ICON is South Africa’s longest running comics, gaming and popular culture convention. Each year, the convention provides the best in pop culture retail and experiences, boardgaming and tabletop warfare, cosplay competitions and tournaments.

This year, ICON Durban takes place on Saturday, 6 (9am to 9pm) and Sunday, 7 July (9am to 5pm) at the Old Mutual Sports Hall, Gate 9, Rick Turner Road in Glenwood and promises to be epic.

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ICON Durban event highlights include: Fight-a-Knight, Catan: Road to the World Championships, Keyforge, Boardgame competitions, Cosplay, Warhammer, Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh! Polymer Clay Workshops and loads more.

The convention is the place to be for pop culture fans of all kinds to be entertained, to compete, share their interests and, above all, to have loads of fun!

The entrance fee is R80 per person per day or R130 per person for a standard weekend pass. Electronic tickets can be purchased through TIXSA or at the door.

There is safe and secure parking available at the front and back of the hall.

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