What is Spookinova?

Spookinova is a chilling blend of our Cosplay Showcase, Competition and Dash, combined into one seriously spooky special event designed to give you the fright of a lifetime. Taking place exclusively in Adelaide on Halloween, strut your stuff in your most ghoulish gear ahead of the Cosplay Showcase on Saturday afternoon!

Here’s a quick rundown on what’s involved:

• Spookinova will run on Halloween (Saturday, 31 October 2026), ahead of the Supanova Cosplay Showcase.
• No skits or performances but we encourage you to give the crowd a good scare!
• Solo or group entries accepted.
• Groups are hard capped at a maximum of four (4) people.
• Similar to Showcase, one (1) lucky entrant will be selected to win a double pass to a future Supanova Event of their choosing!
• Pre-registration is recommended, as spots will fill fast.
• Entrants are encouraged to submit a few dot points about their costume during online registration for our Cosplay MC to read while they’re posing on stage.
• There will be a small number of reserve spots available on each day.

How do I sign up?

Please make sure you have read the Spookinova Rules & Regulations and Cosplay Guidelines & Weapons Policy pages before completing the form below. If you don’t read them, you may not be able to enter the competition.

Registration Deadlines

Registration is slated to close at 11:59pm AEST on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, but may close sooner if the competition is filled to capacity. Please note that once the pre-registration form closes, no further entries will be accepted online, and you will need to visit Cosplay HQ before 12:00pm on the day in order to add your name to the reserve list.

FAQ

1. What do I need to do before the competition?
   Fill in the form below, and check in at Cosplay HQ before 12PM on the day!
2. Where do I go for marshalling?
   Your will be told when and where to go when you check in. Please listen carefully and follow all instructions provided to you at marshalling.
3. What costumes can I wear?
   Anything that complies with our Cosplay Guidelines and is horror, or spooky themed is acceptable.
4. What about bought costumes?
   We would prefer it if you make your costume yourself, or if a bought costume has been significantly altered, but buying individual items to create something unique is totally fine! Please speak to someone at Cosplay HQ when checking in if you’re unsure.
5. Will my weapons or props get confiscated?
   As long as your props comply with our Weapons Policy, you won’t run into any issues.
6. Can I do a performance?
   There are no performances during Spookinova, just (zombie) walk on, strike some spooky poses for our photographers, and walk off.
7. What if my costume is busted on the day?
   Supanova has a Cosplay Repair Station which can be found at Cosplay HQ. Our skilled team is able to assess and repair your costume, give you quality advice, and get you out and ready for your photo shoots and onto the stage for the competition.

Registration Form

All fields must be filled out for your application to be successful. One entry per person. If you are registering for a group, please make sure only one application is submitted per group, as multiple applications received for single groups may result in that registration being declined.

Please help us in getting you registered smoothly by accurately completing this form.