May the Fourth, Finals, and Fan-Fuelled Fireworks Close Out an Epic Weekend
The final day of Comic Con Cape Town 2025 is here — and it’s going out with a galactic bang.
Sunday, 4 May isn’t just the last day of the four-day pop culture mega-event — it’s international Star Wars Day, and the con is celebrating in full Jedi (and Sith) spirit. Whether you’re here for the cosplay glory, a final shot at the main gaming prizes, or a chance to brush shoulders with Emperor Palpatine himself, this is the day you don’t want to miss.
🛸 May the Fourth Be With You
Cape Town has officially joined the ranks of cities around the world that pull out all the stops for Star Wars Day. On this May the 4th, Comic Con is delivering everything from orchestras to lightsaber battles and legendary guest appearances.
🌌 Highlights Include:
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🎻 The Sounds of Star Wars by Paul Roos Gymnasium Orchestra – a spine-tingling performance of John Williams’ iconic score.
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🌟 Ian McDiarmid Live – the man behind Emperor Palpatine sits down for a rare, behind-the-scenes spotlight session.
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⚔️ Lightsaber School – hosted by Ilum Relix, fans can handle sabers, learn combat choreography, and earn prizes.
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🧠 Ultimate Star Wars Quiz – show off your knowledge and prove you’re the ultimate fan.
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🤝 Meet & Mingle Events – a chance to celebrate Star Wars Day in style with fellow Force-sensitive fans.
And yes — exhibitors across the floor are offering exclusive Star Wars deals, discounts and limited-edition merch.
👑 Cosplay Champs: Finals and Crowning Ceremony
The 2025 Cosplay Championships reach their dramatic conclusion today. Cosplayers will battle it out for top honours across multiple categories, including:
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🪖 Armour Mastery
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🧵 Needlework Excellence
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🏆 Master Division Winner
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👑 Overall Grand Champion, who will win entry into Comic Con Africa’s national finals in August (travel not included).
⚠️ Grab your spot by 15:00 at the Main Stage to witness the final runway, judging, and awards.
There’s also a Casual Cosplay Competition earlier in the day where fans are encouraged (but not required) to go full Star Wars mode.
🎮 Telkom VS Gaming: Grand Finals Day
It’s the moment of truth for South Africa’s top Esports competitors.
Today marks the Season 8 Grand Final of the Telkom VS Gaming eDiski Series — with up to R175,000 up for grabs and serious bragging rights on the line.
Plus, the OpenServe Racing Simulator Challenge crowns its fastest driver, with a massive R10,000 cash prize for the quickest lap time over the weekend.
🔦 Star Wars Programming Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
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| 10:00 – 10:20 | The Sounds of Star Wars Orchestra Performance | Main Stage |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | May the 4th Meet & Mingle | Poptaku Stage |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Saber School: Intro to Lightsaber | Cosplay Central |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Spotlight on Ian McDiarmid | Main Stage |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Saber School: Session Two | Cosplay Central |
| 13:00 – 13:25 | Casual Cosplay Competition | Main Stage |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Guess the Saber (by Saber Realm) | Poptaku Stage |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Lightsaber Panel (Ilum Relix) | Poptaku Stage |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Cosplay Champs Final & Awards Ceremony | Main Stage |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Saber School: Final Session | Cosplay Central |
| 17:10 – 18:00 | Star Wars Quiz Showdown | Main Stage |
🛍️ Last Call for Merch
It’s your final day to grab Comic Con exclusives, rare collectibles, artist alley prints, and Star Wars merch that might never see shelves again. From custom sabers to limited edition Funkos, don’t leave empty handed.
💫 Final Word
Comic Con Cape Town 2025 has outdone itself. From A-list celebrity panels to emerging local talent, from anime to afro-manga, and from tabletop to tournaments, this year’s edition has proven the city can deliver a world-class fan experience.
As the curtains fall and lightsabers dim, fans leave not just with bags full of collectibles, but memories to last until next year.
Until then… May the Force be with you. Always.
📌 Quick Info:
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📍 Venue: CTICC 2, Cape Town
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🗓️ Final Day: Sunday, 4 May
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🎟️ Tickets: comiccon.howler.co.za
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👑 Cosplay Info: Championships of Cosplay
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📸 Share your experience: #ComicConCapeTown #MayThe4th
