Ancona Comics and Games
The fair of comics and pop culture at the Mole Vanvitelliana
About Ancona Comics & Games
Ancona Comics & Games: Pop Culture Lands at the Mole
Every spring, the city of Ancona, the capital of the Marche region, hosts Ancona Comics & Games, the fair dedicated to comics, manga, video games, and the entire universe of pop culture. The event has found its home in the evocative Mole Vanvitelliana, the ancient pentagonal lazaretto overlooking the port, which for a weekend transforms into a true "orbiting station of the fantastic" populated by superheroes, anime heroines, wizards, and creatures from every galaxy.
What You'll Find at the Fair
The Mole's spaces host a rich program designed for visitors of all ages:
- Publishing Market: vintage comics, manga, graphic novels, and independent productions, with publishers and retailers from all over Italy.
- Artist Alley: the space where illustrators and artists create original works live, in front of the public.
- Gaming Area: tournaments, free-to-play stations, and virtual reality demonstrations.
- Arcade Hall: historic arcade cabinets to relive the golden age of arcade video games.
- Board and role-playing games, themed meetups, photo shoots, and K-pop performances.
Voice Actors, Guests, and Cosplay Competition
The heart of Ancona Comics & Games is the packed schedule of meetings with voice actors, illustrators, singers, and performers from the Italian nerd scene. Talks, autograph sessions, and panels liven up the two days, while the cosplay competition remains the most anticipated event, with awards and parades in costume that draw cosplayers from all over central Italy.
An Event in the Heart of Ancona
The choice of the Mole Vanvitelliana links the event to the historic heritage of the "dorica" city: strolling among the comic stands inside an 18th-century monument designed by Luigi Vanvitelli is a unique experience in the Italian comic fair scene. Organized by the Fiere del Fumetto circuit, present with other events in various Italian cities, Ancona Comics & Games is now a fixed event of the Marche spring and a reference point for the pop culture community of the Adriatic.
Ancona Comics & Games — edition 2026
The third edition of Ancona Comics & Games at the Mole Vanvitelliana confirmed the "orbiting station of the fantastic" format: two days, Saturday, April 25th, and Sunday, April 26th, 2026, with continuous hours from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The Mole hosted the publishing market, Artist Alley, the gaming area with virtual reality, the arcade hall, and numerous themed meetups.
Among the most anticipated guests was actor and voice actor Luca Ward, the star of a talk and an autograph session. An edition that attracted cosplayers, families, and pop culture enthusiasts from all over central Italy.
Programme Ancona Comics & Games 2026
Saturday, April 25th
- Luca Ward — talk with the actor and voice actor and autograph session with the public.
- Musical quiz with anime pianist Edoardo Brugnoli.
- Live creativity with illustrator and YouTuber Richard HTT.
- Meeting with voice actress Perla Liberatori.
- Special moment dedicated to the Winx Club phenomenon with the show by QueenX and Supernova.
- Violinist and cosplayer Fantasy Resonance closes the day with the cosplay competition awards.
Sunday, April 26th
- Live dubbing sessions, guest meetings, cosplay competition, and final shows with awards.
Other announced guests
- Riccardo Suarez (Hazbin Hotel, Gladiator II, Neon Genesis Evangelion) and Alessio Cigliano, the historic voice of Kenshiro.
- Carlotta Brambilla and Roberto Ceriotti, faces of children's television.
- Giulia Maniglio.
Areas and activities (all weekend)
- Market for vintage comics, manga, graphic novels, and independent productions.
- Artist Alley with original works created live.
- Gaming area with tournaments, free-to-play stations, and virtual reality.
- Arcade hall with historic cabinets.
Highlights Ancona Comics & Games 2026
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Where
Mole Vanvitelliana, Banchina Giovanni da Chio 28, 60121 Ancona (AN), in the Province of Ancona, Marche.
How to Get There
The Mole Vanvitelliana is located near the port and the city center, reachable on foot from the Ancona train station or by car (free shuttles are often provided from Piazza Ugo Bassi on event days). By car: exit Ancona Nord or Ancona Sud from the A14 highway.
Opening Hours
The fair is generally open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on both days.
Tickets
Daily ticket available online at a reduced price compared to the box office; a two-day pass is also available. Free entry for young children. Online purchase recommended on ticket.fieredelfumetto.it to avoid queues.
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Mole Vanvitelliana
Banchina Giovanni da Chio 28, 60121 Ancona