💬 CòmicNostrum 2026 · Mallorca’s International Comic Festival in Palma & Inca
Calling all comic lovers, illustrators, manga fans and curious minds! CòmicNostrum, Mallorca’s International Comic Festival, returns from 14 to 18 October 2026, bringing five days of creativity, storytelling and illustration to Palma and Inca.
Organised by the Clúster de Còmic de Mallorca, the festival celebrates the art of comics through exhibitions, live drawing, workshops, author talks, book presentations and a cosplay competition.
This year’s edition takes inspiration from one of the most recognisable elements of comics: the speech bubble (bafarada in Catalan). Created by Mallorcan illustrator Jaume Vadell, the official festival poster explores how comics connect people, ideas and stories.
✨ What to Expect
CòmicNostrum brings together established international artists, emerging illustrators and local talent, with a programme for comic enthusiasts of all ages.
Among this year’s invited artists are Craig Thompson, Anne Simon, Ana Miralles, Emilio Ruiz, Candela Sierra, Puño, Marika Vila, Marta Guerrero and Juan Moreno.
The programme includes:
- Meet the artists: Talks, presentations and conversations with leading comic creators.
- Exhibitions: Discover contemporary illustration, underground comics and the history of graphic storytelling.
- Live drawing: Watch illustrators bring stories to life.
- Workshops and family activities: Creative sessions, storytelling and games for younger visitors.
- Cosplay competition: A celebration of comic, manga and anime characters.
- Professional encounters: Workshops, masterclasses and portfolio reviews for illustrators and aspiring comic artists.
📅 Festival Highlights
Wednesday, 14 October
19:00 – La sabata dibuixada
📍 Museu del Calçat i de la Indústria, Inca
An exhibition exploring the connection between comics, illustration and Inca’s shoemaking heritage, featuring work by local artists.
Thursday, 15 October
19:00 – Vinyeta és una paraula femenina
📍 Casal Solleric, Palma
An exhibition celebrating the contributions of more than 50 female comic artists, including Ana Miralles, Marika Vila and Purita Campos.
19:00 – Persépolis Screening & Discussion
📍 Teatre Principal d’Inca, Sala Annexa
A screening of Persépolis, based on Marjane Satrapi’s acclaimed graphic novel, followed by a discussion.
Friday, 16 October
From 09:15 – Professional Workshops & Masterclasses
📍 ADEMA Campus Inca
Sessions on comic storytelling, digital colouring, illustration and portfolio development, including a masterclass with Puño and a talk by Marika Vila.
17:00 – El laberinto del Cuco
📍 Plaça de la Llibertat, Inca
An interactive installation by Max and Itinerània that combines a labyrinth, a game and a comic.
19:30 – El Víbora, contracultura en vena
📍 Cas Metge Cifre, Inca
An exhibition exploring the history and cultural influence of the iconic Spanish underground comic magazine El Víbora.
Saturday, 17 October
09:30–20:00 – Main Festival Day
📍 Fàbrica Ramis, Inca
A full day of author encounters, comic presentations, live illustration, discussions and creative activities.
Highlights include:
- 10:35 – Presentation of Ofiusa with Guillem March
- 11:15 – Meet Ana Miralles and Emilio Ruiz
- 13:00 – Bardín, el Superrealista with Max
- 16:30 – Meet Anne Simon
- 17:30 – Guarida y tapete podcast with Puño
- 19:00 – Roundtable on El Víbora
- 19:50 – Illustrated concert with Noa De la Rosa
Sunday, 18 October
09:30–14:00 – Festival Finale
📍 Fàbrica Ramis, Inca
The final day features more author talks, family activities and the much-anticipated cosplay competition.
Highlights include:
- 10:00 – Qui ocupa la vinyeta? Discussion on women and representation in comics
- 10:50 – Meet Candela Sierra
- 11:00 – Children’s workshop Un viaje de colores
- 11:15 – Board game workshop La teva història es juga!
- 11:40 – Meet internationally acclaimed graphic novelist Craig Thompson
- 12:30 – Comic, Manga & Anime Cosplay Competition
Cosplay registration: In person from 11:30 to 12:20, with junior (under 14) and adult categories. Awards begin at 13:30.
🎨 Exhibitions Beyond the Festival
Several exhibitions will remain open after the main festival dates, including:
- El gato atómico by Juan Moreno – El Mirador, Palma, until 31 October.
- Robert Crumb: Les col·leccions de Trade Cards – Biblioteca Pública Can Sales, Palma, until 13 November.
- Vinyeta és una paraula femenina – Casal Solleric, Palma, until 7 January 2027.
- La sabata dibuixada – Museu del Calçat i de la Indústria, Inca, until 15 January 2027.
📍 Good to Know
📅 Dates: Wednesday 14 – Sunday 18 October 2026
📍 Locations: Various venues in Palma and Inca
🎨 Main weekend venue: Fàbrica Ramis, Gran Via de Colom 28, Inca
⏰ Saturday 17 October: 09:30–20:00
⏰ Sunday 18 October: 09:30–14:00
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly: Children’s workshops, storytelling, games and cosplay activities
🎟️ Registration: Some workshops require free advance registration and have limited places.
For updates and the complete programme, follow @comicnostrum.
Five days of comics, creativity and storytelling, with plenty of reasons to explore both Palma and Inca!
