XXXI Avilés Comic Festival

The XXXI ‘Villa de Avilés’ Comic Festival brings together 27 authors from 9 countries to celebrate comics with talks, round tables, and book signings. This gathering, which features a poster designed by Raquel Gu, is a key meeting point for fans and professionals in the sector.

Practical information

The event will be held from September 8 to 12 at the Casa de Cultura in Avilés.

The Sala del Cómic de Avilés has extended its hours during the festival to facilitate visits:

• Tuesday to Friday: 10:30 to 13:30 and 16:00 to 20:00
• Saturdays: 11:00 to 13:30 and 16:00 to 20:00
• Sundays and holidays: 11:00 to 13:30 and 17:00 to 20:00

Exhibitions 🎨

You will be able to enjoy two exhibitions dedicated to the guest authors at the Casa de Cultura:

• “The Art of Pere Pérez”: from September 7 to 13.
• “Rafa Fonteriz: exploring genres through time”: from September 9 to 19.

In addition, until September 30, the exhibition ‘La ciencia de Mortadelo y Filemón. Crónicas disparatadas de la investigación en España’ remains open at the Sala del Cómic.

Featured activities

The program includes the return of children’s workshops taught by Max Vento at the Casa de Cultura (times pending confirmation). Authors Pere Pérez and Rafa Fonteriz will conduct guided tours of their respective exhibitions.

Guest authors ✍️

This edition features an outstanding list of international creators:

• Juni Ba (Senegal)
• Rob Williams (United Kingdom)
• Dan Watters (United Kingdom)
• Scott Kolins (United States)
• Matthew Rosenberg (United States)
• Declan Shalvey (Ireland)
• Stipan Morian (Croatia)
• Daniele Kong (Italy)
• Natalia Velarde (Venezuela)
• Paulina Spucches (Argentina)