# International comic book festivals

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-comic-book-festivals
> Updated: 2026-11-04T19:29:05.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Various international comic book festivals are being held in late 2026. In Portugal, the 37th Amadora BD International Comics Festival features 14 exhibitions celebrating milestones such as the 80th anniversary of Lucky Luke and the 65th anniversary of the Fantastic Four. The event includes more than 20 international authors.

In Brazil, the 13th International Comics Festival (FIQ) is taking place in Belo Horizonte. The festival, themed “Paths of reading: comics and citizenship,” involves approximately 400 professionals. Activities include a “Free Comics Day,” the launch of a graphic novel adaptation of “Torto Arado,” and a “24-hour Comics Challenge.”

## Timeline

### 2026-11-04: Belo Horizonte hosts 13th International Comics Festival

The 13th International Comics Festival is being held in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, featuring 400 artists, the launch of a “Torto Arado” graphic novel, and live creative challenges.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belo-horizonte-hosts-13th-international-comics-festival

### 2026-10-07: Amadora BD 2026 festival to feature 14 comic book exhibitions

The 37th Amadora BD International Comics Festival runs from October 15–25, featuring 14 exhibitions celebrating milestones like Lucky Luke and the Fantastic Four, with over 20 international authors attending.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amadora-bd-2026-festival-to-feature-14-comic-book-exhibitions

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