Busca Comics & Games
A day of pop and nerd culture at the Parco-Museo dell'Ingenio
About Busca Comics & Games
The Busca comic book festival
Busca Comics & Games is the event that the Municipality of Busca, in the heart of the Cuneo province, dedicates to the world of comics, animation, gaming, and pop culture. The festival takes place in the unique setting of the Parco-Museo dell'Ingenio, a Piedmontese cultural hub housed in a former Capuchin friary and managed by the Associazione Ingenium APS-ETS. It is an unusual and fascinating backdrop for a celebration that focuses on creativity, passion, and fun.
What to expect
For an entire day, the park-museum grounds come alive with numerous stalls run by specialized shops and collectors, where fans can discover and purchase comics, manga, gadgets, and collectibles. With areas dedicated to gaming, artists, and merchandising, the event recreates the nerd universe in a town-sized, welcoming format accessible to everyone.
- Stalls for comics, manga, and collectibles
- Themed gadgets and merchandising
- Spaces dedicated to gaming and pop culture
- Entertainment and activities for all ages
The cosplay contest: the highlight
The true heart of the day is the cosplay contest: participants take to the stage to portray their favorite characters before a panel of experts, who award prizes for the best performances and the most detailed, faithful costumes. It is the moment that attracts the largest crowd every year and gives the event its festive, participatory spirit.
A local event
Included in the cultural calendar of Busca alongside the town's historic fairs, Busca Comics & Games is an initiative that promotes the local area and engages the community, offering families, young people, and enthusiasts from the Cuneo area and all of Piedmont an opportunity to meet and share their passion for comics and gaming. Admission is free, confirming the event's popular and inclusive vocation.
Busca Comics & Games — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Busca Comics & Games is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Parco-Museo dell'Ingenio in Busca (CN). The date is included in the official program of municipal events alongside other town fairs.
As in previous editions, the day will feature stalls selling comics, manga, gadgets, and collectibles run by specialized shops and collectors, areas dedicated to gaming, and the traditional cosplay contest with prizes for the best costumes. Admission will be free and open to all ages.
The detailed program, including times and activities, will be announced by the Associazione Ingenium on official channels in the weeks leading up to the event.
Programme Busca Comics & Games 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published. It will be communicated by the Associazione Ingenium APS-ETS on the official website and social media channels in the weeks preceding the event.
Based on previous editions, the day typically includes:
- Opening of stalls for comics, manga, gadgets, and collectibles
- Areas dedicated to gaming and pop culture
- Cosplay contest with a panel of experts and awards for the best costumes and performances
Highlights Busca Comics & Games 2026
The cosplay contest, the highlight of the event, with prizes for the best performances and the most detailed costumes.
Prices Busca Comics & Games 2026
Practical information — Busca Comics & Games
How to get there
The Parco-Museo dell'Ingenio is located at Viale Mons. Ossola 1 in Busca (CN). By car, Busca can be reached via the A6 Turin-Savona motorway (Marene or Fossano exit) and through the provincial roads of the Cuneo area. By train, the reference station is Cuneo, from which you can continue via local bus connections to Busca.
Admission and hours
Admission to the event is free and open to all ages. For updated daily schedules and the detailed program, it is recommended to check the official website of the Associazione Ingenium or its social media channels.
Contacts
Associazione Ingenium APS-ETS — tel. +39 348 275 0806 — email [email protected] — website www.ass-ingenium.it
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Where does it take place — Busca Comics & Games
Parco-Museo dell'Ingenio
Viale Mons. Ossola 1, 12022 Busca