UmbriaCON — Festival Comics Arts & Games
The festival of pop culture, comics, and games at the UmbriaFiere exhibition center
About UmbriaCON
A pop festival in the heart of Umbria
UmbriaCON is the Festival Comics Arts & Games that enlivens the UmbriaFiere exhibition center in Bastia Umbra, in the province of Perugia, every January. Founded in 2024, in just a few editions it has established itself as the main pop culture event in Umbria, capable of attracting tens of thousands of visitors from across the region and beyond.
What you'll find
The festival fills the halls of UmbriaFiere with a packed program: the Comics Area is the beating heart of the event, with stands from publishing houses, comic shops, self-publishers, and independent illustrators, as well as a treasure trove of manga, action figures, games, T-shirts, art books, and posters. Adjacent are the games area (board games, role-playing games, video games), the cosplay area with major costume contests, and pavilions dedicated to entertainment, art, and creativity with exhibitions and workshops.
Guests and shows
Each edition brings leading national and international figures from the worlds of comics, cinema, and gaming to Bastia Umbra. The stage hosts cosplay shows, nerd concerts, fantasy dances, musical and theatrical performances, all inspired by the world of pop and alternative culture.
An event for all of Umbria
Organized by Fidelio s.r.l., UmbriaCON has become an identity-defining event for the region and the city of Bastia Umbra, capable of bringing cultural tourism and young audiences during the winter months. The location of UmbriaFiere, just minutes from Assisi and Perugia, makes it easily accessible from all over Umbria.
UmbriaCON — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of UmbriaCON revolves around the theme "Cult": a tribute to the timeless icons of pop culture, cinema, series, art, and comics that have marked generations. For three days, the entire UmbriaFiere complex transforms into a grand themed universe, with pavilions dedicated to comics, games, cosplay, entertainment, art, and creativity.
Among the over 80 announced guests are top names from the global and Italian comics scene, as well as well-known figures from voice acting and nerd music.
Programme UmbriaCON 2026
Confirmed Guests 2026
- Kevin Eastman — co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Sara Pichelli — Marvel artist (co-creator of Miles Morales)
- Alex Maleev — master of realism in US comics
- Simon Bisley — British illustrator
- Carmine Di Giandomenico — internationally renowned Italian author
- Sio and Fraffrog — creators
- Emiliano Sciarra — creator of the board game Bang!
- Francesco Pannofino — actor and voice actor
- Giorgio Vanni — voice of cartoon theme songs
Areas and Activities
- Comics Area: stands of publishing houses, comic shops, self-publishers, and illustrators
- Games Area: board games, role-playing games, video games, and tournaments
- Cosplay Area: costume contests and stage shows
- Entertainment, Art, and Creativity Pavilions: exhibitions, panels, and workshops
- Nerd concerts, fantasy dances, musical and theatrical performances
The event map and the detailed day-by-day program are published on the official website umbriacon.com.
Highlights UmbriaCON 2026
Prices UmbriaCON 2026
Practical information — UmbriaCON
Getting Here
UmbriaFiere is located in Piazza Moncada in Bastia Umbra (PG), a few minutes from the E45/SS75 highway exit. By train, Bastia Umbra station is on the Foligno–Perugia–Terontola line. Ample parking is available at the exhibition center.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online through the official ticketing service (biglietti.umbriacon.com). Three-day passes and daily tickets are available.
Contacts
Information: [email protected] — official website umbriacon.com.
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Where does it take place — UmbriaCON
UmbriaFiere
Piazza Moncada, 06083 Bastia Umbra