COSPLAY ATTRACTIONS

The Windy City Qualifier: Eight cities, eight winners, and one Master of Cosplay. Register now to compete for cosplay glory, $1,000 cash, and a chance to head to the Grand Finale.

Master cosplayers, builders, and crafters will be at the show hosting panels and showing off their creations. Hunt for tips on how to upgrade your own cosplays and snap some pics of your favorites all weekend long. Are you a master cosplayer who wants to show your talent off? Apply now to be one of our featured cosplay guests.

If you have an incredible cosplay, we want to see it on display at FAN EXPO Chicago'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. Click the button below to apply.

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.

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 our official red carpet photographer.

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 for specific days and times.

It's FAN EXPO Chicago’s cutest event. Come cheer on future cosplay stars at the Kids' Cosplay Red Carpet. Registration will take place 15 minutes before the event start time.

Whoever you are and whoever you're cosplaying as, the Project CosPlay Studios welcomes all cosplayers. These professional photographers use their expertise to give you an amazing photo for the perfect keepsake. No sitting fees or appointments. Just pose in front of the camera, choose photo prints or digital downloads to take home, and admire their creative eye.