PROGRAM
Only few events are listed in this page, mainly those we consider to be of most interest for an English-speaking audience (listed chronologically).
The full list is only available on the Italian version of the website.
RAUNJI COSPL-AI: THE FIRST LOUNGE AREA FOR COSPLAYERS
Where: | Si-2 Chiesa San Francesco |
Starting day: | 28/10/2022 |
Starting time: | 9 AM |
Ending time: | 7 PM |
Thanks to technology, Japan will be back in the streets of the Lucca centre with Raunji Cospl-Ai, a place dedicated to Cosplay where Yanushi (Paolo Picchi), together with Giacomo Ligas, will welcome cosplayers, artists and guests in a Japanese-style room: a real cosplay lounge area with photo booth, book signings, meet & greet, themed music and many other surprises to discover, set up by Anime Import.
The San Francesco Pavilion will open its doors to two “Multimedia Portals”with a maxi-screen, which will connect the Polo Fiere and the pavilion itself in real time: coming across the Portal while walking around the square, you will be able to see life-sized people from the other side of the city. It will be like having them next to you; you'll be able to hear the sounds, exchange smiles and take meta-selfies.
However, the portal's magic doesn't end there: besides allowing you to peek inside the pavilion with its guests, music, entertainment and give-aways, the Portal will guide you to the gathering points for the shuttle buses heading to the Polo Fiere and give updates about the events scheduled at the Polo. Japan gets even closer with a unique interactive experience!
Follow the event on the Luccacomicsandgames channel
MIDDLE-EARTH COSPLAYERS APS - LCG2022 LIVESHOWS
Where: | Giardino degli Osservanti |
Starting day: | 28/10/2022 |
Starting time: | 9 AM |
Ending day: | 01/11/22 |
Ending time: | 7 PM |
MIDDLE-EARTH COSPLAYERS EVENT SCHEDULE LC&G2022
28 October - 1 November
Come meet us in the Cosplay Garden at Giardino degli Osservanti where EURONICS will be located, you’ll be able to train with archery (with suction cup arrows) and in LARP sword fighting, take photos with our cosplayers and challenge your Middle-Earth knowledge with our themed quiz.
On SUNDAY 30th October, Lord of The Rings themed MEETUP with parade open to everyone
Starting at 4 PM from the Middle-Earth Cosplayers stand at Giardino degli Osservanti, arrival at Piazzale Arrigoni for a mega group photo and AMAZON PRIME "Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power"!!!
We’re waiting for you: “ say friend and enter”.
Follow the event on the luccacomicsandgames channel
UMBRELLA ITALIAN DIVISION: ZOMBIES ARE BACK
Where: | Japan Town Polo Fiere |
Starting day: | 28/10/2022 |
Starting time: | 10:30 AM |
Ending time: | 7:30 PM |
Interactive shows brought on stage with the sets and special effects of the Umbrella Italian Division, a taste of the horror and action of Raccoon City.
10:30 AM RIEDUCATION Live show: A field demonstration of products made in Umbrella’s laboratories.
12:30 PM SECURITY Live Show: A team of S.T.A.R.S. agents on duty discover the secrets of the Umbrella Corp.
2:30 PM RETRIBUTION Live Show: No one can get in the way of the Umbrella Corp.
4:30 PM SALVATION Live Show: A chance to save a lost friend is Chris Redfield’s latest mission.
6:30 PM NEMESIS Live Show: The Umbrella Corporation’s ultimate weapon takes the field against the heroes of Raccoon City.
AUDIENCE IN ACTION
Keep your eyes open: visiting the Umbrella Italian Division area means getting in on the action. Our figurants will be ready to bring the action and excitement that characterises Resident Evil.
JAPAN MEDIA ARTS FESTIVAL - 25TH AWARD WINNERS
Where: | Si11 - Polo Fiere Japan meeting room |
Starting day: | 28/10/2022 |
Starting time: | 12:30 PM |
Ending time: | 14 PM |
Short films with English subtitles, screened in collaboration with the Japan Media Arts Festival.
