Also this year, cosplay events and contests will take place on the Main Stage of FANTASY BASEL - The Swiss Comic Con on all 3 days in front of an international jury and with great prizes.
On all three days of FANTASY BASEL - The Swiss Comic Con there will be Open Catwalks for all cosplayers. Come by if you want to present your cosplay on stage.
The Open Catwalks will take place directly after the contests and there are great prizes to be won! Pre-registration is not required, but the number of participants is limited.
On all three days of FANTASY BASEL - The Swiss Comic Con there will be Open Catwalks for all cosplayers. Come by if you want to present your cosplay on stage.
The Open Catwalks will take place directly after the contests and there are great prizes to be won! Pre-registration is not required, but the number of participants is limited.
Win a trip to Florida, including hotel room and board for two, guest tickets and your own Cosplay Booth at Holiday Matsuri 2024 from December 20 to 22!
Holiday Matsuri is the festively themed Anime, Gaming, and Cosplay convention with holiday cheer in Orlando, Florida! The travel package has a value of CHF 5000.
Win a trip to Florida, including hotel room and board for two, guest tickets and your own Cosplay Booth at Holiday Matsuri 2024 from December 20 to 22!
Holiday Matsuri is the festively themed Anime, Gaming, and Cosplay convention with holiday cheer in Orlando, Florida! The travel package has a value of CHF 5000.
The main prize at the International Cosplay Contest is a bernette B79 Yaya Han (worth CHF 2195.-). At the Swiss Cosplay Contest and the Newcomers Cosplay Contest there is a bernette B38 sewing machine in the prize pool!
The main prize at the International Cosplay Contest is a bernette B79 Yaya Han (worth CHF 2195.-). At the Swiss Cosplay Contest and the Newcomers Cosplay Contest there is a bernette B38 sewing machine in the prize pool!
The all-new behind-the-scenes exhibition celebrates the iconic moments, characters, settings, and beasts as seen in the of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts™ films, as well as the wonders of the expanded Harry Potter world. Get up close to authentic props and costumes, practice your Quidditch skills, pot a Mandrake, and more in this unforgettable experience.
The all-new behind-the-scenes exhibition celebrates the iconic moments, characters, settings, and beasts as seen in the of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts™ films, as well as the wonders of the expanded Harry Potter world. Get up close to authentic props and costumes, practice your Quidditch skills, pot a Mandrake, and more in this unforgettable experience.
Win a signed screen print "Pilot in the Cockpit" by the artist as part of our tribute to the 10th anniversary of H.R. Giger's death. The work is from the original Alien portfolio from 1978, signed, numbered and limited to 350 pieces. The Swiss Oscar winner H.R. Giger (1940-2014) is known worldwide for his unique surreal "biomechanical" style. Prize delivery/collection in Switzerland (no shipping abroad).
Win a signed screen print "Pilot in the Cockpit" by the artist as part of our tribute to the 10th anniversary of H.R. Giger's death. The work is from the original Alien portfolio from 1978, signed, numbered and limited to 350 pieces. The Swiss Oscar winner H.R. Giger (1940-2014) is known worldwide for his unique surreal "biomechanical" style. Prize delivery/collection in Switzerland (no shipping abroad).
Win a new camera! Inspire your subscribers and win new ones with Canon's 4K camera specially developed for vlogging. A lightweight all-in-one camera that you can simply put in your pocket. Quite simply.
Win a new camera! Inspire your subscribers and win new ones with Canon's 4K camera specially developed for vlogging. A lightweight all-in-one camera that you can simply put in your pocket. Quite simply.
Win tickets for you and your companion for all three days of ZURICH POP CON & Game Show 2024 on October 5 and 6, 2024 at Messe Zürich! ZURICH POP CON & Game Show is Switzerland's biggest festival in the fall for fans of pop culture, gaming, cosplay, digital entertainment, comics, anime, manga and K-Pop.
Win tickets for you and your companion for all three days of ZURICH POP CON & Game Show 2024 on October 5 and 6, 2024 at Messe Zürich! ZURICH POP CON & Game Show is Switzerland's biggest festival in the fall for fans of pop culture, gaming, cosplay, digital entertainment, comics, anime, manga and K-Pop.
The cosplay events and contests will again take place on the Main Stage, they are one of the highlights of FANTASY BASEL - The Swiss Comic Con!
We have great prizes for the winners, which will be announced continuously. But the most important thing is; have fun and enjoy, as cosplayers and also as spectators!
Cosplay we understand as art in the gaming and film area: Advertising figures of products or companies are neither to the contests nor to the Con generally admitted.
