Retrospective report for 5 October 2026 to 11 October 2026. Compiled on 6 November 2026 from stored event records. Figures are reconstructed model estimates, not forecasts preserved from that period or confirmed attendance and spend. First published on the website on 6 November 2026.
New York Comic Con (NYCC) plays Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on Thu 8 Oct. It has the highest Demand Intent Score of any event in New York this week (93).
Event spotlight · New York
New York Comic Con (NYCC)
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center · Week commencing Monday 5 October 2026
- expected attendance
- 250,000
- total revenue opportunity
- $49.7m
- visitors from outside the city
- 125,000
- expected on public transport
- 70%
Model estimates compiled on 6 November 2026.
Why this event leads the week
The Demand Intent Score weighs how much people want to go as well as how many will go. It is also the biggest crowd of the week.
Where the money goes
| Revenue line | Thu 8 Oct |
|---|---|
| Ticket sales | $18.8m |
| Hotels and accommodation | $19.7m |
| Food and drink | $8.3m |
| Transport | $1.8m |
| Activities | $1.2m |
| Total | $49.7m |
What it means for your business
Hotels
We expect 125,000 attendees from outside the city, which is $19.7m of accommodation demand. Hotels near Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and on the main routes in can hold rate on the event night and offer late checkout.
Bars and restaurants
Pre-event trade near the venue peaks in the two hours before. With $8.3m of food and drink spend, venues nearby should staff for a full rush.
Transport
We expect 175,000 attendees to travel by public transport. Operators and nearby businesses should plan for a sharp exit peak when the event ends.
Also big in New York this week
| Date | Event | Attendance | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 dates, Wed 7 Oct to Sat 10 Oct | Harry Styles: Together, Together, Madison Square Garden | 60,000 | $29.6m |
| Mon 5 Oct | Advertising Week New York (AWNEWYORK), Venue to be confirmed | 30,000 | $19.1m |
| Thu 8 Oct | New York Yankees v Tampa Bay Rays - American League Division Series Game 4 (MLB), Yankee Stadium, 20:00 | 48,000 | $15.8m |
| Wed 7 Oct | New York Yankees v Tampa Bay Rays - American League Division Series Game 3 (MLB), Yankee Stadium, 20:00 | 48,000 | $15.3m |
| Mon 5 Oct | beabadoobee: The Powerlines Tour, Madison Square Garden, 20:00 | 15,000 | $3.5m |
Start times can move, for example for TV broadcast. Check the organiser's confirmed times before you finalise rotas.