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.
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.
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.
Register NowDeadline Timeline
Insomnia Egypt Cosplay Competition
14 March
Applications Open
Players enter the quest.
2 April
Registration Deadline
Last chance to register.
4 April
PoW Form Opens
Upload progress documentation.
10 April
PoW Submission Deadline
Final PoW submission cutoff.
11 April
Sound File Form Opens
Submit stage audio for performance.
14 April
Sound File Submission Deadline
Final audio submission cutoff.
Important
Missing ANY deadline will result in AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION from the cosplay competition.
Prize Pool
20 Insomnia Egypt GG Gold Coins
Distributed among the Top 10 Competitors
Live on Main Stage — Friday, 17th April 2026
GG Coins are non-cash prizes. Check our Gold Partner BTC website for accurate coin value, as gold prices fluctuate.
Festival Entry
Competition Qualifiers
Cosplayers who qualify for the main competition on Friday will receive complimentary access to all three days of the festival. E-tickets will be emailed to you.
All Cosplayers
All other cosplayers who attend the festival in full cosplay attire may also qualify for free entry. Stay tuned, as we'll announce the minimum cosplay requirements for free entry closer to the event date.
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.