Lucca Comics & Games 2026

Where: Center of Lucca, Italy

Key locations Piazza Napoleone: The heart of the festival, typically hosting the main publishing houses, comic book editors, and the primary ticket pickup. Piazza San Michele: Often features booths for publishers, specifically focused on manga and related art. Piazza dell’Anfiteatro: A central, historic, oval-shaped piazza that serves as a major hub for exhibitors, often focusing on fantasy and thematic markets. Japan Town (Various locations): A massive, dedicated area (often located near San Donato or specialized tents) completely dedicated to Japanese culture, anime, manga, and merchandising.

When: October 29 – November 2, 2026.

Cost: $28 to $45 (€25–€40) for single-day tickets, while full festival passes can cost up to $160 (€145)

Lucca Comics & Games 2026 takes place from October 28 to November 1 in the historic centre of Lucca, Tuscany. The festival transforms the city’s streets, piazzas, walls and venues into a huge celebration of comics, games, fantasy, anime, cosplay, cinema and entertainment.

The 2026 edition marks the festival’s 60th anniversary, with the theme “Legacy” celebrating the stories, creativity and communities that have shaped Lucca Comics & Games over the years. Visitors can expect exhibitions, guest appearances, publisher showcases, gaming areas, themed spaces, cosplay, live events and a lively citywide festival atmosphere.

Villas in Lucca

Stay in villas in Lucca for a beautiful Tuscan base during Lucca Comics & Games. Enjoy spacious interiors, private pools, and peaceful surroundings, close enough to the festival buzz, then back to your own retreat to relax between events.