The regularly updated downthetubes “rolling list” of major British and Irish comic conventions and other gatherings and signings, intended as a quick guide to “What’s On”. Follow the links to event web sites for fuller details.
The growing size of this British and Irish comic events page has meant we have had to split our Exhibitions guide onto a new page on downthetubes. Information on events and venues is always welcome.
Last Updated: Friday 29th March 2024
Information is very welcome!
Thank you to everyone who has supplied information and apologies if I haven’t added your event yet. Please do also check out our Events News and Exhibition News news streams
As ever, information about events is welcome: here’s how to contact us. If you don’t see your date added to this list, please re-send the information as it’s entirely possible, given the huge amount of email received, that we’ve missed it first time around – sorry!
Please do not assume we will see a convention announcement on Facebook, Twitter or other social media.
Where no date is listed, we have where possible based an event’s dates within the usual month they have taken place in previous years. Where event web sites have not been updated in months, we are now removing what appear to be “dead” events from the “dates not yet announced” sections of this page.
Please note: The inclusion of an event as “Not Yet Announced” is generally because of a similar event the previous year. It does not mean that event will be repeated
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British and Irish Comic Events: 2024
REGULAR COMIC EVENTS
The Cartoon Musuem, London
• Check out their events program at cartoonmuseum.org
The Story Museum, Oxford
• You can find out more about The Story Museum, which runs regular comic workshop events and more, here
March 2024
The Gulf and Blind Alley Signing With Adam de Souza
1.00pm Saturday 30th March 2024
Gosh! Comics, 1 Berwick Street, London W1F 0DR
Web: goshlondon.com
• Event Details on Facebook
Manchester Comic Fair
30th March 2024
Sachas, Tib Street, Back Piccadilly, Manchester, M4 1SH
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Morecambe Comic Con 2024
Sunday 31st March (Easter Day) – Monday 1st April 2024
The Platform, Station Buildings, Marine Road Central, Morecambe LA4 4DB
Facebook: morecambecomiccon | Admission Free at 2023 events
Morecambe Comic Con features merchandise stalls selling all types of goodies from Funko Pops an Pokemon Cards to Collectables Retro Games and Original Artwork; appearances throughout the day from Characters inc. Mario, Sonic, Pikachu, Superheroess and Star Wars – you never know who will turn up!; and Cosplay Competitions. Prizes to be won and it’s free entry. Dress as your favourite character!
April 2024
CoCo Comic Con 2024
Saturday 6th April 2024
10.00am – 5.00pm The Storey Gallery Room, 27 Meeting House Lane, Lancaster LA1 1TH | Free | Web: cococomics.co.uk/coco-con-2024 | Facebook | Instagram | X
CoCo Comic Con is a convention dedicated to celebrating the people who bring this whole community to life: the wonderfully talented indie creators in the UK Comic Book Community.
The event will feature some of the best and brightest in the UK comics community exhibiting their comics, zines, stickers, bookmarks, and other assorted bits and bobs.
As always, entry is FREE! So, if you’re looking for a chill day out to see what the UK comics scene has to offer, This is the place to be!
Manchester Anime & Gaming Con 2024
Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th April 2024
Sugden Sports Centre, 114 Grosvenor Street Manchester M1 7HL | Web | Tickets
An all age event for anime fans, gamers, cosplayers and comic fans, organised by the Animeleague. An event for anime fans, gamers, comic fans and cosplayers.
BGCP Livingston Comic Con 2024
10.00am – 4.00pm Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th April 2024 | Free
The Centre, Almondvale Blvd, Livingston EH54 6HR
Visit the BGCP Facebook Comic Con page or website at bigglasgowcomicpage.com for more details
Newark Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2024
Saturday 6th April 2024
Newark Showground
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals
Sheffield Comic Fair
Saturday 6th April 2024
Showroom Cinema, Paternoster Row, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Shrewsbury Comic Con 2024
10.00am -4.00pm Saturday April 6th, 2024
Shrewsbury Town Football Club, Montgomery Waters Meadow, Oteley Rd, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ST
Web: shrewsburycomiccon.com
Comic Guests: Charlie Adlard, Mike Perkins and Charlie Adlard
Guests will be signing in the vendor’s room and some will also take part in a Q&A panel.
