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Tournament : Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Legendary game worlds and fighters collide in the ultimate showdown – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Nintendo Switch! Lausanne E-Sport Booth (4 days) — Tournament on Monday, April 6, 2026. Bornes de jeu libres pour les visiteurs pendant les 4 jours, sauf le jour du tournoi où la priorité sera données aux personnes inscrites pour le tournoi.

General Cosplay Competitions (Saturday)

General Solo CompetitionThis solo competition will give cosplayers the opportunity to try their luck. Judged 50% on costume and 50% on stage performance, the top participants will be ranked in a top 3 and will receive prizes. General Group CompetitionThis group competition will give cosplay teams the opportunity to try their luck. Judged 50% on costumes and 50% on their collective stage performance, the top groups will be ranked in a top 3 and will receive prizes.

Tournament : TEKKEN 8

TEKKEN 8 is the latest addition to the TEKKEN series, the pinnacle of 3D fighting games. Join the fight with over 32 characters and bear witness to the next installment in this epic saga. Get ready for the biggest and best TEKKEN game ever made! Lausanne E-Sport Booth (4 days) — Tournament on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Tournament : Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

Rise to the challenge in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! This powered up, revamped sequel to GBVS is more enjoyable and accessible than ever before. With simplified input options, even newcomers can engage in thrilling and strategic matches! Lausanne E-Sport Booth (4 days) — Tournament on Friday, April 3, 2026

Tournament : Vampire Savior: The Lord of Vampire

The third entry in the Darkstalkers series renounces the “round” system in favor of the Impact Damage system, and also introduces the new Dark Force mechanic alongside FOUR brand new characters! Lausanne E-Sport Booth (4 days) — Tournament on Friday, April 3, 2026

General Cosplay Competitions (Sunday)

Swiss Selection for the Polymanga Swiss Cosplay LeagueThis competition brings together around ten of the best cosplayers in Switzerland, judged on their costume (80%) and stage performance (20%). The winners will secure their place in the national final at Polymanga 2027, where they will compete for the title and a series of cash prizes. One representative and one runner-up will be selected. Selections for the Extreme Cosplay GatheringParticipants will compete for a spot in the final of the Extreme Cosplay Gathering, which will take place in July 2026 at Japan Expo in Paris. This competition is open to solo, duo, […]

Swiss cosplay family

The meeting point for Polymanga cosplayers. Members of the Swiss Cosplay Family welcome you to a continuous discovery workshop, a costume exhibition and live demonstrations of their skills. Don’t hesitate to ask us any questions you may have, and we’ll be delighted to share our passion with you !

Romandub (Dubbing)

Romandub is a non-profit dubbing association driven by a passion for sharing the art of voice acting with as many people as possible ! Have you always wanted to try your hand at dubbing ? Now you can ! On your own, with your friends or accompanied by our team, come and re-enact cult scenes from films, TV series and animated features, thanks to rhythm tracks created by us. Dive into the fascinating world of dubbing and discover the work behind this artistic discipline. And to extend the experience, take home a souvenir of your performance ! We look forward […]

Tournament : Street Fighter 6

Here comes Capcom’s newest challenger! Street Fighter™ 6 launches worldwide on June 2nd, 2023 and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series! Street Fighter 6 spans three distinct game modes, including World Tour, Fighting Ground and Battle Hub. Lausanne E-Sport Booth (4 days) — Tournament on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

ELAA

Founded over 20 years ago, “l’École Lémanique d’Arts et d’Actions” is a passionate association offering the discovery of historical martial arts and various sports for all. After ten years of performances on the Polymanga stage, we invite you to come and try out directly with our qualified instructors, who will be delighted to introduce you to the art of fencing and combat.

PGEC (World Cosplay Final)

The Polymanga Global Easter Cosplay is an international competition organized by Polymanga, bringing together a selection of the world’s best cosplayers on the prestigious Beaulieu stage. These exceptional artists will compete in a high-level contest combining spectacular costumes and impressive stage performances. A total of CHF 4,500 in cash prizes is at stake. Discover the represented countries: This international cosplay event takes place every year on Easter Monday (public holiday).

PSCL & Free Performances

La Polymanga Swiss Cosplay League (PSCL) est une compétition nationale de cosplay individuel réunissant des cosplayeurs sélectionnés dans des conventions de la pop culture en Suisse pour une finale, qui aura lieu le vendredi 3 avril 2026 à Polymanga. The representatives for the final of this first edition have already been selected at the following events: the list will be updated in the coming weeks 🙂 The overall winner of the competition will represent Switzerland at the final of the Polymanga Global Easter Cosplay 2026. The stage will also be open to cosplayers for free performances.

Fujisan (Cyprien)

Cyprien will be at Polymanga Lausanne on April 3–4 for screenings, a conference, and signing sessions. To celebrate the release of his book The Worst Guide to Japan, Cyprien will screen his short films Minori and Fujisan at Polymanga on Friday, April 3, followed by an exclusive conference.He will also take part in signing sessions on April 3 and 4. His new book will be available throughout the entire festival. Friday, April 3, 2026Screenings of Minori and FujisanConferenceSigning Sessions Limited seating in the theater and limited autograph sessions. Free reservations open on the day itself, 3 hours before the concert […]

⁠Tournament : Guilty Gear: Strive

The cutting-edge 2D/3D hybrid graphics pioneered in the Guilty Gear series have been raised to the next level in “GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-“. The new artistic direction and improved character animations will go beyond anything you’ve seen before in a fighting game! Lausanne E-Sport Booth (4 days) — Tournament on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Cordeb’art

The Cordeb’Art manga drawing school organizes the famous “Polymanga drawing contests”.Free and open to all over the 4 days, the theme of the competitions is a zany subject drawn atand changing daily. But that’s not all: there will also be numerousactivities. (drawing classes, collaborative drawings, frescoes, etc.)Materials and good humor are provided.Come and take up the challenge, and walk away with lots of prizes !As a reminder, Cordeb’Art is the pioneer of Manga drawing classes in French-speaking Switzerland.Founded in Lausanne in 2007, we’ve also been running courses in Geneva since 2021 and in Neuchâtelsince 2023.

Minori (Cyprien)

Cyprien will be at Polymanga Lausanne on April 3–4 for screenings, a conference, and signing sessions. To celebrate the release of his book The Worst Guide to Japan, Cyprien will screen his short films Minori and Fujisan at Polymanga on Friday, April 3, followed by an exclusive conference.He will also take part in signing sessions on April 3 and 4. His new book will be available throughout the entire festival. Friday, April 3, 2026Screenings of Minori and FujisanConferenceSigning Sessions Limited seating in the theater and limited autograph sessions. Free reservations open on the day itself, 3 hours before the concert […]

Tournament : 2XKO

2XKO is a free-to-play fighting game with explosive 2v2 gameplay and fast, intuitive controls. Play solo to control both champions on your team, or grab a friend to duo with. Lausanne E-Sport Booth (4 days) — Tournament on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Tournament : Rivals of Aether II

Rivals of Aether II is the sequel to the hit indie fighting game, Rivals of Aether. Play as both new and returning elemental fighters in the next generation of platform fighters. Lausanne E-Sport Booth (4 days) — Tournament on Friday, April 3, 2026

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