Comicon Naples 2026: can’t-miss exhibitions from the COMICON OFF circuit

Comicon Naples 2026: exhibitions and art events

Comicon Naples 2026 extends beyond the main festival through the COMICON OFF circuit, which stages exhibitions, talks and projects across the city that investigate comics as art and their relationship with contemporary visual culture. Below is a practical guide to the key shows and events.

Main exhibition

• Title: Robert Crumb. Bad Thoughts
• Venue: Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino)
• When: from 27 May to 31 August 2026
• Notes: curated by Matteo Stefanelli and Vincenzo Trione, featuring selections from the author's archive — Zap Comix, Weirdo and recent works such as Tales of Paranoia. Entry 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 participate. Free admission.
• Igort – Banshun (watercolors and drawings retrospective) — 1–30 May 2026, Galleria HDE Martucci (Via Giuseppe Fiorelli). Free entry.
• Daria Schmitt – Cartografie Oniriche (original illustrations and pages) — 13–30 April 2026, Galleria HDE Martucci.
• Workshop "Do It Yourself, 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 sessions 20–27 April 2026 — Fermate dell'Arte. Free to join (see COMICON OFF rules).

Why go

The OFF calendar turns Naples into an active cultural lab where comics, illustration and contemporary art meet. Exhibitions offer diverse perspectives on drawing and visual storytelling, while workshops and talks provide accessible learning opportunities for students, fans and art professionals.

Practical tips

• Tickets: buy or check admission for Castel Nuovo to visit the Robert Crumb exhibition.
• Opening hours: consult the official COMICON OFF calendar for updates or special openings.
• Accessibility: many venues offer facilitated access; contact them in advance for specific needs.
• Main location: Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino), Via Toledo, 348, 80134 Naples, Italy.