Fuori Libro in Bologna: illustration, comics and indie publishing

Fuori Libro in Bologna: illustration, comics and indie publishing festival

Dates: April 17–19, 2026
Venue: Labàs, Vicolo Bolognetti 2, Bologna
Admission: free and open to all

What it is

Fuori Libro is a new festival dedicated to illustration, comics and independent publishing. For three days Labàs becomes a creative workshop of images and self-produced publications where artists, small publishers and the public meet directly in an informal setting. The festival emphasizes exchange, experimentation and hybrid practices.

Highlights

• Market-exhibition featuring illustrators, comic artists and indie publishers from across Italy;
• Solo and group shows and site-specific displays;
• Talks and panels on editorial and cultural issues;
• Hands-on workshops (bookbinding, printing, comics, graphic techniques);
• Live performances, including live painting and musical accompaniments;
• Activities designed for diverse audiences, including children’s labs.

Program at a glance

• Friday, April 17 – doors open at 16:00; openings and first workshops; evening live painting.
• Saturday, April 18 – market-exhibition all day; talks, creative speed-dates, practical workshops and collective performances; evening DJ set.
• Sunday, April 19 – family-friendly sessions, readings and afternoon workshops; closing aperitif with live music and DJ set.

Opening hours

• Friday, April 17: 16:00 — 20:00
• Saturday, April 18: 11:00 — 21:00
• Sunday, April 19: 11:00 — 20:00

Practical information

Workshops usually require prior registration: check the event's official page for program details and registration procedures. The venue is accessible and pet-friendly. The festival is organized by the Fauna collective.