Valencia will host a large comics festival

From 27 February to 1 March, Feria de Valencia will host Salón del Cómic de Valencia 2026, one of Spain’s largest festivals of comics, manga, illustration and pop culture. Over three days, Pavilion 7 will bring together creators from around the world.

The festival spans European comics, Spanish graphic novels, manga and anime, board and role-playing games, exhibitions and cosplay. International guests include French artist David B., Ivorian writer Marguerite Abouet, Austrian illustrator Ulli Lust, US artist Rosemary Valero-O’Connell, who has worked with DC Comics, and Italian creator Lelio Bonaccorso. The headline guest is Raina Telgemeier, a multiple Eisner Award winner and New York Times bestselling author.

A dedicated AU-K! The area will focus on comics for children and teenagers. There will also be the Joc&Rol zone, featuring board and role-playing games and tournaments.

Opening hours are 11:00–20:00 on 27 and 28 February, and 11:00–19:00 on 1 March.

Single-day tickets for adults cost between €12 and €15.50; for children under 14, €9. A three-day adult pass costs €25, and a children’s pass can be bought for €15. Prices apply to purchases made before 2 March. Family and group packages are also available. Tickets can be bought via the official link.

An extra perk for online ticket buyers: a 50% discount on covered parking when presenting a printed or digital ticket at the parking checkout before 12:00.

Below is a selection of key events. The full programme is available online.

Friday, 27 February
• 16:00–17:00 — Irina Sánchez: “You still watch cartoons at your age? From prejudice to the animation industry”
• 17:00–18:00 — José Miguel Navarro: “From fan to creator: turning your passion for anime into content”
• 18:00–19:00 — Gema Over: “Six years in comics: the world from a reader’s and creator’s perspective”

Saturday, 28 February
• 12:00–13:00 — Round table with Paco Hernández, David Monturiol, Gema Amador and Vivaermanga
• 13:00–14:00 — All4freak: “Manga without labels: market, genre and representation”
• 17:00–18:00 — Vivaermanga: “Dragon Ball: present and future”

Sunday, 1 March
• 11:00–12:00 — El diario de Kovacs: “Making comics popular today: a creator’s view”
• 12:00–13:00 — Hanami Dango: “Anime in Spanish cinemas in 2025”
• 13:00–14:00 — Tomos y Grapas: “The rise and rebirth of Vertigo”
• 16:00–17:00 — José Miguel Navarro: “Anime fandom in the age of TikTok and social media”