The Art to Play stage will once again host the return of the A2PBCC after a one-year break. Eight participants will compete in an emotional grand final.
Art to Play Before Christmas Cosplay
Art to Play Before Christmas Cosplay (A2PBCC) is an international solo cosplay contest which brings together 8 talented cosplayers for a grand final on Sunday, November 15, 2026, during the 2026 edition of the Art to Play convention in Nantes (France).
After a one-year break, the A2PBCC is making its return to the Art to Play stage for a new edition of the competition.
The cosplayers selected for the Final will be offered transportation (train or plane), and their accommodation will be paid entirely by the organisation.
Selections
Registrations will take place from September 1, 2026 (8pm Paris Time) to September 30, 2026 (11:59pm Paris Time), exclusively via an online form available on the Art to Play Before Christmas Cosplay Facebook page @A2PBCC or on the Cospop website.
The best applications will be selected to compete in the Final.
Rules and information
While waiting for registrations to open on September 1, 2026, you can already consult the competition rules.
Photo: Axel Clergeau Photographie
