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Palermo Comic Convention 2026

Overview

The Palermo Comic Convention is taking place from September 10 to 13, 2026, at the Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa. The event focuses on comics, video games, TV series, and cosplay, featuring a diverse lineup of international and Italian guests such as Lera Abova, Charlie Adlard, Leo Ortolani, and Gen Sato.

A notable highlight of this edition is the release of a special Panini Comics volume titled ‘Il siciliano nelle storie di Topolino’. This collection features Disney stories translated into the Palermitan and Catanese dialects to celebrate Sicilian folklore and linguistic traditions. The volume includes works by authors Niccolò Testi and Alessandro Perina, and features a special preface by Fiorello.

Entities

Palermo Comic Convention · Gigacon Tuscany · Pescara Comix & Games · Panini Comics · Scandicci

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Pop culture events arrive in Italy with Pescara and Palermo conventions

    Italy hosts major pop culture events this September, including Pescara Comix & Games featuring Robin Lord Taylor and the Palermo Comic Convention showcasing Disney stories in Sicilian dialects.

  2. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Pop culture conventions announced for Palermo and Scandicci

    Two major pop culture conventions are arriving in Italy in September 2026: the 11th Palermo Comic Convention and the debut of Gigacon Tuscany in Scandicci.

  3. 9 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Palermo Comic Convention to expand into Zisa district for 2026 edition

    The 12th Palermo Comic Convention will take place from September 10-13, 2026, moving to the Zisa district to feature comics, gaming, and cosplay.

Sources

balarm.it · cilentano.it · e-sport.cz · firenzetoday.it · gamescore.it · ilmontesilvano.it · italyreview.it · napolike.it · notiziedabruzzo.it · ondanews.it · palermotoday.it

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