Herceg Novi Comic Strip Festival

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DatesDates TBA · Usually SeptemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsAs Montenegro's only comics convention, the
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Herceg Novi Comic Strip Festival in Herceg Novi

The Herceg Novi Comic Strip Festival, or Hercegnovski strip festival, is Montenegro's only comics convention, founded in 2007 by Nikola Curcin. Held over six days starting the first Friday of September, it brings together roughly a dozen new and sixty returning artists, with past guests from Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse, and has won international awards including an Italian Embassy Caravaggio prize and a 2019 Novi Sad Fair gold medal.

The Herceg Novi Comic Strip Festival holds a singular place in Montenegro's cultural calendar as the country's only dedicated comics convention.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

As Montenegro's only comics convention, the festival occupies a unique position in the country's cultural calendar, giving comics creators and fans a dedicated annual gathering that does not exist elsewhere in the country

02

The mystery stays covered

Its guest list has included artists from major American publishers Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse, a level of industry reach unusual for an event of its scale and location

03

The city starts moving

The festival's mix of roughly a dozen new artists alongside about sixty returning ones each year points to a loyal, recurring community built up since its 2007 founding by Nikola Curcin, while its international recognition, including an Italian Embassy Caravaggio prize and a gold medal at the Novi Sad Fair in 2019, signals a reputation extending well beyond Montenegro's borders despite the festival's relatively modest home base

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Since its founding in 2007 by Nikola Curcin

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the festival has built a recurring six-day format each September anchored by a returning community of around sixty artists alongside new participants each year

The sacred route

Living ritual

and has developed a track record of international recognition

The local code

Living ritual

including an Italian Embassy Caravaggio prize and a 2019 Novi Sad Fair gold medal

Tradition 5

Living ritual

as part of its established identity as Montenegro's only comics convention

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually September

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Casual clothing is standard for a comics convention setting; costume or cosplay attire is common at events of this kind, though the factsheet does not confirm whether cosplay is a specific...

Safety

Herceg Novi Comic Strip Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Herceg Novi you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map42.45 N, 18.54 EOpen in Google Maps

Herceg Novi, Herceg Novi, Montenegro

Nearest airportDBV — Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Herceg Novi you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Herceg Novi via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Herceg Novi, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearCasual clothing is standard for a comics convention setting; costume or cosplay attire is common at events of this kind, though the factsheet does not confirm whether cosplay is a specific feature of this festival.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Montenegro and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Herceg Novi Comic Strip Festival?

Herceg Novi Comic Strip Festival is listed for September · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Herceg Novi Comic Strip Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Herceg Novi, Montenegro. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Herceg Novi, Herceg Novi, Montenegro

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually September
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