🎈 BAlloon Comic Festival 2026: Everything you need to know for the comic and cosplay weekend in Busto Arsizio

If you are a fan of comics, manga, graphic novels, and pop culture, you cannot miss the BAlloon Comic Festival which will be held in Busto Arsizio (VA) on January 17 and 18, 2026, an event designed for fans of all ages and experience levels

📍 Where and when

Main location Busto Arsizio Congress Center, dates Saturday, January 17 and Sunday, January 18, 2026, hours from 10 am to 7 pm, tickets available online and at selected newsstands, with discounts for groups and families, the festival presents itself as a meeting point between comics, cinema, animation, cosplay, and games

🎨 What to find at the BAlloon Festival

At the BAlloon Comic Festival, you will find stands of Italian and international comics with graphic novels, manga, limited editions, and exclusive gadgets, the Artist Alley with cartoonists, illustrators, and authors ready to do sketches, dedications, and workshops, panels and meetings with publishers to learn about new releases, cosplay areas with competitions, photo corners, and workshops on makeup, costumes, and prop-making, spaces dedicated to board games, video games, and interactive demos, creative workshops and storytelling for the little ones, family-friendly activities, and special workshops for enthusiasts of all ages

💡 News and treats from the BAlloon Festival 2026

• National previews of comics and graphic novels available only at the fair
• Exclusive gadgets and limited editions for collectors
• Panels dedicated to PK, Paperinik, Marvel, DC Comics, and famous manga
• Meetings with Italian and international authors and thematic workshops
• Cosplay competitions with prizes for the best costumes and performances

📝 Practical tips for visiting the festival

Arrive early to ensure your participation in panels and sessions with authors, bring cash and cards as some stands only accept traditional payments, wear comfortable shoes as the fair covers multiple halls and corridors, plan your day in advance by consulting the program so you don't miss any events or previews

🎯 Why you can't miss it

The BAlloon Comic Festival 2026 is a great opportunity to meet authors and illustrators, shop for rare comics and exclusive gadgets, participate in interactive activities and cosplay, experience a weekend immersed in pop culture and the world of comics, a perfect event for both experienced collectors and those who want to approach this universe for the first time