Cartoon Club – International Festival of Animation Cinema, Comics and Games returns with its 42nd edition, from July 12 to 19, 2026 in Rimini!
We are working on the 2026 program and updating the website.
Stay connected with us! Here are some previews!
Animation contests
Cartoon Club promotes seven competitions dedicated to animated shorts from all over the world.
Registrations for 2026 are now open
Authors can submit their films by April 30, 2026, through the following platforms:
Per informazioni contattare: simona.fabbri@cartoonclub.it
RiminiComix
As usual, this year too the area of Piazzale Federico Fellini will be lively with Riminicomix: the exhibition-market dedicated to comics and cosplay. In addition to the exhibition part, it also offers numerous side activities: meetings, workshops, games, performances.
The exhibitions
Every year, Cartoon Club organizes various exhibitions in different locations around the city: from the Rimini Museum in the historic center, through the Augeo art gallery, to the area in front of Marina Centro beach at Palazzina Roma.
The shows
As every year, in 2026 Cartoon Club will also host numerous shows: music and live entertainment will accompany the event from July 12 to 19.
The guests
Many national and international guests will also arrive for the 2026 edition: illustrators, comic artists, directors, writers, voice actors, musicians, and cosplayers. An extraordinary lineup awaits you in Rimini!
Workshops and masterclasses
The festival organizes educational activities such as comic and animated film courses for children, and masterclasses led by prestigious authors for young people and adults.
In the beautiful setting of the city of Rimini, Cartoon Club and RiminiComix have been bringing its most important and charming locations to life for 40 years, from the seafront to the historic center, with unique events to give you unforgettable moments!