Pergine Comics
The pop culture, gaming, and cosplay festival in Trentino
About Pergine Comics
Pergine Comics: Pop culture in the heart of Trentino
Pergine Comics is the leading event dedicated to comics, gaming, and pop culture in Trentino-Alto Adige. Originally launched as the region's first comic and cosplay fair, it takes place in the historic center of Pergine Valsugana, in the province of Trento, where ancient squares and palaces turn into a giant, free-entry urban playground for an entire weekend.
An open-air adventure
The festival's signature formula is collective play: visitors are not mere spectators but active participants. Using the festival's symbolic currency, the Perzin Dollar, attendees unlock missions, challenges, and experiences scattered throughout the town—from hunting down undercover cosplayers to completing trials in various themed zones. It is an original way to explore the city and soak up the nerd atmosphere in every corner.
Festival areas
- Main Stage in Piazza Municipio, featuring shows, cosplay contests, music, and comedy;
- Cosplay Village in Piazza Fruet, with parades, photo booths, and the official cosplay competition;
- Video Game Palace at Palazzo a Prato, featuring next-gen consoles, giant screens, and tournaments like Mario Kart;
- Role-playing and Board Game Area, with hundreds of titles and sessions hosted by local gaming associations;
- Artist Alley featuring illustrators, live drawing, and workshops;
- Family Area with workshops, virtual reality experiences, and activities for children;
- Nerd Market and food area with comics, gadgets, and manga-themed menus.
Guests and shows
Every edition brings legendary Italian voice actors, illustrators, creators, and bands linked to the world of cartoons and video games to Pergine, with concerts, meet-and-greets, and autograph sessions animating the program until late. With over fifty events packed into a few days, Pergine Comics has become a landmark for pop culture fans across the entire Alpine region.
A local initiative
The event is organized by Pro Loco Pergine APS with the support of the Municipality of Pergine Valsugana and the collaboration of local schools, cultural associations, and gaming groups, highlighting the strong community spirit that defines events in Trentino.
Pergine Comics — edition 2026
Pergine Comics 2026
The 2026 edition of Pergine Comics took place from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14 in the historic center of Pergine Valsugana, in Trentino. The festival opened on Friday evening with the murder mystery dinner "Urla dal tempo: I sussurri di Palazzo Hippoliti," an immersive theatrical show set in the historic Palazzo Hippoliti.
Saturday featured the Magic Factor show, the DisneiAmo musical, and the comedy concert by Gem Boy in the evening. Sunday was dedicated to the great voices of Italian dubbing, with Pietro Ubaldi, the historic voice of Doraemon, and Maurizio Merluzzo, voice actor and creator, followed by the official cosplay contest and the Toon Academia concert.
The themed areas in the town's squares and palaces were confirmed: the Video Game Palace at Palazzo a Prato with the regional qualifying stage of the Mario Kart tournament, the Cosplay Village in Piazza Fruet, the role-playing game area, the Artist Alley, the family area, and the comics-themed food area. Admission to the festival was free.
Programme Pergine Comics 2026
2026 Program
- Friday, June 12 — 7:00 PM: Murder mystery dinner "Urla dal tempo: I sussurri di Palazzo Hippoliti" at Palazzo Hippoliti.
- Saturday, June 13 — 2:30 PM: Magic Factor; 4:30 PM: DisneiAmo show; 8:30 PM: Gem Boy concert.
- Sunday, June 14 — 2:00 PM: Pietro Ubaldi; 3:00 PM: Maurizio Merluzzo; followed by the official cosplay contest and Toon Academia concert.
Areas active throughout the weekend: Video Game Palace (Mario Kart tournament), Cosplay Village, role-playing and board games, Artist Alley, family area with virtual reality experiences, Nerd Market, and food area.
Highlights Pergine Comics 2026
- Italian voice-acting guests: Pietro Ubaldi and Maurizio Merluzzo
- Concerts by Gem Boy and Toon Academia
- Official cosplay contest in Piazza Fruet
- Video Game Palace with regional Mario Kart tournament
- Over 50 free events over three days
Prices Pergine Comics 2026
Practical information — Pergine Comics
Getting there
Pergine Valsugana is located just a few kilometers from Trento, along the Valsugana valley. By car: take the A22 exit at Trento Nord or Trento Centro, then follow the SS47 Valsugana highway. By train: Pergine Valsugana station on the Trento-Venice line. The festival takes place in the historic center, within walking distance of the station.
Admission and hours
Admission to the festival is free. Main events typically run from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Some special experiences (murder mystery dinners, workshops) require prior booking.
Information
Organization: Pro Loco Pergine APS, tel. +39 0461 727760, email [email protected]. Detailed program available at www.inpergine.it/pergineComics.
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Where does it take place — Pergine Comics
Centro storico di Pergine Valsugana
Piazza Municipio, 38057 Pergine Valsugana