Metro-Con Burnaby 2025 – Fandom’s Biggest Weekend

📍 Location: 6083 McKay Ave, Burnaby, BC (part of Burnaby Halloween Festival)
📅 Dates: Saturday, October 4 – Sunday, October 5, 2025
⏰ Time: All day programming, After Dark parties at night
🎟 Tickets: From $45 (Single Day) – $585 (Inner Circle VIP) Get Tickets

Event Overview

Don’t miss the biggest fandom weekend in Burnaby! Metro-Con 2025 is a two-day celebration of pop culture, packed with celebrity reunions, epic panels, cosplay contests, collectors’ merch, and unforgettable nightlife. As part of the Burnaby Halloween Festival, Metro-Con brings together fans from across BC and beyond for one incredible weekend of fandom energy.

Highlights include the once-in-a-lifetime Battlestar Galactica Reunion, a Walking Dead Spotlight, Burnaby’s largest cosplay contest, After Dark parties, celebrity karaoke, and immersive roleplaying chaos with Blackwater D&D.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love the energy of geek culture, Metro-Con is the must-attend convention of the year.

Event Highlights

⭐ Battlestar Galactica Reunion – Meet the cast, relive the saga, join panels, signings, and photo ops.
🧟 The Walking Dead Spotlight – Behind-the-scenes stories with fan-favourite actors.
🎭 Cosplay Contest & Showcase – Burnaby’s biggest cosplay competition with divisions for all experience levels.
🎤 Celebrity Karaoke & After Dark Parties – Unforgettable nightlife with stars and fans.
🎲 Blackwater D&D Live Chaos – Improv tabletop madness with celebrity guests.
🛍 Collectors’ Alley – Rare collectibles, custom artwork, and exclusive geek merch.

Ticket Options

🎟 Single Day Pass – $45: Access to one day of panels, marketplace, cosplay, and parties.
🎟 Weekend Explorer Pass – $85: Best value for both days of fandom and events.
🎟 Premiere Access – $215: Includes 1 photo op + 1 autograph.
🎟 Elite Experience – $325: Premium seating, all After Dark events, concierge perks.
🎟 Inner Circle VIP – $585: Front row seating, celebrity dinner, exclusive perks, and multiple photo ops.

Cosplay Contest

Step into the spotlight at Burnaby’s crown jewel cosplay event! With divisions for Novice, Journeyman, and Masters, every cosplayer gets their moment to shine. Costumes are judged by professional cosplayers on accuracy, polish, difficulty, and impact. Free to join.

Schedule Highlights

📅 Saturday, October 4 – Opening ceremonies, Blackwater D&D, Battlestar Galactica panels, The Walking Dead reunion, and After Dark parties.
📅 Sunday, October 5 – Mike Flanagan spotlight, Final Five reunion, Proudly Canadian Women in Film & TV panel, Cosplay Contest, and wrap-up party.

Why You Should Attend

Metro-Con isn’t just a convention – it’s an immersive fan experience. From celebrity meet-and-greets to collectors’ treasures and unforgettable nightlife, Metro-Con 2025 will be one of the highlights of the Burnaby Halloween Festival.

👉 Grab your tickets now before they’re gone!

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