Bermuda College cosplay event grows into full-day celebration
What began as a small student cosplay activity has grown into a full-day community event expected to attract hundreds of anime, gaming, and pop culture fans next month.
Cosplay Chaos 3 will take place on Saturday, July 11, from 11 am to 11 pm at Bermuda College, bringing together cosplay, gaming tournaments, films, mini games, karaoke, local vendors, artists, and family activities.
The third annual event is organised through BC Village, a Bermuda College student group whose tagline is “Safe Space on Campus”.
The group provides a welcoming environment for students, allies, and community members seeking connection, creativity, and belonging.
Kennita Perry, Counsellor at Bermuda College and Facilitator of BC Village, said the event was created after students shared that there were few spaces in Bermuda where they could openly enjoy anime, gaming and cosplay.
She said: “Cosplay is all about creativity and self-expression. People create costumes based on their favourite characters or even original ideas.
“While there are limited opportunities to cosplay publicly in Bermuda, we have discovered there is definitely a community here. Whenever events like this are offered, people show up, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive.”
This year’s event will include a Cosplay Competition with prizes in Kids, Casual and Expert categories, gaming tournaments, a Vendors Marketplace, an Artist Alley featuring local artists and creators, a Maid Café, karaoke, films and mini games.
Families can visit the Kids Zone, which will include a skating rink and bouncy castle.
New additions for 2026 include a Trivia Battle and the Mana Recovery Room, a quiet, sensory-friendly space for anyone who needs a break from the excitement.
The evening will end with an interactive Fire and Glow finale presented by Inferno. Music throughout the day will be provided by E.T. FLAVA.
Ms Perry said: “The support has honestly surprised us every year. Our first event welcomed more than 250 people and showed us there was a real appetite for anime and pop culture events in Bermuda.
“This year we expect 350 to 500 visitors. We have students, community members, and volunteers working together, and the excitement around the event has been incredible.”
Thanks to support from the Bermuda Community Foundation, proceeds will be reinvested into future BC Village activities that promote safe and welcoming spaces on campus and in the wider community.
Attendees are encouraged to come in costume, take part in activities, or enjoy the atmosphere. Food and drink vendors interested in taking part may contact Kennita Perry at