Cortona Comics

The 2026 edition of Cortona Comics, the fourth, was held from June 5th to 7th under the theme "Secret Identities," inspired by the "PK – Behind the Mask" exhibition and the grand opening concert. The event spanned the Chiostro di Sant'Agostino, Palazzo Ferretti, Piazza Signorelli, Piazza Garibaldi, and the MAEC, with opening hours from 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

Among the protagonists were over thirty guest comic artists, including Giuseppe Camuncoli, Corrado Mastantuono, Andrea "Casty" Castellan, Claudio "Clod" Onesti, Federico Bertolucci, Maria Laura Sanapo, and many others. On Friday, June 5th, the opening was marked by a concert by Tony Pitony at the Stadio Santi Tiezzi. For the first time, an eSports area debuted with PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 stations, hosting tournaments for EA FC, Tekken, Fortnite, and Mario Kart. On Sunday, June 7th, Piazza Signorelli hosted the cosplay contest with awards, alongside workshops, exhibitions, and thematic experiences.

2026 Program — Theme "Secret Identities"

Friday, June 5th

• 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM — Festival opening: Artist Alley, exhibitions, and workshops at the Chiostro di Sant'Agostino; market and street food in Piazza Garibaldi
• "PK – Behind the Mask" exhibition, a retrospective dedicated to 30 years of PK
• Exhibitions at Palazzo Ferretti and a solo show by Alessandro Bocci at the MAEC
• 5:00 PM (doors open) — Concert by Tony Pitony at the Stadio Santi Tiezzi (separate ticket, available on Ticketone)

Saturday, June 6th

• 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM — Meet-and-greets with artists, signings, and commissions in the Artist Alley
• Drawing, manga, screenwriting, and illustration workshops for all ages
• eSports area with PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch 2 stations and tournaments (EA FC, Tekken, Fortnite, Mario Kart)

Sunday, June 7th

• 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM — Exhibitions, Artist Alley, and family activities
• 3:30 PM — Cosplay contest in Piazza Signorelli with awards ceremony

• "Secret Identities" theme and "PK – Behind the Mask" exhibition for PK's 30th anniversary
• Over 30 guest comic artists, including Giuseppe Camuncoli and Corrado Mastantuono
• Debut of the eSports area with PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2
• Cosplay contest in Piazza Signorelli
• Concert by Tony Pitony at the Stadio Santi Tiezzi
• Comic, manga, and illustration workshops for all ages

Getting There

By car: Cortona is accessible via the A1 motorway, taking the Valdichiana exit, then the SS71 towards Cortona. Parking is available near the historic center, which is connected by escalators and shuttles.

By train: The Camucia-Cortona station (Florence-Rome line) is a few kilometers from the center, with a bus service to the town; alternatively, use the Terontola-Cortona station.

Hours and Tickets

Open from 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Full-price ticket €12, reduced €7 (ages 6-13); three-day full pass €22, reduced €12. The evening concert requires a separate ticket. Tickets are available online on the official website.

Tips

Wear comfortable shoes: the historic center is partially uphill and cobbled. Take the opportunity to visit the MAEC and the exhibitions set up at Palazzo Ferretti.