The Supanova Cosplay Competition is back for 2026, along with skits and performances! We’ve got some guidelines in place to help you (and us!) have the smoothest possible experience, so please check out the Cosplay Competition Rules & Regulations and as always ensure you follow our Weapons Policy so you’re all set for the event itself!
Supanova’s Cosplay Competition is evolving! We’re introducing Pro and Amateur divisions for single entrants, giving cosplayers the chance to compete alongside others with a similar level of experience. Each division will have its own Craftsmanship and Creativity awards, while all entrants will still be in the running for Judge’s Choice and Best in Show. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned maker, this new structure aims to celebrate the incredible talent and imagination of cosplayers at every level.
Want a more relaxed way to show off your cosplay! Come join the Cosplay Showcase. This low-stakes, low-stress event is open to cosplayers of all levels of experience to get on stage and strike a pose.
We want to see your cosplans! Click or tap the below images and save the transparent PNGs to your device, and be sure to tag us at @supanovaexpo and use the #Melbnova hashtag so we can see them!
Cosplay HQ is the hub of all cosplay activity at Supanova! Here’s where to check in for the Competition and Showcase, visit our Cosplay Repair Station, meet our Cosplay Ambassadors, and have a chat with our Cosplay Team throughout the day!
Getting a costume together in time for an event is an achievement well worth celebrating by immortalising it with a fabulous photo! Our cosplay photobooth will be running all weekend and it’s a fantastic opportunity to come along, strike a pose, and have your photo taken by our Resident Cosplay Photographer Steamkittens!
Cosplay HQ is the home of the Cosplay Repair Station, powered by The Cosplay Repair Guild! We’ve all had that dreadful moment at a convention: a costume malfunction, usually at the worst time. Something that was stuck when you left home has become dramatically unstuck. Something needs sewing. Something needs hot glue. Something needs pinning, stapling, or all of the above.
Thankfully, the Cosplay HQ Repair Station is here to help over the weekend for all cosplay repair problems. 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.
