Let’s talk comics! These are Europe’s top Comic Cons

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  • loveholidays highlight the top Comic Cons to attend in Europe
  • Thousands of video games and comic fans gather at comic conventions across Europe

Let’s forget real life for a moment and focus on comics! With Google searches for “Comic Con 2023” up +519% [1] in the last 12 months and an estimated of 3,8 billion gamers by 2027 [2]  there is no doubt that dressing up as famous superheroes and villains is at the forefront for cosplayers across Europe in 2023.

For those who haven’t been able to attend the big events like San Diego Comic-Con in the United States, loveholidays have put together the ultimate highlighting the top comic and gaming conventions across Europe.

The following table highlights the top comic and gaming conventions across Europe:

Convention

Location

Date

Ticket price

Gamescom 2023

Kölnmesse, Cologne, Germany

23rd to 27th of August 2023

Starting at €27

Comic Con Stuttgart

Messe Stuttgart, Germany

9th to 10th December 2023

Starting from €35

Comic Con Freiburg

Messe Freiburg

16th to 17th September 2023

Starting at €5

Comic Con Amsterdam

RAI Amsterdam

12th to 13th August 2023

Early bird tickets €25

Zurich Pop Con & Game Show 2023

Messe Zurich, Switzerland

30th September to 1st October 2023

TBC

Madrid Comic Pop Up 2023

IFEMA MADRID

3rd to 5th November 2023

Starting from €5

Lucca comics

Lucca city centre, Italy

1st to 5th November 2023

TBC

AthensCon

Olympic Tae Kwon Do Stadium, Athens, Greece

1st to 3rd December 2023

Starting from €8

The two biggest Conventions in Europe

27-29.10.2023 – MCM London Comic Con, United Kingdom

Taking place at the infamous ExCeL in London, MCM London Comic Con takes place twice a year – usually the last weekend in May and October. Since 2002, the convention invites fans of video games, sci-fi and pop culture to celebrate old and new releases. Ticket holders are encouraged to take part in cosplay which has been a key part of the convention with EuroCosplay championships taking place during the October edition of MCM London Comic Con.

23– 27.08.2023 – Gamescom, Cologne, Germany

Since the relocation to Cologne in 2008, the famous video games convention has grown into the largest gaming convention worldwide. With visitors and exhibitors from all around the world, the convention is not only the best place to learn everything about upcoming video games, but it’s also the home of the Cosplay village where fans can show off their latest cosplay creations.

No matter which convention you decide to attend in Europe, it will be an unforgettable experience where you can meet hundreds of like-minded people. You might even get the chance to take a photo with your favourite comic hero!

Commenting on the upcoming Comic Conventions, Al Murray, Chief Marketing Officer at loveholidays says: “The comic and video game industry is becoming increasingly popular, with hundreds of thousands of fans gathering at Europe’s top conventions each year. Our map highlights where and when each event is taking place this year, making it easy to plan and book your trips to those you want to attend.”

To learn more about loveholidays, please visit www.loveholidays.com


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