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. Are you a seasoned cosplayer and want to be a guest at this year's show? Click the button below to apply.

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 Denver in the Grand Finale in 2026. Are you a seasoned cosplayer and want to compete? Click the button below to apply.

It's FAN EXPO Denver’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. Check back closer to the show for time and date.

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.

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.

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 specific days and times.

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.

Even the most seasoned cosplayer needs time to sit, rest, and recharge. Don't miss the FAN EXPO Denver Cosplay Hideaway — a quiet place where you can sit, enjoy some cooling fans, and get ready for all the fun and adventure the show has to offer. Check the schedule for location and hours.

Hair clips, swords, and bracers tied up with string, these are a few of our favorite 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.