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The dates of the fair and those of the competitions may be different. For the 2027 we distinguish the events announced from the formats of previous editions: registrations and regulations not yet published are indicated in the individual sheets.

6 events · upcoming dates in focus

Lucca · ItalyIn progress

Lucca Comics & Games

October 28, 2026 – November 1, 2026

Historic center and festival spaces

Customs, meetings and performances in the historic center of Lucca. The 2026 cosplay program includes the Italian ECG selection and the traditional competition open to different levels of experience.

Official dates and information ↗

Associated competitions

Extreme Cosplay Gathering (ECG) · selezione italiana

31 October 2026 · Auditorium San Francesco

Pre-registrations published

International competition with Italian selection in Lucca. Online pre-registrations must be confirmed on site on the morning of the race and are subject to available places.

Official information ↗Regulations PDF ↗

Lucca Cosplay Contest

1 November 2026 · 14:00–17:30 · Auditorium San Francesco

Pre-registrations published

Competition dedicated to costume, interpretation and performance. Consult the categories and confirm registration on site according to the organizer's instructions.

Official information ↗Regulations PDF ↗

Editorial check: October 21, 2026. For variations and availability, consult the official website.

Rome · ItalyOn schedule

Romics

April 8, 2027 – April 11, 2027

Fiera Roma

The Fiera di Roma festival has announced the next edition from the 8 to the 11 April 2027 and the return of the Romics Cosplay Award.

Official dates and information ↗

Associated competitions

Romics Cosplay Award

April edition 2027 · day and time to be announced

2027 regulation to be published

Competition dedicated to costumes and interpretation. The 2027 appointment is announced; categories, international selections and deadlines for the new edition must not be deducted from the October 2026 regulations.

Official information ↗

Editorial check: October 21, 2026. For variations and availability, consult the official website.

Naples · ItalyOn schedule

COMICON Napoli

April 29, 2027 – May 2, 2027

Mostra d’Oltremare

COMICON returns to Mostra d’Oltremare from 29 April to 2 May 2027. The Cosplay Challenges distinguish general participation, children and professionals; details of the new edition are to be confirmed.

Official dates and information ↗

Associated competitions

COMICON Cosplay Challenge Regular

2026 edition format · 2027 calendar to be announced

2027 program to be confirmed

Format dedicated to individuals and groups, with categories for different levels of experience. The site consulted still has the Naples 2026 regulations.

Official information ↗

COMICON Cosplay Challenge Kids

2026 edition format · 2027 calendar to be announced

2027 program to be confirmed

Format for the little ones: the official page indicates 0–13 years for the documented edition. 2027 requirements, accompaniment and registrations remain to be published.

Official information ↗

COMICON Cosplay Challenge PRO

2026 edition format · 2027 calendar to be announced

2027 program to be confirmed

Format oriented towards costume construction and performance. International partnerships change between editions: 2027 selections and destinations require a new official announcement.

Official information ↗

Editorial check: October 21, 2026. For variations and availability, consult the official website.

Villepinte · Paris · FranceOn schedule

Japan Expo Paris

July 8, 2027 – July 11, 2027

Parc des Expositions Paris-Nord Villepinte

Four days dedicated to Japanese culture in Paris-Nord Villepinte, from 8 to 11 July 2027. The festival hosts the Extreme Cosplay Gathering; calendar and accesses of the new edition must be verified.

Official dates and information ↗

Associated competitions

Extreme Cosplay Gathering (ECG) · finale internazionale

Format documented in 2026 · 2027 final date to be announced

2027 program to be confirmed

International comparison between the winners of the national selections. The final is associated with Japan Expo; There are no specific dates, rules or tickets listed here yet for the 2027.

Official information ↗

Editorial check: October 21, 2026. For variations and availability, consult the official website.

San Diego · United StatesOn schedule

San Diego Comic-Con

July 22, 2027 – July 25, 2027

San Diego Convention Center

The convention returns to San Diego Convention Center from 22 to 25 July 2027. The Masquerade celebrates the construction and stage presentation of costumes.

Official dates and information ↗

Associated competitions

Comic-Con Masquerade

Format documented in 2026 · 2027 calendar to be announced

2027 regulation to be published

Competition for original or reworked costumes, with categories and presentations on stage. The available page contains the 2026 regulation: deadlines and requirements of the new edition must be confirmed.

Official information ↗

Editorial check: October 21, 2026. For variations and availability, consult the official website.

London · United KingdomEdizione conclusa

MCM London Comic Con

October 23, 2026 – October 25, 2026

ExCeL London

At ExCeL London, Cosplay Central brings together workshops, costume assistance and stage performances. Masquerade and the British WCS selection are announced in the October edition.

Official dates and information ↗

Associated competitions

Cosplay Masquerade

24 and 25 October 2026 · Main Stage

Edizione conclusa · informazioni d’archivio

Handmade costume competition, with on-stage presentations. The official page refers to the general regulations hosted in the 2025 route: check with the team for any specific 2026 instructions.

Official information ↗Regulations PDF ↗

World Cosplay Summit · Team UK Qualifier

October 24, 2026

Edizione conclusa · informazioni d’archivio

Selection for couples with characters from Japanese works: costume creation and performance are evaluated. Please see Official Rules requirements.

Official information ↗Regulations PDF ↗

Editorial check: October 21, 2026. For variations and availability, consult the official website.