Infinity and Beyond

In association with SouthernGFX... A special section of our online festival devoted to how technology is pushing the boundaries of comics.

These short videos and how-tos will be especially helpful if you’re looking for a career in digital creation.

Creative workshops

Seven free mini workshops!

Offering you an introduction to a myriad of ideas and skills to boost or kickstart your creative practice.

Exhibition: Coronacartoon of the Year

A virtual exhibition of cartoons about the pandemic, taken from newspapers and other sources worldwide.

As well as looking at the wildly different approaches that cartoonists have taken, you had the opportunity to vote for your favourite - check out the winners!

Don't Go Shopping with Viz

The boys from Viz did not bring you a new type of shopping online.

Typically Viz ignored the brief and decided to do a quiz instead.

Personality Quiz - What sort of comic reader are you?

There are many kinds of comic readers, from obsessive collectors to dentist’s-waiting-room dilettantes. Which kind are you?

Find out in our specially commissioned personality quiz!

Through the Comic Keyhole

Celebrity comic collectors take us into their homes and show us their prized possessions.

We’ve peered behind the net curtains that conceal some of the most amazing collections of comics in the world.

Desert Island Comics

Five comics, one luxury item, and your favourite crisps – what would you take to a desert island?

It’s our own version of the Radio 4 classic.

Comics, Clouds and Kendal Mint Cake

Why is the Lake District such a great place to inspire artists, and to read comics?

Travel with some of our top guests to a specific spot in the Lakes, and watch them read or discuss a comic there, showing us why they like the place and how the comic relates to it.

International Collaborations

Special events featuring top creators from France, Quebec and Denmark.

In association with Lyon BD, Quebec BD festivals and Artbubble, Denmark.

LICAF LIVE Podcast Exclusive!

The Lakes International Comic Art Festival recently announced it was going virtual with LICAF LIVE for 2020 – and the Lakes International Comic Art Festival Podcast team have an exclusive chat with Festival Director Julie Tait, who reveals more about the plans for this extraordinary and exciting step into the digital world.