Reims Interplanetary Comics Festival
The BD festival that makes bubbles travel through the City of the Sacred
About FIBDR
Reims Interplanetary Comics Festival: Bubbles Fly Through the City of the Sacred
Since 2013, the Reims Interplanetary Comics Festival (FIBDR) has been taking fans of the 9th art on a journey through the world of comics. The festival takes place every year in June in Reims' cultural venues, offering a rich and varied program that appeals to both enthusiasts and newcomers.
A Rich and Varied Program
FIBDR offers a complete program centered around comics:
- Exhibitions showcasing the work of renowned authors and illustrators
- Signing sessions with many authors present
- Meetings and conferences to discover the behind-the-scenes of creation
- Workshops for learning drawing and comics for all ages
- Shows and entertainment related to the world of the 9th art
- BD Village with booksellers and publishers
Iconic Venues
The festival takes over Reims' cultural venues, notably the Médiathèque Jean Falala, in the heart of the city, as well as other cultural and heritage sites. The festival traditionally launches at the media library, with exhibitions spread across several locations.
A Renewed Visual Identity Each Year
Each edition of FIBDR features an original poster created by an invited artist. For the 2026 edition (#14), it is the artist Riff Reb's who created the festival's illustration, bringing his unique graphic universe to the event's visual identity.
A Growing Festival
Since its creation in 2013, FIBDR has continuously grown, attracting more visitors and authors each year. The festival has established itself as an unmissable comics event in the Grand Est region, complementing the rich cultural landscape of the City of the Sacred.
FIBDR — edition 2026
The 14th edition of the Reims Interplanetary Comic Strip Festival (FIBDR) takes place from Wednesday, June 3 to Sunday, June 7, 2026, with the heart of the festival on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 under the marquees of Le Temps des Cerises (Reims racecourse car park). The poster is signed by Riff Reb's. Around thirty authors are expected for two days of meetings, signings, workshops, and drawing battles — free admission.
14th edition of FIBDR — June 3 to 7, 2026
The Reims Interplanetary Comic Strip Festival (FIBDR) returns for its 14th edition from June 3 to 7, 2026. As every year, the festival is organized by the TRAC association and spans several locations in Reims: Le Temps des Cerises (marquees set up in the racecourse car park) which hosts the heart of the festival, the Bibliothèque Carnegie and the Cinéma Opéraims for satellite events.
The visual for this edition was created by Riff Reb's, an author renowned for his comic book adaptations of great maritime and fantastic texts.
Around thirty invited authors
Among the announced authors: Riff Reb's, Edith, Edmond Baudoin, Fabrice Erre, Delphine Le Lay, Rafael Ortiz, Camille Potte, Bruno Bessadi, Chadia Loueslati, Alex Baladi, Isabelle Maroger, Alexis Horellou, Nicolas Moog, Céline Penot, Richard Di Martino, Zelba, Benoît Blary, Daniel Casanave and many others.
Festival format
The FIBDR combines a comic book convention (signings, meetings with authors), exhibitions at local partners, screenings, workshops open to the public, drawing battles for young talents, and a live drawing concert. The weekend of June 6 and 7 is entirely free and open access; only a few specialized workshops and the opening live drawing concert require prior reservation (very affordable rates).
An associative and cultural organization
The festival is organized by the TRAC association, a Reims-based structure that also runs Le Temps des Cerises, the Supercrampe leisure circus school, and the Fracas festival. The FIBDR is supported by SOFIA, ADAGP, the Département de la Marne, and the City of Reims.
Programme FIBDR 2026
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
- 7:00 PM — Live drawing concert The Man Who Planted Trees (based on Jean Giono) with live illustrations by Daniel Casanave and reading/voice by Florence Lebonvallet · Le Temps des Cerises · Reduced price (~4 €)
Thursday, June 4, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Screening of the film Rupestres in the presence of director Marc Azéma and author Edmond Baudoin · Cinéma Opéraims · Cinema price (~8.40 €)
Friday, June 5, 2026
- 3:30 PM — Professional meeting "Comic strips in a changing world" with three authors and an editor discussing the challenges of the book chain · Bibliothèque Carnegie · By invitation
Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026 — Festival weekend at Le Temps des Cerises
Heart of the festival: around thirty authors for signings and meetings under the marquees of Le Temps des Cerises (Reims racecourse car park). Free admission throughout the weekend.
Workshops (reservation recommended — opens May 11)
- The silkscreen caravan — Discovery of all stages of silkscreen printing; everyone leaves with their print
- Badge'it — Badge workshop for children and adults, DIY/punk/pop spirit
- The Wall — Evolving collective drawing space throughout the weekend
- Cartoon character creation with Richard Di Martino — In the spirit of Pif, Smurfs, Mickey
- Comic book character creation with Céline Penot — Based on randomly drawn words
- Introduction to watercolor with Benoît Blary
- Cyanotype workshop and other special techniques led by invited authors
Weekend activities
- Drawing battle for young talents — traditional highlight of the festival
- Signings and continuous meetings with the thirty invited authors
- Exhibitions at local partners
- Bookstore area to purchase works by the present authors
Highlights FIBDR 2026
- 2026 poster signed by Riff Reb's
- Around thirty invited authors, including Edmond Baudoin, Fabrice Erre, Edith, Delphine Le Lay…
- Opening live drawing concert The Man Who Planted Trees with Daniel Casanave (June 3)
- Screening and meeting Rupestres with Marc Azéma and Edmond Baudoin (June 4)
- Free festival weekend at Le Temps des Cerises on June 6 and 7
- Comic book workshops open to all (silkscreen printing, watercolor, character creation, badges…)
- Drawing battle for young talents
Prices FIBDR 2026
Practical information — FIBDR
Access
By car: Reims is accessible via the A4 from Paris (1h45). Parking available in the city center.
By train: Reims Centre station, TGV from Paris-Est (45 minutes).
By tram: Lines A and B, Opéra or Cathédrale stop for the Médiathèque Jean Falala.
Venues
- Médiathèque Jean Falala: 2 rue des Fuseliers, 51100 Reims
- Other cultural venues in Reims (detailed program on the FIBDR website)
Prices
Access to the festival and exhibitions is generally free. Some specific activities may be subject to a fee. Detailed information on the official FIBDR website.
Contact
Phone: 03 26 86 05 72
Email: [email protected]
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Where does it take place — FIBDR
Le Temps des Cerises (parking de l'hippodrome) et lieux associés (Bibliothèque Carnegie, Cinéma Opéraims)
2 rue des Fuseliers, 51100 Reims