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THE PHOTOGRAPHIC EVENT WHERE CREATIVITY AND COMMUNITY MEET
In 2026, from Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10, Volta returns with a new edition, confirming itself as the most important international event dedicated to cosplay photography. We have reached the ninth edition of this unique project, born in 2017 from the idea and determination of Marco Tramonte, and today recognized worldwide as a reference point for photographers, cosplayers and videomakers passionate about creativity without boundaries.
But what makes Volta different from other events? In a nutshell: Volta is not a fair. Volta is a Photographic Event dedicated to Cosplay. It is a space where passion transforms into art, where collaboration and mutual respect are the foundations of every relationship between artists.
Over the years, Volta has been able to attract participants from all over the world, transforming the Mantuan territory into an open-air gallery. The last edition saw the participation of over 300 photographers, cosplayers and assistants, and this growing community represents the deepest value of the event: not only high-quality shots, but a human context where creativity, collaboration and serenity are at the center of every activity.
The Volta event exists thanks to the participation and collaboration of the municipalities of Volta Mantovana, Mantova, Sabbioneta, Ponti sul Mincio, Monzambano, Gazoldo Degli Ippoliti and guidizzolo.
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A LIMITED-ENTRY EVENT:
QUALITY AS A PRIORITY
Volta is a carefully selected, limited-entry event. This choice is not accidental: ensuring that every participant is chosen for their artistic and human quality is the key to offering a unique experience to all. Rigorous selection allows us to maintain an environment of excellence where every cosplayer and photographer contributes to raising the quality standard of the entire event.
To participate in the selection for the 2026 edition, you will need to have an active account on ilvolta.com and complete the registration form, available starting from November 14, 2025. The portal represents the only official tool for managing registrations, organizing photo sets and communicating with the organization.
EXCLUSIVE LOCATIONS AND EXTRAORDINARY SCENERY
One of the distinctive elements of Volta is the continuous search for unique locations and scenery of rare beauty. The event takes place thanks to the collaboration of the municipalities of Volta Mantovana, Mantova, Ponti sul Mincio, Sabbioneta, Gazoldo degli Ippoliti and Monzambano, which provide exclusive and evocative spaces: luxurious villas, abandoned factories, woods, meadows, historic gardens. During the three days of Volta, these places are transformed into perfect scenarios where every participant can best express their creativity and artistic vision.
This availability of heterogeneous locations is among the event’s priorities, as each environment presents different creative opportunities and allows photographers to enhance the work of cosplayers in authentic and fascinating contexts. This constant evolution is what makes Volta beautiful: it’s impossible to get bored.
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES:
ETHICS, ART AND COMMUNITY
Volta is founded on non-negotiable principles that inform every aspect of the organization. First and foremost, the protection of historical and artistic heritage: all locations made available are assets of great cultural value, and preserving them is an inescapable duty of every participant. Clarity and transparency characterize every phase of the event, from selection to image publication, ensuring clear and transparent rules that respect the rights and duties of all.
But Volta is above all community. The event pays particular attention to convivial moments and spaces designed for sociality, because the greatest value is born not only from the perfect shot, but from the people who make it possible. Three days immersed in creativity, enriched by moments of fun and interaction between participants who share the same passion, all in an atmosphere of serenity and mutual respect. Among the evocative atmospheres of historic locations, collaborations intertwine, friendships are born and bonds are strengthened that often continue well beyond the days of the event.
INNOVATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
At each edition our commitment is to renew and improve. The very nature of the event leads us to introduce new things year after year: new locations, improved communications, more efficient technologies. The organization also makes available to selected participants the contacts of a network of recommended venues, hotels and B&Bs, where to stay for the duration of the event and enjoy to the fullest the unique experience that only Volta can offer.
Participating in Volta means adhering not only to technical regulations, but to a shared vision of art, respect, collaboration and community.
It is an invitation to become part of something bigger: a family of artists united by their passion for photography and cosplay, where individual talent becomes collective strength.
Learn more at ilvolta.com and book your place in this extraordinary 2026 edition.
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