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The cosplay community has been a cornerstone of Comic Con events worldwide, offering a space for self-expression without judgment. Comic Con weekend is a celebration for all, transforming the city into a vibrant canvas of colorful heroes.
We’re hosting both casual cosplay competitions and the prestigious championships, providing a platform for everyone to shine. This year, we’re thrilled to announce the arrival of international cosplay guests to Cosplay Central. Their names will be revealed soon, so stay tuned!
The Comic Con Cape Town cosplay competition features four exciting categories, each celebrating a different aspect of cosplay mastery. The prestigious Comic Con Cape Town Champion title is awarded to the overall winner, recognizing the best of the best in craftsmanship, creativity, and performance. The Masters Champion spotlights seasoned cosplayers who demonstrate exceptional skill and attention to detail in their builds. The Champion of Needlework celebrates outstanding work in sewing, fabric manipulation, and intricate costume designs, while the Champion of Armour honors those who excel in crafting impressive, durable armor pieces. Each category showcases the diverse talents within the cosplay community, making this competition one of the highlights of the convention.
Registration is required prior to the event
Join in on the fun of Comic Con by dressing up as your favourite character, or even as a character of your own! If you’re up to it, you can also join in on the daily casual cosplay competition to win spot prizes for best dressed!
Registration required on site, rock up and show us what you’ve got!
Sign up at Cosplay Central for free prior to the session
Registration required on site, rock up and show us what you’ve got!
Sign up at Cosplay Central for free prior to the session
CCCT ‘25 will play host to the fourth World Cosplay Summit (WCS) Regional Qualifier – teams of two create costumes based on Japanese manga, anime, or other pop culture characters, then take to the stage for a 2-minute 30-second skit performance. The winning team will represent South Africa at the WCS Championship event in Nagoya, Japan in August 2025!
For the first time ever, and a first for the continent, South Africa has been invited to compete in the biggest cosplay stage event in Europe – the Extreme Cosplay Gathering! Teams of 1, 2, 3, or 4 people are invited to create costumes of two massive skit performances, two chances to travel internationally to represent South Africa on the biggest cosplay stages in the world. Have you got what it takes? We want to see it, and you, at Comic Con Cape Town 2025