22. International Comic Salon Erlangen
The largest comic festival in the German-speaking world
About Comic Salon Erlangen
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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.
Comic Salon Erlangen — edition 2026
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.
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.
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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.
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Where it takes place Comic Salon Erlangen
Innenstadt Erlangen (Heinrich-Lades-Halle, Markgrafentheater, Stadtmuseum, Kunstpalais)
Gebbertstraße 1, 91054 Erlangen