Cosplay Show
It's time for your talent, costume and performance to be the center of attention in front of the judges and audience at Gfest 2026. We will give you the opportunity to share your love of cosplay and impress everyone with your unique interpretations directly from the event stage.
And as always, we have also prepared a number of prizes for the best and most diligent cosplayers, that you can find here
Тhe full rules and guidelines for the Cosplay Show can be found HERE
The awards for the Cosplay Show will be announced soon
Registration Forms:
This year We have a surprise – an Open Stage Cosplay segment! If you just want to show off your costume in front of an audience without participating in the main competition, this is your moment. Get on stage, present your character and receive a gift too!
The full rules and guidelines of the open stage cospaly can be found: HERE
Sign-up for the Open Stage Cosplay: HERE
Penumbra
I am Penumbra—a costume maker and wearable art designer with over 14 years of experience in cosplay. After a full decade spent as a competitive cosplayer, I now channel that same passion into the artistic interpretation of characters and the creation of original ones.
I love both aspects of cosplay equally: crafting the costume and performing on stage. I believe cosplay should be viewed not merely as a fun hobby, but as an art form that combines dozens of skills fundamental to work in modern film and theater.
MELANI HEIWAJIMA
I’m Melani, and I’ve been an official part of the cosplay community since way back in 2014. My favorite aspect of cosplay is capturing the essence of the characters, though crafting props and having fun on stage with friends are just as rewarding!
Over the years, I’ve won awards in various categories, but I am most proud to be representing Bulgaria at two international events: Cosplay World Masters in Portugal (2025) and GeekCon in Croatia (2026).
I look forward to seeing your performances at Gfest, and it is a great pleasure for me to attend the event as a member of the jury!
BOKOCOSPLAY
A skilled Bulgarian actor and dancer who knows how to turn every cosplay into a true spectacle.
He had the opportunity to represent Bulgaria on the international stage at the Cosplay World Masters in Portugal in 2019. You can also see him in various commercials and film productions.
For him, cosplay is not just a costume—it is a performance!