Welcome to the Convention Tuesdays segment! Each week here on Geek Alabama, Convention Tuesdays will feature and highlight conventions happening during the upcoming weekend in the State of Alabama, or within short driving distances from Alabama such as Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga, New Orleans, Jackson, Memphis, and other nearby cities close to Alabama.
Listings come from Southern Fandom Resource Guide
August 8-10 — Monsterama — Atlanta, Georgia
We are proud to be Atlanta’s only retro horror and sci-fi convention, and we focus on the fantastic in cinema, art, comics, literature, and media.
We are so happy to return to a 3-day convention in our newest hotel – Atlanta Marriott Northeast/Emory Area! We are back and better than ever! More room for panels, more room for vendors, and plenty of space for a fun-filled monster weekend!
Monsterama returns with screening, panel rooms, dealer hall, Monster Prom, and we have a few other surprises waiting for you.
Learn more at: https://monsteramacon.com/
August 8-10 — New Orleans Comic Con — Kenner, Louisiana
The Eight Years running NOLA Comic Con returns home on Aug. 9th-10th, 2025! The best Comic Book Dealers, Toy/TCG/Collectible Vendors, Artists, and Guests will be there! Cash Prize Cosplay Contests both days! Early bird tickets get you in 30 mins early (9:30am)! General admission at the door starts 10am both days! Show Hours: Saturday (10am-6pm) Sunday (10am-5pm). Truly a weekend not to be missed! Let’s get busy in the bayou! See you there!
Learn more at: https://mcconventions.com/nola-comic-con/
