General information about VIECC®2024

Topics & Areas

Anime & Manga

Anime & Manga

Meet the stars of the anime & manga scene: mangakas, dubbing actors and much more.

Comics

Comics

Get your collector’s item and meet world-famous artists.

Fantasy & Sci-Fi

Fantasy & Sci-Fi

Meet fan groups from different universes.

Film & TV

Film & TV

Experience top stars from film and television up close and get your autograph and photo!

Gaming & E-Sports

Gaming & E-Sports

In the Vienna Challengers Arena you can watch exciting games and test them yourself.

Board Games & TCG

Board Games & TCG

Test and buy the latest board games and trading card games on site!

Art & Culture

Art & Culture

Look over the shoulders of international artists at work.

Lectures & Panels

Lectures & Panels

Follow the best presentations & QA’s live on a panel or the main stage!

Cosplay

Cosplay

Meet your heroes from anime, comics, movies and TV in the form of a cosplayer!

Weapons and dangerous goods

Bringing weapons or objects that can be used as weapons, dangerous and explosive goods, and flammable liquids onto the exhibition grounds is strictly prohibited. For the use of cosplay weapons, please visit our FAQs.

Admission for children

Admission is free for children under 6 years old. Children under the age of 14 must have a valid children’s ticket and are only allowed if accompanied by an adult/guardian. It may be required by our staff (securitys, crew, …) on site ID.

Animals and pets not allowed

Animals and pets are not allowed on the premises! Exceptions are made for guide dogs for the blind (as defined in § 39a BBG). The owner must provide proof that the guide dog is registered in the severely disabled passport.

Smoking prohibited

Please note that smoking is only allowed in the specially designated outdoor smoking areas. These restrictions apply to all covered areas throughout the fairgrounds without exception.

Visitors with disabilities

Persons with a disabled pass buy the corresponding ticket (day and age category), the accompanying person registered in the disabled pass receives (on the same day) free admission to VIECC® (except all VIP ticket categories). Upon entry, please show your disability ID and also receive a medical badge (sticker for identification). With the Medical Badge you get easier and faster access to the Main Stage as well as to the autograph and photo area. If you have any questions, please contact our on-site team.

Photos & Filming

Photographs and videos may be taken on the premises of Messe Wien exclusively for private and non-commercial purposes. Anyone taking static or moving images is required to obtain the express permission of the exhibitor of the object in question or the person whose image is to be taken. Please ensure that the personal and data protection rights of the photographed or filmed persons are not violated by the further use of the images.

Covid Regulations

Currently, there are no legal measures. (as of March 2023) Please keep an eye on the instructions of the Federal Government of Austria as well as the City of Vienna. Since we expect several thousand visitors, we recommend wearing a mask on site for your own protection. Especially for high-risk patients.

Sustainability

Because sustainability and our environment are very important to us, we have dispensed with disposable carpets in the show floors since 2022 and have far fewer badges produced. You too can help keep the fair clean and use the recycling bins on site!