Empoli Record and Comic Fair

The Empoli music and comic collecting fair

The Empoli Record and Comic Fair is one of the most anticipated events for collectors in Tuscany. Every year, in early January, the Palazzo delle Esposizioni at Piazza Guido Guerra 13, in the heart of Empoli (province of Florence), opens its doors for a true celebration of vinyl music and pop culture. Admission is always free, a choice that has turned this fair into a gathering spot for everyone, from seasoned enthusiasts to casual Sunday visitors.

What you will find at the fair

Around seventy specialized exhibitors arrive from all over Italy, bringing an immense selection. Among the stalls, you can hunt for:

• Vinyl and CDs: from reissues to rare collector's items, covering every musical genre
• Comics: common, rare, and hard-to-find issues, including great classics like Zagor, Tex, Dylan Dog, Diabolik, and Alan Ford
• Manga and graphic novels
• Vintage video games and consoles, as well as antique games and toys
• Pokémon cards, trading cards, gadgets, and collectibles

Special attention is given to those who own their own collection: at the fair, you can bring your records, CDs, and comic books to be appraised and valued by industry experts, with the opportunity to sell your most sought-after pieces.

Meetings and guests

Beyond buying and selling, the fair offers meetings with artists and entertainment related to the world of comics and pop collecting. Over the years, the event has hosted legendary names in Italian comics, with autograph sessions and live drawing sessions that are highly appreciated by visitors.

An Empoli tradition

Now in its twenty-fifth year, the fair is organized by the Associazione Culturale Fumetti e Dintorni with the patronage of the Municipality of Empoli. It has become a classic of the Tuscan winter calendar, capable of attracting collectors and families from Florence, Pisa, and the entire region. The Palazzo delle Esposizioni, a historic venue for city exhibitions and events, offers the ideal space to stroll through the stalls at your own pace. There is also a food court for a quick break between searches.