The first edition of the Lago di Comics Festival will take place at the former riding grounds of Villa Erba, located at Via Regina 2/A, 22012 Cernobbio (Como), on Friday, June 30, Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2, 2023.
A three-day festival combining comics, cosplay, music and entertainment in the beautiful setting of Lake Como.
The former riding grounds will host themed stands and a wide range of activities, entertaining visitors throughout the day and leading up to live music concerts in the evening.
The Festival offers an exciting journey into the fascinating world of comics.
One of the highlights of Lago di Comics is the opportunity to connect with a community of enthusiasts. Visitors will be able to meet people who share their passion for comic books, cosplay and pop culture.
A food and beverage area will also be available, offering a wide variety of flavours, from local Italian cuisine to international specialities.
The drinks selection will focus on high-quality craft beer.
The Festival will take place in the former riding grounds of Villa Erba, a large, flat green area surrounded by the beautiful grounds of the historic estate.
Lago di Comics Festival 2023 Programme
Friday, June 30
The Festival gates will open at 4:00 PM on Friday, June 30.
From 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM, a workshop will be held by the comic art school “KISS! Keep It Simple, Stupid!”.
This will be followed by a 100-metre race organised as part of the “Comics, Sport and Disability” project.
The evening’s special guests will include:
• Gianpiero Kesten
• Sergio Gerasi
• Maurizio Merluzzo
• Ambra Pazzani
The first evening will conclude with live music performances by The Fighettas and Punkreas.
Saturday, July 1
On Saturday, July 1, the Festival will welcome several special guests for talks and meet-and-greet sessions:
• Pietro Ubaldi
• Ale e Franz
• Davide Van De Sfroos
• Lorenzo Badioli
• Francesco Pannofino
The guests will discuss their experiences and connections with comics and voice acting.
The evening will conclude with a live performance by Abbadream.
A dedicated retro gaming area will also host two special events:
• 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM: “Ma te le ricordi le sale giochi?” (Do You Remember the Arcades?)
• 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM: “Il salotto di Arcadestory Live” (Arcadestory Live Lounge)
Sunday, July 2
The final day of Lago di Comics will take place on Sunday, July 2.
The programme will begin at 4:15 PM with a special meeting featuring Maurizio Triggiani.
The afternoon will continue with a colourful cosplay parade, followed by a cosplay competition hosted by Trity.
At 6:45 PM, visitors will have the opportunity to meet Alessio Puccio, the Italian voice actor of Harry Potter.
The Festival will conclude with a live performance by the Spleen Orchestra.
The retro gaming area will also return on Sunday with two special events:
• 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM: “Il salotto di Arcadestory Live” (Arcadestory Live Lounge)
• From 8:00 PM: “Per un pugno di monetine! (quando per videogiocare bastavano 200 lire)” (For a Fistful of Coins! When 200 Lire Were Enough to Play Video Games)
This post is also available in:
