Dreamland celebrates 20 years with a free pop-up in Paris

Dreamland turns twenty and celebrates with an event that's easy to reach if you're in Europe: from October 16 to 19, 2026, Pika Édition opens a free pop-up at 39 Rue Volta, in Paris. There will be an exhibition of original pages, signing sessions, and a temporary shop with exclusive merchandise. Entry is free and hours run from 10:30 to 19:00.

The space is designed as a journey through the work of Reno Lemaire. Panels from the manga and various volumes of the series will be on display so readers can dive back into the world of Terrence, the protagonist. For those unfamiliar: he's a high school student who, after overcoming his fear of fire, lives a second life inside the world of dreams.

Poster for the free Dreamland pop-up celebrating its 20th anniversary in Paris.sortiraparis.com

Signings with several guest artists

The signing schedule brings Reno Lemaire together with several artists who contributed to the mook and the anniversary artbook. Confirmed names include Romain Lemaire (Everdark), Néo (Free Quest), Yoann Vornière (Silence), Miya, and Jeronimo Cejudo (Ripper). Pika has already published each person's schedule, since not everyone will be there all four days.

That's an important detail: if you're aiming for a specific signing, check the official program before heading over. Attendance varies by day, and you don't want to show up on Saturday only to find out your favorite artist signed on Friday.

Merchandise with accessible prices

The shop area will have exclusive anniversary items. There are stickers for 3 euros, A2 posters for 5, metal mugs for 15, and t-shirts for 25. Some giveaways are only handed out with certain purchases and stock is limited, so free entry doesn't guarantee you'll take something home if you arrive late.

Shop area with exclusive Dreamland anniversary merchandise.sortiraparis.com

The venue is near the Arts et Métiers metro station, in Paris's 3rd arrondissement. For those of us who've followed the series for years, seeing original Dreamland pages outside of bookstores is a rare opportunity. And for newcomers, the event serves as a gateway without spending a single euro—unless you fall for the shop's temptations.

Exhibition of Dreamland panels and volumes at the Rue Volta space.sortiraparis.com

Dreamland is one of those titles that built a loyal community through volumes and patience. Twenty years later, it's still making waves. Hopefully something like this crosses the pond someday, but for now we'll have to settle for following the event from afar or planning an express trip to Paris.