Brescia Cosplay & Comics
Brescia Castle: Kingdom of Pop Culture
About BS Cos Com
The Castle of Superheroes
For one weekend, Brescia Castle transforms into the kingdom of pop culture thanks to Brescia Cosplay & Comics, also known as BS Cos Com. As part of the We Love Castello event series, the festival occupies the entire fortress, from the ramparts to the courtyards, welcoming fans of comics, manga, anime, video games, and cosplay.
Cosplay, Gaming, and Artist Alley
The heart of the event is nerd culture in all its forms: comics and manga, anime, gaming, board games and role-playing games, K-Pop, and the unmissable Artist Alley, where illustrators and artists exhibit and sell their work. There's also the cosplay contest, a highlight for those who bring their favorite characters to life with elaborate costumes.
Special Guests
Each edition attracts prestigious guests from the scene: Italian voice actors who have lent their voices to cult characters, illustrators linked to the Disney world, experts, and protagonists of pop culture. The grand finale is traditionally entrusted to Giorgio Vanni, considered the "king of Italian cartoon theme songs," with over 150 theme songs performed.
A Celebration in the Fortress
Experiencing Brescia Cosplay & Comics also means discovering the Lombard city's castle from a new perspective: the ticket often grants access to the museums within the fortress, such as the Luigi Marzoli Arms Museum. A formula that combines pop passion with historical heritage, making the festival one of the most colorful and attended events of the Brescia summer.
BS Cos Com — edition 2026
The 4th edition of Brescia Cosplay & Comics will animate Brescia Castle on May 30 and 31, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, involving the entire fortress. Comics, manga, anime, gaming, cosplay, K-Pop, and Artist Alley are the stars of the event, part of the We Love Castello series.
Among the guests are the Italian voice actresses for the Huntrix from the movie K-Pop Demon Hunters, voice actor Luigi Rosa, and Disney illustrator Francesco Guerrini. Closing the two-day event will be the concert by Giorgio Vanni, "king of cartoon theme songs.".
Programme BS Cos Com 2026
Saturday, May 30, 2026 (10:00 AM - 6:30 PM)
- The three Italian voice actresses for the Huntrix from the movie K-Pop Demon Hunters: Rumi (Giorgia Brunori), Mira (Camilla Marcucci), Zoey (Beatrice Maruffa)
- Comics, manga, anime, gaming, board games, Artist Alley
Sunday, May 31, 2026 (10:00 AM - 6:30 PM)
- K-Pop dance competition
- Cosplay contest
- Final concert by Giorgio Vanni, author of over 150 theme songs for Italia 1 cartoons
Other Guests
- Luigi Rosa (voice of Gaara in Naruto and Monkey D. Rufy in One Piece)
- Francesco Guerrini (illustrator and comic artist associated with Disney)
- Luca Arrighini from Sentieri Tolkieniani
Highlights BS Cos Com 2026
The voice actresses for the Huntrix, voice acting guests, and the final concert by Giorgio Vanni.
Prices BS Cos Com 2026
Practical information — BS Cos Com
Where
Brescia Castle, Via del Castello. The entire fortress is involved, including the internal museums.
When
A weekend at the end of May. Hours 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM.
Tickets
Day ticket: €13.50 in advance, €15 at the gate; two-day pass: €20. Free for children under 6 and for companions of people with disabilities. The ticket also grants access to the Luigi Marzoli Arms Museum and the Museum of the Risorgimento.
How to Get There
Brescia Castle is reachable on foot from the historic center. Brescia is served by high-speed trains, the A4 motorway, and the city's metro.
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Where does it take place — BS Cos Com
Castello di Brescia
Via del Castello 9, 25121 Brescia