(NEWARK, NJ) -- Get ready for an unforgettable day celebrating the best of television, film and pop culture at the inaugural ViewerCon on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). One ticket gives you access to a full day of exclusive conversations, celebrity appearances, behind-the-scenes stories, special screenings and unforgettable experiences with the stars and creators behind some of today’'s biggest shows and films. The event begins at 10:00am.
This year’s lineup features Taye Diggs (The Best Man, Stepfather), Joy Reid in conversation with Mayor Ras J. Baraka on Newark’s rise as a destination for film, television and the creative economy, Karamo Brown (Queer Eye, Karamo), Bevy Smith (host of In Bed with Bevy and star of Harlem), KeiLyn Durrell Jones (Bill Bray in Michael) and Lamar Richardson, the three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway, film and television producer who made history as the youngest Black lead producer to win a Tony Award.
Fans won’t want to miss the Ultimate Raising Kanan Series Finale Panel, bringing together GRAMMY® and Tony Award winner Patina Miller (Raq), Mekai Curtis (Kanan), London Brown (Marvin), Leslie Grossman and series creator Sascha Penn, the visionary behind Raising Kanan and Power: Origins, for an exclusive conversation celebrating one of television’s most talked-about dramas.
As a special can’t-miss event, ViewerCon attendees will be among the first fans anywhere to experience a special screening of Fightland, the highly anticipated new STARZ series executive produced by 50 Cent and starring Howard Charles.
Regular and VIP tickets are available for purchase online. New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is located at 1 Center Street in Newark, New Jersey.
More than a convention, ViewerCon is where fans and the entertainment industry come together. Throughout the day, attendees will experience inspiring conversations, behind-the-scenes stories, networking opportunities, immersive activations and exclusive moments that celebrate the people and projects shaping the future of entertainment. Whether you’re a devoted TV fan, an aspiring filmmaker or creator, or simply love great storytelling, ViewerCon offers an experience unlike anything else.
VIP Passes unlock the ultimate ViewerCon experience, including access to the exclusive VIP Lounge and opportunities to connect with talent, creators, industry executives and fellow VIP guests.
