LARP Events in Italy
Italy boasts a vibrant live action roleplay (LARP) scene with a wide variety of in-person events. LARP events in Italy range from epic medieval fantasy battles and high-fantasy campaign weekends to modern horror chronicles and innovative mixed-genre adventures. You can find games in Rome, Milan, Florence and beyond – from massive war camps in the countryside near Rome to immersive story-driven events in Lombardy's castles and the hills of Tuscany. Many Italian LARPs are narrative-driven and community-focused, welcoming both local Italian players and international participants. Below is a list of active in-person LARP events currently held in Italy (excluding online-only, play-by-post, or purely historical reenactments). Each entry notes the event's location, primary language, genre, a brief description, and an official website or social link for more information.
Battle for Vilegis
Location: near Rome, Lazio
Primary language: Italian (English-friendly)
Genre: Medieval Fantasy
Italy's largest LARP event, with multi-day gatherings of up to ~1,300–1,400 players in an immersive medieval fantasy world. Participants join one of 13 rival "Houses" and engage in 4–5 days of nonstop adventures – from grand field battles and sieges to rituals, intrigues and quests – all fighting to conquer Vilegis, the crossroads of all worlds.
Official site: battleforvilegis.com
Vaniria Fantasy Campaign (GRVItalia)
Location: various locations, Central/Northern Italy
Primary language: Italian
Genre: High Fantasy Campaign
An ongoing high-fantasy saga organized by GRVItalia – the longest-running LARP campaign in Italy (20+ years), which has attracted over 6,000 players across 500+ game days. The Vaniria world is a rich original setting where multiple weekend events each year allow hundreds of players to continue an evolving storyline with battles, politics, and role-play. This campaign's longevity and scale make it a cornerstone of the Italian LARP community.
Official site: grvitalia.net
Le Cronache di Maja
Location: Majella National Park, Abruzzo
Primary language: Italian
Genre: Medieval (combat-focused)
A strategic war-game style LARP set in the mountains of Abruzzo, emphasizing gritty medieval combat realism. In this event, no magic or special skills exist – only pure fighting prowess with steel (foam) weapons. Fighters battle across various terrains in the scenic Majella park, supported by an in-game mercenary economy that fuels political power struggles among warrior companies.
Official site: cronachedimaja.eu
Notturna – Cronaca di Roma
Location: Rome, Lazio
Primary language: Italian
Genre: Gothic Horror (Vampire)
An ongoing Vampire: The Masquerade live chronicle set in modern Rome's dark underbelly. Notturna is a theater-style, urban gothic LARP that runs regular monthly sessions plus special extended events. Players portray vampires (and other supernaturals) navigating complex social intrigue and power struggles in real-world venues across the city. A recent special event spanned three nights in different historic locations, fully immersing participants in Rome's eternal night.
Official site: notturnaroma.com
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La Prova
Location: Belgioioso Castle, Pavia, Lombardy
Primary language: Bilingual (Italian & English)
Genre: Mixed-Genre Thriller
A unique 3-day blockbuster-style LARP set in a real Italian castle, blending multiple genres into a single narrative. "La Prova" ("The Trial") places players in a reality show scenario that mashes together medieval fantasy, a present-day TV studio, and a cyberpunk dystopian future – all within one game. The story turns a lavish reality TV competition into a deadly fight for survival (think Squid Game meets Westworld), with alliances, betrayals, and audience interaction shaping the outcome. Notably, the entire event will be filmed for a documentary, and it's designed to be English-friendly to attract international participants.
Official info: Larp Radar – La Prova listing
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Lumen: The Journey to Hope
Location: Bagno a Ripoli, Florence, Tuscany
Primary language: English
Genre: Modern Fantasy / Transformative Drama
Lumen is a transformative retreat-themed LARP about a group of strangers – "the Seekers" – who attend a mysterious spiritual getaway called Hope. Set in a secluded monastery in the Florentine hills, this immersive experience uses unorthodox rituals and mystical practices to let characters confront their deepest struggles and seek personal healing. The tone is one of magical realism and introspection: bonds will form, secrets unravel, and each participant's journey of change can lead to catharsis or something unexpected. Developed as part of an Erasmus+ project on transformative game design, Lumen is marketed internationally (free to play for accepted participants) and conducted in English.
Official site: lumenlarp.org
La Saga di Nimea
Location: Friuli-Venezia Giulia – events in Udine province
Primary language: Italian
Genre: High Fantasy Campaign
An epic high-fantasy campaign by OMNIA Larp, set in a fractured multiverse where gods reign supreme and heroes vie for dominion. In this PvP-oriented saga, players become Predestinati – blessed champions from different worlds – who march into the unknown land of Nimea to conquer it for their deity, wrestling it away from other divine champions. The story involves large-scale battles and glory, but also pivotal choices between free will and zealous faith, as each faction's immortal heroes clash for the fate of Nimea. Events are hosted at atmospheric sites (like medieval forts or castles) in Italy's northeast.
Official site: omnialarp.com/la-saga-di-nimea
Each of these events showcases the diversity of LARP in Italy, from long-running local campaigns to blockbuster international productions. Whether you're looking to join a LARP event in Italy for medieval fantasy adventure, vampire intrigue in Rome, or an English-language roleplay experience in the Italian countryside, the thriving Italian LARP community has something to offer. 🎭 Happy LARPing!