THE WITCHER 3: WILD HUNT
Where: | Music & Comics Arena |
Starting day: | 28/10/2022 |
Starting time: | 9:30 PM |
Ending time: | 11 PM |
Lucca Comics & Games presents The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Music from the Continent, a symphonic concert dedicated to CD PROJEKT RED’s famous video game and its DLCs. It will be held on Friday 28th October at 9:30 PM inside the Music & Comics Arena.
A special guest will be conducting from the podium: Eimear Noone (photo by Kim Matthai Leland), author of 26 films and video games soundtracks, including “World of Warcraft”. Eimear was the first woman ever to conduct the Academy Awards orchestra, and her music has reached over 100 million people in almost 15 years.
Songs from the original soundtrack will be played by musicians from the Orchestra Giovanile Italiana di Fiesole, accompanied by the Polish folk metal band Percival Schuttenbach. This is a unique event, created in collaboration with Lucca’s Teatro del Giglio to celebrate the 20th anniversary of CD PROJEKT RED, the popular Polish publishing house.
We will witness a new mutation: in fact, everything started from The Witcher Saga, a cycle of novels and fantasy stories that turned into a video game of global success with CDPR, and then into a TV series (“The Witcher”) thanks to Netflix. The saga is now coming back to Lucca with a lot of news and will re-propose the same atmospheres, also thanks to the language of music. This is the magic of Lucca Comics & Games.
The concert will alternate“The Witcher 3” theme songs with short and evocative pieces by Giacomo Puccini, whose modern language has inspired generations of film and video game music composers and will also inspire the audience at Lucca Comics & Games.
TICKETS
- Stalls area - Section n. 1
Full - €59.00 + sales commission
Reduced price for LC&G 2022 ticket/subscription holders - €36.00 + sales commission - Stalls area - Section n. 2
Full - €45.00 + sales commission
Reduced price for LC&G 2022 ticket/subscription holders - €29.00 + sales commission - General admission ticket
Full - €30.00 + sales commission
Reduced price for LC&G 2022 ticket/subscription holders - €19.00 + sales commission
You can purchase tickets on Vivaticket portals starting Friday 7th October at 5 PM.
FAQ
- Who is the reduction valid for?
The reduction is valid for all holders of any daily ticket or subscription for Lucca Comics & Games 2022, regardless of the day and duration of the subscription. - How can I benefit from the reduction?
When purchasing online, select “reduced-price ticket”. You will be asked for the code named CA (CA example: DASASD84334) printed on your LC&G ticket or subscription. The reduction cannot be applied earlier than 24 hours after the purchase of the festival ticket or subscription. On-site purchase will be possible too, you will only need to show your festival ticket or subscription when purchasing, but it will also be possible to buy both types of tickets at the same time. - Can I access the Music & Comics Arena without a Lucca Comics & Games ticket?
Yes. The specific concert ticket is the only one required to access the evening concert “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Music from the Continent.”
SAINT SEIYA ITALIAN COSPLAY PARADE
Where: | Piazza San Pietro Somaldi - Tamashi Nations |
Starting day: | 29/10/2022 |
Starting time: | 10 AM |
Ending time: | 11 AM |
Knights, Goddesses and priestesses, dust off your armors and join us!
We’re waiting for you at the Saint Seya themed Grand Parade. The meeting point will be in Piazza San Pietro Somaldi, at the Tamashi Nations stand, on 29th October at 10 AM: from there, we will reach the Elysian Fields in Giardino degli Osservanti! Don’t miss out!
SPIDERMAN 60 MEGA-MEETUP
Where: | Giardino degli Osservanti |
Starting day: | 29/10/2022 |
Starting time: | 12 PM |
Ending time: | 6 PM |
Spidermen of all kinds and ages, belonging to any series, will be awaited at the maxi-meetup organised by Lucca Comics & Games in collaboration with Panini.
The date you need to save is Saturday 29th October12 PM at Giardino degli Osservanti, San Francesco complex – Cosplay Garden, to pay tribute to one of the symbols of contemporary comics, a pop culture icon: Spiderman!
The legendary John Romita Jr. will be there too to take some pictures with you! Don't miss out!
