On November 22 and 23, thousands of fans gathered in Utrecht for the most unforgettable edition of Heroes Dutch Comic Con Winter to date. With an all-new Winter Carnival theme, spectacular guests, thrilling tournaments and endless entertainment across all halls, visitors stepped into a world of fandom, creativity, and adventure. Here’s a full tour of the ultimate fan weekend along with our aftermovie!
🎡 Hall 4 — Winter Carnival & Star Wars Zone
The excitement began immediately at the entrance, where fans walked straight into the brand-new Winter Carnival. Visitors could put on roller skates, enjoy classic carnival attractions, and fully immerse themselves in a festive winter atmosphere.
This hall was also home to the impressive Star Wars Zone hosted by Dutch Garrison, featuring character meet-ups and photo opportunities.
🧠 Hall 3 — Workshops, Fanclubs & Kids Area
Hall 3 welcomed all ages with a wide range of creative workshops, an active Kids Area, and fanclubs showcasing their passion for beloved franchises. It was the place to learn new skills, meet communities, and express creativity.
🚀 Hall 10 — Experience Hall
The Experience Hall delivered jaw-dropping installations and interactive activities:
House of Wax, back in an expanded format with impressive horror-inspired scenes.
Amazing Oriental, featuring a stunning cherry blossom garden and interactive games.
Go-Tan returning once again with delicious Asian food experiences.
Universal’s Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 booth, where fans stepped inside the pizzeria and won exclusive prizes like film posters.
Heroes K-pop Workshop Stand, offering Random Play Dance sessions and dance tutorials that kept the hall constantly energized!
✏️ Hall 9 — Comic Area & Artist Alley
Hall 9 was the artistic heart of the event, showcasing:
The full Comic Area with well-known comic artists signing and sketching.
The warm and creative Cozy Corner offering workshop sessions.
A bustling Artist Alley filled with original prints, merch, and commissions.
The exclusive VIP Lounge.
🎤 Hall 8 — Entertainment Hall & Main Stage
Hall 8 buzzed with excitement as fans gathered for unforgettable main stage moments.
Special Guest Q&A Sessions
Ian Somerhalder, Carl Lumbly, Dominic Monaghan, Nolan North, Tim Downie and Neil Newbon.
Panels
EXP33 vs Baldur’s Gate 3 Panel on Sunday
Maxence Cazorla, Rich Keeble & Shala Nyx vs Tim Downie, Neil Newbon & Jane Perry.
Other Hall 8 Highlights
- The spectacular Cosplay Contest and Cosplay Catwalk on both days.
- Kinepolis with Dutch voice actors Lizemijn Libgott & Bob van der Houven.
- Kaazanova, sponsor of the Cosplay Catwalk, with a 3D video capture booth.
🛍️ Hall 7 — Dealer Hall
Hall 7 was a paradise for collectors and shoppers alike, offering rare merchandise, exclusive collectibles, artwork, cosplay gear, and fandom treasures from all corners of pop culture.
🎲 Hall 11 — Heroes Gaming: TCG & D&D
A strategic battleground for tabletop and role-playing fans featuring:
Dungeons & Dragons workshops by Dobbelgangers
The Collector Store, with Dutch voice actors Marlies Somers & Paul R. Disbergen
Riftbound TCG (League of Legends) by Doakkebi Vault
Intertoys
Canal+ medieval fantasy dome, screening the first episode of the new series: War of the Kingdoms.
🕹️ Hall 12 — Heroes Gaming: Experience
The second Heroes Gaming hall exploded with competition and high-energy action:
The new 2026 edition of Just Dance!
A massive Nintendo zone with tournaments and free-to-play gaming.
Arcade machines, retro and modern.
Police & Defensie with informative stands and new activations!
The National Final of Red Bull Tetris on Saturday at the Red Bull Gaming Stage
mCon esports tournaments including Valorant and League of Legends
A new 18+ Shooter Arena with Counter-Strike 2 & Rainbow Six Siege X tournaments, powered by BEN.
A weekend to remember
From thrilling competitions to emotional cosplay celebrations and cinematic experiences, Heroes Dutch Comic Con Winter 2025 delivered unforgettable moments for every type of fan. If the aftermovie captured even a fraction of the magic experienced live, you’ll want to watch it again… and again.
See you at the next edition, Heroes!
