🎉 Udine Comics & Games 2026: the unmissable weekend for comics, cosplay, and gaming enthusiasts

If you're a fan of comics, manga, graphic novels, board games, video games, and pop culture, mark your calendars for February 14th and 15th, 2026, because the Comics & Games Festival is returning to Udine. It's one of Northern Italy's most anticipated events dedicated to nerds, collectors, and enthusiasts of all ages

📍 Where and When

The main venue is the Campus FVG – Fiera di Martignacco, Udine. Dates are Saturday, February 14th and Sunday, February 15th, 2026, from 10 AM to 7 PM. Tickets are available online and on-site with weekend packages and family discounts. The event presents itself as a comprehensive festival combining comics, cinema, TV series, gaming, cosplay, and interactive activities

🎨 What to find at Udine Comics & Games

At Udine Comics & Games, you'll find stands with Italian and international comics, manga, graphic novels, limited editions, and exclusive merchandise, the Artist Alley with over 50 artists, illustrators, and designers ready to create sketches, dedications, and workshops, panels and Q&A sessions with publishers and special guests, cosplay areas with competitions and photo corners, zones dedicated to board games and video games with tournaments and demos, creative workshops and storytelling for children and families, interactive activities and themed workshops for all experience levels

💡 New features and highlights of the 2026 edition

• National premieres of comics, graphic novels, and manga available only during the event
• Exclusive gadgets and limited editions for collectors and fans
• Panels dedicated to PK, Paperinik, Marvel, DC Comics, and famous manga
• Meetings with Italian and international authors and practical workshops on drawing and storytelling
• Cosplay competitions with special prizes for the best costumes and live performances

📝 Practical tips for visiting the festival

Arrive early to ensure participation in panels and sessions with authors, bring cash and cards as some stands only accept traditional payments, wear comfortable shoes as the area is large and covers multiple pavilions, consult the program in advance to organize your day and not miss premieres and special activities

🎯 Why you can't miss it

Udine Comics & Games 2026 is the perfect opportunity to meet authors and illustrators, shop for rare comics and exclusive merchandise, participate in cosplay and interactive activities, and experience a weekend immersed in pop culture and the world of comics. It's an event suitable for both experienced collectors and those who want to approach the world of comics for the first time