September 19 - 21, 2025

Edmonton Expo Centre

EDMONTON EXPO

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COSPLAY ATTRACTIONS

Cosplay your way to a costume spectacle of epic proportions. Sign up for our e-newsletter to receive Cosplay updates.

COSPLAY GUESTS

They’ve honed their craft and now they’re ready to share it with the world. Be in awe when you meet all of our talented cosplay guests. They’ll be photo ready and can’t wait for you to see them.

COSPLAY CRAFTSMANSHIP CUP

Saturday, September 20 | Main Theatre

Get ready to cheer for Edmonton's finest cosplayers as they take to the stage and compete for cosplay glory. Join us for the 2025 Cosplay Craftsmanship Cup to see your fave characters come to life and shine in the spotlight.

COSPLAY SHOWCASE

All weekend in the Cosplay HQ (Ballroom 108)

If you have an incredible cosplay, we want to see it on display at EDMONTON EXPO's Cosplay Showcase. Outfits and props chosen will be featured during the show, so fans can admire your stunning creations and draw inspiration from your work.

COSPLAY RED CARPET

Ready for the Cosplay Red Carpet? There's no pre-registration, no competition, and no stress. Walk the red carpet to show off your cosplay in front of adoring fans and get a professional photo taken by EDMONTON EXPO's official red carpet photographer. Check the schedule closer to the show for more details.

KIDS' COSPLAY RED CARPET

It's EDMONTON EXPO's cutest event. Come cheer on the cosplay stars of tomorrow at our Kids' Cosplay Red Carpet. Line up starts 15 minutes before the event start time. Check the schedule closer to the show for more details.

COSPLAY PANELS AND WORKSHOPS

From fabrication to acting, our line up of pros are on hand to show you how to take your cosplay game to the next level. Attend a panel, check out a demo, or meet them one-on-one. Check the schedule closer to the show for more details.

COSPLAY MEETUPS

Who are you dressing up as? If you’re looking to take the ultimate group photo with cosplayers from the same fandom, look no further than our Cosplay Meetups. Check the schedule closer to the show for more details.

COSPLAY PHOTO PARK

Say cheese! The Cosplay Photo Park is open for business. We have a ton of scheduled photoshoots for a full range of fandoms. Check the schedule closer to the show to learn when it’s your time to shine in the best group photo.

Cosplay HQ

All weekend in Ballroom 108

Escape the chaos of superheroes and wizards to relax at the Cosplay HQ. It’s your retreat to fix a last-minute prop or take a well-deserved break. No matter the party or squad, this is your cozy corner to recharge. With community groups, the Cosplay Showcase, and chill spots to unwind, this is where cosplayers go to keep their cosplay game strong.

DJ THUG SHELLS

Pint-sized but larger than life, DJ Thug Shells drops hip hop, drum and bass, and breakbeats with bubbly gangster energy. From Shambhala to Burning Man, her sets mix Slim Shady wit, Mac Miller flow, and Little Mermaid charm. Tune into her sets during the Cosplay Red Carpet all weekend long.

CANCOSPLAY CARDS

All weekend in the Cosplay HQ (Ballroom 108)

Cosplay meets collectibles—Cancosplay Cards brings your favourite cosplays to life as trading cards. This nonprofit celebrates every skill level, turning community into a deck of legends. Check them out in the Cosplay HQ all weekend to get your own customized and collectible cosplay card.

M'Guphynn Media

Practice your posing and dance moves because your friendly neighbourhood cosplay music video creators are back for another EDMONTON EXPO. Visit their booth, or stun them with your epic cosplay on the show floor, to be featured in this year’s video.

JUST BE COS-COSPITAL COSPLAY REPAIR

All weekend in the Cosplay HQ (Ballroom 108)

From wardrobe malfunctions to last-minute prop mishaps, Just Be Cos-Cospital Cosplay Repair is your go-to fix-it spot on the show floor. Drop by their booth in the Cosplay HQ for supplies, support, and a quick save before heading back out.

THE MONEY PIT COSTUMING HUB

All weekend in the Cosplay HQ (Ballroom 108)

Come for the costumes, stay for the community. The Money Pit is an open, inclusive hub where all skill levels and fandoms are welcome—no formal requirements, just good vibes and shared creativity. Visit them all weekend long in the Cosplay HQ.

COSPLANS

Who are you dressing up as? We know you've got a sick look in the works. Get ready to share your cosplans with fellow fans and plan out some sweet pics. Download the template now to share on socials, and don't forget to use the hashtag #EECosplans when you post.

COSPLAY SHOPPING

Hair clips, swords, and bracers tied up with string, these are a few of our favourite things. Whether you’re looking for the finishing touches to your cosplay or a whole new fit, our massive retail floor will have what you're looking for.

BUNSEN & BEAKER - THE COSPLAYING DOGS

Dogs? Check. Cosplay? Check. Come meet Bunsen and Beaker, cosplay dogs extraordinaire, when they swing by the Cosplay Red Carpet for a chance to snap a pic with the cutest pups in town.