Cosplay Competition
Insomnia Egypt is proud to lead the rapidly growing Egyptian and regional cosplay community and will be hosting its seventh Cosplay Competition in 2026.
All cosplayers are welcome to join, international or Egyptian. This is Insomnia Egypt, a new world stage for Cosplay Competitiveness.
Whether you want to be involved and have a chance to show off your skills or if you simply want to see the pros battle it out in the Cosplay Competition, this is a show for you.
Registrations will open soon!
Competition
Showcase your incredible cosplay skills on the main stage. Compete with talented cosplayers from across Egypt and the region for glory, recognition, and prizes. Judged by industry experts on craftsmanship, performance, and stage presence.
Cosplay Zone
Looking to get into the industry of Cosplay? Visit the Cosplay Zone to speak to the pros about best practice and techniques. Get involved with interactive workshops breathing life into the biggest fictional characters from gaming and pop-culture.
Prize Pool
200,000 EGP
Distributed to the top 10 competitors
Live on Main Stage
Friday, 17th April 2026
Festival Entry
Cosplayers in full cosplay may qualify for free entry. The requirements will be announced closer to the event.
Questions?
Do you have any questions about sign-up or the competition? Write to us at cosplay@bme-global.com
General Insomnia Egypt Cosplay Rules
Insomnia Egypt 2026 Cosplay Competition Rules will be published soon. Watch this space
We know it's super exciting to finally meet your favourite hero in real life, but please keep in mind that our talented cosplayers are also here to enjoy the event, just like you! Always ask permission first before taking a picture and remember that they spent hours on their hand-made creations — please don't touch any of their props without consent.
Insomnia Egypt reserves the right to deny entry to the Cosplay Competition to anyone who violates the event rules.