La Spezia Fantasy 2025: The historic center transforms into a fantasy kingdom.

Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September, La Spezia is preparing to welcome the fourth edition of “La Spezia Fantasy”, the festival dedicated to the world of comics, games, and fantasy. The event is sponsored by the Municipality of La Spezia and organized byUnpublished Cultural Association, together with the Municipality, Confcommercio e Tandem Association, and also this year offers a very rich and free program, designed for all ages.

La Spezia Fantasy It is a trade fair and cultural event that encompasses the world of gaming and comics, aimed at families and enthusiasts of all ages in the beautiful setting of the city.

The event was presented at the Palazzo Civico by the Councillor for Commerce Alberto Giarelli, Gianluca Geraci of the InEdita association and from Roberto Martini and Caterina Beato of Confcommercio.

Where and what to find

Historic Centre – will turn into a kingdom of fantasy with activities distributed along Corso Cavour, Via del Prione, Via Mazzini, Via Diaz and in the Public Gardens.
Every corner will be animated by stands, shows, workshops, tournaments and cosplay gatherings.

Special attractions – the mythical DeLorean DMC-12 from Back to the Future, mermaid Zareïya Mermaid godmother of the event, and guests such as Lorenzo Palloni, Sara Angiolini, Michele Benevento, The Scribbler, and Mammamelocompri.

Main areas

• Corso Cavour

  • Diabolik Exhibition with the designer Richard Nunziati

  • Ivo DePalma with his famous dubbing

  • Presentations and artists from theArtist Alley

• Urban Center

  • Retrogame Interactive Exhibition edited by Arcadia Comics and Games

• Public gardens

  • Themed stand Star Wars, Ghostbusters, Lego

  • Workshops, shows, cosplay competition and event stage

• PIN

  • Figucon (swap stickers, cards, albums) – Saturday

  • Magic The Gathering Tournaments - Sunday

  • Puccini Philharmonic with soundtracks

  • Theater and fantasy workshops for children

  • Miniature strategy games

Festival program

• Art exhibitions and original comics

• Trading card and board game tournaments

• Retrogaming and vintage gadgets

• Cosplay parades and contests

• Theater shows, nerdy DJ sets, kung fu, dancing and music with AI

• Medieval village and horror parade

• Workshops for children

Entertainment and workshops

• Cosplay Competition and Baby Cosplay

• Animations with Pink Animator Show, Disney Cosplay, Firenze Knights, Intrepid Tardis, Cosplay Liguria

• Magic, dance and singing shows

• Comics Lab, Firetown, Halloween Village, Lost Town

Stands and shops

Over 100 stand with:

• Gadgets, Funko Pop, Lego, board games

• Cosplay accessories, fantasy items, and memorabilia

• Alea Games with games for all ages

Artist Alley

Creative space with artists and writers: Nadia Novelli, Sara Angiolini, Sir Skape, Kappa Zap, Simone Delucia, Alessio Paganini, Nicole Galli, Schicchiano L'ljuba, Lena Leonardini, Alessandro Salani.

Super Guests

• cosmonaut, official presenter

• The Scribbler, narrator and writer

• Mom, will you buy it for me?, collector and storyteller

• Michael Benevento, illustrator

Special exhibitions

Back to the Future: models and memorabilia dedicated to the saga

Treasure Island – Fantasy Treasure Hunt

• Saturday 24rd September, 15-19 pm, Castle of San Giorgio: treasure hunt through the museum halls

• Sunday September 25th, 10:30-12:30 and 15-19, Poor Clares Park: role-playing games and creative workshops.

Free admission for children up to 10 years old and adults in cosplay.

La Spezia Fantasy is an immersive experience for all ages., which celebrates fantasy as cultural and social heritage. An opportunity to experience the city between papier-mâché dragons, knights, mermaids and superheroesThe detailed program on www.laspeziafantasy.it.