The cosplay events and contests will again take place on the Main Stage, they are one of the highlights of FANTASY BASEL - The Swiss Comic Con!
We have great prizes for the winners, which will be announced continuously. But the most important thing is; have fun and enjoy, as cosplayers and also as spectators!
Cosplay we understand as art in the gaming and film area: Advertising figures of products or companies are neither to the contests nor to the Con generally admitted.
Let's celebrate the joy of cosplay - we look forward to exciting and joyful moments. Also experience our cosplay guests on stage!
At the Swiss Cosplay Contest this year it's all about costume and performance again! The jury will judge both your cosplay and your performance. Besides the main prizes, there are special prizes to be won for the best craftsmanship and the best performance!
With pre-registration (registration deadline: May 11, 2025, limited number of participants)
Conditions of participation: Residence in Switzerland, at least 16 years old, at least 80% of the cosplay must be self-made
Categories: Solo (groups on request)
Performance on stage, with music (max. 1:00 min)
2 Weekend Tickets for ZURICH POP CON & Game Show 2024
bernette 77 (worth CHF 1295.-)
"FANTASY BASEL" cosplay certificate
2 weekend tickets for ZURICH POP CON & Game Show 2024
For Best Costume / Craftmanship: CHF 150.-
For Best Performance / Show: CHF 150.-
At the Newcomers Cosplay Contest, cosplayers who are new to the scene can gain their first contest experience and get tips from the jury! The jury will mainly evaluate the costume (80%), but your performance will also be taken into account (20%). In addition to the main prizes, there are special prizes for the best craftsmanship and the best performance!
2 weekend tickets for ZURICH POP CON & Game Show 2024
The big cosplay contest for national and international cosplayers is also about the thrilling performance. Stage your costume and show the audience your cosplay in action! Our international jury will judge the performance and the costume. Besides the main prizes, there are special prizes for the best craftsmanship and the best performance!
bernette B79 Yaya Han (worth CHF 2195.-)
"FANTASY BASEL" cosplay certificate
2 weekend tickets for ZURICH POP CON & Game Show 2024
Signed print "Pilot im Cockpit" by H.R. Giger from the original Alien portfolio from 1978
Vlogging camera Canon Powershot V10 Black (worth CHF 409.-)
"FANTASY BASEL" cosplay certificate
The jury consists of our international cosplay guests!
The judging is made up of the costume* (50%) and the presentation/performance (50%). Present your character, amaze the judges with some role play, make your robe twirl or your armor jingle! We are already looking forward to a rousing and unique cosplay experience.
The costume judging will focus on the following criteria: Accuracy and Precision (Accuracy), Workmanship (Finishing Details), Complexity and Techniques (Complexity and Techniques), Materials (Material Choices), and Overall Impression (Overall Jury Appreciation).
In Performance Judging, the following criteria apply for evaluation: Staging (Acting and Staging), Quality and Use of Media, Accessories and Props** (Quality and Use of Media and Props), Creativity and Entertainment (Creativity and Entertainment), Coherence and Skit Understanding (Coherence and Skit Understanding), and Overall Impression (Overall Performance Appreciation).
The jury consists of our international cosplay guests!
The evaluation is composed of the costume* (80%) and the presentation/performance (20%).
Costume judging will be based on the following criteria: Accuracy, Finishing Details, Complexity and Techniques, Material Choices and Overall Jury Appreciation.
In the performance judging, the following criteria apply for evaluation: (Acting and Staging), Quality and Use of Media and Props, Creativity and Entertainment, Coherence and Skit Understanding and Overall Performance Appreciation.
Please complete the entry form and send it to cosplay@fantasybasel.ch together with pictures of your costume (work in progress also possible) and an original picture of your character (will be used as a jury reference). The cosplay for the Swiss Cosplay Contest and the International Cosplay Contest must be at least 80% self-made. For the Newcomers Cosplay Contest, at least 70% of the cosplay must be self-made. The cosplay you present at the contest must not have previously won an award at a cosplay contest. The minimum age for participation in the contest is 16 years. You can bring your own music for the presentation of your character (unfortunately video is not possible). Please also send us the audio file suitably cut when you register. Cosplayers without their own music will receive neutral background music on stage.
Please let us know on which days you will be present and/or in which contest you would like to participate when you register. We will then make a pre-selection based on the information provided and send the selected cosplayers further information.
Our international jury will evaluate the cosplayers at the event in the backstage area. The award ceremony will take place on the big stage. All participants will receive a stage performance at the award ceremony. The contests will be recorded by us and can later be published online on our channels.