Fumetti Futuri
The festival of new comics in Misano Adriatico
About Fumetti Futuri
The festival of emerging comics on the Riviera Romagnola
Fumetti Futuri is the festival dedicated to independent, emerging, and new-generation comics that animates Misano Adriatico every spring. This seaside town in the province of Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, has become a reference point for authors, illustrators, and enthusiasts seeking a space away from large commercial fairs. Here, self-productions, fanzines, graphic novels, and experimentation with the comic language are at the center. Founded in 2024, it has quickly become a hub for the vibrant Italian independent comics scene.
Two venues, two souls
The festival unfolds across two locations that reflect its spirit. The Municipal Library of Misano Adriatico hosts exhibitions, workshops, and daytime meetings with authors in an intimate and participatory atmosphere. In the evenings, the heart of the event moves to the Messicano Indipendente, a cultural space in the artisanal area that transforms into a hub for artist stalls, live presentations, performances, live drawing sessions accompanied by music, and DJ sets late into the night.
What to expect
- Group exhibitions dedicated to new artists, such as the "Fumettisti Futuri" showcase.
- Workshops and labs for all ages, from tabletop comics to comic haiku, and discussions on the relationship between comics and artificial intelligence.
- Graphic novel presentations and meetings with authors, screenwriters, and illustrators.
- Stalls featuring self-productions, fanzines, and independent small publishers.
- Performances, live podcasts, live drawing sessions with music, and evening DJ sets.
A glimpse into the future of comics
The festival's name itself is a statement of intent: to provide a space for those who are drawing tomorrow's stories today. The artistic direction is curated by Niccolò Tonelli, and the organization involves the Gruppo Educativo Territoriale of Misano Adriatico, along with the Millepiedi and Il Maestrale cooperatives and the Fuori Orario APS association, under the patronage of the Municipality of Misano Adriatico. Admission is free, and the atmosphere is informal and welcoming, characteristic of festivals created by true comic enthusiasts.
Fumetti Futuri — edition 2026
The third edition of Fumetti Futuri, dubbed "Next Gen Edition", confirmed its two-day, two-venue format. On Friday evening, after the inauguration of the "Fumettisti Futuri" exhibition at the Library, the evening moved to Messicano Indipendente with artist stalls, the presentation of Isotta Santinelli's graphic novel, a performance by Auroro Borealo, and a DJ set by BMR. Saturday featured morning workshops and an afternoon of meetings with authors and screenwriters, including Francesco Archidiacono, Roberto D'Agnano, and Lorenzo la Neve.
Programme Fumetti Futuri 2026
Friday, March 20, 2026 — Municipal Library and Messicano Indipendente
- 6:00 PM — Inauguration of the group exhibition "Fumettisti Futuri" at the Library, with a vernissage and reception.
- 9:00 PM–1:00 AM — Evening at Messicano Indipendente: artist and self-production stalls.
- 9:00 PM — Presentation of the graphic novel "Si torna sempre dove si è stati male" by Isotta Santinelli.
- 10:00 PM — Performance "I peggiori libri della nostra vita" by Auroro Borealo.
- Around 11:00 PM — DJ set by BMR to close the evening.
Saturday, March 21, 2026 — Municipal Library
- 9:00 AM–11:00 AM — Workshop "Donne a fumetti – Ribaltare i ruoli" (with Niccolò Tonelli, Barilari, and Boldrini).
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM — Workshop "Fumetto da tavolo" (Tabletop Comics) with Niccolò Tonelli.
- 3:00 PM — Artist stalls and presentations at the Library.
- 3:15 PM — Meeting "Fumetto e creatività ai tempi dell'AI" (Comics and creativity in the age of AI) with Francesco Archidiacono, Marvel cartoonist.
- 4:30 PM — "Dalle Bermuda a Monster Chef!" with Roberto D'Agnano.
- 5:45 PM — Meeting with Lorenzo la Neve on "Cattivik – la Novell Grafik".
- 7:00 PM — Closing of the edition.
Highlights Fumetti Futuri 2026
Prices Fumetti Futuri 2026
Practical information — Fumetti Futuri
Where
Municipal Library of Misano Adriatico (town center) and Messicano Indipendente cultural space (artisanal area), Misano Adriatico (RN), Emilia-Romagna.
How to get there
By train: Misano Adriatico station on the Bologna-Ancona Adriatic line. By car: take the A14 motorway exit for Riccione, then follow the SS16 Adriatica. Nearest airport: Rimini "Federico Fellini".
Admission
Free admission. For workshops, booking is required via WhatsApp at +39 329 1562024.
When
Annually in March. The 2026 edition took place on March 20th and 21st.
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Where does it take place — Fumetti Futuri
Biblioteca Comunale e Messicano Indipendente
Via della Repubblica 84, 47843 Misano Adriatico