Let’s forget real life for a moment and focus on comics! With Google searches for “Comic Con 2023” skyrocketing to +16,400% [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 cannot attend the renowned 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 |
| Heroes Dutch Comic Con | Jaarbeurs Utrecht, Netherlands | 24th to 25th June 2023 | TBC |
| 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 |
| Games & Food Festival | Peristeri Exhibition Center, Greece | 8th to 10th July 2023 | Starting from €5 |
| AthensCon | Olympic Tae Kwon Do Stadium, Athens, Greece | 1st to 3rd December 2023 | Starting from €8 |
The two biggest Conventions in Europe
26– 28.05.2023 – 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.”
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