--- title: "Cosplay Competition" description: "Cosplay Competition" date: "2026-05-01" created: "2026-05-01" --- [Hjem](https://fantasyfestival.eu/) [Program](https://fantasyfestival.eu/program) [Cosplay Competition](https://fantasyfestival.eu/program/cosplay-competition) # Cosplay Competition Fantasyfestival is once again hosting a cosplay competition and you can take part! lørdag 19. september Klokken 13.30 - 14.30 Foyer, Musikhuset, Havnegade 18 Esbjerg Gratis The competition consists of two parts: a pre-judging round, where your costume is presented to the judges only, and a catwalk, where all participants showcase their costumes in front of an audience made up of other festival guests and the judging panel. **There are five fabulous categories to win:** - Best Lookalike - Best Original Character - Best Craftsmanship - Best Hero - Audience Favourite The first four are determined by the judges, while the Audience Favourite is chosen solely through public voting. One winner is selected for each of the five categories, and you’re welcome to register for more than one category with the same costume. **Highly Skilled Judges** To ensure a fair evaluation, we’ve carefully selected three highly skilled judges. The judges will be revealed later. **Registration opens on Friday, May 1 and closes once all spots are filled or by Wednesday, July 29 at the latest.** Read more about the competition below. ## Rules and General Information ### Who Can Participate? In short: anyone wearing a costume. Whether you're a cosplayer, LARPer, or someone with your own original character as long as your costume meets our criteria and rules, you're welcome. ### Conditions Your costume must be at least partly self-made. Props count as part of the costume. **Note:** If you're entering the *Best Craftsmanship* category, the part you're entering with must be self-made. See that category for more details. ### General Rules - You must be at least 18 years old to register. - All props must comply with Danish weapon laws [JV1] . - Costumes must be appropriate for an audience that includes children. If in doubt, please send a reference image. - Costumes must allow you to move independently on the catwalk. - If you need a personal assistant due to special circumstances, mention this in your application. - By registering, you agree that Fantasyfestival may photograph the event and use the images for promotional purposes. - You cannot participate if you are otherwise hired by Fantasy Festival while wearing the same costume. ### Costume Rules - Parts of your costume may be store-bought. You must state which parts upon registration. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. - If any parts of your costume change unexpectedly, notify us by email no later than two weeks before the competition. - If others helped make your costume, you must state this. Even if there was no transaction involved. ### Pre-judging All participants must attend pre-judging to ensure fair assessment. You will receive a specific time between 11:10–13:05 no later than 7 days after the registration deadline. - You have 5 minutes to pitch your costume to the judges, regardless of the number of categories entered. - Judges may inspect details up close. - Judges may ask questions. - Arrive at least 10 minutes early, dressed and ready – failure to show will result in disqualification. ### Judges - All judges are connected to the cosplay community in various ways - Judges will be revealed continuously ### Categories **Best Lookalike** - Costume must be based on official designs from cartoons, comics, anime, manga, films, TV shows, video games, web series, etc. - You must state which character you’re portraying and from what media. **Best Original Character** - Costume must be your own design and not based on official media. - It may be inspired by known franchises and universes. **Best Craftsmanship** - The registered costume piece must be entirely self-made. Materials may be bought, but no part of the crafting can be done by someone else. - You may register one of the following: - One prop - Wig/hairstyle - Makeup/special effects - One clothing item (e.g. one dress, one pair of pants, one cloak, etc.) **Best Villain** - Costume may be original or lookalike. The entire costume is judged as a whole. - This category is exclusive to this year’s festival. **Audience Favourite** - All participants are automatically entered in this category. - The selection is based on the catwalk performance in front of the judges and the audience. - Winner is selected by the audience through online voting during the catwalk. ### Prizes - There will be one winner per category - All winners will receive a trophy and a sponsored prize pack - Winners will be announced on Fantasyfestival’s platforms, along with a photo and any received SoMe tags. ### Time & Location Venue: Musikhuset Esbjerg (Havnegade 18, 6700 Esbjerg) Both pre-judging and catwalk will take place here. Pre-judging: 11:10 AM - 1:05 PM Catwalk + Judging + Awards: 1:30 - 2:30 PM. All participants must arrive by 1:15 PM, dressed and ready. - You’ll be introduced by the host as you walk the catwalk. - Each participant has 1 minute on stage. ### Registration Registration is done electronically via [this form](https://fantasyfestival.eu/MOLIRIPAGE/821a621b-c5f4-45b6-b4ff-a39919a3deec "this form"). **If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us at** [fantasyfestival@esbjerg.dk](mailto:fantasyfestival@esbjerg.dk. "fantasyfestival@esbjerg.dk."). **Fantasyfestival and the organizers reserve the right to disqualify participants or revoke a prize in case of any rule violations.**