Quai des Bulles
Festival in Ille-et-Vilaine
2026
About Quai des Bulles
Quai des Bulles — edition 2026
The 45th edition of Quai des Bulles takes place from October 9th to 11th, 2026, in Saint-Malo, hosted at the Palais du Grand Large and various venues across the city. As France's second-largest comic book festival after Angoulême, the event brings together around 800 authors for exhibitions featuring Nicolas Dumontheuil, Alberto Breccia, Jade Khoo, and L'Ours Barnabé, alongside a major Lucky Luke retrospective at the Chapelle Saint-Sauveur. The program also includes meet-and-greets, signing sessions, children's workshops, and a fringe festival.
Quai des Bulles 2026: The 45th Edition
The festival dedicated to comics and projected imagery returns from October 9th to 11th, 2026, in Saint-Malo, with the Palais du Grand Large serving as its seaside hub. The book fair, located at Quai St-Malo, will feature around 120 stands and 800 authors invited by their publishers, covering everything from Franco-Belgian comics and graphic novels to manga, independent works, and fanzines.
Exhibitions
At the Palais du Grand Large: the art of Nicolas Dumontheuil, a deep dive into the work of Argentine artist Alberto Breccia, Jade Khoo's Terre ou Lune, the Dreamland manga universe by Reno Lemaire, the world of L'Ours Barnabé for younger visitors, and the 2026 Young Talents exhibition. At the Chapelle Saint-Sauveur, a major exhibition dedicated to Lucky Luke (running from July 11th to October 11th), co-produced with Dargaud, traces the origins of the work by Morris, Goscinny, and Achdé, as well as reinterpretations by Matthieu Bonhomme, Guillaume Bouzard, Mawil, Ralph König, Blutch, Appollo, and Brüno. Throughout the city, free exhibitions will be held all October: Terreur Graphique on the theme of addiction, the Zoo des animaux disparus, the 400th anniversary of the French Navy, a collective of four Finnish female authors at the Tour Bidouane, and Les Enfants de la Résistance at the Pôle culturel La Grande Passerelle.
Meetings and Youth Activities
Over 30 meetings, conferences, and masterclasses offer the chance to engage with authors, complemented by film and animation screenings. A dedicated space welcomes younger visitors with workshops, a reading area, and Contes à Bulles. The "fringe festival" offers shows, concerts, and entertainment at various locations throughout Saint-Malo.
Highlights Quai des Bulles 2026
- October 9th to 11th, 2026, at the Palais du Grand Large and various locations in Saint-Malo
- 45th edition, France's 2nd largest comic festival after Angoulême
- Around 800 authors, 120 stands at the book fair
- Exhibitions: Nicolas Dumontheuil, Alberto Breccia, Jade Khoo, L'Ours Barnabé, 2026 Young Talents
- Major Lucky Luke exhibition at the Chapelle Saint-Sauveur (July 11th - October 11th)
- Over 30 author meetings, screenings, and a fringe festival
Programme Quai des Bulles 2026
The detailed schedule for the 2026 edition (including specific signing times, meetings, and screenings) has not yet been released by the organizers; only a general overview of exhibitions and events is currently available (source: festival.quaidesbulles.com, updated on 21/07/2026). It will be added as soon as it is published.
Prices Quai des Bulles 2026
Practical information — Quai des Bulles
Practical Information
Venues
The festival takes place across several locations: the Palais du Grand Large (exhibitions, screenings, shows, events, and meet-and-greets), the Quai St-Malo (book fair), the Pôle culturel La Grande Passerelle, the Chapelle Saint-Sauveur (Lucky Luke exhibition), and the Tour Bidouane, along with various other spots throughout the city that are free to access.
Opening Hours
Friday, October 9th: 9:30 am – 7:00 pm. Saturday, October 10th: 9:30 am – 7:00 pm. Sunday, October 11th: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm.
Tickets
1-day pass: €14 standard, €8 reduced. 3-day pass: €29 standard, €16 reduced. Free for children under 12. Group rates available for parties of 10 or more. Tickets can be purchased online, at the Saint-Malo Tourist Office, at the reception of the Pôle culturel La Grande Passerelle, or on-site. Entry tickets must be exchanged for a wristband starting Thursday, October 8th at 2:00 pm, or from 8:30 am daily at the wristband collection point on Quai Duguay Trouin.
Accessibility
All festival venues are accessible to people with reduced mobility and disabilities. Pets are not allowed indoors, with the exception of guide and assistance dogs.
Getting There
By train, Saint-Malo is approximately 55 minutes from Rennes and 2 hours 15 minutes from Paris Montparnasse via direct service. By car, the Paul Féval car park (Park & Ride, €3.30 for cars, €7.50 for motorhomes) connects to the city center via bus line 2, which is free upon presentation of your parking ticket; please note that due to the Route du Rhum setup, several car parks near the site will be inaccessible this year. The MAT bus network serves all 18 municipalities of the Saint-Malo Agglomération. Self-service electric bikes are available (120 bikes, 20 stations). A ferry shuttle connects Dinard to Saint-Malo in 10 minutes (Compagnie Corsaire).
Accommodation
For accommodation information, please contact the Saint-Malo Tourist Office.
Contact
Phone: 02 99 40 39 63 · Email: [email protected] · Official website: festival.quaidesbulles.com
Quai des Bulles
Quai des Bulles is a cultural event held in Saint-Malo, in Ille-et-Vilaine (Brittany). Quai des Bulles is one of the largest comic strip festivals in France, organized annually in Saint-Malo at the Palais du Grand Large. The event hosts hundreds of comic strip authors for signings, exhibitions, conferences, and activities, attracting tens of thousands of visitors.
A meeting to discover
Each edition offers a rich and varied program, inviting the public to share and discover moments. The event contributes to the cultural dynamism and attractiveness of the Ille-et-Vilaine region.
Information and program
For the detailed program and participation details, consult the official event channels or local tourist offices.
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