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Morgane Group to Run Angoulême Comics Festival From 2027

The decision sets up a court test that will determine if a reworked, author-led edition goes ahead in 2027 with major cultural and local economic stakes.

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La foule parcourt le Musée de la bande dessinée d'Angoulême (Charente), le 1er février 2026.
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Le logo du festival de la BD d'Angoulême, lors de l'édition 2023.

Overview

  • The ADBDA selected Groupe Morgane on Tuesday to relaunch the event from 2027 with a project led by industry figures Marie Parisot and Céline Bagot.
  • ADBDA said the winning plan puts authors at the center and promises high artistic standards with a wider range of styles.
  • 9e Art+ and the FIBD association have sued to nullify the selection process, alleging parasitism and unfair competition, with a hearing set for May 20 in Angoulême.
  • The plaintiffs warn that a court victory for them would cancel the tender and could make a 2027 edition impossible to stage.
  • The 2026 festival was canceled and replaced by a free, author-run “Grand Off” after a broad revolt over management and the 2024 firing of an employee who had reported a rape.