Lakes International Comic Art Festival

CELEBRATING COMIC ART FROM ACROSS THE WORLD

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70+ INTERNATIONAL GUESTS, 1 GREAT FESTIVAL WEEKEND

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13 - 15 OCTOBER 2017, THE LAKE DISTRICT, KENDAL, CUMBRIA

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BUY YOUR 2017 FESTIVAL PASS TODAY!

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THE WORLD'S BEST COMIC CREATORS

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13 - 15 OCTOBER 2017, THE LAKE DISTRICT, KENDAL, CUMBRIA

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OCTOBER 13 - 15 2017

2017Kendal, Lake District

Welcome

Get set for a celebration of comic art from across the world Kendal, Cumbria

The Lakes International Comic Art Festival is the only event of its kind in the UK taking over the whole town of Kendal, on the edge of the Lake District, Cumbria for a weekend each October.

Celebrating the amazing world of comic artists, creators and writers, we bring the biggest names in comic art to Cumbria with over 70 special guests from across the comic world. There really is something for everyone, whether you’re a comic veteran, new to comics or just love seeing amazing artists at work!

Highlights

Our Latest Podcast: Festival Patron Stephen L. Holland

Lancaster University announces free “Power of Graphic Novels” networking event

Gareth Brookes talks comics - and beer! - with the Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast

Lakes International Comic Art Festival Programme 2017 Online

Leo Baxendale tribute goes on permanent display at Kendal's Brewery Art Centre

Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast: Blues Harvest!

News What's on

E-News Sign-up Festival Map

Festival Guide (11mb) Comic Shop