Gateshead Comic-Con 2023
Sunday 7th April 2024
The Fed
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
London Comic Mart
Sunday 7th April 2024
Royal National Hotel, 38-51 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG
Early Entry Price: £5 from 11.00 am – 12 noon – Free entry from 12 noon
Web: londoncomicmart.co.uk
The Comica Social Club Meet-Up takes place at the Mart. Drinks, comics chat and chips are underway during the afternoon and continues from 4.00pm onwards till around 6.00pm or so.
Dublin Comic Arts Festival 2024
13th – 14th April 2024
Web: dublincomicarts.ie | Support DCAF on Patreon
FOLD Comic Mart
12 noon – 5.00pm 13th April 2024, Deda: Déda Derby Dance and Derby Quad, Derby | Apply for a table here | Follow Derbyshire Zine Library for updates
FOLD – Derby Zine Fest, Derby’s first ever Zine Fest, is set to debut next month – and the team behind it has issued a last call for comic creators and zinemakers who may want tables. If you are selected to take part, the work you sell at FOLD must be at least 50 per cent zine based.
Follow this link to apply for a table – the deadline for applications is 18th March 2024.
NB If you are selected to take part, the work you sell at FOLD must be at least 50% zine based. All stallholders should be 18 and over unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you have any questions on eligibility, please contact derbyshirezinelibrary@hotmail.com or c.flint@derby.ac.uk
Haru Book One: Spring Signing With Joe Latham
1.00pm Saturday 13th April 2024
Gosh! Comics, 1 Berwick Street, London W1F 0DR
Web: goshlondon.com
Cardiff Anime & Gaming Con 2024
Saturday 13th – Sunday 14th April 2024
Cardiff University Students’ Union, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3QN | Web | Tickets
An all age event for anime fans, gamers, cosplayers and comic fans, organised by the Animeleague. An event for anime fans, gamers, comic fans and cosplayers.
Invasion 4 Taunton
10.00am – 3.00pm Saturday 13th April 2024
Taunton Central Library, Paul St, Taunton TA1 3XZ | Free + Free Krackers Comic Goody Bag | Facebook Event Page
Bee ready to Transform your Saturday with a special 40th Anniversary Transformers spotlight with Simon Furman as the main guest! What a shock! Graham Bleathman will be putting a small but super art show together and other guests are the team from Time Bomb Comics, Andrew Richmond, Grayham Puttock, Shaky Kane, Kek-W and more
Southampton Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2024
Saturday 13th April 2024
Oasis Academy Mayfield, Southampton
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals
Maidenhead Comic Con & Toy Fair 2024
10.00 – 4.00pm Sunday 17th April 2024
The Braywick Leisure Centre, Braywick Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1BN
Web: strikingevents.com/maidenhead
Organised by Striking Events
Cornwall Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2024
Saturday 20th April 2024
Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge, Cornwall
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals
Crawley Comic Con & Toy Fair 2024
10.00 – 4.00pm Saturday 20th April 2024
K2 Crawley, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley RH11 9BQ
Web: strikingevents.com/crawley
Organised by Striking Events
Portsmouth Anime & Gaming Con 2024
Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st April 2024
Portsmouth Marriott Hotel, Southampton Rd Cosham Portsmouth PO6 4SH | Web | Tickets
An all age event for anime fans, gamers, cosplayers and comic fans, organised by the Animeleague. An event for anime fans, gamers, comic fans and cosplayers.
Bedford Comic Con & Toy Fair 2024
10.00 – 4.00pm Sunday 21st April 2024
The John Bunyan Sports Centre, Mile Road, Bedford MK42 9TS
Web: strikingevents.com/bedford
Organised by Striking Events
Keighley Comic Con 2024
Saturday 27th April 2024
Victoria Hall Keighley
Hosted by Savage Beast Events | Facebook Event Page
BGCP Paisley Comic Con 2024
10.00am – 4.00pm Saturday 27th April 2024 | Free – £4
Lagoon Leisure Centre, 11 Christie St, Paisley PA1 1NB
Visit the BGCP Facebook Comic Con page or website at bigglasgowcomicpage.com for more details
Cheltenham Comic Con & Toy Fair 2024
11.00 – 5.00pm Sunday 28th April 2024
Leisure at Cheltenham, Tommy Taylors Lane, Cheltenham,GL50 4RN
Web: strikingevents.com/cheltenham
Organised by Striking Events
Hulk Comic-Con – Hull Unleashed Comic-Con 2024
Hull Sport – The Allam Sport Centre, Hull
Sunday 28th April 2024
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Comic Con World Blackpool 2024
27th – 28th April 2024
Web: www.comicconworld.co.uk | Facebook
Drawn Creative Collective 2024
27th – 28th April 2024
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, Spring Gardens, Shrewsbury SY1 2SZ
Web: www.drawn.live
A gathering of Shropshire’s creative community, including comic creators, to showcase new designs and give the opportunity to buy direct.
