Comicon Naples 2026: unmissable COMICON OFF exhibitions

Comicon Naples 2026: COMICON OFF exhibitions to see

The COMICON OFF circuit extends the festival with exhibitions, workshops and talks across the city focused on comics, illustration and visual arts. Below is a practical guide to the main shows, with dates, venues and visitor information.

Main exhibition

Robert Crumb. Bad Thoughts
Venue: Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino), Via Toledo 348, Naples
When: from 27 May to 31 August 2026
Notes: selection from the author’s archive (Zap Comix, Weirdo, Tales of Paranoia). Entry to the exhibition is included with the Castel Nuovo admission ticket.

Other exhibitions and events

• Talk: “Bad Thoughts: Robert Crumb between Museum and Counterculture” — 28 May 2026, 11:00, Palazzo Cavalcanti, Casa della Cultura (Via Toledo). Curators and director/collector Giancarlo Soldi will take part. Free entry.
• Igort – Banshun (watercolor and drawings retrospective) — 1–30 May 2026, Galleria HDE Martucci (Via Giuseppe Fiorelli). Free admission.
• Daria Schmitt – Dream Maps (illustrations and original plates) — 13–30 April 2026, Galleria HDE Martucci.
• Workshop “Make your own fanzine!” with Ivan Ferrara — 15 May 2026, 10:30–12:30, Chikù – Largo Cittadinanza Attiva. Practical session, free participation.
• Block Party — urban art and hip‑hop day: 19 April 2026, 10:00–14:00, Stazione ANM Centro Direzionale. Live painting, DJ set and freestyle battles. Free event.
• ANM K‑POP CONTEST — registrations 10–17 April; choreography rounds 20–27 April 2026 — Fermate dell’Arte. Free to participate (check COMICON OFF rules).

Why visit

COMICON OFF turns Naples into a cultural workshop where comics and visual arts engage directly with the public. Exhibitions highlight diverse techniques and narrative paths, while talks and workshops provide concrete learning opportunities for students, fans and professionals.

Practical tips

• Tickets: buy Castel Nuovo tickets if you plan to see the Robert Crumb exhibition; check for reductions.
• Opening times: consult the official COMICON OFF schedule for special openings or changes.
• Accessibility: many venues offer assisted access; contact the venues in advance if you have specific needs.
• Logistics: exhibitions take place across several venues; plan travel time to make the most of your visit.

Where

Main venue: Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino), Via Toledo 348, 80134 Naples (approx. coordinates: 40.8384891, 14.2527194).