Kiefer Sutherland Reporting to Planet Comicon Kansas City
Kansas City is locking in for a major celebrity appearance as Kiefer Sutherland joins the lineup at Planet Comicon Kansas City, appearing Friday and Saturday, March 27–28, 2026, at the Kansas City Convention Center.
Best known to millions as Jack Bauer in the groundbreaking television thriller 24, Sutherland’s intense, real-time performance earned him a Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award, cementing his place in television history. He later stepped into the Oval Office as President Tom Kirkman in the hit political drama Designated Survivor, once again commanding screens worldwide.
Sutherland’s film career spans decades, beginning with his breakout role in The Bay Boy and expanding into an impressive list of cinematic classics including Stand by Me, The Lost Boys, Young Guns, Flatliners, A Few Good Men, A Time to Kill, Phone Booth, and the recent military courtroom drama The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial. From vampire cult favorites to legal thrillers and action-packed suspense, his body of work has influenced generations of fans.
Planet Comicon Kansas City returns March 27–29, 2026, bringing three days of celebrity guests, comic creators, artists, authors, cosplay, live panels, and interactive fan experiences to downtown Kansas City.
As the region’s largest comic book and pop culture event, Planet Comicon draws thousands of attendees from across the Midwest and beyond, transforming the convention center into a full-scale fandom experience.
Fans attending Friday and Saturday will have the opportunity to:
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Meet Kiefer Sutherland
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Capture professional photo ops
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Get autographs
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Attend celebrity Q&A panels
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Explore artist alley and specialty vendors
Get Tickets Today — Book Your Hotel Early
Tickets are available now at planetcomicon.com. With major celebrity appearances like Kiefer Sutherland’s limited Friday and Saturday schedule, early purchase is strongly encouraged.
Travelers should also secure hotel accommodations as soon as possible. Downtown Kansas City hotels within walking distance of the convention center traditionally fill quickly during Planet Comicon weekend. Staying nearby allows fans to fully enjoy evening events, restaurants, and Kansas City nightlife without missing a moment of the action.
Three days. Countless fandoms. One unforgettable weekend.
Planet Comicon Kansas City — March 27–29, 2026.
