Bulles en Champagne
The comic strip festival in Vitry-le-François
About Bulles en Champagne
Comics come to Vitry-le-François market hall
Bulles en Champagne is the annual gathering for comic book enthusiasts in Vitry-le-François. Organized by the Numi's Club, this free festival takes over the magnificent renovated and glass-enclosed market hall in the city center every first weekend of October, welcoming around fifty artists, publishers, and specialized merchants.
A generous and accessible festival
The strength of Bulles en Champagne lies in its friendliness and accessibility. Free entry allows everyone to discover the world of comic books, meet authors, and get their favorite albums signed. Thematic exhibitions, activities for young audiences, and meetings with artists create a warm atmosphere conducive to exchanges and discoveries.
Prestigious presidents
Each edition is placed under the honorary presidency of a renowned author who brings their vision and reputation to the event. After Janry, the famous cartoonist of Spirou and Petit Spirou (20th edition, 2025), it is cartoonist Dav (David Augereau) who presides over the 21st edition in 2026. This tradition highlights different facets of French-language and international comic books.
Over twenty years of passion
Created in 2006, Bulles en Champagne celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025, testifying to the vitality and longevity of this event in the cultural landscape of the Marne region. Driven by the passionate volunteers of the Numi's Club, the festival has grown and attracted an ever-wider audience, making Vitry-le-François a recognized destination for lovers of the ninth art.
Bulles en Champagne — edition 2026
21st edition of the Bulles en Champagne comic strip festival, on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, under the hall of Vitry-le-François. An edition placed under the honorary presidency of cartoonist Dav, with 36 invited authors and illustrators for signings, publishers and specialized merchants. Free entry.
2026 Edition: Dav Honorary President
Bulles en Champagne returns on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026 for its 21st edition, faithful to its appointment on the first weekend of October under the renovated and glass-enclosed hall of Vitry-le-François. This year, the festival welcomes 36 authors and illustrators for signings, publishers, and specialized comic book merchants.
The 2026 honorary presidency is entrusted to Dav (David Augereau). Confirmed guests also include Janry (Spirou, Le Petit Spirou), Frédéric Brrémaud and Federico Bertolucci, Jean-Luc Cornette, Silvio Camboni, Alexis Nesme, Fabrizio Petrossi, Cyril Trichet, as well as children's and literature authors such as Amélie Sarn, Nadia Berkane, Pascal Alexandre, and Yann Lovato.
On the program: signing sessions with the authors present, exhibitions, meetings, and activities for young audiences, in a friendly and entirely free atmosphere. The festival takes place under the hall, Place de la Halle, and also occupies several locations in the city center.
Programme Bulles en Champagne 2026
Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026
Festival open from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM on both days. Free entry. Most authors are present on Saturday and Sunday for signing sessions.
Honorary President
- Dav (David Augereau)
Invited Authors and Illustrators (selection)
- Janry — cartoonist of Spirou and Le Petit Spirou
- Frédéric Brrémaud & Federico Bertolucci
- Jean-Luc Cornette
- Silvio Camboni
- Silvio Luccisano
- Alexis Nesme · Nadia Nesme
- Fabrizio Petrossi
- Cyril Trichet
- Nadia Berkane
- Laurent Cagniat
- Alexandre Crochet
- Dab's
- Marie Dieppedalle
- Étienne Martin · Thierry Martin
- Yan Gevuld · Gihef · Aurélie Guarino · Gérard Guéro
- Margaux Kindhauser
- Mara
- Aurélien Morinière
- Nicolas Pothier
- Paco Rodriguez
- Pascal Alexandre · Yann Lovato (children's literature)
- Amélie Sarn · Pierre Séry (literature)
Specialized Merchants and Exhibitors
- David Robin · Liralest · Œil du Donjon · Richard Sellini
Guest list subject to change before the festival. Detailed program (exhibitions, children's activities) to be announced by the organization closer to the event.
Highlights Bulles en Champagne 2026
- 21st edition under the honorary presidency of Dav (David Augereau)
- 36 invited authors and illustrators for signings, including Janry (Spirou)
- Completely free entry, Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Festival under the renovated and glass-enclosed hall in the city center of Vitry-le-François
Prices Bulles en Champagne 2026
Practical information — Bulles en Champagne
Access
The festival takes place at Place de la Halle, 51300 Vitry-le-François. The renovated and glassed-in hall is located in the town center, easily accessible on foot from the SNCF train station. Free parking nearby.
Prices
Free admission.
Hours
Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
On-site
Signing sessions with attending authors. Thematic exhibitions. Specialized comic strip merchants. Activities for young audiences. Catering nearby in the town center.
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Where does it take place — Bulles en Champagne
La Halle de Vitry-le-François
Place de la Halle, 51300 Vitry-le-François