COSPLAY
ENJOY FANTASTIC COSPLAY AT COMIC CON
Cosplay, short for Costume Play, is all about bringing your favorite characters from movies, TV, games, and more to life. At Comic Con, it’s one of the most exciting and beloved highlights! Many visitors arrive in cosplay, and just admiring the creativity and effort behind these incredible costumes is an experience in itself.
At Comic Con, there’s something for every cosplayer. Curious to learn more? Check out our Q&A panels! New to cosplay? Join our workshops! Already a pro? Step up and showcase your talent in our thrilling competitions!
MEET FAMOUS COSPLAYERS in COSPLAY PARADISE!
QUALIFYING FOR THE COSPLAY SM AT COMIC CON STOCKHOLM
At Comic Con Stockholm, a qualifier for the Cosplay SM will be held on Friday, November 1 in collaboration with NärCon. The qualification consists of two categories: craftsmanship and performance. It is possible to participate and win in one or both categories. The judges select one of the contestants as a finalist for the 2025 finale based on equal parts craftsmanship and performance. Anyone who participates in both categories thus has a greater chance of being selected.
Registration is now open! Registration closes October 17.
World Cosplay Summit-kval (Duo-tävling)
We are proud to present the Swedish qualifier for the World Cosplay Summit, the world’s largest cosplay competition! The competition has been held in Nagoya since 2003 and has steadily grown with more participating countries. In 2022, 27 countries from all corners of the world participated!
The format of the competition will be a performance competition for couples, the same format as the final competition in Nagoya. The winners of the qualifier will be rewarded with a trip to Nagoya where they will have accommodation and food paid for (value approx. SEK 25,000!), and will be allowed to compete against the winning teams of all other countries. We hope you are as excited as we are to show off what Sweden stands for in the world’s biggest cosplay event! The WCS qualifier takes place on Sunday 3 November.
Heroes walk on - SHOW OFF YOUR COSPLAY ON STAGE
Saturday 2 November is the time for our popular cosplay show Heroes Walk On. Here you can show off your cosplay outfit on stage outside of the competition, or just sit back and enjoy all the amazing creations. Heroes Walk On is a cosplay show where anyone can participate and show off their cosplay to an audience! Since this is not a competition, it is great to have self-created characters, purchased cosplays and own versions of existing characters. It is also fine to go together in a group or to go up on stage individually.
- Day: Saturday 2 November
- Time: 17:30–19:00
- Location: Heroes Stage
- Form: Catwalk show on stage without competition.
- How do I register? You register on the spot by coming to the gathering at the Heroes Stage at 4:30 p.m.
- Contact person: Sam Anlér (sam@narcon.se)
Walk in our cosplay parade
Welcome to participate in our beloved cosplay parade in collaboration with Swedish Garrison. The parade passes through the hall twice a day. Whether you’re a experienced cosplayer or brand new to the field, this is your chance to show off your awesome cosplay!
The parade is usually one of the highlights of Comic Con Stockholm and is a festive and inclusive event where creativity and passion take center stage. We encourage everyone in cosplay to participate!
- Friday 1 Nov: 12.30 and 15.30
- Saturday 2 Nov: 12.30 and 15.30
- Sunday 3 Nov: 11.30 and 14.00
The parades depart from the entrance hall at the main entrance and then go through the entire hall. Meeting takes place in good time before the start.
ENJOY AMAZING COSPLAY AT COMIC CON
Here you can take part in a selection of all the fantastic cosplay at Comic Con over the years.
FAQ
No one has the right to touch you, hug you or photograph you without your permission. If someone makes you feel uncomfortable, tell a volunteer.
Do you want to take a picture?
Ask first!
Together we create a positive and respectful atmosphere where everyone can enjoy their passion for cosplay without fear or discomfort.
Most are happy to be in the picture, but ask before and be respectful!
Not at all! We encourage our visitors to cosplay, with or without the competition.
- Your weapon must be allowed according to the law.
- If your weapon doesn’t resemble anything that could be dangerous to others (for example, a papier mache replica), you don’t have to worry about breaking any of our rules. Items intended as toys for children up to 14 years of age (eg a one-ton plastic water gun) are approved. Items that cannot be mistaken for a real weapon (eg a lightsaber from Star Wars or a phaser from Star Trek) are also accepted in the exhibition hall.
- Weapon replicas, for example airsoft, are approved if they have a safety plug in the muzzle tube and are otherwise obviously harmless.
- Replicas of eg knives, swords, axes are okay (these weapons must not be sharp).
- It is forbidden to use nails, sharp edges or the like if these can injure people.
- It is forbidden to have a drawn sword/knife replica in the exhibition hall. During cosplay photoshoots or on stage, it is permitted to pose with a weapon that is permitted according to Swedish law but which should not be drawn in the exhibition hall.
- Comic Con guards and organizers reserve the right to check at any time that your carried weapon does not violate the rules.
Yes, there is a dedicated cosplay room where you can change. There will be high pressure in this room and we recommend that you change as much as possible.
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