FROM DANTE TO HOPE, THE ART IN THE LUCCA COMICS & GAMES POSTER
Where: | Si15 - Salone del Vescovado |
Starting day: | 29/10/2022 |
Starting time: | 2:30 PM |
Ending time: | 3:30 PM |
In the year of the transposition of Tolkien’s work on Prime Video, Lucca Comics & Games closes the trio of international artists who shaped the imagery of Tolkien's epic: Ted Nasmith (who will be at Lucca with a personal exhibition), Alan Lee and John Howe.
Right in the Prime Video’s hub dedicated to Middle-Earth, Ted Nasmith, author of the LC&G22 poster, and Paolo Barbieri, author of the LC&G21 poster, will meet to discuss their art, fantasy and inspiration. Introduced and moderated by Emanuele Vietina.
IN CHRIS RIDDELL’S WORLD OF WONDERS
Where: | Si5 - Chiesa San Giovanni |
Starting day: | 29/10/2022 |
Starting time: | 3 PM |
Ending time: | 4 PM |
A meeting to discover the talent and extraordinary artistic journey of one of the most ironic, cultured and refined contemporary authors and illustrators.
Political cartoonist for The Observer, author of over a hundred books, appointed Waterstones Children’s Laureate and awarded the Order of the British Empire for his work, Chris Riddell will open the doors to his immense wonderland: a world of revisited myths, fantastic inventions and fairy tales. A unique opportunity to see the irreverent brilliance of an unmatched artist in person.
Moderator: Pierdomenico Baccalario.
FANTASY AND MAGIC: LAINI TAYLOR’S UNIVERSE
Where: | Si7 - Auditorium San Girolamo |
Starting day: | 29/10/2022 |
Starting time: | 3 PM |
Ending time: | 4 PM |
The acclaimed author of the “Daughter of Smoke and Bone” trilogy and the “Strange the Dreamer” dilogy will meet her fans to tell about her novels’ magic: myths and legends, mysteries and dreams, passion and vengeance are the substance with which her stories live, set in wonderful worlds.
Can love be stronger than war and hatred? Can hope be revived from the ashes of broken dreams? These are some of the questions on which her books are based on, the same questions experienced by her unique and unforgettable characters, vibrant with feelings of life.
After having won thousands of readers and convinced the most demanding critics, establishing herself as the most refined American adult fantasy writer, she’ll be waiting for you at Lucca Comics & Games for an unmissable event.
Moderator: Megi Bulla from @labibliotecadidaphne
K-CONTEST: ALL STARS
Starting day: | 29/10/2022 |
Starting time: | 3 PM |
Ending time: | 5 PM |
The “K-Contest: All Stars” - the Italian national contest dedicated to all k-pop dancers - is coming on the Music & Comics Arena stage!
Created by KST - Kpop Show Time with the approval of the Korean General Consulate, the contest will see the various participants compete against each other with choreographies by the most beloved Korean groups, on prestigious stages across the entire country.
The first classified for each competition will take part in the final stage: winners will have the full right to enter the Italian stage of “K-POP WORLD FESTIVAL”, a global competition organised by Korean broadcaster KBS, whose winner will go to Korea!
THE AMAZING WORLD OF JK
Where: | Si7 - Auditorium San Girolamo |
Starting day: | 29/10/2022 |
Starting time: | 4:30 PM |
Ending time: | 5:30 PM |
On the occasion of the simultaneous release of the three volumes of “Lifelike3”, the Australian author, in dialogue with Tiffany Vecchietti, will meet the audience in Lucca going through the international literary successes that made him one of the most important figures in contemporary fantasy fiction: from “Nevernight” to “Empire of the Vampire”, from “Illuminae” to “Aurora Rising”.
STAR WARS PARADE - EMPISA FANCLUB
Where: | Junior Real Collegio |
Starting day: | 29/10/2022 |
Starting time: | 4:30 PM |
Ending time: | 5:30 PM |
Empisa Star Wars Fanclub set up a big Star Wars themed parade on 29th October at 4:30 PM, starting from Real Collegio.
CHOCOBO BAND
Starting day: | 29/10/2022 |
Starting time: | 5 PM |
Ending time: | 6 PM |
Chocobo Band is ready to perform the most beautiful themes from Final Fantasy soundtracks in a personal and original way, in their characteristic epic progressive metal style.
