Pop-culture fans are gearing up for the much anticipated #Bayofgeddon 2022 this weekend.

The two-day event will showcase the best in gaming, technology, international celebrity guests, cosplay and more at Tauranga's Trustpower Arena.

Grace Van Dien, who plays Chrissy in Stranger Things, will be appearing in-person along with Mike McFarland (Dragon Ball Z) and Joe Zieja (Transformers: War for Cybertron).

Virtual guests include stars from Supernatural, Arrow, Pokémon, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and more.

Armageddon Expo director William Geradts says this event will be jam-packed full of the geeky entertainment attendees have missed for almost a year.

'We're working hard to make sure this Armageddon Expo, and every event we host across the country this year, will be an epic celebration of pop culture for people of all ages to enjoy.”

He says partnering with a selection of gaming and technology-focused companies has seen the event evolve.

'This year we are using our resources and knowledge to focus on bringing the latest and greatest in gaming and technology to our event.”

Alongside the Ping Zero PC and console set arenas, the event will feature virtual reality and a light-up dancefloor with Just Dance 2022 challenges throughout the weekend.

The expo will have a massive range of stalls selling geeky art, crafts, collectables, comics and more.

Attendees will also be able to enjoy a huge range of in-show events including the famous Armageddon Cosplay Contest, a Chilli Eating Challenge, Squid Game-inspired competitions and more.

The Tauranga Armageddon Expo will be held over the weekend of July 23-24 from 9am to 5pm both days.

For more information, visit: www.armageddonexpo.com