Rubiana Play & Comics
The new comics and pop culture festival in Rubiana, Susa Valley
About Play & Comics
A new comics festival in the Susa Valley
In the spring of 2026, Rubiana—a small town in the Metropolitan City of Turin overlooking the lower Susa Valley—will host a brand-new event: Rubiana Play & Comics, a festival dedicated to the world of comics, illustration, and creativity. Announced in February 2026, the initiative marks Rubiana's entry into the growing network of Piedmontese pop festivals, bringing an event typically reserved for large cities into the mountains.
Where it takes place
The festival is designed to be held entirely outdoors. The main area is the parish field at Via Roma 4, but the event extends to various parts of the town, engaging the urban fabric and the local community. This choice turns the entire village into a path to be discovered, filled with stands, artists at work, and corners dedicated to creativity, all set within a natural landscape that is an experience in itself.
An open and inclusive space
The philosophy of Rubiana Play & Comics is to offer an open and inclusive space for artists of all ages. Illustrators, comic artists, and creatives can take part in the event both as exhibitors, to showcase their work, and as sellers, creating a market for art and self-produced goods. It is a precious opportunity, especially for emerging talents, who find here a stage on par with more established authors.
A community project
The festival is born from the collaboration between the Municipality of Rubiana and the ARS Rubiana Cultural Association, which is active year-round with a rich calendar of cultural initiatives. Rubiana Play & Comics represents a new addition to this program and an opportunity to attract comics and pop culture enthusiasts from Turin, the Susa Valley, and all over Piedmont.
Who is it for?
- Fans of comics, manga, and illustration looking for authors, new works, and trends.
- Families, thanks to the outdoor format and the welcoming atmosphere of the town.
- Artists and creatives of all ages who want to exhibit or sell their work.
- Curious visitors who want to discover Rubiana and the lower Susa Valley during a unique weekend.
Play & Comics — edition 2026
2026 Inaugural Edition
Rubiana Play & Comics debuts on the weekend of May 30 and 31, 2026, for its very first edition. The event takes place entirely outdoors, with its hub at the parish field on Via Roma 4 and stands and activities scattered throughout the center of Rubiana. The festival is dedicated to the world of comics, illustration, and creativity, and aims to be an open and inclusive space for artists of all ages, who can participate as both exhibitors and sellers.
As this is the first edition, the detailed program (guests, schedules, and activities) will be announced by the organizers in the weeks leading up to the event via the channels of the ARS Rubiana Association and the Municipality of Rubiana.
Programme Play & Comics 2026
As this is the first edition, at the time of the announcement (February 2026), the detailed program with guests, schedules, and individual activities had not yet been published. The planned format is an entirely outdoor event, with the main exhibition area at the Via Roma 4 parish field and activities spread throughout the town center, open to artists of all ages as both exhibitors and sellers. The detailed program will be communicated by the organizers in the weeks preceding the event.
Highlights Play & Comics 2026
- Very first edition of the festival in Rubiana.
- Event held entirely outdoors, between the parish field and the town center.
- Open and inclusive space for artists of all ages, as exhibitors and sellers.
Prices Play & Comics 2026
Practical information — Play & Comics
When
Saturday, May 30th, and Sunday, May 31st, 2026.
Where
Main area at the parish field on Via Roma 4, with extensions into the center of Rubiana (TO), in the lower Susa Valley.
How to get there
By car: From Turin, reach Rubiana via the SS24 road to Almese, then head up towards the town; travel time is approximately 40 minutes. By train: Almese or Avigliana stations on the Turin–Bardonecchia line, with a connecting bus or car ride to Rubiana.
Information
For details on the program, schedules, and how to participate as an exhibitor, please follow the official channels of the ARS Rubiana Association and the Municipality of Rubiana.
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Where does it take place — Play & Comics
Campo parrocchiale e centro paese
Via Roma 4, 10040 Rubiana