Lucca Comics & Games is the most important Italian and European exhibition dedicated to comics, animations, games (role games, table games, card games) fantasy and science fictions. It takes place every year between late October and early November in Lucca in an area of about 30,000 square meters, of which about 15,000 exhibition.
All major operators in the sector participate, and a growing number of specialty stores, comics stores and recreational and cultural associations. During the days of the event are held events: live action role plays, concerts, screenings, meetings with authors, presentations and performances devoted to this adventurous universe made of clouds and games.
The event has two areas: Lucca Comics and Lucca Games in both you can find exhibitions and routes on major artists or titles at the festival. Some of these exhibitions are held in the evocative setting of the Renaissance city.
Every square of Lucca old town is involved in this event and you can see most people perfectly dressed up to represent some character. A Cosplay competition is organized every year.