Abano Comix
The fair of comics, cosplay and nerd culture in the heart of the thermal baths
About Abano Comix
The pop culture festival in Abano Terme
Abano Comix is the great fair of comics and nerd culture that animates Abano Terme, in the province of Padua, every spring. For three days, the spa town fills with cosplayers, comic book fans, gamers and families, with a program spread across the Parco Urbano Termale, the Isola Pedonale and the Thermal Forum.
What to see and do
The exhibition areas feature comics, action figures, memorabilia and gadgets, with spaces dedicated to authors and illustrators. The most beloved themed worlds are present: LEGO, Star Wars, Star Trek, western settings, and areas for children. In terms of entertainment, there are workshops, live concerts, cosplay performances, K-pop competitions, DJ sets, and cartoon karaoke.
The cosplay competition
The heart of the event is the cosplay competition, with individual and group performances and prizes to be won. The street food area in Piazza Mandruzzato completes the offering, making Abano Comix an event designed for both enthusiasts and families. Admission is free.
Abano Comix — edition 2026
The 11th edition of Abano Comix takes place from May 1st to 3rd, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with free admission. The exhibition spaces are distributed between Parco Urbano Termale, Isola Pedonale, and Thermal Forum, with a street food area in Piazza Mandruzzato.
Among the offerings: stands for comics and collectibles, meetings with authors, themed areas dedicated to LEGO, Star Wars, and Star Trek, western settings, activities for children, live concerts, DJ sets, cartoon karaoke, and K-pop competitions.
Programme Abano Comix 2026
Friday, May 1st
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM — Opening of exhibition areas (comics, action figures, gadgets), LEGO, Star Wars, Star Trek, and western spaces
- Cosplay competition registration: on-site 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM or via email to [email protected]
- 5:00 PM — Cosplay competition at Isola Pedonale (90-second performances for individuals, 3 minutes for pairs and groups); prizes in Amazon vouchers (€300 total) and painted canvases
Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM — Exhibition areas, workshops, live concerts, K-pop competitions, DJ sets, and cartoon karaoke
- Street food area in Piazza Mandruzzato
Highlights Abano Comix 2026
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Practical information — Abano Comix
How to get here
Abano Terme is reachable by car from the A13 motorway (Terme Euganee exit) and by train-bus from Padua. The event takes place in the pedestrian area and in the Parco Urbano Termale, in the city center.
Opening hours and admission
The fair is open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Free admission.
Contact
For information: [email protected], WhatsApp +39 340 2469992.
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Where does it take place — Abano Comix
Parco Urbano Termale, Isola Pedonale e Thermal Forum
Parco Urbano Termale, 35031 Abano Terme