2000 AD 50th anniversary event set for London in March 2027
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Rebellion has announced the 2000 AD 50th anniversary event, and it promises to be the galaxy's greatest party. To mark half a century of the groundbreaking comic in 2027, a two-day immersive celebration will be staged at Protein Studios in Shoreditch, London on 6-7 March.
The celebration aims to be as thrilling as the Galaxy's Greatest Comic itself. Across the two days, there will be prestige events, original programming and world-exclusive merchandise, plus one-off spectacles.
Special guests will be announced in the coming weeks. The line-up will draw on writers, artists and editors from across the past 50 years.
The 2000 AD 50th anniversary event honours legendary talent and new voices alike. It will also be the culmination of a slate of nationwide signings.
It is also a chance for 2000 AD to thank its fans for 50 years of loyalty. Regular subscribers can secure limited edition early bird tickets a week before general sale.
Day tickets for the 2000 AD 50th anniversary event go on sale online on Thursday 5 November. Limited early bird tickets for 2000 AD subscribers go on sale from 29 October.
2000 AD 50th anniversary event at a glance
- Rebellion has announced a 2000 AD 50th anniversary event in London, marking 50 years of the British comic
- The two-day event runs on 6-7 March 2027 at Protein Studios in Shoreditch, with signings, programming and special merchandise
- The guest list covers legendary writers and artists from the comic's history as well as present day talent
- Tickets go on sale on 5 November, with subscriber early bird tickets from 29 October
2000 AD launched in 1977 under founding editor and writer Pat Mills. Its influence reached music, film, television, comedy, literature and even politics.
Judge Dredd, the satirical sci-fi cop created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra, is the comic's best known character. He has appeared in two major movies, and his name is now shorthand for hardline policing.
2000 AD has served as a launchpad for some of the world's most celebrated comics talent. Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons went on to make Watchmen, while Brian Bolland drew Batman: The Killing Joke. Grant Morrison, Garth Ennis, Mark Millar and Jock also came through its pages.
The comic has also inspired creative figures outside comics. Musicians such as Madness, The Human League and Anthrax have cited it, as have actors Simon Pegg and Karl Urban. Directors Alex Garland and Duncan Jones and comedians Sue Perkins, Bill Bailey and Al Murray are also among its readers.
Jason Kingsley CBE, CEO and co-founder of Rebellion said: "We are delighted to be celebrating 50 years of the galaxy's greatest comic. We have been the custodians of this cherished British cultural icon for over half of its life, which means a great deal to us. Not only is this a celebration of 2000 AD's past but we are very much looking toward to making our way into the future, telling more incredible stories that will delight audiences both existing and new. We cannot wait to see you there!"
Matt Smith, the editor of 2000 AD for the last 26 years, said: "It's only natural that the comic with the thermonuclear impact would have a lasting legacy – and 2000 AD is still thrilling readers fifty years since its launch. It's an incredible achievement for a weekly British sci-fi anthology to still be here five decades on, and testament to the strength and timeless quality of the stories from an amazing roster of talent. Such a milestone demands a celebration to match – and I hope loyal Squaxx will come join the droids for this galactic event!"
Ticket ordering information
All current 2000 AD subscribers will receive a unique code by email on Tuesday 27 October. The code allows an order of early bird tickets for the event. The email will also contain a link to the order site.
Tickets are limited to two per code and the code can only be used once. Emails will be sent to the addresses currently attached to each subscriber's account.
Early bird numbers for the 2000 AD 50th anniversary event are limited. Once they are gone, no further tickets will be released until the general sale on Thursday 5 November.
Subscriber early bird sales go live at 6pm BST on Thursday 29 October, through the link sent by email.
Standard tickets for the event will then go on sale at 6pm GMT on Thursday 5 November.
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