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It’s summertime (winter, if you’re an Australian reader) which means that convention season is in full swing, and the cosplayers are out to play! Due to COVID-19, many conventions will be either online or postponed later this year or next year.
Whether you want to participate in person or online, several conventions provide opportunities for cosplayers to show off their threads. Here is 21 of the world’s most popular cosplay conventions in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia.
Comic-Con International: San Diego brings people together to celebrate the world of comic books, as well as art and pop culture. It is an inclusive space for passion, creativity, and imagination, featuring public presentations, conventions, exhibits, museums, and other public outreach activities.
The San Diego Comic-Con branch is the largest cosplay convention in the United States, with the New York branch being second.
Anime Expo is the largest celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America. It features a multitude of exhibits for anime, manga, games, and more. Since 2008, the expo takes place during the fourth of July weekend in Los Angeles.
Otakon is an annual convention held in the summer months to celebrate Asian pop culture like anime, manga, music, and more and has been held since 1994. Cosplayers can arrange photoshoots with the Otakon Cosplay Coordination.
PAX is a series of gaming culture festivals involving tabletop, arcade, and video gaming. PAX is held annually in Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia, and San Antonio in the United States, and Melbourne in Australia.
Sakura-Con is the oldest and most well-attended anime convention in the Pacific Northwest. Sakura-Con features cultural exploration and education through traditional and contemporary media, arts, and entertainment. Cosplayers can participate in the cosplay competition or play cosplay chess.
DragonCon is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction & fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the universe. Dragon Con also features the Friday Night Costuming Contest (FNCC), which focuses solely on the craftsmanship of a costume.
Australia (Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney)
Oz Comic Con & Gaming is a fan convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy film and TV, comic books, anime, gaming, and collectables. Cosplayers can play in the Supernova Competition, with contains categories in Best in Show, Best Craftsmanship, Best Performance, Best Group, and Judges Award.
Salt Lake Comic Convention was founded by producer Dan Farr and is one of the most attended conventions in Utah and the largest comic convention in North America per capita. The Hall of Fame will feature cosplayers with the best outfits on the SLCC website.
SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show is Australia’s largest Japanese pop-culture convention. Cosplayers can show off their skills on the music, performance, and art stages.
MEGACON Orlando is the largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in the Southeastern United States that attracts hundreds of thousands of people across four days. Cosplayers can get their own table at Cosplay Alley to showcase their costuming skills, sign autographs, take photos, meet fans, and make new ones.
HYPER JAPAN is the largest exhibition celebrating Japanese culture in the UK. The convention features HYPER Cosplay! ONLINE, a special platform for cosplayers to HYPER Cosplay! ONLINE on July 18th, a chance to get together to show your photos and videos, to see other amazing outfits, and to celebrate the best in cosplay!
J-Con™ is one of the UK’s oldest and most popular cosplay conventions. Since 2008, the convention annually brings together fans of Anime, Cosplay, Gaming, and Internet Culture. J-Con will feature the annual Cosplay contest with the featured categories, Anime and Manga, Vocaloid, Video Gaming, Western Film and TV, Western Comic, and Original Concept Characters.
Australia (Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast)
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming is a fan convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy film and TV, comic books, anime, gaming, and collectables. Cosplayers can participate in the Supernova Competition in categories such as Best in Show, Best Craftsmanship, Best Performance, Best Group, and Judges Award.
Q-Con is the annual gaming and anime convention held at Queen’s University Belfast. Cosplayers can submit photos of themselves online to win prizes in the cosplay competition.
Australia (Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney)
Anime Festival , formerly Madman Anime Festival, celebrates anime and Japanese culture featuring international guests and exhibitors, cosplay, and super exclusive anime events.
Phoenix Fan Fusion is a multi-genre entertainment and comic book convention held annually in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, also known as C2E2 , is a convention spanning the latest and greatest from the worlds of comics, movies, television, toys, anime, manga, and video games.
