Cosplaymania 2025: the dates of the cosplay festival at the Cité des Sciences

Published by Laurent de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Published on January 28, 2025 at 09:22 p.m.
Attention cosplay fans! Paris' Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is hosting Cosplaymania, an event dedicated to the world of cosplay, on April 26 and 27, 2025. Creative workshops, round-table discussions and a major competition will enliven this festival, which promises to immerse participants in the skin of their favorite pop culture characters. Come and enjoy an immersive and festive experience, ideal for cosplay enthusiasts, whether beginners or advanced!

Have you always dreamed of playing your favorite video game or movie character? Why not try it this spring at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie? The cultural venue opens its doors to you for a total immersion in the world of cosplay through the Cosplaymania festival, on April 26 and 27, 2025.

Cosplay, which originated in American science fiction conventions before conquering Japanese culture festivals in Europe, is now an essential component of pop culture events. Cosplaymania offers all participants a convivial and festive space to meet up and learn more about this universe, through a series of hands-on workshops to learn how to make impressive costumes.

More than just dressing up, cosplay is an art that also involves adopting the character traits of the characters embodied. Over the four days of the event, you'll be able to attend round-table discussions on the cultural impact of cosplay, its creative challenges and its community dimension.

The climax of Cosplaymania is undoubtedly the open stage and cosplay competition that will bring the event to a close. It's an opportunity for everyone to showcase their talent and share their passion for cosplay.

The event program:

  • costume exhibition,
  • masterclasses,
  • pro workshops for beginners and advanced,
  • photobooth with decorations
  • fashion show in which you can take part, with a prize to be won.

Whether you're an experienced cosplayer or an enthusiastic novice, these gatherings promise to be a lively spectacle where creativity and originality will be in the spotlight. It's an opportunity to discover cosplay from every angle, and to enjoy a festive, convivial experience with family and friends.

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Dates and Opening Time
From April 26, 2025 to April 27, 2025

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    30 Avenue Corentin Cariou
    75019 Paris 19

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    Metro: line 7, Porte de la Villette station. Bus: lines 139, 150, 152, Porte de la Villette station. Tramway: T3b, Porte de la Villette station.

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    www.cite-sciences.fr

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