BookCon Reservations
Select BookCon panels, autograph sessions, in-booth signings, and giveaways require reservations made in advance. With so much exciting programming to choose from, this process helps minimize the time you spend in lines while allowing everyone the chance to secure their top choices ahead of the event.
- Reservations are free and open before the show.
- Reservations can be made through the BookCon App (available for iOS and Android) or via the website.
- All reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may fill quickly.
- You must have a valid BookCon 2026 ticket for the day of the reservation(s) you select.
- Each ticketholder must make their own reservations. For example, if you bought tickets for a friend—you MUST transfer their ticket to them by [INSERT DATE AND TIME HERE] at ShowClix.com/My-Tickets so you can each make your reservations separately.
- You will not be able to book overlapping reservations. -If you select more than one reservation that occurs at the same time, you will get an error message that you must remove one of those reservations from your schedule.
- Once a reservation is in your cart, it is held for you as you finalize any other reservations.
Reservation Dates
Reservations will be open at the following times based on your ticket type:
- VIP & Premium VIP Early Access: Tuesday, March 17 at 12:00 PM ET
- General Admission: Thursday, March 19 at 12:00 PM ET
General Admission
Fans with Saturday, Sunday, and Weekend tickets can reserve panels, autograph sessions, and in-booth activities starting March 19 at 12:00 PM ET. You will be able to select up to 4 reservations per day.
VIP
VIP ticket holders get early access to reserve panels, autograph sessions, and in-booth events starting on March 17 at 12:00 PM ET.
- VIPs will be able to select up to 10 reservations per day, with a guarantee of up to five autographing sessions.
- Early access increases your chances of securing high-demand reservations.
- Reservations are still first-come, first-served amongst VIP and Premium VIP ticket holders.
Premium VIP
Premium VIP ticket holders receive early access to reserve autograph sessions and in-booth events starting on March 17 at 12:00 PM ET.
- Premium VIPs have reserved seating in the Main Stage and do not need panel reservations. Reminder: You MUST arrive 25 mins before the panel starts to secure your seat.
- Premium VIPs will be able to select up to 20 reservations per day, with a guarantee of up to 10 autographing sessions.
- Early access increases your chances of securing high-demand reservations.
- Reservations are first-come, first-served amongst VIP and Premium VIP ticket holders.
What else you need to know:
- You must complete the reservation process to fully secure your reservations. Once your reservations are final, you will receive a confirmation email.
- You can return to the reservation page as often as you would like to review and modify your reservation selections. If you can no longer attend one of your reservations, you can return it so another BookCon fan can select it.
- Entry is not guaranteed for limited capacity events without a reservation, and please arrive on time! If you do not arrive by the time specified in your reservation details, your place may be filled by the standby line.
- If you do not receive a reservation for panels or author signings, there will be limited standby lines available onsite. You can also keep checking the reservation page to see if anyone released reservations they no longer need. ARC drops will not have standby lines available.
- When you arrive for your reservation, a staff member will scan your QR Code from your phone within the mobile app to redeem the reservation.
- All reservations are non-transferrable and subject to change or cancellation without notice.