Anime Matsuri is an annual four-day anime convention traditionally held during spring at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The convention’s name comes from the Japanese word ‘matsuri,’ meaning festival. Cosplayers can submit photos of their cosplay for the Cosplay Contest.
At Wales Comic Con , attendees can meet comic book artists, film and TV stars, sports personalities, participate in Q&As, and more. WCC also features a masquerade for cosplayers, who can strut on the main stage to win great prizes. Categories include Best Junior (Up to aged 16), Best Crafts Person, Best Performance, and Spirit of Cosplay.
Comic-Con Scotland is dedicated to pop culture, films, tv, comic books, and more. Attendees can meet and greet their favourite actors and actresses, have photographs with them, get autographs, and attend Q&A panels. Cosplayers can browse stalls that sell everything from replica props, clothing, and toys to original artwork and more.
There are also props and set displays from many franchises that fans can enjoy having photographs taken. Plus, there are many attractions such as training schools, video gaming, activities, exhibitions, and more.
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Join us for the first East Coast Convention dedicated to all aspects and genres of Cosplay! Our event unites a community of amazing and creative people. While celebrating the DIY attitude of cosplay, we create a space for sharing skills and knowledge of Cosplayers from around the world.
Cosplay America creates a space for cosplayers and cosplay enthusiasts to gather and learn. It is an educational event with a focus on providing opportunities for cosplayers to learn new techniques through various panels and workshops.
Our workshops are led by Cosplay experts who work with a variety of mediums. The workshops are made accessible to cosplayers of any level. Everyone has the opportunity to expand their skills and create a unique piece to take home.
Level-up your skills and experiment with new materials at our Premium Workshops . These unique workshops are taught by Cosplay experts from around the world. Learn more about their experiences and work at our Guest Panels and Demonstrations !
Come take a tea break at our Cosplay Cafe and share a table with our Cosplay Guests . Check out the Market Expo and Fan Panels. In the party spirit? Don't miss the Pajama Party and Mech Building Party! Find all the details on our Programming page.
Put your skills to the test at our Craftsmanship Contest and dress to impress at our Gala! Take photos in the Green Screen Photography area or the scenic places around the venue. There are tons of activities and events for you to enjoy during the con!
We created a documentary about our event to give you an idea of our vision and the community that makes Cosplay America possible.
Below : Check out Teaser Trailers from all of our Cosplay America events! We try to capture all the fun and amazing cosplay we see throughout the convention!
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After two years off, Cosplay Conventions have returned with a bang. 2022 is shaping up to be an amazing year with events taking place across the world!
But how do you choose which event to go to? And are there even conventions near you?
Join us for this guide, as we’ll be listing out 10 of our favorite conventions to attend whether you’re an experienced cosplayer, or just starting out. We’ve filmed Cosplayers at all of these Cosplay conventions and each is one that we would recommend. You can see more in our videos in the playlist below!
Or if you just want to see some incredible cosplay, create some memories, or join in with some amazing parties!
Event Name/Location/Convention Center listed below
Japan Expo is an annual convention that takes place in Paris, France every July.
It’s the largest Japanese pop culture expo in Europe, with over 300 thousand attendees!
Japan Expo is a great place to discover Japanese culture and meet people who share your interests.
One of the highlights of Japan Expo is the European Cosplay Gathering (ECG).
The final stage of a cosplay competition that takes place throughout Europe. In this July convention you can see many of the best cosplayers in the world and attend the final masquerade with 15 thousand other fans!
Japan Expo is also a great place to buy Japanese goods, as there are many vendors selling anime, manga, and other pop culture items.
DragonCon is one of the most amazing comic conventions around. Not only does it have a masive party feel, but it also has a Cosplay Parade that takes over the center of Atlanta!
DragonCon is the perfect place for any comic fan to let their geek flag fly and the convention center stretches across 5 hotels!
There are so many different activities to take part in, and you’re sure to find something that interests you. Whether you’re into gaming, cosplay, or just want to people watch, Dragon Con has something for everyone.
