Amadora BD - International Comics Festival

Amadora BD is the most important comic festival in Portugal. Founded in 1990 and organised by the Municipality of Amadora, it welcomes more than 15,000 visitors every year. In addition to organising workshops, exhibitions, book launches, autograph sessions, conferences, a gaming arena and guided visits all year round with schools and other educational institutions across the country. Amadora BD holds a 36-year expertise in: comics artistic direction; hosting international delegations; organising comics workshops and especially in setting up major seminars with professionals. Amadora BD has been involved in international projects since its creation, and was notably part of the France/Portugal Season led jointly by the French Institute and the Portuguese Ministry of Culture.