Gardacon returns to the Centro Fiera del Garda exhibition centre in Montichiari on Saturday, 7 November 2026, and Sunday, 8 November 2026. The comic, gaming and pop culture fair is open from 10 am to 7 pm on both days.
The 2026 edition welcomes two international actors, Dominic Monaghan and Darko Peric, and offers expanded areas. The event is organised by Centro Fiera S.p.A. and Hidden Door S.r.l. and draws more than 30,000 visitors per edition. More than 250 exhibitors take part, covering comics, manga, collectible cards and cosplay accessories.
Weekend guests
On Sunday, 8 November, the fair expects Dominic Monaghan, the actor who played Merry in The Lord of the Rings, and Darko Peric, the actor who played Helsinki in Money Heist. Both will take part in on-stage interviews and meet-and-greets with the public.
Also on Sunday, the stage welcomes Michele Posa, WWE commentator, and Leon Chiro, one of Italy’s most popular cosplayers.
The programme also features actress Marina Massironi, the voice of Lala in The Jungle Book, and artist Giorgio Vanni, who performs a set of cartoon theme songs. Cristina D’Avena, the singer of many of those themes, closes the programme.
Areas and activities
Gardacon has six stages with a continuous schedule of events and more than 15 interactive areas devoted to different passions.
The retro arcade room holds more than 150 original arcade cabinets, while the board game and RPG area offers 100 tables.
Gardacon 2026 at a glance
- Dates: Saturday, 7 November 2026, and Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Hours: 10 am to 7 pm on both days
- Venue: Centro Fiera del Garda, Montichiari
- Exhibitors: more than 250
- Stages: six
