Maranello Motor Fantafest

Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Maranello at Piazza Libertà and Via Stradi: the fourth edition of Maranello Motor Fantafest, the festival of comics and engines.

Free entry event.

Saturday, June 6, 2026

2:00 PM Event Opening

3:00 PM KST – KPOP Show Time Showcase dedicated to dancers and singers

4:30 PM K-pop Random Play Dance

6:00 PM YOTOBI Karim Musa, aka Yotobi, one of the most iconic and versatile creators of YouTube Italy. Followed by a meet & greet with photos and autographs.

7:30 PM A Meeting with ALESSANDRO VITTI From Marvel to DC Comics, the most iconic superheroes in world comics have come to life through his pencil. An exclusive appointment to retrace his extraordinary international career and discover his mission as the founder of the Academy of Creative Arts.

8:30 PM CHOCOBO BAND in concert On the Fantafest stage, the band inspired by the iconic soundtracks of Final Fantasy, who also opened the concerts of the famous composer Nobuo Uematsu.

10:00 PM LUPI MARRANI in concert Cartoon theme songs as you’ve never heard them (and never dared to imagine).

Sunday, June 7, 2026

10:00 AM Event Opening

11:30 AM An Evening with GIOVANNI TIMPANO A dialogue with the author of the spectacular illustrations that accompany the Ferrari Grand Prix. Let’s discover together how the official posters are born, blending the aesthetics of comics with the charm of speed.

11:30 AM COSPLAY CONTEST Registration opens. Organized by the MangaBeats Association.

3:00 PM A Meeting with ANDREA MACCARINI and DONALD SOFFRITTI Directly from the pages of Topolino (Mickey Mouse), a special appointment to see up close how imagination transforms into a comic strip. Let’s discover how the most famous characters of the Disney world and beyond come to life!

3:00 PM MONACO FORMULA 1 GP Live screening at the E. Ferrari Auditorium (free access without reservation while seats last).

4:00 PM COSPLAY CONTEST Contest begins. Organized by the MangaBeats Association.

6:30 PM ALEX POLIDORI The Italian voice of Spider-Man, Timothée Chalamet, and Usopp in the One Piece live-action. Followed by a meet & greet with photos and autographs.

8:30 PM “VIAGGIO SENZA VENTO” (Journey Without Wind) An Evening with OMAR PEDRINI and ANDREA MANFREDINI An unmissable performance between music and comics with Omar Pedrini and Andrea Manfredini, all live to tell the genesis of the comic Viaggio senza vento, based on the famous album by Timoria. Followed by a meet & greet with photos and autographs.

9:30 PM MARY THE VOICE in concert “Mai dire 90” (Never Say 90s). Sing your heart out to the theme songs of TV shows, movies, and cartoons that made the 90s legendary and much, much more…

During both days:

ICONIC MOVIE CARS On display are the legendary vehicles that marked the history of cinema and TV shows of the past.

COMICS & CARTOONISTS Artist Alley  Alessandro Vitti, Accademia Delle Arti Creative, Stefano Lei, Cynico Artist, GamonArt, Arianna Flipsieflopsie, Andrea Manfredini, live cartoonists, Matteo Montanari, Andrea Maccarini, Donald Soffritti, Iliam Hodge, Sonia Laviosa, Valemostro, Brenda Bondioli, RamarroMarrone collective.

FERRARI COVER ART Formula 1 becomes visual art: an exhibition of the artistic posters for every Grand Prix of the 2025 season, signed by the greatest contemporary illustrators (courtesy of Ferrari spa).

BOARD GAME AREA Organized by the WeRole Association and RisiKo! Club Ufficiale Il Maialino.

BEYBLADE AREA Saturday: Ranked tournament for 60 players with rich prizes. Sunday: Open day dedicated to those who want to discover the world of Beyblade. Organized by IBNA.

SIM RACING Fast lap tournaments, driving experiences, and demonstrations to introduce the world of sports simulation and digital motorsport. Branded prizes and gadgets up for grabs. Organized by ICS Esport Asd.

TONDODROMO Unleash your speed on Italy’s longest 1/32 Slot car track! Come to Maranello to challenge your friends in a head-to-head battle with no holds barred.

RETROGAME AREA (at the E. Ferrari Auditorium) Enter, choose your console, and play!

MARANELLOBRICK Design your speed: build the racing car of your dreams with the world’s most famous bricks.

ONE DAY… SOONER OR LATER I’LL GET A TATTOO That day might have arrived! Alle Tattoo for the first time at FantaFest!!

COMIC BOOK WORKSHOP WITH ADAC MODENA
Live Area: Academy cartoonists will be at work on a rotating basis throughout the day
Creative Area: A maxi-table for adults and children to draw together and leave a memory!

ITASHA ITALY@Maranello MEETING The aesthetics of Japanese anime in the heart of the Land of Motors; colors, passion, and pop culture on four wheels.

GUNDAM WORKSHOP Have you always wanted to build a robot? If you think it’s hard, don’t worry! Free modeling workshop dedicated to children organized by Base Bianca (limited spots).

JUGGLING & LIVE GRAFFITI PAINTING WORKSHOPS Organized by the Youth Aggregation Center of Maranello. Saturday from 4:00 PM.

COMMERCIAL AREA, SELF-PRODUCTIONS, AND ASSOCIATIONS

STREET FOOD – STANDS BY THE MARANELLO TERRA DEL MITO CONSORTIUM

Recommended free parking:

• Piazza Amendola

• Via Boito (Stradi Primary School)

• Parco Ferrari (Via Matteotti)

• Via Claudia (Galilei Secondary School)