FAN EXPO Chicago might not be until August, but that is not stopping them from revealing their upcoming guest now. This week, they announced that Alicia Silverstone, Manny Jacinto, and more will appear at the convention. This convention will take place August 15-17, 2025, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. You can check out the first official guest announcement below.

FAN EXPO CHICAGO ANNOUNCES FIRST GUESTS

Chicago’s longest-running comic and pop culture convention, FAN EXPO Chicago today offered a first look at this year’s event running August 15 – 17, 2025 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. The three-day expo will see celebrity superstars, comic and graphic novel artists, gamers, and epic cosplayers gather for an unforgettable celebration of all things pop culture and fandom. 

Each year, FAN EXPO Chicago draws the brightest stars to Rosemont to meet and greet fans, participate in photo opportunities, and sign autographs. This year, fans will be totally buggin’ with CLUELESS and MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: REVELATION star Alicia Silverstone, icon of 90’s teen vernacular; THE GOOD PLACE and THE ACOLYTE star Manny Jacinto; and Kellan Lutz and Peter Facinelli, fan favorite stars of the TWILIGHT film saga; with more celebrity guests to be revealed. 

FAN EXPO Chicago continues its 53-year tradition of showcasing the work of some of the most talented artists and writers in the industry. Fans can expect a jam-packed Artist Alley in 2025, featuring more than 30 artists from Chicago and around the world. 

For fans looking to shop, FAN EXPO Chicago boasts more than 300,000 square feet of vendor space featuring prop replicas, art pieces, toys and action figures, clothing and apparel, jewelry, and more. 

FAN EXPO Chicago runs August 15 – 17, 2025 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. Show hours are Friday 4 – 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tickets start at $40 during the advanced pricing window through July 31, 2025, and begin at $48 from August 1 through the end of the show; 3-day passes and VIP packages also available at https://fanexpohq.com/fanexpochicago/buy-tickets/. More information and updates can be found at fanexpochicago.com. 

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Source: FAN EXPO Chicago