The Best Nerd, Comics and Games Events in Italy in 2025

If you're a fan of comics, cosplay, role-playing games, or nerd culture in general, 2025 promises to be a year packed with unmissable events! Italy hosts numerous conventions dedicated to this world every year, attracting fans from across the country. Here's a comprehensive guide to the main comics, nerd, and gaming events in Italy for 2025, organized by month.

January

• January 11-12 – Ultracon
  A fair dedicated to pop culture and cosplay, with stands selling comics, merchandise, and guest appearances.
• January 16-19 – UmbriaCon
  Terni's historic event dedicated to comics, games, and nerd culture, featuring tournaments and workshops.
• January 25-26 – Comics Festival - Novegro
  Milan's leading fair for collectors and enthusiasts of Italian and international comics.
  

February

• February 1-2 – Bologna Nerd Show
  An unmissable event for comic book, video game, and cosplay enthusiasts, with exhibitors from all over Italy.
• February 15-16 – Udine Comics and Games
  A fair that combines comics, board games, and video games, with tournaments and activities for all ages.
  

March

• March 1-4 – Game Fest – Silea (TV)
  An event dedicated to video games and e-sports, with tournaments and previews of upcoming titles.
• March 1-2 – Megacon – Genoa
  Genoa fair with comic book, cosplay, and board game stands, perfect for families and enthusiasts.
• 8-9 March – Cerea Comics & Games – Cerea (VR)
  Local fair with guests, workshops, and board game tournaments.
• March 15-16 – Be Comics! Be Games! – Padua
  An event that combines comics, games, and pop culture with interactive activities for visitors.
• March 23 – Valley Fantasy – Savignano sul Rubicone (FC)
  An event celebrating fantasy culture with live role-playing, cosplay, and activities for enthusiasts.
• March 29-30 – ZooComix
  A small fair dedicated to independent comics and self-published works, ideal for discovering new talent.
  

April

• April 3-6 – Romics (Spring Edition) – Rome
• One of Italy's most important fairs, featuring international guests, exclusive previews, and prominent exhibitors.
• April 5-6 – Sticker Days – Asti
  An event for collectors and enthusiasts of comic book and video game figurines and memorabilia.
• April 11-13 – Turin Comics
  Piedmontese fair combining comics, cosplay, and games, with national and international guests.
• April 12-13 – Ancona Comics & Games
  An event dedicated to comics and board games, with a cosplay contest and creative workshops.
• April 12-13 – Rocca Comics
  Small local fair focusing on independent comics and cosplay.
• 25-27 April – Elba Comics + Players
  A fair on the island of Elba that combines comics, games, and cosplay in a unique tourist setting.

May

• May 1-4 – COMICON Naples
  Southern Italy's largest trade fair, featuring international guests and exclusive previews.
  
• May 10-11 – Milan Comics & Games
  An event celebrating comics, games, and nerd culture with exhibitors and activities for all ages.
• May 10-11 – Cosenza Comics and Games
  Calabrian event with comic book, game, and cosplay stands.
• May 17-18 – Comics Festival - Novegro
  Spring edition of the Milanese fair, with guests and collectors.
• May 17-18 – Lake Como Comic Art Festival
  A fair dedicated to comics, games, and illustration, set against the backdrop of Lake Como.
• May 23-25 ​​– ARF! Festival
  A Roman event dedicated to independent comics and self-published works, featuring workshops and meetings.
• May 23-25 ​​– Trapani Comix & Games
  Sicilian fair with comic book, game, and cosplay stands.
• 24-25 May – Casale Comics & Games
  A small Piedmontese fair dedicated to comics and pop culture.
• May 30 - June 2 – Etna Comics
  One of the largest fairs in Southern Italy, with international guests, cosplay, and games.
  

