Europe’s largest pop culture festival
Lucca Comics & Games transforms the medieval Tuscan city of Lucca into a sprawling cosplay-and-collectibles wonderland for five days each autumn. With over 300,000 attendees, it’s one of the largest events of its kind in the world.
Dates & venue
October 28 – November 1, 2026. The entire walled city of Lucca, Italy.
What makes it special
- Spread across the city’s historic squares and pavilions, not one convention center
- Strong European comics (BD) and Italian comics presence
- Major board game and TTRPG presence
- Cosplay culture is world-class
- Italian food and wine make it a vacation, not just a con
How to attend
Tickets sell out fast — buy in summer. Single-day and multi-day passes available via the official website.
Travel notes
Lucca has its own train station; easy day trips from Florence, Pisa, or Milan. Book accommodations 6+ months ahead.