Lucca Collezionando

The home of comics and collecting in Lucca

Lucca Collezionando is one of Italy's most beloved events for fans of comics and pop culture. Every year, at the end of March, the Polo Fiere in Lucca opens its doors for two days dedicated to collecting, vintage comics, and everything related to the analog imagination of generations who grew up in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Born in 2016 as a "springtime" offshoot of the famous Lucca Comics & Games, the festival has carved out its own intimate and relaxed identity, where the pace slows down, inviting visitors to flip through comic books, trade stickers, and admire original artwork.

A joint event by the Municipality of Lucca and Tuscany

Organized by Lucca Comics & Games in collaboration with the Municipality of Lucca, Collezionando takes place entirely indoors across the 7,000 square meters of the Polo Fiere, on the outskirts of the Tuscan city. The event reaffirms Lucca's role—in the Province of Lucca and the heart of Tuscany—as the Italian capital of comics and the ninth art, capable of attracting audiences and professionals from across the country even outside the major autumn festival.

What to find at Collezionando

The heart of the event is the massive collectibles market, featuring over 170 exhibitors including comic shops, publishers, dealers of original artwork, vintage toys, and trading card games. The space is divided into several thematic areas:

• "Alfredo Castelli" Meeting Room dedicated to presentations, debates, and author meet-and-greets;
• Artist Alley and live-painting sessions surrounding the main hall;
• Sali e Gioca and PalaDedicando, featuring tournaments, miniature workshops, and wargames;
• Self Area dedicated to self-publishing and emerging talents.

There is no shortage of 80s and 90s vintage arcade cabinets, board games, trading card tournaments like Pokémon and Magic, as well as dozens of associations and communities present.

Authors, exhibitions, and pop culture

Every edition features a rich program of exhibitions and a long list of guests: comic artists, illustrators, and satirical cartoonists host meetings, book signings, and workshops. The exhibitions celebrate anniversaries of cult characters and retrace the careers of great masters of the pen, offering the public a journey through the history of Italian and international comics.

An event for the whole family

With free entry for children, family-friendly promotions, free parking, and a shuttle service from the train station, Lucca Collezionando is an accessible event designed for all ages, perfect for spending a weekend filled with nostalgia, discovery, and a passion for collecting in the heart of Tuscany.