Lucca Comics & Games 2026
Lucca, Italy · 28 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · T1 Major
Lucca Comics & Games is an annual comic book and gaming convention in Lucca, Italy, traditionally held at the end of October, in conjunction with All Saints' Day. It is the largest comics festival in Europe, and the second biggest in the world after the Comiket in Tokyo, Japan.
- Language
- Italian
- Genres
- comics-anime, dark fantasy
- Venue
- Lucca
- Format
- in-person
- Founded
- 1965
- Duration (days)
- 5
- Next edition
- 28 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
- Author participation
- Exhibitor / creator pathways via Lucca Comics & Games; public tickets (Legacy ticket office)
- Tickets
- Free admission (per official site wording)
- Attendance published by the festival
- 270000
- Audience
- Despite tensions over commercialization (especially making the festival a ticketed event for the first time), "Lucca '90" successfully relaunched the event, blending prestige and public appeal.
- Age policy
- children under 10
- Accessibility
- to the Brand site Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy | Transparent Administration | Accessibility Statement Lucca Crea s
- Language notes
- Listed working language: Italian
- Genre notes
- Primary focus: comics-anime, dark fantasy
- Awards
- From 1970 to 1992, the festival presented the Yellow Kid Award — named in honor of Richard F.
- Tables and exhibitors
- Exhibitors Guests Exhibitions Poster Press ENG LC&G / News News Area All LCG Comics Fantasy Games Japan Movie Music Videogames Lucca60’s events requi
- Past editions
- 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024