Nuvolosa – Comics Festival
The comics festival in the heart of the Piazzo district in Biella
About Nuvolosa
Nuvolosa, home of comics in Biella
Every spring, the Piazzo district, the medieval village crowning the city of Biella, transforms into the Piedmontese capital of the ninth art. Nuvolosa – Comics Festival is the event organized by the Municipality of Biella, through the Department of Youth Policies, in collaboration with the cultural association Creativecomics to celebrate drawing, visual storytelling, and emerging talent. The artistic direction is entrusted to Daniele Statella, illustrator for series such as Dampyr, Diabolik, Julia, Martin Mystère, and Zagor, ensuring a top-tier program.
Two historic palaces, one unique festival
The festival unfolds across two prestigious venues in the Piazzo, which can also be reached via the charming funicular that connects the center of Biella to the upper part of the city. Palazzo Ferrero (Corso del Piazzo 29) hosts the exhibitions, while Palazzo Gromo Losa (Corso del Piazzo 22/24) serves as the heart of the festival: the Artist Alley with over thirty authors, conferences, workshops, and drawing sessions. Admission to the festival days is free, a detail that makes Nuvolosa accessible to families, curious visitors, and collectors alike.
A national competition for young authors
The core identity of Nuvolosa is the Premio Nuvolosa, a national competition that invites over 150 young cartoonists from all over Italy each year to create work based on a set theme. Alongside the national section, there is a local section reserved for students of the "G. e Q. Sella" Art High School in Biella, a sign of the event's strong bond with the local area and schools. The selected works are exhibited to the public, offering a vibrant cross-section of the contemporary comics scene and new talents.
Exhibitions, meetings, and workshops
The program weaves together exhibitions dedicated to big names in comics, conferences, portfolio reviews, sketch sessions, and creative workshops designed for all age groups, from children to teenagers. It is an opportunity to meet established authors and industry professionals up close, discover how a comic page is born, and engage with the language of comics in a direct and participatory way.
Biella and the Piedmontese comics scene
Included in the cultural calendar of the Province of Biella and supported by the Piedmont Region and the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Biella, Nuvolosa has grown to become one of the most anticipated events for comics enthusiasts in Northern Italy. A trip to Biella during the festival weekend allows you to combine a passion for "speech bubbles" with the discovery of one of the most fascinating historic villages in Piedmont.
Nuvolosa — edition 2026
The eighth edition of Nuvolosa confirmed the winning formula of the Biella festival, distributing exhibitions, meetings, and workshops between Palazzo Ferrero and Palazzo Gromo Losa. The 2026 poster was created by the artist, actor, and voice actor Stewart Kenneth Moore, while the national Premio Nuvolosa competition proposed the theme "Nuvole di stile," attracting over 150 young cartoonists from all over Italy.
The exhibitions at Palazzo Ferrero brought together the original pages of Stewart Kenneth Moore, Marco Turini, and Mario Alberti alongside the works of the competition winners and students from the "Q. Sella" Art High School. At Palazzo Gromo Losa, the Artist Alley welcomed more than thirty authors, accompanied by conferences and drawing sessions.
Programme Nuvolosa 2026
Saturday, April 11 — Palazzo Ferrero and Palazzo Gromo Losa
- 11:00 AM — Award ceremony for the Premio Nuvolosa winners (national and local sections) at Palazzo Gromo Losa
- 11:30 AM — Inauguration of exhibitions at Palazzo Ferrero: original pages by Stewart Kenneth Moore, Marco Turini, and Mario Alberti, competition entries, and works by "Q. Sella" Art High School students
Sunday, April 12 — Palazzo Gromo Losa (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
- Artist Alley with over thirty authors, including illustrators from Sergio Bonelli Editore and the Disney area
- Sketch sessions in the morning and afternoon (reserved for coupon holders)
- 2:30 PM — Conference "When comics meet cinema" with Davide Barzi, Marco Turini, Stewart Kenneth Moore, and Mario Alberti
- 3:30 PM — Conference "Toni Bellasalma Horror Comic" with Riccardo Randazzo, Diego Merola, and Luca Blengino
- Creative workshops for children and teenagers (ages 3 to 13) and Disney workshop with Davide Cesarello
The exhibitions at Palazzo Ferrero remained open on both days.
Highlights Nuvolosa 2026
- Official poster signed by Stewart Kenneth Moore
- Exhibitions featuring original pages by Marco Turini and Mario Alberti
- Artist Alley with over thirty authors (Bonelli, Disney, and emerging talents)
- Award ceremony for the national Premio Nuvolosa competition on the theme "Nuvole di stile"
- Conferences on comics and cinema, and horror comics
Prices Nuvolosa 2026
Practical information — Nuvolosa
How to get there
The two venues are located in the Piazzo district of Biella (Corso del Piazzo). By car, you can reach Biella via the A4 motorway (Carisio or Santhià exit) and the A26. By train, the Biella San Paolo station is connected to Novara and Turin; from the city center, the Piazzo can be reached on foot or via the historic funicular.
Hours and admission
Free admission to the festival days. On Sunday, Palazzo Gromo Losa is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Drawing sessions and the Apericomics package require a dedicated coupon.
Contacts
Reservations: +39 388 5647455 — Cafeteria: +39 327 3923222. Information at comune.biella.it and palazzoferrero.it.
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Where does it take place — Nuvolosa
Palazzo Gromo Losa e Palazzo Ferrero
Corso del Piazzo 22/24, 13900 Biella