Bestember 2026: Event Overview and Schedule

Vote for the best and forget all the rest. Sideshow’s Bestember 2026 is here! Join us from Monday, September 14 through Friday, September 18 for a celebration of the very best of pop culture as decided by YOU. Time to share your fandom faves, hottest takes, and all-time greats with your fellow geeks.

FREE event registration is open now. Sign up and you’ll score $5 in Rewards for your Sideshow account. Plus, you’ll be notified about all the best ways to participate — including event giveaways, sales, and surprises.

This event simply wouldn’t be the best without you, so join the fun and make your voice heard during Bestember 2026! Learn how to participate below.

Daily Activities Schedule

Monday, September 14

• 2 PM PT – The Nominations Are…

Tuesday, September 15

• All-day activities include contests, polls, and more.

Wednesday, September 16

• All-day activities include contests, polls, and more.

Thursday, September 17

• All-day activities include contests, polls, and more.

Friday, September 18

• 2 PM PT – The Besties ’26

Giveaways

Website and Livestream Giveaways

Check out our Contests & Giveaways webpage during the event for a chance to enter our website-based giveaways.  Additionally, tune in to all of our event livestreams (in the schedule above) for a chance to enter to win prizes presented by our hosts.

Group Giveaways

In Let Your Geek Sideshow, we’re giving away the…

• Silver Surfer Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys
• Stitch Collectible Figure by Hot Toys
• Commander Cody™ Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys

In the Sideshow Social Network, we’re giving away the…

• Droideka™ Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys
• Batman™ (XE Suit Hellbat Version) Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys
• Bumblebee Collectible Figure by ThreeA Toys

Social Media Giveaways

Flash Giveaways are quick contests held on Sideshow’s official social media accounts. You will only have a limited amount of time to follow the prompt given on the social post for a chance to win. A winner will be selected from qualifying entries.

Where to Follow Us

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Art Prints Instagram
• X
• Facebook
• Sideshow Social Network

Register now for this event to get exclusive access and benefits. Then get excited for Bestember 2026 with other fans at side.show/geekgroup or in the Sideshow Social Network. And don’t forget to Let Your Geek Sideshow!