May 2024
Free Comic Book Day 2024
Saturday 3rd May 2024 (Always first day in May)
For details of events in your local comic shop visit www.freecomicbookday.com
Search for participating stores outside the United States at www.freecomicbookday.com/StoreLocator?StartIntl
Liverpool Comic Con 2024
4th – 5th May 2024
Exhibition Centre Liverpool
Web: www.comicconventionliverpool.co.uk | Facebook
Manchester Comic Fair
4th May 2024
Sachas, Tib Street, Back Piccadilly, Manchester, M4 1SH
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
OCCULTZ: The Oxford Comic, Cult and Zine Fair
10.00am – 4.30pm on 4th May 2024
The Star, 21 Rectory Road, Oxford. Entry is £5 with an exclusive zine/programme showcasing the work of artists in attendance or £3 without
• Read our news story
This one-day fair organised by Jason Atomic, creator of London’s quarterly Dark Art Fair, the Satanic Flea Market, and writer/cartoonist Owen Michael Johnson, both of whom are Oxfordshire-based, seeks to prioritise bridging arts communities and sharing a passion for the Cult arts.
Oxford Comic Cult and Zine Fair 2024 will feature independent artists selling self-published comics, zines, prints and merchandise, vintage comics stalls, and a small but thoughtfully-curated series of zine-making and comic art workshops.
Bournemouth Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2024
Saturday 5th May 2024
BH Live Action, Littledown, Bournemouth
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals | Tickets
Hatfield Comic Con & Toy Fair 2024
10.00 – 4.00pm Sunday 5th May 2024
Hatfield Leisure Centre, Travellers Lane, Hatfield, Herts AL10 8TJ
Web: strikingevents.com/hatfield
Organised by Striking Events
Basingstoke Comic Con 2024
10th – 12th May 2024
Hampshire Court Hotel, Basingstoke
To book and for more information visit the Basingstoke Comic Con website: basingstokecomiccon.com
Brentwood Comic Con & Toy Fair 2024
10.00 – 4.00pm Sunday 12th May 2024
The Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood CM15 9NN
Web: strikingevents.com/hatfield
Organised by Striking Events
Exeter Anime & Gaming Con 2024
Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th May 2024
Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel, Queen Street, Exeter EX4 3SP | Web | Tickets
An all age event for anime fans, gamers, cosplayers and comic fans, organised by the Animeleague. An event for anime fans, gamers, comic fans and cosplayers.
Portsmouth Comic Con 2024
Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th May 2024
Portsmouth Guildhall
Web: www.portsmouthcomiccon.com
Meet the creators behind your favourite comics, delve into the works behind films, and explore some of the biggest franchises around through an exciting range of panels, displays, workshops and exhibitions. There will also be an incredible selection of merchandise to shop.
You can also join the colourful cosplay parades, and enjoy a host of interactive fun including retro and board gaming, with more special features and experiences set to be announced.
Offering something for everyone aged three to one hundred, if you’re serious about comics, love Marvel/DC and cult series, or are simply looking for a fun day out – this is the event for you!
A sell-out in previous years, do not be disappointed! Tickets are already selling fast at portsmouthcomiccon.com.
• Follow Portsmouth Comic Con on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok for more announcements as they happen
TFUKCon 2024
Saturday 11th May 2024
Strathallan Hotel, 225 Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 9RY
Web: primetimetoyz.co.uk/tfukcon | Facebook
A huge birthday bash to celebrate 40 years of the Transformers, with a guest line up that includes comic creators involved in the various comic incarnations of the robot heroes and villains from Hasbro. These include writer Simon Furman and artists
Lee Sullivan and Lew Stringer.
Stay tuned over the coming months to the TFUKcon Facebook page.
