Romics – International Festival of Comics, Animation, Cinema and Games

Romics, the Italian capital of pop culture

Romics is the International Festival of Comics, Animation, Cinema, and Games held at Fiera di Roma, in the Portuense district of Rome, Lazio. Since its inception in 2001, it has become one of Europe's most significant events dedicated to comics and entertainment, with a unique feature in Italy: it takes place twice a year, with a spring and an autumn edition, each spanning four days.

Every edition occupies over 70,000 square meters of exhibition space, welcoming hundreds of exhibitors, publishers, artists, and fan communities from across Italy. The festival bridges the gap between the major entertainment industry and the passion of manga, anime, cinema, comic, and video game enthusiasts.

Areas and attractions

Romics is divided into numerous thematic areas covering every facet of pop culture:

• Comics and Publishing: new releases, previews, and book signings with big names in Italian and international comics;
• Artist Alley and Self Area: a space dedicated to illustrators, designers, and independent authors;
• Games and Esports: tournaments, video game previews, and gaming stations;
• Cinema and Animation: screenings, previews, and meetings with directors and animators;
• Entertainment Area: shows, performances, and fantasy-themed settings;
• Cosplay: community gatherings and the famous Romics Cosplay Award.

The Romics d'Oro

The heart of the event is the Romics d'Oro, the awards that the festival bestows upon masters of comics, animation, and special effects. Over the years, the award has celebrated world-renowned authors, establishing Romics as a cultural landmark rather than just a commercial event.

The Romics Cosplay Award

Among the most anticipated events is the Romics Cosplay Award, the spectacular costume competition that selects the Italian representative for international finals. Parades, themed gatherings, and contests bring the pavilions to life, turning Fiera di Roma into a kaleidoscope of characters.

An event in the heart of Rome

Thanks to the Fiera di Roma venue, which is easily accessible and offers vast spaces, Romics attracts tens of thousands of visitors each edition. For the city of Rome and the entire Lazio region, it represents one of the most popular cultural mass events, capable of uniting different generations around a shared passion for creativity, imagination, and entertainment.