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Your Cosplay. Your Fandom. Your Moment.

Cosplay is for everyone, and DreamHack is the perfect place to show it off. Come and cosplay as your favorite character, join the competition, snap some pics, or just have fun with your friends. All fandoms and skill levels are welcome — the cosplay scene here is growing, and you’ll fit right in.

Cosplay Creator Perks

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DreamHack Atlanta offers an incredible opportunity to Cosplayers.

Here is the place to bring your cosplay to the next level The best part is all the extra perks you get, apply to be a cosplay creator today!

All Things Cosplay

Studio

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DreamHack brings to you the most instagrammable space in any festival, get ready to snap your favorite photos in our photo ops, or maybe create some tiktoks?
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CHANGING ROOMS

No time to get into cosplay before arriving? No problem! Transform into your amazing cosplays right on-site with our spacious changing rooms equipped with mirrors and tables. 

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REPAIR STATION

Check out the repair station to help with almost every cosplay need on-the-go. The repair station is located at the cosplay lounge and open any time during expo hours.

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Championship

Unleash your creativity, show off your skills, and celebrate your fandom. It’s all about having fun and being part of the experience. Explore the competition tiers below.

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Photographer Program

By registering, photographers not only gain access to the event but also become part of a system that supports both the creative freedom of the photographer and the comfort and confidence of the cosplayers they work with.

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Cosplay Lounge

Accepted Cosplay creators get access to the Creator Lounge this will be your happy place! Stocked with snacks and drinks, a quiet, cozy and chill area you will have a great chance to meet other creators and to get to know each other.

Cosplay Championship

Think you’ve got what it takes? From novices to cosplay experts, the stage is open. Show off your skills, creativity, and fandom. It’s all about having fun and being part of the show. Check out the competition tiers below and get those glue guns ready — your build journey starts here!

NOVICE

Crafting experience
This category is for cosplayers who have not previously won a DreamHack cosplay competition and do not have formal crafting education (e.g., sewing, welding, 3D printing). Costumes must be self-made, though modified or altered garments are allowed.
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ARTISAN

Highly Skilled
This tier is for contestants who have progressed beyond the Novice level but are not yet ready for the Expert tier. Costumes must be self-made, though modified or altered garments are allowed. Winners in the Artisan tier will advance to the Expert tier in their next event.
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Expert

The Top Tier

Contestants aiming to compete at a higher level must wear self-made costumes—excluding base wigs, shoes, and undergarments—and winners of the Expert category cannot enter Artisan in their next event.

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FAQ

Cosplay Competition

Nope! Everyone is welcome to cosplay at DreamHack—no sign-up required. Come dressed as your favorite character and enjoy the festival!
  • Cosplay Creators are part of our featured cosplay program. If accepted, you’ll get cool perks like a free badge, lounge access, and other exclusive opportunities.
  • Cosplay Competition is your chance to show off your skills on stage and win prizes. It’s a separate sign-up just for the contest.
Not automatically. The competition and the creator program are two separate things. You need to apply to each one individually if you want to do both.
Absolutely! If you want to be part of our featured Cosplay Creators and compete in the contest, just make sure to fill out both applications.

Links to both applications are right on this page—scroll up!

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