Welcome to the ultimate pop culture celebration – Fan Fest!

Join us on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June at Metrocentre for the return of Fan Fest! Where the past meets the present in a celebration of all things cool! Get ready for a blast from the past with movie photo ops, awesome trading stalls, arcade games and much more!

The action kickstarts during centre hours, they are as follows:

  • Saturday 9am till 7pm
  • Sunday 11am till 5pm

📸 Epic Movie Photo Ops

Snap a selfie with iconic vehicles from film & TV:

  • Star Wars Zone in Town Square featuring:
    • 5m tall AT-ST
    • Replica Snowspeeder from Empire Strikes Back
    • Scout Bike from Return of the Jedi
    • Jabba's Throne Room from Return of the Jedi
  • Castle Grayskull from Master's of the Universe

More to be announced soon!

🛍️ Awesome Trading Stalls

Browse an amazing mix of collectibles, fan art, merch, and rare finds from local creatives and pop culture vendors.

🎮 Interactive Zones

  • Gaming & Gashapon Zone by Namco Funscape – Play, win, and explore!

Whether you're a die-hard comic fan or just want a photo with a life size ATST, there’s something for everyone at Metrocentre’s Fan Fest Event!

🦸 Cosplay Competition

Coming to Fan Fest in costume? We want to see it!

Snap a photo of yourself at Fan Fest and share it on Instagram for your chance to win a £250 Metrocentre Gift Card.

How to enter:

  • Visit Fan Fest in your best cosplay or costume
  • Take a photo of yourself at Metrocentre during Fan Fest
  • Share it on Instagram as post or story and tag Metrocentre
  • Enter as many times as you like with different costumes
  • BONUS Entry: Add #FanFestMetrocentre to your post for a bonus entry

One winner will be selected on Saturday and one winner on Sunday, with each receiving a £250 Metrocentre Gift Card.

Entries close at 4pm each day, with winners announced before 5pm.

All entrants will be judged by Social Media Star Chris from Screen & Beyond.

Good luck, and may the best cosplay win!

Competition T&Cs here

Cosplay Guidance

For our entry terms and conditions please click here