Lincoln Comic-Con 2024
Sunday 12th May 2024
Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
London Comic Mart
Sunday 12th May 2024
Royal National Hotel, 38-51 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG
Early Entry Price from 11.00 am – 12 noon – Free entry from 12 noon
Web: londoncomicmart.co.uk
Plymouth Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2024
Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th May 2024
Plymouth Life Centre Climbing Wall, Plymouth, Devon
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals
Birmingham Comic Fair
18th May 2024
Walker Memorial Hall, Ampton Road, Birmingham, B15 2UJ | £2
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
InkBlot Comic Festival Nottingham 2024
12 noon – 5.00pm Saturday 19th May 2024
The Vat & Fiddle, 12 Queensbridge Rd, NG2 1NB
• Buy Tickets Here | Web: inkblotfestival.com
Described as “the ultimate UK-based indie comic festival”, where artists, writers, and comic makers all come together under one roof to celebrate creativity and storytelling. The InkBlot comic festival is designed to empower independent creators and make art accessible to everyone.
“We don’t have crazy entry prices or hidden fees at our events; we play fair so that you can enjoy a festival full of incredible comics. So why not come to our next event and discover your next favourite artist, or delve into our collection of retro and vintage manga, rekindling lost memories from your childhood?”
Liverpool Comic Fair
Sunday 19th May 2024
The Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool, L3 5QB
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
MCM Comic Con London 2024
24th – 26th May 2024
ExCeL London
Web: mcmcomiccon.com/london
An epic three-day celebration of all things pop culture. Don’t miss the biggest pop culture show of the year with celebrity guests, panels, gaming and so much more.
Lawless Comic 2024
25th – 26th May 2024 | Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Bristol
• Facebook Event Page | Web: lawlesscomiccon.co.uk | Facebook | YouTube
Lawless Comic Convention is a British based not for profit comic convention organised by fans and for fans, with a strong focus on 2000AD.
DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
Please note, the inclusion of an event as “Not Yet Announced” is generally because of a similar event the previous year. It does not mean that event will be repeated
Telford Sci-fi Comic & Toy Fair 2024
Mid May in 2023
Mercure Hotel, Forge Gate, Overdale, Telford TF3 4NA
Web: www.mseevents.co.uk
Sonic the Comic-Con 2024
Mid May in 2023
York Railway Institute, 24 Queen St, York YO24 1AD
Web: stconline.co.uk | Facebook
A day-long event celebrating the UK’s Sonic the Comic and Sonic the Comic Online.
MDC+ 2024
Mid May in 2023
Quex Park, Birchington, Kent
Web: mdc.events
Cymera 2024
31st May – 2nd June 2024
Edinburgh – Venue TBA
Web: cymerafestival.co.uk
Cymera: Scotland’s Festival of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Writing returns to The Pleasance, Edinburgh. A weekend packed with over 30 author panels, workshops, readings, a Creators Hall and much more.
Bolton Comic Con 2024
Late May in 2023
Venue TBA | Organised by NWCC Events
A fun family themed comic con offering a mix of SciFi and comics guests, Retro Gaming, TV and film related displays / photo ops and a cosplay competition run by The Heroic Alliance.
June 2024
AniMangaPop Cardiff 2024
1st June 2024
Future Inn, Cardiff
Web: cardiff.animangapop.co.uk
Leeds Anime & Gaming Con 2024
1st – 2nd June 2024
Leeds Marriott, 4 Trevelyan Square, Boar Lane, Leeds LS1 6ET
Web: leedsanimecon.com
Glasgow Comic Con 2024
Saturday 1st June 2024
Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Website: www.glasgowcomiccon.com
Twitter: @glasgowcomiccon | Facebook: glasgowcomiccon
Potential exhibitors can book a table here
Leeds Anime & Gaming Con 2024
Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th May 2024
Leeds Marriott Hotel, 4 Trevelyan Square, Leeds LS1 6ET | Web | Tickets
An all age event for anime fans, gamers, cosplayers and comic fans, organised by the Animeleague. An event for anime fans, gamers, comic fans and cosplayers.
