COSPLAY ATTRACTIONS

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. Check out our Cosplay Guest led panels below and see the schedule for panel dates and times.

• COSPLAY COMPETITIONS: WHAT TO EXPECT
• COSPLAY POSING 101
• SELF-SUFFICIENT SHOOTING : HOW TO TAKE HIGH-QUALITY COSPLAY PHOTOS AT HOME
• DEFYING GRAVITY IN COSPLAY
• COSPLAY CRAFTING 101: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO BUILDING FROM SCRATCH

Cosplayers, get ready to show off your craftsmanship skills and compete for cosplay glory in the 2024 FAN EXPO San Francisco Cosplay Craftsmanship Cup.

Head to the Cosplay Showcase to see amazing outfits, props, and accessories created by local cosplayers in this museum style exhibition. Take pictures, learn from seasoned cosplayers, and get some inspiration for your next look.

Sunday, December 1 at 12PM on the Cosplay Red Carpet - Level 2

'Tis the season to cosplay. Step onto the red carpet for a festive edition of our cosplay showcase. Show off your favorite character with a holiday twist and celebrate the season in style.

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. Check the schedule for Red Carpet dates and times.

Sunday, December 1 at 3:00 PM on the Cosplay Red Carpet - Level 2

It's FAN EXPO San Francisco’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.

From fabrication to acting, our lineup of pros are on hand to show you how to take your cosplay skills to the next level. Attend panels like Cosplay as performance: Drag and Burlesque and CAUSEPLAY: Cosplay for Community Impact, check out a demo, and meet experts one-on-one. See the schedule for all panel dates and times.

Are you a member of Class 1A searching for fellow heroes in training? A Jedi in need of an Order? Join our Anime, Comics, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, and Gaming cosplay meetups to get the ultimate group photo and meet fellow fans. See the schedule below for specific fandom dates 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 to learn when it’s your time to shine in the best group photo.