Shell Con Mania 2 at Shellharbour City Stadium

Event Details

Shell Con Mania returns for its second year, bringing together pop culture fans, artists and Vendors, cosplayers, gamers, and families for a day packed with entertainment, comedy, interactive experiences, Kpop and Dancing and community spirit in all its costumed madness.

Proudly supporting KidsWish and presented with SPONSORSHIP from Shellharbour City Council, 96.5 Wave FM, Casey’s Toys, and partnered with other local partners, the event celebrates creativity, fandom, and fun while raising awareness and funds for another great cause & Illawarra’s Friendly Neighbourhood Heroes group to keep bringing the love!

The day will be hosted by Australian comedian, writer & television personality Fabulous Adam Richard, known for his appearances on ABC’s Whovians and as a writer for Hard Quiz, Our amazing Host will be joined by Cosplay Veteran Queen Kryze!

Our 3 Major Cosplay Judge Special Guests will be Jaclyn May, Lunariz.A and Gotcha Props leading the cosplay competition this year and giving out amazing prizes for best created cosplay.

The Cosplay Repair Guild once again supporting local cosplay community events with their amazing on site repair skills.

Visitors can meet local creators including

The Cosplay Guardian bringing his bigger than life Costumes such as Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Bluey the Raptor and more.

SydLug Brings the Interactive Lego and Lego Vendors to the show floor Lego Goodness all around.

Comic artists Americo and Maddi from Dirtbags Comic Creators

Two-time World Champion boxer Billy Dib, who will be showcasing his children’s book Boys Do Cry. Billy will be right alongside the legendary team of Talk to Me Bro raising awareness of Suicide prevention along with being a support safe space for anyone attending & on the other side, Elite Supplements Shellharbour/Calderwood keeping everyone as fit and healthy as a 2 x World Champion Boxer.

The event will feature panel discussions, Huge Cosplay Comp and the amazing Centre Pointe Performing Arts bringing live Dances.

501st South Coast Garrison With Star Wars Madness

U.S.S Animus with Star Trek Goodness.

Trivia & Prizes, Kids Jumping Castle and Interactive Lego Space & Did we mention Real Life Tattoo Artist Lisa Giles on the show floor working her Magic for anyone that wants a Real Tattoo? (18+ Only).

BATTLECRY FIVE ISLANDS LARP Group with Live Quests to complete and shows, illawarra pinball, Cosplay Photo Wall Green Screen Madness, other live activities, and lots of major prizes throughout the day with our Huge Kidswish Raffle Sponsored by KIDSWISH

Where: Shellharbour City Stadium NSW

When: Saturday, 22 August 2026 10am to 5pm