What is Fantarquía 2026
Fantarquía 2026 is a free festival dedicated to dangerous fantasy, a genre blending fantasy, science fiction and horror. The event, organised by publishers, podcasts and Barreira Arte y Diseño school, is aimed at readers, writers and fans of role-playing and board games. According to the organisers, the festival aims to create a meeting space to share works, projects and experiences around these genres.
Who organises it and what’s on
The festival is driven by Vuelo del Cometa (literature podcast), La Magnífica (publisher specialising in escapism), La Torre del Cuervo (sci-fi and grimdark podcast) and Barreira Arte y Diseño, an art and design school in Valencia. The programme includes:
- Meetings with authors and publishers in the genre.
- Role-playing and board game workshops, open to participants of all levels.
- Talks and debates with podcast creators and writers.
- Exhibition of artistic and literary projects linked to fantasy and horror.
Access and requirements
Entry to the festival is free and no prior registration is required. It is open to all audiences, although the content is aimed at those aged 14 and over due to the themes of the workshops and works presented. It is not specified whether there will be book or merchandising sales during the event.
