Fumetto 2026 in Lucerne

Fumetto, the International Comic Festival Lucerne 2026

Fumetto, the International Comic Festival Lucerne 2026, runs from 7–15 March 2026, turning Lucerne into a walkable gallery of comic art with exhibitions spread across the city and its surrounding area. With around 8 main and 50 satellite exhibitions and an audience of roughly 30,000 visitors, Fumetto is one of the biggest events in Lucerne’s cultural calendar and one of Europe’s most important comic festivals. If you want a spring trip that blends world-class illustration, storytelling, and Swiss old-town charm, Fumetto 2026 is the kind of festival you plan a whole weekend around.

Fumetto 2026 in Lucerne: what it is

Fumetto is presented as a festival for comics and related media, spanning fine arts, graphic design, and illustration, with a programme that invites adults, young people, and children to experience comic art in many formats. The Lucerne tourism listing emphasizes that the festival showcases both major comic artists and emerging talent from around the world, and it highlights how the event has grown over the past 30 years from a regional happening into a key platform for the art form. That blend of established names and new voices is what makes Fumetto feel like a true cultural festival rather than only a fan convention.

For travelers, the best part is the format. Instead of being locked into one expo hall, you explore Lucerne itself, moving between venues like you’re on a curated art walk, with the city’s lakeside views and medieval streets acting as the “intermissions” between exhibitions.

Confirmed dates and how long it lasts

Fumetto Comic Festival Lucerne is confirmed for March 07–15, 2026, a nine-day run that gives you flexibility to visit for a long weekend or build a longer Swiss itinerary around it. The same page describes the festival as presenting comic art “every spring” over nine days, which aligns with the March schedule and the festival’s identity as a seasonal highlight.

This timeframe is ideal for a Lucerne break. Early March can still feel crisp in Switzerland, but the longer daylight and the start-of-spring mood pair beautifully with gallery-hopping and café stops between venues. (General seasonal travel context, no citation.)

What you’ll experience: exhibitions across the city

One of Fumetto’s defining features is its citywide exhibition network. The official Lucerne listing states the festival includes around 8 main and 50 satellite exhibitions, with venues spread across Lucerne and the surrounding area. This matters because it changes the way you attend: you’re not rushing from panel to panel in one building, you’re exploring the city as part of the festival experience.

Expect a mix of:

• Major curated exhibitions (often the “headline” shows that draw international attention).
• Smaller satellite shows that can feel like discoveries, especially if you enjoy emerging illustrators and experimental storytelling.
• A broader festival atmosphere where the medium of comics is treated as contemporary art, not only entertainment.

Talks, tours, and live drawing: the festival’s “in-person magic”

Fumetto is not only about viewing pages on walls. The Lucerne listing confirms the programme includes activities like guided tours, readings, talks, and live drawing, which help visitors engage with the art form directly. It also frames the festival as a place for professional exchange, making it relevant to creators, publishers, educators, and students as much as to general visitors.

If you’re traveling specifically for Fumetto, these live elements are what elevate the trip. Exhibitions are wonderful, but a talk or live drawing session gives you the feeling of being inside the creative process rather than only observing the finished result.

Ticket prices for Fumetto 2026 (confirmed)

Fumetto’s published ticket page lists festival admission prices in Swiss francs, with multiple pass options.

Day, evening, and multi-day passes

• Day Pass: Adults CHF 28, Reduced CHF 25, Children (to 16 years) CHF 15, Children (to 6 years) Free, Family pass (max. 5 people, 2 adults) CHF 60.
• Evening pass: Entry after 6 pm costs CHF 15.
• 2-day pass: Adults CHF 45, Reduced CHF 39, Children (to 16 years) CHF 25.
• Weekly pass: Adult CHF 75, Reduced CHF 60 (with photo; valid for entire festival).

Extras and group pricing

• Single admission for the competition exhibit: CHF 5.
• Groups of 10+: CHF 22 per adult, CHF 10 per student.
• Guided tours: Group tours CHF 50 (excluding festival admission); public tours listed as free.

The ticket page also notes that tickets are available at Festivalzentrum Kornschütte, Infopoint, and Kunstmuseum Luzern, and that the Fumetto ticket is valid for entry to corresponding exhibitions at Kunstmuseum Luzern. For visitors, that’s a practical advantage: one ticket can unlock multiple aligned exhibition spaces without extra friction.

How to plan a perfect Fumetto weekend in Lucerne

Because Fumetto is spread across venues, your plan should be relaxed and walkable. The Lucerne listing recommends arriving by public transport to Lucerne train station or by car to city parking garages, highlighting the city’s accessibility for visitors.

A smart 2–3 day rhythm:

• Day 1: Arrive, orient yourself in the Old Town, then do one main exhibition plus an evening pass visit after 6 pm.
• Day 2: Make it your “deep dive” day with multiple exhibitions and at least one talk or live drawing event.
• Day 3: Pick satellite exhibitions you missed, revisit a favorite, and leave time for lakeside views before departure.

If you’re traveling from Zurich, Bern, Basel, or nearby regions, Lucerne is also an easy add-on city, and festival dates give you a cultural anchor to plan around. (General travel context, no citation.)

Local Lucerne atmosphere: why this festival feels different here

Lucerne is compact, scenic, and built for slow exploration. That matters because comic festivals can sometimes feel overwhelming in large convention halls. In Lucerne, Fumetto’s citywide model makes the festival feel airy and human-scale, letting you absorb art without rushing.

The Lucerne listing also notes the festival is located centrally, in the Old Town and city area, which is exactly what you want as a visitor: you can step out of an exhibition and immediately be in historic streets, cafés, or lakeside viewpoints.

Tips for comic fans, creators, and first-time visitors

Whether you’re coming as a longtime comics reader or a curious traveler, these tips help:

• Choose your pass based on your travel style: a 2-day pass can be ideal for a weekend, while the weekly pass makes sense if you’re staying longer and want to dip in and out.
• Use the evening pass strategically: entry after 6 pm for CHF 15 is a great way to fit Fumetto into a broader Switzerland trip.
• If you’re visiting with family, the family pass and child pricing make it easier to attend without stretching your budget.
• Don’t skip satellite exhibitions. They’re often where you find the most surprising work, especially if you love illustration, zines, and experimental graphic storytelling.

Verified Information at a glance

• Event name: Fumetto Comic Festival Lucerne (International Comic Festival)
• Event category: Comic art festival and exhibition programme (comics, fine arts, graphic design, illustration)
• Confirmed dates: 7–15 March 2026
• Location: Lucerne (Luzern), Switzerland; venues spread throughout the city and surrounding area
• Confirmed scale: Around 8 main and 50 satellite exhibitions; around 30,000 visitors (as stated)
• Confirmed programme elements: Guided tours, readings, talks, live drawing
• Ticket prices (CHF, confirmed): Day pass adult 28, reduced 25, children to 16 15, children to 6 free, family pass 60; evening pass after 6 pm 15; 2-day adult 45; weekly adult 75; competition exhibit single entry 5
• Ticket validity note (confirmed): Fumetto ticket also valid for corresponding exhibitions at Kunstmuseum Luzern

If you’re looking for a European spring trip with real creative depth, plan Lucerne for 7–15 March 2026, wander from exhibition to exhibition through the Old Town, and let Fumetto remind you how powerful a simple mix of ink, paper, and imagination can be when an entire city makes space for it.