International fair dedicated to Comics, Animation, Games, Video games, Fantasy and Science fiction imagery
Lucca Comics & Games, the main pop event in the West in terms of number of visitors, cultural offer, media exposure, quantity and quality of guests present, international Italians.
Hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts, families, collectors and onlookers invade the center of Lucca, to celebrate the worlds of comics, board games, video games, illustration, cinema, theme songs and television series
The latest editorial news in the proposals of 700 exhibitors from all over the world, film previews, exhibitions, hundreds of events including meetings, theater shows and concerts, cosplayer communities.
In one of the most fascinating medieval historical centers in Italy, everyone “can be a hero, even just for five days”.
The most important operators in the sector – publishing houses, specialists, retailers and comics shops – participate in the exhibition market on an exhibition area of approximately 15 thousand square meters which winds through the historic center of Lucca, with many special events scheduled: meetings with Italian and international authors, book presentations, role-playing game tournaments, cosplayer shows, concertsand much more.
Every year special exhibitions dedicated to world-famous artists are organised, hosted in the city’s palaces and museums.
The Comics area is dedicated to comics and animation, while the Games area hosts games (role-playing, board, card), with exhibitors linked to the gaming sector: authors and publishers of games, specialized shops, associations.
The program also includes tournaments, prizes and seminars, where special awards are given to the best games of the year, the best unreleased game and the most beautiful hand-made gaming miniatures.
There are also tournaments for role-playing game enthusiasts, cosplay competitions and there is an area dedicated to children and schools: Lucca Junior.
When
This event generally takes place every year between the end of October and the beginning of November
Paid Event
For information, dates and events, visit the site indicated at the end of the article
The reported events may be subject to changes or cancellations.
It is always advisable to inquire in advance to confirm the event and the dates
Lucca Comics & Games
Traversa V Via Bandettini, 228
Lucca
Tuscany – Italy