June

• June 7-8 – Tales Montagnana
  A Venetian fair dedicated to comics, board games, and nerd culture, featuring tournaments and creative workshops.
• June 7-8 – Lanciano in Comics
  An Abruzzo event celebrating the world of comics with guests and activities for all ages.
• June 8 – CB Comix
  Local fair focusing on comics and self-published works.
• June 8 – Comics Street Food Cosplay Contest
  An original event combining comics, cosplay, and street food in a festive atmosphere.
• June 15 – Mezzogoro Comix
  A small fair featuring local exhibitors and creative activities dedicated to comics and games.
• June 21-22 – Pergine Comics
  Trentino event dedicated to comics and pop culture with guests and a cosplay contest.
• June 22 – Comics Street Food Cosplay Contest
  Second edition of the event combining comics, cosplay, and street food.
• June 29 – CengiadiCon
  Local fair with comic book, gaming, and cosplay stands, ideal for fans and families.

July

• July 5-6 – San Beach Comix
  Summer beach event dedicated to comics, cosplay, and games, with activities for all ages.
• July 11-13 – Unicorn Festival – Vinci (FI)
  One of Italy's largest fantasy festivals, featuring cosplay, roleplay, games, and themed booths.
• July 17-20 – RiminiComix
  The leading summer fair dedicated to comics, games, cosplay, and pop culture.

August

• August 21-24 – FabCon
  Summer event dedicated to comics, cosplay, and board games.
• August 22-24 – Bicomix
  Small local fair celebrating comics and nerd culture.
• August 24-25 – Rosolina Beach Comics
  Beach fair with comic book stands, cosplay, and family activities.
• August 29-31 – San Marino Comics
  International event with guests, exhibitors, and cosplay contest.
• August 30 – Cortemilia Comics and Games
  Piedmontese fair dedicated to comics, games, and cosplay.
• August 30-31 – Grazzano Viscomics
  A small fair in Emilia Romagna with exhibitors and creative activities.
• August 30 - September 1 – Livorno Games & Comics
  Tuscan comics, gaming, and cosplay fair with guests and contests.

September

• September 13-14 – Milan Comics & Games
  Autumn edition of the Milanese fair, with stands, cosplay, and gaming tournaments.
• September 14 – Turin Comics
  A Piedmontese comics event featuring exhibitors, workshops, and meetings with authors.
• September 21-22 – Cosplay Italian Cup
  The Italian leg of the famous international cosplay contest, featuring competitions and parades.

October

• October 3-6 – Romics (Autumn Edition) – Rome
  An unmissable Roman fair, featuring international guests, previews, and major exhibitors.
• October 4-5 – Rovigo Comics Fest – Rovigo
  Nerd festival featuring comic book, board game, and video game exhibitors, plus cosplay and author talks.
• October 12-13 – Lucania is Comics
  Basilicata's comics, gaming, and cosplay fair features activities for the whole family.
• October 18-19 – Betty B Festival – Vignola (MO)
  Comics and image festival with exhibitions, meetings, and activities for all enthusiasts.
• October 18-19 – Tiferno Comics Fest & Games – Città di Castello (PG)
  Comic book fair and market with exhibitors, authors, and family activities.

November

• November 8-9 – Gardacon, Gardone Riviera (BS)
  An event dedicated to the world of comics, cosplay, and board games, with guests and activities for all ages.
• November 15-16 – Sicilia Game Expo, Palermo
  A trade show dedicated to video games, board games, and cosplay, featuring tournaments and meetings with developers.
• November 15-16 – Vicenza Comics & Games, Vicenza
  An event that combines comics, games, and cosplay, with exhibitors and activities for all tastes.
• November 22-23 – Games&Co, Milan
  An event dedicated to board games, video games, and cosplay, with tournaments and presentations of new games.
• November 28-30 – Catania Comics Village, Catania
  Comic book and pop culture fair with exhibitors, cosplay, and family-friendly activities.
• October 30 - November 3 – Lucca Comics & Games – Lucca
  Italy's most important fair, featuring international guests, previews, cosplay, and a wide range of cultural events.
• November 28-30 – Milan Games Week & Cartoomics – Milan
  Milanese event dedicated to video games, comics, and cosplay, with exhibitors, tournaments, and exclusive previews.

December

• December 6-8 – Palermo Comic Convention
  Sicilian event celebrating comics, games, and cosplay, with guests, workshops, and themed stands.

These events represent the best of the Italian nerd, comics, and gaming scene for 2025. Whether you're a comic book enthusiast, a cosplayer, or a video game lover, there's sure to be an event for you! Mark the dates in your diary and prepare for unique and unforgettable experiences.