The battle for Finland’s Cosplay Championship unfolds at Arctic Lights Comic Con
The biggest cosplay competition of the spring arrives at Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre as Finland’s Cosplay Championships are decided at Arctic Lights Comic Con on 16–17 May 2026. Experience stunning costumes, captivating stories, and spectacular stage shows – and be there when the new champions are crowned!
Saturday, 16 May
Cosplay Photo of the Year
On Saturday, 16 May 2026, photographers will once again compete for the title of Cosplay Photo of the Year as the popular competition makes its return. More details coming soon!
Photo: Cosplay Photo of the Year 2022, photographer Jenni Suominen
Sunday, 17 May
Finnish Cosplay Championship
On Sunday, the Finnish Cosplay Championships will feature two solo categories and one duo category.
In the first solo category, contestants compete for the best overall combination of costume and performance. The winner will represent Finland in the Europa Cosplay Cup final held in France.
In the ICL Duo category, pairs compete for the best joint performance and costume. The judging emphasizes 60% performance and 40% costume. The winning duo will represent Finland in the International Cosplay League final in Spain.
In the ICL Solo category, contestants compete for the best costume. Competitors will showcase their work on stage through a posing performance. The winner will represent Finland in the International Cosplay League final in Spain.
Photo: Nyymix
The Finnish Championship in Cosplay is organized by Cosvision ry
Participants for the Finnish Championship competition will be selected through an open application process. The competition rules and application instructions will be published on Cosvision’s website later this autumn.
In addition to the Finnish Championship competition, Cosvision ry and Arctic Lights Comic Con collaborate on the event’s cosplay program and guest lineup. More details about the program and guests will be announced later.