The annual Lake Como Comic Art Festival returns to the magnificent Villa Erba with new and exciting additions in 2026. This year the festival offers four ticket tiers including an all-new VIP Ticket Package for 2026 which features a one-of-a-kind exclusive art print portfolio by Liam Sharp, spotlighting Conan the Barbarian. Each print portfolio includes an original hand-drawn remarque and signature from Liam—not a reproduction, but original art!
“Ever since my earliest days I have longed to draw this character,” Sharp says about Conan. “He made me feel stronger at a time when I needed it. He gifted me a courage I never felt I had. He challenged me to in turn challenge the greatest obstacles of my own life.” Sharp continued, “Drawing this set of prints, mostly taken from classic scenes, has been a career-long dream of mine. I think it was worth the wait!”
The celebrated art festival offers attendees an exclusive experience like no other. The intimate atmosphere offers enthusiastic fans and collectors the opportunity to engage in conversation and purchase original art from world renowned comic book artists in a stunning location. The three-day event begins Friday, April 24th, with an opening reception overlooking the breathtaking lake and gardens of the historic Villa Erba in Cernobbio, Lake Como, Italy, and will run for two full days, Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th.
The Lake Como Comic Art Festival is a unique event, with a focus solely on the art of comics, crafted by the organizers of the Big Wow Comic Fest in California and the Paris Comic Expo. The curated guest list showcases the artwork of the world’s top artists in the industry. This year’s guest list includes: Alan Davis, Alex Maleev, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Andy Belanger, Brian Bolland, Carmen Carnero, Dani, David Mack, Dustin Nguyen, Enrique Breccia, Enrico Marini, Esad Ribic, Frank Cho, Gabriele Dell’Otto, Gary Frank, J Scott Campbell, Joe Chiodo, Jordi Bernet, Joshua Cassara, Juanjo Guarnido, Liam Sharp, Mahmud Asrar, Monte Michael Moore, Olivier Vatine, Patrick McDonnell, Pepe Larraz, Riccardo Federici, Rick Leonardi, Sanjulian, Sara Pichelli, Scott Hampton, Stanley Artgerm Lau, Sylvain Repos, Tanya Lehoux, and Terry Dodson.
The Lake Como Comic Art Festival offers multiple ticketing levels: an All-Access Pass, a 2 Day Pass, a Single Day Pass, and for those looking for something extra special there is the all-new VIP Ticket Package for Lake Como 2026. The All-Access Pass for the 2026 Festival is available for purchase starting today, with the 2-Day and Single Day options going on sale in 2026. To purchase visit: https://www.lccaf.com/tickets.
The All-Access Pass—On Sale Today, December 9, 2025
● Includes Opening Night Reception: Friday, April 24
● Everything in the 2-Day Pass
● 2026 Lake Como Fine Art Portfolio & Swag Bag
The 2-Day Festival Pass—Goes On Sale January 2026
● 2-Day Ticket: April 25-26, 2026
● Entry to All Workshops & Panels
● 2026 Lake Como Fine Art Portfolio & Swag Bag
The Single Day Pass—Goes On Sale February 2026
● Choose Saturday, April 24 or Sunday, April 26 one Day Pass
● Access to the Artist’s Hall, Workshops & Panels
The 2026 VIP Pass Includes:
● Conan Art Portfolio by Liam Sharp with original remarque
● Access to the Opening Night Reception: Friday, April 24
● Special 2026 Variant Covers (full list announced soon)
● Guaranteed access to limited-run items before the general public
● 2026 Lake Como Fine Art Portfolio & Swag Bag
Programming and more highlights will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information, follow the Lake Como Comic Arts Festival on social media at @como_art_fest and visit: https://www.lccaf.com/
