Levante For
Bari's pop culture fair: comics, cosplay, gaming, and K-pop at the Fiera del Levante
About Levante For
Levante For, the realm of pop culture in Bari
Levante For is the pop culture festival that brings the Nuova Fiera del Levante in Bari, the capital of Puglia, to life every spring. Since its inception in 2023, the fair has grown rapidly to become one of Southern Italy's premier events for fans of comics, manga, cosplay, video games, and music, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from across the region and beyond.
A universe for every fan
The Bari exhibition center, with its spacious pavilions and outdoor areas, hosts a journey filled with themed zones designed for all ages. Key highlights of the event include:
- Comics and illustration: meet-and-greets, book signings, and exhibitions with Italian and international authors;
- Cosplay: competitions, parades for adults and children, photo contests, and gatherings;
- Gaming and esports: PC and console tournaments, retrogaming zones, and indie games;
- K-pop: dance contests, tribute shows, and stage performances;
- LEGO, board games, and trading cards, from Pokémon to One Piece;
- Virtual reality, escape rooms, and laser tag for live entertainment.
Guests and performances
Each edition brings top names from the international comic book scene to Bari, alongside mangaka, illustrators, content creators, streamers, and musical artists. The program spans multiple stages, featuring concerts, parades, and events that keep the energy high from morning until night. The format blends intimate author encounters with live entertainment, creating a festive atmosphere that engages families, young people, and collectors alike.
A staple of Puglia
Organized by the Nuova Fiera del Levante, the festival has established itself as one of the most anticipated pop events in Southern Italy, serving as a meeting point for comic and gaming communities from the Bari metropolitan area and all of Puglia. Easily accessible and well-connected, the fair offers a unique opportunity to experience every facet of contemporary pop culture in a single weekend.
Levante For — edition 2026
Levante For 2026: 'Present of a Past Future'
The fourth edition of Levante For was held on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Nuova Fiera del Levante in Bari, featuring official artwork of a winged dragon by Michele Giorgi, illustrator for Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. The theme, 'Present of a Past Future', guided a program spread across the New Pavilion and the exhibition center's outdoor spaces.
Highly anticipated guests included comic artists Carmine Di Giandomenico (Daredevil, Superman, Batman) and Glenn Fabry (Preacher, Hellblazer), alongside illustrators, mangaka, and content creators such as Francesca Siviero, Liang Azha, Mauro Zingarelli, and Grenbaud. Music took center stage with a concert by QueenX, the original voices of Winx, and the K-pop Dance Fight Fest contests.
Themed areas ranged from the 'The Art of DanDaDan' exhibition, in collaboration with J-POP, to Pokémon and One Piece trading cards, the GUNPLA Academy, and the Bari Chess Laboratory, not to mention cosplay, board games, the LEGO zone, gaming, and esports.
Programme Levante For 2026
2026 Program
- Comics: meet-and-greets and signings with Carmine Di Giandomenico, Glenn Fabry, Federica Croci, Fabio Porfidia, Mirko Failoni;
- Manga and digital: Francesca Siviero, Liang Azha, Kodomo, Mauro Zingarelli, Mario Oscar Gabriele;
- Exhibition: 'The Art of DanDaDan' with J-POP;
- Music: concert by QueenX (Winx voices), Huntrix Tribute Show, K-pop Dance Fight Fest;
- Cosplay: competition, parades, and photo contest;
- Gaming: PC and console tournaments, esports area;
- Themed areas: trading cards (Pokémon, One Piece), Beyblade, GUNPLA Academy, Bari Chess Laboratory, LEGO zone, and board games.
Highlights Levante For 2026
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Practical information — Levante For
Location
Nuova Fiera del Levante, Lungomare Starita 4, Bari. Main access via the Agriculture Entrance (Ingresso Agricoltura), Viale Vittorio Emanuele Orlando.
How to get there
By car via the Bari ring road (Fiera del Levante exit); by train to Bari Central Station, then continuing via public transport towards the northern seafront; Bari-Palese Airport is just a few kilometers away.
Tickets
Admission is ticketed, with advance sales available on Vivaticket and at the Fiera del Levante box office.
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Where does it take place — Levante For
Nuova Fiera del Levante
Lungomare Starita 4, 70132 Bari