Name: 22. International Comic Salon Erlangen 2026
Start: 2026-06-04T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-07T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Innenstadt Erlangen (Heinrich-Lades-Halle, Markgrafentheater, Stadtmuseum, Kunstpalais)

Comic Salon Erlangen

About Comic Salon Erlangen

The International Comic Salon Erlangen is the largest and most important festival for comic art in the German-speaking world. Every two years, the Middle Franconian city of Erlangen transforms into the capital of graphic literature for four days: around 300 exhibitors – publishers, agencies, comic dealers, and universities – and over 500 artists from all over the world come together for the comic fair, exhibitions, signing sessions, readings, and panel discussions. The highlight is the awarding of the Max und Moritz Prize, the most important award for graphic literature in the German-speaking world, at a festive gala in Erlangen's Markgrafentheater. The Salon is organized by the Culture and Leisure Department of the City of Erlangen.

Dates 04 Jun — 07 Jun 2026

Venue Erlangen (09562)

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The 22nd International Comic Salon Erlangen takes place from June 4th to 7th, 2026. Featuring around 300 exhibitors, over 500 artists, numerous exhibitions, and the awarding of the Max und Moritz Prize for lifetime achievement to British comic author Posy Simmonds.

The 22nd edition of the International Comic Salon Erlangen spans four days, from Thursday, June 4th, to Sunday, June 7th, 2026. The entire city center of Erlangen will once again become the stage for graphic literature.

The Max und Moritz Prize for outstanding lifetime achievement in 2026 will be awarded to British comic author Posy Simmonds. Over 30 authors – including Lewis Trondheim, Ulli Lust, Mawil, and Anna Haifisch – will be present, among others at the stand of Reprodukt Verlag. The children's festival "Kinder lieben Comics" celebrates its tenth anniversary.

Highlights Comic Salon Erlangen 2026

Max und Moritz Prize for lifetime achievement awarded to Posy Simmonds, comic fair with around 300 exhibitors, over 500 artists, 10th anniversary of the children's festival "Kinder lieben Comics".

Programme Comic Salon Erlangen 2026

Thursday, June 4 – Opening

Opening of the Comic Salon and the comic fair in the Heinrich-Lades-Halle
Start of exhibitions in the Stadtmuseum, Kunstpalais, and other city center locations

Friday, June 5

Comic fair with around 300 exhibitors
Signing sessions, artist talks, readings, and workshops throughout the city center
Evening: Max und Moritz Prize Gala at the Markgrafentheater – Lifetime achievement award to Posy Simmonds

Saturday, June 6

Comic fair, exhibitions, and Comic Podium with expert lectures
Children's festival "Kinder lieben Comics" (10th anniversary)
Portfolio reviews at the Reprodukt stand daily from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Readings by, among others, Lewis Trondheim, Ulli Lust, Mawil, and Anna Haifisch

Sunday, June 7

Last day of the fair, exhibitions, and closing program
Film festival, performances, and concerts

Detailed signing sessions and program times will be announced on-site and on comic-salon.de.

Prices Comic Salon Erlangen 2026

Advance tickets online via Reservix or at the festival box office. Individual events such as the Max und Moritz Gala have separate advance sales starting in early May. Exact prices available on comic-salon.de.

Practical information

Practical information — Comic Salon Erlangen

Getting There

Erlangen is conveniently located in Middle Franconia on the A3 and A73 motorways. By train via Erlangen station (S-Bahn and regional trains from Nuremberg and Bamberg). Nearest airport: Nuremberg.

Tickets

Advance tickets online via Reservix or at the festival box office. Individual events such as the Max und Moritz Gala have their own advance sales.

Venues

The events are spread throughout Erlangen's city center – the comic fair is in the Heinrich-Lades-Halle, the gala is in the Markgrafentheater, and exhibitions are in the Stadtmuseum and Kunstpalais.

Four Decades of Comic Art in Erlangen

Since 1984, the International Comic Salon Erlangen has been the central meeting point for the comic scene in the German-speaking world. Every two years – in even-numbered years – Erlangen's city center becomes a stage for graphic literature. The diverse program of exhibitions, lectures, readings, and panel discussions attracts an audience from home and abroad.

The Comic Fair

Around 300 exhibitors present their programs in the Heinrich-Lades-Halle and other locations: publishers, agencies, comic dealers, artist groups, individual artists, and comic classes from universities. The fair is the economic and creative heart of the Salon.

The Max und Moritz Prize

The festive awarding of the Max und Moritz Prize in the Markgrafentheater is one of the festival's highlights. The prize is considered the most important award for graphic literature in the German-speaking world and is presented in several categories as well as for lifetime achievement.

Exhibitions and Encounters

Exhibitions spread throughout the city center showcase international stars, German-language comics, emerging talents, and thematic country focuses – including at the Stadtmuseum and the Kunstpalais. Over 500 artists can be experienced at signing sessions, drawing sessions, artist talks, and readings.

Program for the Whole Family

With the four-day children's festival "Kinder lieben Comics" (Children Love Comics), the Comic Podium with expert lectures, a film festival, workshops, performances, and concerts, the Salon appeals to fans of all ages.