Cartoon Club – International Festival of Animation, Comics and Games is back with its 41st edition, from 14 to 20 July 2025 in Rimini!
This unique event, born thanks to the experience of Acli Arte e Spettacolo APS, is now a point of reference for all fans of animated cinema, comics, games, cosplay and nerd culture.
A festival in continuous growth: over the years, Cartoon Club has evolved, expanding and bringing an increasingly significant impact on Rimini and its tourism. It is not just a summer festival: it is a network active all year round, with educational projects, events in schools and shows for all ages.
Since 1985 the Festival has come a long way. Today it involves about 200,000 presences and is spread over 10 locations, including open-air arenas, museums, libraries, art galleries and even Piazzale Fellini, which is transformed into a lively seaside village.
Cartoon Club is not only fun but also social commitment: each edition addresses current issues such as disability, human rights and the environment. Always evolving, the Festival combines tradition and technological innovation, keeping up with the times.
What awaits you? A week of pure magic:
- 7 days of screenings with 200 animated short films
- The latest cinematic news in animation
- 15 Meetings with extraordinary authors and artists
- 4 Spectacular exhibitions
- 10 Creative workshops and masterclasses
- Shows and many unmissable events
- One of the largest cosplay conventions in Italy
- And let’s not forget Riminicomix, the market exhibition full of comics, gadgets and surprises for every fan, with its Self Area for independent authors and spaces dedicated to Games and Videogames.
Mark the dates in your diary and come and experience the magic of Cartoon Club!
Rimini is waiting for you to celebrate the world of animation, comics and entertainment together.