AVCon After Dark Cosplay Catwalk
The AVCon After Dark Cosplay Catwalk is where cosplay gets louder, bolder, cheekier and a little more unhinged.
After launching last year with an incredible crowd and even better energy, the Catwalk is back for AVCon After Dark 2026. This is your chance to step onto the AVCon Main Stage Presented by JP Light and Sound, show off your look, feel yourself, and let loose in front of the After Dark crowd.
This is not about being perfect. It is about confidence, attitude, stage presence and having fun with the late-night AVCon vibe.
What Is The After Dark Cosplay Catwalk?
The AVCon After Dark Cosplay Catwalk is an 18+ cosplay showcase held during AVCon After Dark.
It is made for attendees who want to show off their cosplay, outfit, character, performance energy or late-night look on stage. Whether your costume is handmade, bought, altered, dramatic, spicy, funny, glamorous, chaotic or just something you feel incredible in, this is your moment to own it.
Check out the AVCon After Dark Cosplay Catwalk from 2025 below!
Major Prize Sponsor
We have an amazing prize pool thanks to our AVCon After Dark major sponsor Shoe Me and our After Dark sponsors Hoshi Events, O.G Nerd, Castleforge Photography, Mehron Makeup Australia, Eagle Leather and Bimbo Boutique!
Prizes will be awarded on the night, with more details available at Cosplay Corner and during the Catwalk.
Prize Sponsors
Meet The Judges
The After Dark Cosplay Catwalk is hosted and judged by an incredible line-up of cosplayers, performers and community favourites!
byronrosekelly
Judge
CC Viper
Host & Judge
zalariacos
Judge
How To Enter
Entries are taken on the night at AVCon After Dark.
To sign up, visit the Cosplay Corner registration desk during AVCon After Dark and use the QR code sign-up form. Places may be limited, so we recommend heading to Cosplay Corner early if you want to take part.
You will need a valid AVCon After Dark ticket to enter and participate.
What Can I Wear?
You do not need to wear a mature or revealing cosplay to enter the AVCon After Dark Cosplay Catwalk. AVCon After Dark is an 18+ event, so mature cosplay themes are permitted, but all outfits must still follow the AVCon Cosplay and Props Policy.
For AVCon After Dark:
- Exposed chests are permitted for all genders.
- Genitals must remain fully covered.
- The outline of genitals must be covered by supportive undergarments or a dancer’s belt.
- Costumes with adult themes must remain in After Dark indoor areas only.