Lucca Comics & Games 2025 Wraps With 280,000+ Tickets Sold

Lucca Comics & Games 2025 Wraps With Over 280,000 Tickets Sold

Lucca Comics & Games, the world's largest pop culture festival, concluded last week in Lucca, Italy, confirming its place as one of the global capitals of comics and community. The event drew more than 280,000 visitors, hosted over 900 guests, featured 730 exhibitors, welcomed around 30,000 cosplayers, and organized 1,500 events across 12 exhibitions.

Festival organizers reported that over 90,000 users took advantage of the LuccaCG Assistant app, which provided a digital guide throughout the event. Next year will mark a milestone—the 60th anniversary of Lucca Comics & Games, set to take place from October 28 to November 1, 2026.

Tribute to French Creativity

The 2025 edition honored France as the country most emblematic of European pop culture’s diversity. The central theme, ‘French Kiss and a Poster,’ was visualized by French illustrator Rébecca Dautremer.

“Freedom of expression became the guiding principle of an unforgettable edition.”

During the event, Palazzo Guinigi was transformed into Dautremer’s studio, complete with furnishings from her Brittany home. Visitors were invited to experience her creative process firsthand, capturing the essence of her artistic vision.

The Global Comic Connection

This year reaffirmed that discussions around comics are incomplete without acknowledging the profound influence of Japanese manga on global pop culture.

Key Highlights

Author’s summary: Lucca Comics & Games 2025 celebrated creativity, diversity, and global pop culture with record attendance and a vibrant tribute to French and Japanese artistry.

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CGMagazine CGMagazine — 2025-11-04

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