Get ready to cheer them at the Music & Comics Arena, on 29th October at 5 PM.
RHAPSODY OF FIRE
Starting day: | 29/10/2022 |
Starting time: | 9:30 PM |
Ending time: | 9:30 PM |
The band led by Alex Staropoli, with phenomenal Giacomo Voli on vocals, will play on the stage of Lucca Comics & Games. A concert in the name of the mediaeval, hollywoodian and power-fantasy atmospheres that characterised the history of the band and the Lucca festival, a unique combination for the biggest community event in Europe to celebrate its new musical venue.
The concert, curated by LEG Live Emotion Group, will be held at the Music & Comics Arena (Palasport) on Saturday 29th October, 9:30 PM. Rhapsody of Fire will be on stage, preceded by an exhibition by Moonlight Haze,one of the fastest-growing symphonic power metal bands of the moment, led by Chiara Tricarico.
TICKETS
- From Friday 7th October at 5 PM on the Ticketone website, full price ticket available for €34.00 + sales commission.
- From Wednesday 12th October at 12 PM on the Vivaticket website, the reduced price ticket will be available, only for holders of a ticket or a subscription valid for LC&G 2022: €25.00 + sales commission.
If the tickets are not sold out, it will be possible to purchase those available on Ticketone (full price) and Vivaticket (reduced price) or in Lucca, at the Lucca Comics & Games Welcome Desks.
FAQ
- Who is the reduction valid for?
The reduction is valid for all holders of any daily ticket or subscription for Lucca Comics & Games 2022, regardless of the day and duration of the subscription. - How can I benefit from the reduction?
When purchasing online, select “reduced-price ticket”. You will be asked for the code named CA (CA example: DASASD84334) printed on your LC&G ticket or subscription.The reduction cannot be applied earlier than 24 hours after the purchase of the festival ticket or subscription. On-site purchase will be possible too, you will only need to show your festival ticket or subscription when purchasing, but it will also be possible to buy both types of tickets at the same time. - Is it possible to enter the Music & Comics Arena without the Lucca Comics & Games ticket?
Yes. The specific concert ticket is the only one required to access the Rhapsody of Fire evening concert.
MARADONA CELEBRATION
Where: | Si8 - Sala Tobino Palazzo Ducale |
Starting day: | 30/10/2022 |
Starting time: | 12 PM |
Ending time: | 1 PM |
30th September marks the birth of Diego Armando Maradona, the Argentine pibe de oro who made the whole world dream. Lucca Comics & Games - with the collaboration of the Argentine Embassy in Italy - wants to celebrate this legendary football player with a dedicated event, together with Rep, a famous satirical illustrator who created the graphic novel “Maradona, nacido para molestar” that celebrates the champion’s sports achievements. Along with Rep, Rosa Tiziana Bruno and Giuseppe Guida, authors of the graphic novel “Diego - Maradona, non solo calcio”.
LADY OSCAR MEETUP FOR THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Where: | Giardino degli Osservanti |
Starting day: | 30/10/2022 |
Starting time: | 12 PM |
Ending time: | 6 PM |
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the famous heroine born from Riyoko Ikeda’s imagination, a cosplay event dedicated to her is a must this year: “Lady Oscar 50th Anniversary.”
On Sunday 30th October, 12 PM, a large themed Cosplay Meetup will be held at Giardino degli Osservanti, with a parade along the streets of the city centre.
We look forward to meeting many of you to celebrate the “Rose of Versailles” all together!
THE FANTASY GENRE BETWEEN USA, AUSTRALIA AND ITALY
Where: | Si7 - Auditorium San Girolamo |
Starting day: | 30/10/2022 |
Starting time: | 3 PM |
Ending time: | 4 PM |
What are the similarities between the American, Australian and Italian Fantasy genre? Three fantasy authors and two booktokers will meet at Lucca Comics & Games to share ideas, tips and the tricks of the trade. With Jay Kristoff, Laini Taylor and Licia Troisi, and La Biblioteca di Daphne and Book.Addicted as moderators.
LEAGUE OF LEGENDS NIGHT
Starting day: | 30/10/2022 |
Starting time: | 9:30 PM |
Ending day: | 31/10/2022 |
Ending time: | 4 AM |
On Sunday 30th October from 9:30 PM, the Music & Comics Arena stage will host a great event set up by Riot Games for the semi-finals of the League of Legends Worlds.
