Map and floor plan (Liverpool)

Map & Floor plan

🗺️ Overall Layout

The event is spread across three main venues, all connected within the Liverpool waterfront area:

  • 🟢 Green Venue – M&S Bank Arena
  • 🔵 Blue Venue – ECL Exhibition Centre
  • 🔴 Red Venue – ACC Convention Centre (Hall 2)

There’s also a waterfront area and connecting walkways (including “The Bridge”) linking spaces together.

🟢 Green Venue – M&S Bank Arena (Arena Floor)

This is the main entertainment and stage area.

What’s here:

  • Celebrity guests
  • Props & sets
  • Cosplay competition
  • Monopoly merch stand
  • Live wrestling
  • Workshops (e.g. Hocus Pocus activities)

Live stage performances include:

  • Quizzes
  • K-pop Demon Hunters tribute
  • Wicked tribute

Cosplay Zone (Arena Concourse):

  • Free cosplay photographer
  • Cosplay groups & meetups
  • Refreshments

👉 This area is very show-focused and high energy.

🔵 Blue Venue – ECL Exhibition Centre

This is a mixed activity and gaming zone, split into multiple halls.

Halls & areas:

  • Hall A: Traders (shopping area)
  • Hall B: Photo shoots (A, B & C)
  • Hall C: Guests & props
  • Terrace: Retro video gaming
  • Meeting Rooms 18–23: Video gaming zones
  • The Deck:
    • Scare maze
    • Airsoft
    • Axe throwing
  • Atrium:
    • Authors & charities
    • Main throughfare / entrance-exit
  • Meeting Room 17: Sensory quiet room

👉 This venue is a mix of shopping, gaming, and interactive experiences.

🔴 Red Venue – ACC Convention Centre (Hall 2)

This is a major guest, panel, and activity hub.

Main Hall (Hall 2):

  • Guests
  • Photo shoots (D, E & F)
  • Traders
  • LAN gaming party
  • Props & sets

Additional areas:

  • Room 3: William Shatner appearance
  • Hall 1A, 1B, 1C: Q&A panels
  • Galleria: Entrance / Exit
  • Delegate Foyer: Cosplay sign-up

Special rooms:

  • Rooms 5–6 & 8–9: Sensory quiet rooms
  • Room 7: Multifaith prayer room
  • Room 10: Cosplay competition pre-judging
  • Room 11: Noah Schnapp appearance

👉 This venue is focused on guests, panels, and structured activities.

🌊 Waterfront Area

  • 3D Printing Van

👉 A smaller feature area outside the main halls.

🧭 Key Navigation Notes

  • Venues are colour-coded (Green, Blue, Red) for easy wayfinding.
  • The Bridge connects the Blue venue to others.
  • Entrances/exits are mainly through:
    • Atrium (Blue)
    • Galleria (Red)

🧠 Quick Mental Model

  • Green (Arena): Shows, performances, cosplay energy
  • Blue (Exhibition): Gaming, traders, interactive experiences
  • Red (ACC): Guests, panels, signings, structured content