COSPLAY ATTRACTIONS

Meet the makers and the dreamers. From hand-stitched costumes to perfectly styled wigs, our cosplay guests are ready to showcase their skills. Don’t miss your chance to see them in action.

Eight Cities. Eight champions. One Master of Cosplay. Come cheer on your favorite coplayers as they compete for glory, $1,000 cash, and a chance to represent FAN EXPO Boston in the Grand Finale in 2026. Are you a seasoned cosplayer and want to compete? Click the button below to apply.

Head to the Cosplay Showcase to see amazing creations and builds by local cosplayers in this museum-style exhibition. Take pictures, learn from seasoned cosplayers, and get some inspiration for your next look. Are you a seasoned cosplayer and want to showcase your work? Click the button below to apply.

From fabrication to acting, the pros are on hand to show you how to take your cosplay game to the next level. Attend a panel, check out a demo, and get a chance to 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 FAN EXPO’s official red carpet photographer.

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

Are you and your fam dressed to bust a Slimer? Or are you just a Jedi in need of an Order? Our cosplay meetups are perfect for showing off your awesome creations, snapping sweet photos, and meeting fellow fans. Check the schedule closer to the show for specific days and times.

Immortalize your look. Visit us in LEVEL 2 at SE Lobby A for an instant Polaroid portrait—your photo will join a growing mosaic of show memories, one legendary frame at a time.