Leeds Comic Fair
Saturday 1st June 2024
Park Plaza Leeds, Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 5NS
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Doncaster Unleashed Comic-Con 2024
Sunday 2nd June 2024
Doncaster Dome Leisure Centre
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Em-Con Nottingham 2024
8th – 9th June 2024
Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, Bolero Square, Nottingham, NG1 1LA
Web: nottingham.em-con.co.uk
Sheffield Comic Fair
8th June in 2024
Showroom Cinema, Paternoster Row, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Enniskillen Comic Fest 2024
Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th June 2024
Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland – Follow the Facebook Group for updates
Acme Comic Con Dundee 2024
15th June 2024
Dundee International Sports Centre, Mains Loan, Dundee DD4 7AA
Web: acmecomiccon.com
At ACME Comic Con Dundee, you’ll encounter a diverse range of distinctive, imaginative, and interactive fan experiences to savour. Whether your interests lie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, TV, comics, sci-fi, anime, gaming, manga, wrestling, or cosplay, this event has got it all covered for you
Brighton Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2024
Saturday 15th June 2024
Brighton – Venue TBA
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals
Leeds Unleashed 2024
Sunday 16th June 2024
Royal Armouries, Leeds
Web and Tickets: unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
SunnyCon (Anime) 2024
21st – 23rd June 2024
Web: sunnyconanimeexpo.com
London Comic Mart
Sunday 23rd June 2024
Royal National Hotel, 38-51 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG
Early Entry Price: £5 from 11.00 am – 12 noon – Free entry from 12 noon
Web: londoncomicmart.co.uk
Macc-Pow 2024
Saturday 22nd June 2024
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Latest Information: Facebook
Web: maccpow.co.uk
MACC-POW! takes place in the heart of Macclesfield in Cheshire, bringing you the very best in comic art from around the world, supported by Macclesfield Town Council.
Guests include: Lew Stringer, Tor Freeman, Sheena Dempsey, Kev Sutherland, Charlie Adlard, Jacob Phillips, Sean Phillips, Mollie Ray, Dapo Adeola, David Leach, Rachael Smith, Mr Hope, Asimina Hollinsworth, Blakemore comics, Nick Brokenshire, Emmeline Pidgen, Roger Langridge, Margaux Portron, Monty Nero, John Allison, Emma Reynolds, Laura Howell, with more announcements to come over the next few months,
Trafford Comic Con 2024
11.00am – 4.00pm Sunday 23rd June 2024
Beactive Urmston, Kingsway Park M41 7FJ
Junction 9 off the M60
Web: www.mseevents.co.uk
For enquiries about exhibitor bookings please email mse.events@yahoo.com or simply go to the website at www.mseevents.co.uk
Walsall Comic Con & Toy Fair 2024
10.00 – 4.00pm Sunday 23rd June 2024
Walsall Campus Sports Centre, Walsall WS1 3BD
Web: strikingevents.com/walsall
Organised by Striking Events
Manchester Comic Fair
29th June 2024
Sachas, Tib Street, Back Piccadilly, Manchester, M4 1SH
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
DATES NOT YET ANNOUNCED
Please note, the inclusion of an event as “Not Yet Announced” is generally because of a similar event the previous year. It does not mean that event will be repeated
Great Yarmouth Comic Con 2023
Early June in 2023
Great Yarmouth Racecourse Jellicoe Road Great Yarmouth NR30 4AU
Web: gycomiccon.co.uk
Great Yarmouth Comic Con will be bringing a host of entertainment, celebrities, props and cosplayers to the UK’s most easterly comic con. As always, you can expect a host of interactive displays and fun, with nearly all your entertainment included in your entry ticket.
M&Ds Comic Con 2024
Late June in 2023
Strathclyde Country Park, Bellshill, Motherwell, Glasgow ML1 3RT | Free – More Info Here
July 2024
Glasgow Anime & Gaming Con 2024
6th – 7th July 2024
Glasgow Hilton DoubleTree, 36 Cambridge Street, G2 3HN
Web: glasgowanimecon.com
London Film and Comic Con 2024
6th – 7th July 2024
London Olympia
Web: www.londonfilmandcomiccon.com
Event by Showmasters Events and London Film & Comic Con
London Film & Comic Con promises to bring you some of your favourite stars from TV, Film and Comics as well as a whole host of fun activities including photo shoots, panels, autograph sessions and hundreds of stalls full of TV and Film memorabilia to browse.
Preston Sci Fi Comic and Toy Fair Expo 2024
Sunday 7th July in 2023
Samlesbury Hotel, Preston New Road, Preston PR5 0UL
Facebook Events Page | Organised by MSE Events: mseevents.co.uk
For further information or enquiries please email mse.events@yahoo.com
This popular event has exhibitors with rare vintage memorabilia across a wide variety of subject areas, including Marvel and DC Comics, Doctor Who, Star Wars, Lego and, well, just too much to mention!
With freeplay arcades, family Tombola and supporting cosplayers it makes for a great super hero family day out.
