Learn More at Holiday St. Pete

Holiday St. Pete 2026 is a winter-holiday prep event that brings together fans, cosplayers, creators, and gift shoppers for a festive weekend on Nov. 21-22 at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront. The event features holiday-themed cosplay, cosplay and lip sync contests, the Splashmas After-Dark Pool Party, and a fun-filled weekend celebrating the most wonderful time of the year.

For horror fans, Holiday St. Pete 2026 also features a Christmas-Horror crossover theme with panels, movie viewings, and a special Christmas Horror Cosplay Award celebrating the best spooky holiday costume of the weekend.

Throughout Holiday St. Pete, Cosplay/er will host a series of interactive experiences that allow attendees to become part of the film – all of which are free with an event ticket.

  • Attend an Actor Info Session to learn more about lead, supporting, and featured speaking roles. Learn More + Register Here.
  • Participate in a Casting Call for consideration for minor speaking, featured non-speaking, and background roles. Learn More + Register Here.
  • Record your scream for possible use in trailers, promotional content, and potentially the film itself. No registration needed – walk-ups to Kawaii Butterflies booth.
  • Meet the Cosplay/er team and learn more about the project, its characters, and how the film is being developed in panel discussions. (see schedule for offerings).
  • Purchase Signature Model makeup and SFX products used to recreate the film’s signature fashion-horror look — and create your own Signature Model transformation. Learn More + Get Started.

 

Special Cosplay/er Ticket Discount 

To receive 10% off Holiday St. Pete tickets, use code: COSPLAYSLASHER. Learn more + get tickets here.