Instagram account (@cosplayfestaz).

• Tickets for this event are available as either QR tickets or paper tickets. Paper tickets can be purchased at iTicket.AZ points of sales.

• QR tickets become active on the day of the event. To use your QR ticket for entry, you must be logged into your personal account in the iTicket.AZ mobile application.

• Tickets must be presented in their original format for admission. Entry will not be permitted with photographs, screenshots, scanned copies, or any other non-original version of a ticket.