Birmingham Comic Fair
13th July 2024
Walker Memorial Hall, Ampton Road, Birmingham, B15 2UJ | £2
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Commando and British Weekly Comics Swap-Meet
10.00am – 3.00pm Saturday 13th July 2024
Stoke-on-Trent, Wolstanton
Admission: Adults £2, Children Free entry
Thousands of Commando comics and other Picture Libraries will be on sale, along with British weeklies such as 2000AD, Battle, Beano, Bunty, Misty, Warlord, Whizzer and Chips, Victor and many more.
If you would like a table to buy/sell/swap from for the day it costs just £15.00. Message Stephen Hume via Facebook for details
Gloucester Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2024
Saturday 13th July 2024
Oxtalls Sports Park, Gloucester
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals
Leeds Comic Fair
Saturday 20th July 2024
Park Plaza Leeds, Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 5NS
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Liverpool Comic Fair
21st July 2024
The Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool, L3 5QB
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Bristol Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2024
Saturday 27th July 2024
Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol City Football Club, Bristol
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals
Comic Con Manchester 2024
27th – 28th July 2024
Bowlers, Manchester
Web: www.comicconventionmanchester.co.uk | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube
While the main guest list for this event is largely actor-led, they have had some comics guests
Mega Con Live Manchester 2024
Saturday 27th – Sunday 28th July 2024
Manchester Central, Petersfield M2 3GX
Web: megaconlive.com/manchester/
Get ready for MegaCon Live & Kidtropolis. The ultimate Popular Culture Show with Guests, Games, Anime, TokFEST, Manga, Movies, Steampunk, Yu-Gi-Oh, Stormtroopers, Cosplay and so much more. We have teamed up with Kidtropolis to bring visitors a Kids Mega Zone. Kids 10yrs & Under, go FREE subject to T&C’s.
DATES NOT YET ANNOUNCED
Please note, the inclusion of an event as “Not Yet Announced” is generally because of a similar event the previous year. It does not mean that event will be repeated
South London Comic and Zine Fair (aka SLCZF) 2024
Mid July in 2023
• Follow the event on Instagram or Twitter for information on creators taking part
Waterside Arts Festival 2024
Mid July in 2023
Hythe, Hampshire – Various Venues
Web: watersidearts.org.uk
The Waterside Arts Festival began back in 1994 and holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Hythe. Now, a new generation of Waterside residents, with the support of Culture in Common, is bringing the festival back to life. They have planned a week-long programme of events, including comic events, taking place from the 8th to the 15th of July, which is also the day of the Hythe Pier Heritage Association annual ‘Rock the Pier’ event.
This exciting revival promises to capture the spirit and creativity of the original Waterside Arts Festival and provide a much-needed boost to the cultural life of Hythe.
Co-ordinated by the Cartoonists’ Club of Great Britain, cartoonistas Sue Burleigh, Achaz von Hardenberg, Tim Harries, Rich Skipworth and Chris Williams have painted big boards with holes in for punters to stick their heads in for cartoon-based photo opportunities; and there will be cartooning workshops by Simon Chadwick and Ian Ellery, and caricatures will be provided by Rich Nairn.
Hull Comic Con 2024
Mid July in 2023
Princes Quay, Waterhouse Lane, Hull
Web: hullcomiccon.com
Hull’s biggest family comic con event is back at a brand new city centre location, offering comics, cosplay, traders, props, a range of guests – including comic creators, and more.
Festival of Cosplay & Comics
Late July in 2023
Fratton Community Centre, Trafalgar Place, Fratton, Portsmouth PO1 5JJ | 2023 Facebook Event Page
Stockport Comic Con 2023
Late July in 2023
10.30am – 4.30pm Edgeley Park Stadium, Stockport SK3 9DD
Organised by Wonky Rockets – online here
Paperback & Pulp Fair
9.30am – 3.00pm Late July in 2023
Holiday Inn, Coram Street, London WC1N 1HT | Admission £3
Web: etcfairs.Com
Etc Fairs currently organises and manages regular London fairs specialising in rare, secondhand, antiquarian and collectable books, alongside fairs of manuscripts, ephemera, postcards, maps, prints, photographs and more.
August 2024
Sheffield Comic Fair
3rd August 2024
Showroom Cinema, Paternoster Row, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Truro Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2024
Saturday 3rd August 2024
Truro – Venue TBA
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals
TFNation 2024
9th – 11th August 2024
Web: https://tfnation.com
Europe’s largest Transformers fan-convention is a multi-day, family-friendly events for fans of Transformers® and other robot brands running in August in Birmingham every year. A variety of guests feature, including comic book artists, writers, actors and toy designers.
