Oh! Comics Fest Barcelona 2026

Update, 8 October 2026: the organisers announced that, because of a general alert, Oh! Comics Fest Barcelona 2026 and all its related activities had to be stopped.

Oh! Comics Fest is a festival of alternative comics and fanzines in Barcelona, Spain, bringing together self-publishing artists, small independent publishers and readers curious to discover new voices in comics.

The 2026 edition brings back exhibitions to the festival with a show dedicated to the illustration duo Brosmind, alongside a market of 60 exhibitors and a free programme of talks, podcasts and workshops.

Oh! Comics Fest Barcelona 2026 takes place 2–4 October 2026 in Barcelona.

About Oh! Comics Fest Barcelona

Since its first Barcelona edition in 2018, Oh! Comics Fest has become a meeting place for artists, self-publishers, independent publishers and readers interested in alternative comics and fanzines by emerging authors. In May 2026 the festival also held its first edition in Logroño.

The 2026 Barcelona edition takes place at Institut Martí Pous, inside the Fabra i Coats complex in the Sant Andreu neighbourhood.

What to Expect

The heart of the festival is the exhibitors’ market, where creators and small publishers present their latest publications. This year 60 exhibitors take part, from Barcelona and across Catalonia as well as from cities such as Vic, Terrassa, Lleida, Girona, Zaragoza, Alicante, Cádiz, Madrid and Valencia.

Around the market, the festival offers exhibitions and a full programme of free activities, including fanzine presentations, panel discussions, talks and workshops for all ages.

2026 Programme

Highlights of the 2026 programme include:

• Brosmind: 20 Years of DIY, Self-Publishing and Imagination — an exhibition celebrating the illustration duo
• Stage programme — live podcasts, presentations and round tables
• Workshops — sessions for children and adults, with sign-up through the festival website
• Heavies Tendres — a pre-festival screening of Juanjo Sáez’s animated film, followed by a meet-and-greet with the director

The full list of exhibitors and their locations in the market is published on the festival website.

Who Is It For?

Oh! Comics Fest is made for comics lovers, new artists who publish their own work, drawing enthusiasts and students, and anyone curious to discover new voices.

As entry is free, it is an easy first step into the independent comics scene, and a good place for self-publishers to meet readers, other artists and small publishers.

Tickets

Entry to Oh! Comics Fest Barcelona is free, and so are all of its activities.

Workshops have limited places and require signing up in advance through the “Participate” section of the festival website.

Things to Know

Opening hours: Friday 2 October from 17:30 to 21:30, Saturday 3 October from 11:00 to 21:30, and Sunday 4 October from 11:00 to 15:00.

Location: Institut Martí Pous (Fabra i Coats), c/ Sant Adrià 14, 08030 Barcelona. Directions are available on the festival website.

Plan your visit: Check the exhibitor map in advance if you want to find specific creators or publishers in the market.

Sign up early: Workshops are free but have limited places.

Attend Oh! Comics Fest Barcelona

Interested in visiting Oh! Comics Fest?

For the full programme, exhibitor list, workshop sign-ups and directions, visit the official Oh! Comics Fest website.

Looking for more? Browse all design and illustration events on Good Stuff Weekly.

Last verified: September 27, 2026