Terni Comics
The festival of comics, manga, and pop culture in Terni
About Terni Comics
Comics at the Heart of Terni
Terni Comics is the festival dedicated to comics, manga, animation, and pop culture held in the historic center of Terni, in Umbria. The event transforms the BCT – Biblioteca Comunale di Terni and the PalaSì in Piazza della Repubblica into a large meeting space for readers, collectors, cosplayers, and the curious.
What to Find at the Festival
The program revolves around the Artist Alley, set up in the library's spaces, where illustrators and comic artists from all over Italy work live and meet the public for sketches, autographs, and discussions. You'll also find:
- stands dedicated to selling comics, manga, collectibles, and merchandise;
- game tournaments (from classics to phenomena like Beyblade);
- contests, parades, photo sets, and meetings about the world of cosplay;
- book presentations and author meet-and-greets.
Two Souls: Autumn and "Love Edition"
Terni Comics has two main events. The autumn edition (in September) is the main and largest one. In spring, there's the "Terni Comics in Love" (or Love Edition), a more intimate edition with a strong thematic focus: as part of the municipal project Luci di Donna, it dedicates space to female creativity and the fight against gender-based violence. The organizers aim to feature local artists and prominent national figures, maintaining free admission and an inclusive approach for the entire city.
An Event for Terni and its Province
Free and open to all, Terni Comics has become a reference point for the nerd and geek community in the Province of Terni and all of Umbria, successfully blending entertainment, culture, and social issues.
Terni Comics — edition 2026
The Love Edition 2026 of Terni Comics, titled "Terni Comics in Love", was held on March 7th and 8th, 2026, at the BCT – Terni Municipal Library, the PalaSì, and Piazza della Repubblica. As part of the municipal project Luci di Donna, the edition focused on female creativity and the fight against gender-based violence.
The poster was created by a young Terni artist and depicts female figures emerging from the waters of the Marmore Falls, a symbol of strength and resilience. The Artist Alley was set up in the library, featuring illustrators and comic artists from across Italy working live; there was also space for tournaments (including Beyblade), contests, and cosplay photo shoots. Among the most popular events was the meeting with writer Alessandra D'Egidio and her novel "Due meno Due", winner of the Marie Curie Prize. The organization, managed by Andrea Ciaramellari, confirmed during the planning phase a fourth autumn edition for September 2026.
Programme Terni Comics 2026
Saturday, March 7th
- Artist Alley at the BCT: illustrators and comic artists from all over Italy working live, sketches, and autographs
- Meeting with writer Alessandra D'Egidio about her novel "Due meno Due" (Marie Curie Prize)
- Stands for publishers, comics, manga, and merchandise; game tournaments (including Beyblade)
- Contests, parades, and photo sets dedicated to cosplay
Sunday, March 8th
- Continued Artist Alley and author meet-and-greets
- Workshops, panels, and activities dedicated to female creativity as part of the Luci di Donna project
- Tournaments, cosplay contests, and family activities
Full program at ternicomics.it.
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How to Get There
Terni is served by the Rome–Ancona railway line and the Ferrovia Centrale Umbra; by car, it can be reached from the E45 and the Terni–Orte expressway. The venues (BCT and PalaSì) are located downtown and are within walking distance.
Tickets
Free admission. The main venues are the Terni Municipal Library (BCT) and the PalaSì in Piazza della Repubblica.
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Where does it take place — Terni Comics
BCT – Biblioteca Comunale di Terni e PalaSì (Piazza della Repubblica)