Stranger Things convention in Paris in 2026: where to meet the actors, prices, and how to prepare
Fans · Conventions · Paris 2026
There is indeed a convention entirely devoted to the show in France: the Stranger Fan Meet, organized by People Convention, whose ninth edition opened its European tour in Paris on March 28 and 29, 2026, with eight actors from the show, including Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo and David Harbour. Here is what happened there, what it costs, and where the tour continues.
The essentials
- What: Stranger Fan Meet 9, a convention dedicated to the show
- When and where: March 28 and 29, 2026, Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition center
- Guests: Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Raphael Luce, David Harbour, Jamie Campbell Bower, Nell Fisher, Natalia Dyer
- The follow-up: Madrid, Milan, Antwerp, then London on November 7 and 8, 2026
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Stranger Fan Meet
For several years, the French organizer People Convention has gathered the show's cast in an event that talks only about it: the Stranger Fan Meet. Onstage panels, photo sessions, autographs, small-group meetups, immersive sets and animations inspired by the universe, over two days. The ninth edition, the first after the series ending, took the form of a five-city European tour, and Paris opened it.
Tickets went on sale on October 30, 2025 at 20:00, a month before the first volume of the last season, and the photo quotas with the headliners were gone in a few hours.
The Eddie Munson T-shirt, the most seen at conventions.
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Paris, March 28 and 29, 2026
The Paris date was held at the Parc des expositions in Villepinte, with an exceptional lineup for a French convention: Noah Schnapp (Will), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas), Raphael Luce (young Henry Creel), David Harbour (Hopper), Jamie Campbell Bower (Vecna), Nell Fisher (Holly), and Natalia Dyer (Nancy). Three of the six children of 1983, the father, the monster, and the little sister, three months after the last episode.
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Noah Schnapp | Will Byers |
| Gaten Matarazzo | Dustin Henderson |
| Caleb McLaughlin | Lucas Sinclair |
| David Harbour | Jim Hopper |
| Jamie Campbell Bower | Henry Creel, Vecna |
| Natalia Dyer | Nancy Wheeler |
| Nell Fisher | Holly Wheeler |
| Raphael Luce | Henry Creel as a child |
What it costs
| Post | Usual range | What you need to know |
|---|---|---|
| Admission one day | from 30 to 80 € | Several pass levels, with or without priority access |
| Photo with an actor | from 60 to 150 € and more | A few seconds, a drawing on the spot; quotas per actor |
| Autograph | from 50 to 150 € | On your object or a photo you provide |
| Small-group meeting | from 200 to 500 € | About fifteen people, half an hour |
| On-stage panels | Included in admission | Audience questions, 30 to 45 minutes |
Exact rates vary by actor and edition; they are published on the organizer's box office. A full weekend with a photo and an autograph from a headliner easily comes to 300 to 500 €. Tickets are taken on the People Convention site, never elsewhere: resale is the first source of scams.
How to prepare
Sign up for alerts on the event page before tickets go on sale: photo ops with the headliners sell out in a few hours. On the day itself, arrive early, bring something to get signed, an object from the show, a poster, a figure, and a bag to protect it. Cosplay is welcome, and often awarded.
What the actors enjoyA precise question about a scene rather than an “I love you”, an object tied to their character, and patience: the lines are long, and each person only has a few seconds. The show's cast is known for being generous with fans in costume.
The rest of the tour, and the aftermath
After Paris, Stranger Fan Meet 9 went through Madrid on April 4 and 5, Milan on June 13 and 14 and Antwerp on June 20 and 21, 2026, and ends in London on November 7 and 8, 2026, two hours by train from Paris. A tenth edition is not yet announced; the organizer publishes its dates in the fall for the following spring. The big generalist Paris conventions also invite, now and then, supporting players from the show.
The Vecna figure, to have signed by Jamie Campbell Bower.
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How a convention day goes
A convention dedicated to a show always works on the same model: panels, where the actors answer the audience's questions on stage; photo sessions, where you pose for a few seconds with an actor for a fee; signing sessions, on a poster or an object you bring; and a stand space, with shops, artists and activities. Entry tickets give access to the panels and the stands; photos and signings are bought separately, often in advance.
Regulars' advice: arrive early, spot the panel times from opening, and plan for wait times, which can go past an hour for the most in-demand actors. Something to get signed, a silver pen for dark surfaces, and a character outfit are the three most useful accessories.
The other conventions where you can find the show
| Event | Where | What you find there |
|---|---|---|
| Stranger Fan Meet | Paris, Madrid, Milan, Antwerp, London | The only convention devoted entirely to the show, with its actors |
| Comic Con Paris | Paris, in the fall | Guests from series and cinema, sometimes actors from the show |
| Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show | Paris, twice a year | A generalist convention, with merchandise stands |
| Comic Con Experience | São Paulo | Where the season 3 titles were revealed in December 2018 |
Stranger Fan Meet remains the surest appointment for meeting the show's actors in Europe; general conventions are more useful for the booths and meetings among fans.
Conventions after the end of the show
The end of the show, in December 2025, did not dry up the conventions: on the contrary. The actors, freed from filming, are more available, and the audience, deprived of new episodes, looks for other ways to extend the story. The 2026 European tour, from Paris to London, is the sign. Guests change by date, and the posters often fill out until a few weeks before the event.
For a fan, a convention is also the chance to see the costumes and objects from the show up close, and to cross hundreds of other Hawkins outfits: Eleven in a pink dress, Eddie in a patched jacket, Steve in a Scoops Ahoy uniform. It is the only time the Hellfire Club looks like a majority.
The poster to get signed.
In the shopEddie and his guitar poster19,90 €See the product
TakeawayStranger Fan Meet 9: Paris, March 28 and 29, 2026, at Villepinte. Eight actors, including Will, Dustin, Lucas, Hopper and Vecna. Photos 60 to 150 € and more, entry 30 to 80 €. The tour ends in London on November 7 and 8, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Stranger Things convention in Paris in 2026?
Yes: Stranger Fan Meet 9, organized by People Convention, was held on March 28 and 29, 2026 at the Parc des expositions in Villepinte, with eight actors from the show.
Which actors were in Paris?
Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Raphael Luce, David Harbour, Jamie Campbell Bower, Nell Fisher and Natalia Dyer.
How much does a photo with an actor cost?
From 60 to 150 € and more depending on the actor, on top of admission; the exact rates are published on the organizer's ticketing.
Where the tour continues
Madrid, Milan, and Antwerp in the spring and in June 2026, then London on November 7 and 8, 2026.
What should you bring to a convention?
An object to have signed, a silver pen for dark surfaces, and patience: the lines for the most in-demand actors often go past an hour.
Do conventions go on after the end of the show?
Yes: the European tour of Stranger Fan Meet continues in 2026, from Paris to London, and the actors, freed from filming, are more available.