Event Details
Welcome to Lucca Comics and Games 2026 in Lucca
From October 28 to November 1, 2026, the walled Renaissance city of Lucca in Tuscany becomes Europe's biggest pop culture festival. This year marks the event's 60th anniversary under the theme Legacy, once again drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world.
Highlights and Attractions at Lucca Comics and Games in Lucca
- A massive cosplay crowd that turns the entire old town into a moving sea of costumes
- Hundreds of exhibitors spanning comics, manga, video games and tabletop games
- International guests, film previews and concerts spread across the five days
- The Anime Vocal Contest, affectionately dubbed the Sanremo of fantasy music in Italy
- The Lucca Project Contest, supporting young comic book authors
- A unique setting right inside the historic center, surrounded by Renaissance era walls
- Many program points held freely in the streets and squares of the city
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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
Over five days, the program spreads across the entire old town, from Piazza Napoleone to Piazza dell'Anfiteatro. Alongside the ticketed pavilions run by major publishers and game companies, plenty of free program points take place right in the streets, so a large part of the crowd can enjoy the atmosphere without any ticket at all. The full 2026 program will be published on the official website later in the year.
Tickets and Admission for Lucca Comics and Games
Regular ticket sales for 2026 open on September 1 at standard prices, after an early bird sale already took place in June and July. Admission typically consists of a ticket plus a wristband, with both single day tickets and multi day passes available. The exact 2026 price structure had not been fully published at the time of writing; in previous editions, single day tickets were roughly around 25 euros and multi day passes went up to about 90 euros. Final prices should be confirmed on the official ticket page.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Lucca
- Lucca is well connected by train, including from Florence and Pisa, with the station within walking distance of the old town
- Parking in the city fills up quickly during the festival, so booking a spot in advance is recommended
- Accommodation in and around Lucca should be booked early given the high demand around the festival
- Comfortable shoes are a good idea, since the whole festival spreads across the narrow streets of the old town
