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COSPLAY

Suit up in your best threads for Pop Culture Tattoo Con's eye-popping cosplay contests.  This fun-filled showcase brings more fictional characters to life than a crossover episode and leads Superman to question his cape choices.

We offer cash prizes for various categories winners in the cosplay contests. Categories include:  Best Individual, Best Group, Best Prop, Best Overall Presentation, and Best Craftsmanship. 

MORE DETAILS

Cosplay contests take place at the main stage on the event hall floor.

WHERE IS IT

WHEN IS IT

There are cosplay contests on the first two days of the convention at 4:00pm. To participate please make to sure signup by 3:30pm at the registration booth! 

The cosplay contest welcomes cosplay newbies and connoisseurs alike. 

WHAT IS IT

  • Pop Cult Con will be held on January 31st-February 2nd, at the Park Expo Center in Charlotte, NC.

  • The convention will be open from 12pm-10pm on Friday, 11am-10pm on Saturday, and 11am-8pm on Sunday.

  • Tickets are FREE!

  • There will be over 300 tattoo artists from all over the world attending Pop Cult Con. They will be tattooing a variety of pop-cult-inspired designs.

  • In addition to tattooing, there will also be a variety of other events happening at Pop Cult Con, such as:

    • Cosplay contests

    • Artist workshops

    • Vendors selling anime merchandise

    • Food and drinks

  • To get tattooed at Pop Cult Con, you will need to contact the artist you are interested in and book an appointment. Some artists may be taking walk-ins, but it is best to book in advance.

  • The convention is open to all ages. However, only those who are 18 years or older can get tattooed.

  • Yes, there is parking available for $10 a day.

  • The full rules and regulations for Pop Cult Con can be found on the website. However, some of the important rules include:

    • No weapons or illegal substances are allowed.

    • No smoking or vaping is allowed inside the convention center.

    • Animals are not allowed.

  • We will be providing a variety of accessibility accommodations, including wheelchair-accessible seating. If you would like more information please don't hesitate to get in touch here.

Get to know the artist from Pop Cult Tattoo Con: Jan 2025
Russell  Lucas

TRADE STREET TATTOO

Russell

Russell Lucas

Roger Wardell

Kite n Key

Roger

Roger Wardell

B

Permanence Tattoo Gallery

B

B

Danielle Butler

Black Lotus Tattoo Gallery

Danielle

Danielle Butler

Bernadette  Huynh-Dannug

Bittersweet Blackbird

Bernadette

Bernadette Huynh-Dannug

Lucas Kelly

Glitch Tattoo

Lucas

Lucas Kelly

Shlo Harris

Iron Orchid Tattoo Studio

Shlo

Shlo Harris

Sabrina Ferraiolo

Integrity Ink

Sabrina

Sabrina Ferraiolo

Chelsea Bohn

Wild Tribe Tattoos

Chelsea

Chelsea Bohn

Joshua  Bohn

Wild Tribe Tattoo

Joshua

Joshua Bohn

Shay Koosmann

Raven and Rose

Shay

Shay Koosmann

Mr. Rese

crown rose tattoo company

Rese

Mr. Rese

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