Three Muppet-Focused Panels Set for New York Comic Con 2026

# What's happening New York Comic Con 2026 will host three Muppet- and Henson-related panels announced by ToughPigs. Each panel focuses on a different aspect of the Muppet world: a live table read of a Sesame Street episode, an inside look at Jim Henson's Creature Shop, and an interactive art event hosted by ToughPigs.

# The announced panels (what, when, where)

• Sesame Street Numeric Con Table Read/Panel — Thursday, October 8, 11:30 AM–12:15 PM, North Pavilion Room 406.2. A live table read of the Season 45 (2014) episode "Numeric Con," with guest appearances and celebrity participants reenacting original costumes. The description frames it as a Sesame Street–style convention episode centered on numbers and features the character Elmo in a signature comedic role.

• Challenge — Friday, October 9, 5:15–6:00 PM, Hall 1E Community Stage. ToughPigs' recurring event brings artists to mash up Muppet characters with popular movies and TV shows live on stage. Confirmed artists include Amy Mebberson, Chris "Smig" Smigliano, Dave Hulteen, Richard Michael Gomez, Becca Petunia, and Louis Henry Mitchell. Attendees may have the chance to take home art created during the event.

# Who else will be at NYCC ToughPigs noted that several prominent Muppet performers were scheduled to attend NYCC 2026: Dave Goelz, Bonnie Erickson, Bill Barretta, and Matt Vogel. While a panel featuring these four had not been announced in the same post, the site suggested there were gaps in the schedule that might accommodate an additional group appearance.

# Tickets and access

# Why this matters for fans All three panels offer different experiences: a scripted-performance reenactment of a beloved Sesame Street episode, an educational and behind-the-scenes look at the Creature Shop's craft, and a participatory art event that blends fandom and live creativity. For fans planning NYCC visits, those three options provide a mix of nostalgia, technical craft insight, and lighthearted entertainment.

# Practical takeaway If you want to attend any of these Muppet-related events, check NYCC's schedule and ticketing options for the specific days listed (October 8–9) and consider buying or reserving passes for those days quickly, since the post noted limited remaining ticket availability at the time of publication.