Comic Con Wales 2024
10th – 11th August 2024
ICC Wales, The Coldra, Catsash Road, Newport, Monmouthshire, NP18 1HQ, South Wales
Web: comicconventionwales.co.uk
Organised by Andy Kleek and the Monopoly Events team, ICC Wales is the home of Comic Con Walestking place in a multi-purpose indoor arena in Newport, the largest of its kind in Wales, and one of the largest arenas in the United Kingdom.
BGCP Inverness Comic Con 2024
10.00am – 4.00pm Saturday 10th August 2024 | Free – £4
Inverness Leisure Centre, Bught Lane, Inverness IV3 5SS
Follow BGCP on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok or the Facebook event page to keep up to date with the action.
Visit the BGCP Facebook Comic Con page or website at bigglasgowcomicpage.com for more details
London Comic Mart
Sunday 11th August 2024
Royal National Hotel, 38-51 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG
Early Entry Price: £5 from 11.00 am – 12 noon – Free entry from 12 noon
Web: londoncomicmart.co.uk
Tokonatsu 2024
15th – 19th August 2024
Boyd Campsite and Activity Centre, Church Rod, Henlow
Web: tokonatsu/toko2024/
Tokonatsu is the premiere all-ages Japanese Culture Festival, hosted outdoors in the gorgeous Bedfordshire countryside, just 40 miles from London. Running for over 20 years, Tokonatsu gives you the rare opportunity to pitch tents shoulder to shoulder with your fellow fans of all things Japanese. From anime screenings and manga library, to the more traditional Tokonatsu Matsuri festival, to bonkers outdoor events and massive traditional games area, you and your friends are sure to find something to love.
Small Press Day 2024
Saturday 17th August 2024
Web: smallpressday.co.uk | X
Promoting independent comic press and micro publishers. In 2016 an idea born on Twitter led to a series of nationwide events in a matter of weeks. keep an eye on the tag #SmallPressDay on social media for information
Birmingham Comic Fair
Saturday 24th August 2024
Walker Memorial Hall, Ampton Road, Birmingham, B15 2UJ | £2
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Coventry Comic Con & Toy Fair 2024
10.00 – 4.00pm Sunday 25th August 2024
The Sports Connexion, Leamington Road, Ryton On Dunsmore, Coventry, CV8 3FL
Web: strikingevents.com/coventry
Organised by Striking Events
Bristol Anime and Gaming Con 2024
24th – 25th August 2024
Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel, Bristol
Web: summer.bristolanimecon.com
Glasgow Film and Comic Con 2024
Saturday 24th August 2024
Braehead Arena, Glasgow
• Book tickets via EventBrite | Web: filmandcomicconglasgow.com | More Showmasters events on EventBrite
The UK’s favourite Comic Con returns to the Braehead Arena Glasgow, bringing you the best in autograph sessions, photo shoots and panels with your favourite celebrities. For a full guest line up visit: filmandcomicconglasgow.com
Collectormania 28: Film & Comic Con Birmingham 2024
31st August – 1st September 2024
National Exhibition Centre, NEC Birmingham B40 1NT
• Book tickets via EventBrite | Web: filmandcomicconbirmingham.com | More Showmasters events on EventBrite
The UK’s favourite Collector’s event is back at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. Bringing you the best in Autograph sessions, photo shoots and panels with your favourite celebrities. For a full guest line up please visit the website filmandcomicconbirmingham.com
DATES NOT YET ANNOUNCED
Please note, the inclusion of an event as “Not Yet Announced” is generally because of a similar event the previous year. It does not mean that event will be repeated
Animangapop Plymouth Summer 2024
Early August in 2023
Future Inn, Plymouth International Business park 1, William Prance Road, Plymouth PL6 5ZD
Web: summerplymouth.animangapop.co.uk
The South West’s best Anime, Manga and POP-Culture event – two days of, action-packed, non-stop, totally bonkers convention goodness…
Derby Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2024
Early August in 2023
Derby Arena
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals
Herne Bay Cartoon Festival 2024
Mid August in 2023, Herne Bay – Various Venues
Web: hernebaycartoonfest.org
Dublin Comic Con – Summer Edition 2024
Mid August in 2023
Web: www.dublincomiccon.com | Twitter | Facebook
September 2024
York Unleashed Comic-Con 2024
Sunday 1st September 2024
York Races
Web and Tickets: unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Leeds Comic Fair
Saturday 7th September 2024
Park Plaza Leeds, Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 5NS
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Liverpool Comic Fair
