Welcome to the scariest spectacle of the year! Our Halloween cosplay performance competition, where your darkest nightmares come to life on stage!
Would you like to stage a scene from SAW or express your psychic madness, or would you prefer a horror story?
Then this competition is perfect for you! Whether solo or in pairs, take to the stage and show us your thrilling performance!
Participants: 1-2 cosplayers per performance
Stage time: up to 5 minutes
Registration deadline: October 25, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
Changing rooms and stage performance are on site in the 18+ area.
Rules:
- NO liquids (especially fake blood) during the performance! And similar substances that are difficult to clean during the performance! (Exception if you cover the floor with a foil)
- You must have reached the age of 18 at the time of registration!
- Cosplays from anime, games, movies, series, manga, etc. are allowed. (no own creations)
- Photos/videos may only be taken during the performance with the consent of the cosplayer. Violation of this rule will result in removal from the 18+ area.
- Please make sure that you do not injure yourself or others during your performance.
- Videos cannot be played during the performance. But music/dialogue does.
- Props/props may be used. Please note, however, that the stage is not very large
Judging: In this competition only the performance will be judged!
Evaluation criteria
Performance: acting and staging (15), media quality and use of stage props (5), creativity and entertainment (10)
The winners will be chosen by our “expert” jury and a public favorite will also be selected. The number of winners will be chosen according to the number of people taking part.
The public vote will take place in the official HAYUKO app.
Prices:
1st place: 250€ (18+ merchandise)
2nd place: 150€ (18+ merchandise)
3rd place: 100€ (18+ Merch)
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony, and the prizes will be presented there or distributed afterward at the information booth. Prizes that are not claimed cannot be mailed to the winners after the convention.
