# Comic and manga festivals in Spain and Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/comic-and-manga-festivals-in-spain-and-argentina
> Updated: 2026-09-13T01:00:49.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Regional comic and manga festivals have been held in Spain and Argentina, attracting diverse crowds through various pop culture activities.

In Spain, the Imagina Cómic Fest in Jaca hosted between 2,000 and 2,200 attendees with workshops and circus performances. In Lleida, the second edition of MangaCon, focusing on anime, K-pop, and Japanese culture, features video game tournaments and talks by voice actors. Organizers expect attendance levels similar to the previous year, which saw between 4,000 and 5,000 visitors.

In Argentina, the fourth edition of Cómic & Manga in Catamarca included drawing contests, K-Pop presentations, and a cosplay competition with over 80 participants.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: MangaCon returns to Lleida for second edition

The second MangaCon convention is taking place in Lleida, Spain, celebrating anime, manga, and K-pop culture with voice actor appearances, cosplay contests, and various themed exhibitions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mangacon-returns-to-lleida-for-second-edition

### 2026-09-07: Comic and manga festivals draw crowds in Spain and Argentina

Comic and manga festivals in Jaca, Spain, and Catamarca, Argentina, attracted hundreds of fans through workshops, cosplay contests, and graphic art exhibitions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/comic-and-manga-festivals-draw-crowds-in-spain-and-argentina

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