Rendez-Vous de la BD d'Amiens
The comic strip festival that has been buzzing Amiens since 1996
About RDV BD Amiens
Thirty years of passion for the 9th art
The Rendez-Vous de la Bande Dessinée d'Amiens were created in 1996 by the association On a Marché sur la Bulle, a resource center for comic strips in Amiens. Since their first edition, the RDV BD have established themselves as one of the most important comic strip festivals in northern France, attracting thousands of visitors passionate about the 9th art each year. The 2026 edition celebrates the 30th anniversary of the festival.
Halle Freyssinet: an industrial setting for comics
Since 2018, the Rendez-Vous de la BD have been held at the Halle Freyssinet, a former railway hall converted into a cultural space in the heart of Amiens. This industrial building with its strong architectural character offers an original and spacious setting to host the festival's exhibitions, signing stands, and events. The Halle Freyssinet brings all the festival's activities under one roof, creating a true immersion in the world of comic strips.
Signings, exhibitions, and meetings with authors
The festival unfolds over three weekends in June, offering a dense and varied program. Visitors can meet dozens of authors and illustrators during signing sessions, discover themed exhibitions dedicated to major works or movements in comics, attend conferences, round tables, and shows inspired by the 9th art. The festival places great importance on manga and children's comics, with workshops and activities dedicated to the younger audience.
A free and popular festival
The Rendez-Vous de la BD d'Amiens stands out for its free admission: access to all exhibitions, signings, and events is free. This philosophy, supported by the association On a Marché sur la Bulle and its many volunteers, makes the festival a truly popular and accessible event. The 2025 edition, the 29th, welcomed Japanese mangaka Naoki Urasawa, creator of Monster and 20th Century Boys, as its guest of honor, demonstrating the festival's international reach. The 2026 edition celebrates the 80th anniversary of Lucky Luke and the festival's 30th anniversary.
RDV BD Amiens — edition 2026
The 30th edition of the Rendez-Vous de la Bande Dessinée d'Amiens takes place from June 6 to 21, 2026, at the Halle Freyssinet, over the first three weekends of June. For this anniversary, the festival welcomes American Emil Ferris as guest of honor, celebrates Lucky Luke's 80th anniversary with a large immersive exhibition, and brings together more than 100 comic book, manga, and youth comic authors. Entry is completely free, open from 10 am to 6 pm.
30 Years of Comics in Amiens
From June 6 to 21, 2026, Halle Freyssinet hosts the Rendez-Vous de la Bande Dessinée d'Amiens for its 30th anniversary edition. The event, organized by the On a Marché sur la Bulle association, maintains its three-part format: an opening weekend (June 6-7) with signings and meetings, a "museum" weekend (June 13-14) dedicated to guided exhibition tours, and a closing weekend (June 20-21) which again expands the roster of authors.
Emil Ferris, Guest of Honor
American Emil Ferris, author of My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, designed the poster for this 30th edition. An exhibition titled "The Monsters of Emil Ferris" is entirely dedicated to her at Halle Freyssinet.
Lucky Luke Celebrates 80 Years
Created by Morris in 1946, the solitary cowboy celebrates his 80th birthday with the event exhibition "Lucky Luke Still Running, in Amiens": immersive scenography, original plates by Morris, Achdé, and numerous authors who have paid tribute to the character.
10 Exhibitions and Over 100 Authors
This anniversary edition offers ten new exhibitions at Halle Freyssinet (Lucky Luke, Emil Ferris, Mickey, Pénélope Bagieu, Hiro Mashima, Molang, Le Buveur d'encre, etc.), school days, a study day, a regional comic book competition for amateurs, and an off-site program with the Maison de la Culture, the Cité internationale de la langue française, and the Louis Aragon library.
A Free and Accessible Festival
As every year, entry is completely free. Halle Freyssinet is open from 10 am to 6 pm on the six festival days. Access is adapted for wheelchair users (accompanying person recommended) and people with reduced mobility.
Programme RDV BD Amiens 2026
The Three Highlights of the Festival
Opening Weekend — Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026
Halle Freyssinet, 10 am - 6 pm. Official inauguration, signing sessions with over 65 authors, auditorium meetings, workshops, continuous youth activities. Announced presence of Emil Ferris (guest of honor), Hiro Mashima (mangaka, Fairy Tail series), Pénélope Bagieu, Guy Delisle.
"Museum" Weekend — Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2026
Halle Freyssinet, 10 am - 6 pm. Guided tours of the ten exhibitions, partner bookstore Bulle en Stock, smaller-scale youth activities. A more contemplative format to discover the scenography work.
Closing Weekend — Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026
Halle Freyssinet, 10 am - 6 pm. Return of about a hundred authors for signing sessions, conferences, and round tables. Announced authors: François Schuiten and Benoît Peeters, Marion Montaigne, Matthieu Bonhomme, Achdé, Florence Dupré La Tour, Fabien Toulmé, Vanyda, Tebo, Riff Reb's, Régis Hautière, Alex Alice, Adeline Avril, Gijé, and many others.
The 10 Exhibitions at Halle Freyssinet
- Lucky Luke Still Running, in Amiens — The cowboy's 80th anniversary, original plates by Morris, Achdé, and tributes
- The Monsters of Emil Ferris — Visual universe of the American author, guest of honor
- Fairy Tail, a Draconic Epic — Manga by Hiro Mashima
- Mickey and Friends, a Long Drawn History — Mickey, Donald, and company through the illustrators
- Meeting Pénélope Bagieu — The author's journey (Brazen, Josephine)
- Le Buveur d'encre — Immersive youth scenography
- Les Disciples de la Hulotte, the Escape Game — Interactive family experience
- Molang — International character Molang and his friend Piu Piu
- La Hutte Dessinée — Works by students of the Amiens BD Master's program
- Regional Comic Book Competition — Exhibition of winning works
Off-site Program (May to October 2026)
Exhibitions, workshops, and shows in partnership with the Maison de la Culture d'Amiens, the Louis Aragon library, the Cité internationale de la langue française, and several Amiens cinemas.
School Audience
School days organized throughout June with author meetings adapted from primary to high school. An academic study day brings together researchers, teachers, and professionals around contemporary issues in comic books.
Highlights RDV BD Amiens 2026
- 30th anniversary edition of the festival
- Lucky Luke's 80th anniversary celebrated with a large immersive exhibition
- Emil Ferris, international guest of honor
- 10 new exhibitions at Halle Freyssinet
- Over 100 authors present over the three weekends
- Pénélope Bagieu, Hiro Mashima, François Schuiten, Marion Montaigne, Matthieu Bonhomme, Achdé announced
- Completely free festival, open from 10 am to 6 pm
- Extended off-site program from May to October 2026
Prices RDV BD Amiens 2026
Practical information — RDV BD Amiens
Access
The festival takes place at the Halle Freyssinet, rue de la Vallée, Amiens (80000).
- By car: From Paris (150 km), take the A16 towards Amiens centre. Parking available near the Halle Freyssinet.
- By train: Amiens station (Paris-Nord – Amiens, approx. 1h15). The Halle Freyssinet is a 10-minute walk from the station.
- By bus: Ametis network, several lines serve the neighborhood.
Prices
The festival is entirely free. Access to all exhibitions, signings, and events is free.
Contact
- Address: On a Marché sur la Bulle, 147B rue Dejean, 80000 Amiens
- Phone: 03 22 72 18 74
- Website: rdvbdamiens.com
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Halle Freyssinet
Halle Freyssinet, rue de la Vallée, 80000 Amiens, 80000 Amiens