If you’re looking for an amazing comic con experience, Dragon Con and incredible cosplay DragonCon is the place to be!
MCM London is the UK’s leading pop culture convention, and it’s always a fantastic event. Its also our home convention so we love filming there!
Cosplay is definitely one of the highlights, with so many creative and talented people showing off their amazing costumes.
If you’ve seen any of our MCM videos before you’ll be familiar with how massive these events are. But the atmosphere is always incredible too!
Held at the Excel Convention Centre in London, MCM is the perfect place to meet new friends and see some of your favourite YouTubers.
MCM hosts a wide variety of guests and panels from big names in the entertainment industry to up-and-coming artists.
Looking for a incredibly pretty cosplay convention to attend in 2022? Look no further than DoKomi
DoKomi is one of the largest anime conventions in Europe, and it is known for its beautiful gardens.
Throughout the event you’ll discover amazing cosplayers in some of the prettiest settings you’ll ever see.
Don’t believe us? Check our our DoKomi video from 2019!
The convention features a wide variety of events, including cosplay contests, workshops, and live concerts.
Dokomi is also home to a large dealer’s room, where attendees can purchase anime merchandise. If you’re looking for a beautiful and exciting anime convention, Dokomi is the perfect choice!
And this year it’s become a Summer Con!
Held annually in Seattle, Washington, the Con attracts tens of thousands of attendees each year.
One of the things that makes Emerald City Comic Con so special is the cosplay. Attendees come dressed as their favorite characters from comics, movies, TV shows, and video games.
And because of the location of the Washington State conference center, you can see the center of Seattle packed with cosplayers!
The level of detail and craftsmanship in many of the cosplays is truly impressive. In addition to cosplay, Emerald City Comic Con features a wide variety of guests, panels, and events. There is something for everyone at this amazing convention.
Whether you’re a hardcore fan or just looking for some fun with friends, Emerald City Comic Con is sure to be a memorable experience.
Thousands of fans come from all over Spain to enjoy cosplay, live music, and traditional Japanese food. Held at IFEMA convention center it’s also perfectly located for the airport and getting into Madrid!
With a massively friendly vibe and a wide range of artists creating and promoting their work, you can find so much to do at this great convention.
It also provides a great opportunity to buy hard-to-find merchandise and meet other fans. JW Madrid is the perfect place for any anime fan to celebrate their love of Japanese culture!
NYCC attracts over 200,000 attendees from all over the globe.
The four-day event is packed with panels, screenings, and autograph signings featuring some of the biggest names in entertainment. As well as celebrities: the list of comic book artists and writers is astounding!
It also offers up some amazing exclusive collectibles and a jaw-dropping list of sponsors! When we attended we could not get near the FUNKO stand due to the queue being hours long!
Naturally, NYCC is also a showcase for cosplay, with attendees dressing up as their favorite characters from a wide range of fandoms.
In addition to being a celebration of all things geeky, NYCC is also a major economic engine for New York City, with an estimated impact of $100 million. We hope that this continues to grow and it continues to succeed for years to come!
IT’S still one of the biggest comic cons in the United Kingdom, and it attracts a huge range of guests from comic book creators to TV and film stars
MCM Birmingham is a great place to meet new people and make new friends, as well as to enjoy all the fun and excitement of the event. There is always something going on at MCM Birmingham, so there is never a dull moment.
Whether you are into comics, films, TV or anything else, MCM Birmingham is sure to have something for you every November.
It is one of the largest anime conventions in Europe, and attracts attendees from all over the world. As well as three separate international cosplay competitions!
AnimeCon Holland features a wide range of activities, including cosplay competitions, panels, workshops, and gaming tournaments.
There is also a Dealer’s Room where attendees can purchase anime-related merchandise and an Artist Alley where local artists sell their artwork.
AnimeCon Holland is a great place for fans of all ages to join together and celeb
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