Captain Kirk and The Hobbits make their way to this year’s Calgary Expo

Actor William Shatner talks with fans during a meet and greet session at Comiccon in Montreal, Sunday, July 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes Copyrighted

By Todd Kaufman

Posted Apr 22, 2026 10:21 am.

Last Updated Apr 22, 2026 10:23 am.

The BMO Centre will be busting at the seams as the 2026 Calgary Comics and Entertainment Expo kicks off Thursday.

Some of the big names include William Shatner, Anthony Daniels, Cary Elwes, Temeura Morrison, Alyssa Milano and all four of the hobbits, Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd.

660 NewsRadio’s Todd Kaufman caught up with Shatner and Boyd to talk about the Calgary Expo and more.

William Shatner

William Shatner speaks with 660 NewsRadio on the Calgary Comics and Entertainment Expo.

Billy Boyd

Billy Boyd speaks with 660 NewsRadio on the Calgary Comics and Entertainment Expo.

Of course, the celebrities are just one part of the Calgary Expo, along with the cosplayers, anime, gaming, vendors, comic book artists, shopping and much more.

The 2026 Calgary Comics and Entertainment Expo runs April 23-26 at Stampede Park.

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