The “League of Legends Night” will also feature a DJ set by Manuelito/Hell Raton, record producer and co-founder of the Machete Empire Records label, and a concert by Nitro, one of the most important and beloved artists of the Italian hip hop scene.
After that, the audience will be able to watch the Worlds semi-finals, a spectacular event that mixes music and esports in a unique way, in a party that will accompany spectators until late at night.
Please note: to access the event you must show the free coupon, which can be collected at the specific Welcome Desk on the same day until the tickets run out.
SHOWCASE: MARCELLO QUINTANILHA
Where: | Si8 - Sala Tobino Palazzo Ducale |
Starting day: | 31/10/2022 |
Starting time: | 12 PM |
Ending time: | 1 PM |
Coconino Press presents Marcello Quintanilha, Brazilian author and winner of the Fauve d’or prize at the 2022 Angoulême Festival with his graphic novel “Listen, pretty Márcia.”
BETWEEN TREES AND LEAVES: NATURE AND LANDSCAPES IN TOLKIEN’S WORKS
Where: | Si15 - Salone del Vescovado |
Starting day: | 31/10/2022 |
Starting time: | 4 PM |
Ending time: | 5 PM |
Although J.R.R. Tolkien’s fictional world is full of fantastic creatures (Goldberry, Shelob, Treebeard), the natural environments are truly “real” and recall our world: for example, Gondor’s Garden resembles those in Italy, while the Dead Marshes recall Flanders from World War I. Through its landscape descriptions, “The Lord of the Rings” warns us of the fatal consequences of excessive industrialisation, anticipating the ecological awareness that has become crucial in recent years.
Examination of all Nasmith’s works reveals a constant hyperrealism of his illustrations, as if they were photographic adaptations capturing scenes, landscapes and characters from the Tolkien universe. This is a characteristic that has led Nasmith to be highly esteemed by most Tolkien fans. Landscapes are often the artist’s favourite subject: from the quiet images of the Shire - surrounded by bright green and yellow shades - to the desolate territories of Mordor, with grey and brown colours which perfectly recall the gloomy atmosphere of those places.
In collaboration with Associazione Italiana Studi Tolkieniani.
WILLOW - PANEL WITH THE CAST OF THE TV SERIES
Where: | Cinema Astra |
Starting day: | 01/11/2022 |
Starting time: | 11:30 AM |
Ending time: | 1 PM |
Willow, the new live action fantasy adventure series produced by Lucasfilm and Imagine Entertainment, based on the classic 1988 film, is coming to Lucca with its protagonists!
On 1st November, you will get the chance to watch a special preview of some images and take part in a Q&A session with the cast: Amar Chadha-Patel, Erin Kellyman and Ellie Bamber.
The series will be available on Disney+ from 30th November.
ROBERTO SAVIANO PRESENTS “LE STORIE DELLA PARANZA”
Roberto Saviano will be at Lucca Comics & Games to present a preview of the new comics series “Le storie della Paranza”, featuring Tanino Liberatore and Tito Faraci.
Where: | Si1 – Teatro del Giglio |
Starting day: | 01/11/2022 |
Starting time: | 11:30 AM |
Ending time: | 1 PM |
Roberto Saviano is coming to Lucca Comics & Games 2022. Together with Tanino Liberatore and Tito Faraci, he will present for the first time ever “Le storie della Paranza”, a comics series published by Feltrinelli Comics, which will feature the characters from “The Piranhas: The Boy Bosses of Naples” and “Savage Kiss”.
Four volumes with unedited and original stories conceived by Roberto Saviano, scripted by Tito Faraci for drawings by Riccardo La Bella, while the “Michelangelo of Comics” Tanino Liberatore will be signing the covers and character design.
Readers will get the chance to purchase “Le storie della Paranza. La memoria delle ossa”, the new comic book of the series, with only 500 copies available.
“Le storie della Paranza. La memoria delle ossa” will arrive in bookstores on 22nd November.
Moderator: Agnese Pini, director of Editoriale Nazionale.