10:00 — Welcome to Cosplay & Weekend Challenge
Kick off the weekend in the Cosplay Zone, discover what’s happening and get involved in the first fun challenge of the day.
10:30 — Character Pose-Off
Strike your best character pose! Show off your cosplay and see who can deliver the most iconic, dramatic or creative pose.
11:00 — Guess the Character
Put your fandom knowledge to the test and see how many famous fantasy, sci-fi and pop-culture characters you can identify.
11:30 — Cosplay Championship
Watch talented cosplayers take to the stage and showcase their costumes, creativity and craftsmanship in the Cosplay Championship.
12:00 — Cosplay Showcase
A celebration of cosplay for everyone. Take to the stage, show off your costume and enjoy creations from fellow fans.
13:45 — Prop Showcase
Discover impressive handmade props and accessories as cosplayers showcase the details, techniques and creativity behind their builds.
14:30 — Cosplay Gameshow
Join in with a fun, fast-paced gameshow packed with cosplay, fandom knowledge and entertaining challenges.
15:15 — Mystery Craft Challenge
Put your creativity to the test with a surprise crafting challenge. Expect quick thinking, imagination and plenty of fun.
16:00 — Cosplay Catwalk
Take to the catwalk or cheer from the audience as cosplayers show off their costumes and favourite character looks.
17:15 — Group Photo
Finish the day by joining fellow cosplayers for a huge Saturday group photo in the Cosplay Zone.
10:00 — Cosplay Meet-Up
Start Sunday by meeting fellow cosplayers, making new friends and connecting with fans from across different fandoms.
10:30 — Cosplay Speed Friending
Meet new people in a relaxed, fast-paced social session designed to help cosplayers and fans make new convention friends.
11:15 — Behind the Build: Maker Talks
Hear from cosplay makers as they share the ideas, techniques and creative processes that go into bringing costumes and props to life.
12:30 — Cosplay Showcase
Step into the spotlight and celebrate cosplay creativity with costumes and characters from across fantasy, sci-fi and pop culture.
14:00 — Guess the Theme Tune
How well do you know your favourite fandoms? Listen carefully and see if you can identify the famous theme tunes.
15:15 — Cosplay Chaos: 60-Second Challenges
Expect quick-fire fun as participants take on a series of unpredictable cosplay challenges with just 60 seconds to complete them.
16:30 — Cosplay Catwalk
It’s time for Sunday’s cosplayers to hit the catwalk and show off their costumes in front of fellow fans.
17:00 — Closing Group Photo
Bring the weekend to a close with one final group photo celebrating everyone who joined the Cosplay Zone.
Cosplay Bingo
Keep an eye out for characters, costumes and convention moments throughout the day as you complete your cosplay bingo card.
Random Fandom Roulette
Put your fandom knowledge to the test with a fun mix of characters, worlds and pop-culture challenges.