8th September 2024
The Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool, L3 5QB
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Manchester Comic Fair
21st September 2024
Sachas, Tib Street, Back Piccadilly, Manchester, M4 1SH
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
London Comic Mart
Sunday 22nd September 2024
Royal National Hotel, 38-51 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG
Early Entry Price: £5 from 11.00 am – 12 noon – Free entry from 12 noon
Web: londoncomicmart.co.uk
Lakes International Comics Art Festival 2024
Friday 27th – Sunday 29th September 2024
Various locations, Bowness-on-Windermere, The Lake District
If you are looking for accommodation over the weekend in Bowness, then here are some starting points, it’s well worth booking early: the “Explore South Lakeland” web site | AirBnB (27th – 30th September 2024 Search Results) | It’s also worth looking further afield and, perhaps coming into town by public transport or car. Here’s some information via TripAdvisor
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Wigan Comic Con 2024 (NWCC Events)
Saturday 28th September 2024
Robin Park Leisure Centre
• Details on Facebook | Organised by NWCC Events
DATES NOT YET ANNOUNCED
Please note, the inclusion of an event as “Not Yet Announced” is generally because of a similar event the previous year. It does not mean that event will be repeated
Fighting Fantasy Fest V
Early September in 2022 (No event in 2023)
Facebook Event Page | Fighting Fantasy Official Site: www.fightingfantasy.com | Official News Blog
Grimsby Zinefest 2024
Early September in 2023
turntable gallery, 8 Victoria Street, Grimsby, DN31 1DP
Web: turntablegallery.uk | Email: info@turntablegallery.uk
Annual Zinefest supported by Grimsby Creates and award-winning designer, Jack Martin delivering an event which gives you the opportunity to get your hands on zines from the past and present.
Featuring entirely self published works, all of the event’s passionate contributors have worked tirelessly to bring you an incredibly diverse line-up of topics. Grab your copies, make new friends and discover new interests. Who knows, maybe you’ll be inspired to take part in what is promising to be Grimsby’s next underground obsession.
NICE 2024
First week of September in 2023
Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedford
Web: nicecon.co.uk | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
A superb show that combines a relaxed atmosphere and great creators with happy fans!
Invasion Colchester 2024
First weekend of September in 2023
• Facebook Page
Taking place on the first Saturday of September every year, a huge cosplay event to raise money for charity, that takes over the town centre and appears to grow each time it is staged.
Film & Comic Con Bournemouth 2024
Mid September in 2023
Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road Bournemouth BH2 5BH
Organised by Showmasters | Showmasters events on EventBrite
Comic Con Northern Ireland 2024
Mid September in 2023
Eikon Centre, 14 Halftown Road, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, BT27 5RF
Web: comicconnorthernireland.co.uk
Doki Doki The Manchester Japanese Festival 2024
Mid September in 2023
Sugden Sports Centre, 114 Grosvenor Street, Manchester M1 7HL
Web: dokidokifestival.com
Doki Doki – The Manchester Japanese Festival is an event held in Manchester, UK, celebrating both traditional and modern Japanese culture.
Bridlington Comic Con 2024
Mid September in 2023
The Spa Bridlington, South Marine Drive, Bridlington YO15 3JH
Web: www.bridcomiccon.com | Facebook Event Page | Tickets
Aiming to put the Comic back into Comic Con, the organisers of this event are offering free tables to Small Press, Comic Creatives and Zine publishers. If you would like a table contact Andrew Hampel on infoATdistrict14.co.uk
Gosport & Lee Comic Con 2024
Mid September in 2023
Lee Community Centre, 51 Twyford Dr, Lee-on-the-Solent PO13 8JU
• Facebook Event Page | Vanguard Comics: vanguardcomics.co.uk
Organised by Gosport-based comic shop Vanguard Comics, welcoming traders of all sorts from across the area. Expect to see traders selling toys, comics and much more. Supported by the Gosport Steampunk Society.
The British Fantasy Society presents Fantasy Con 2024
Mid September in 2023
Web: britishfantasysociety.org/fantasy-con/
The annual convention of the British Fantasy Society, attended by members and non-members, including authors, agents, publishers, bloggers, reviewers, podcasters and people who want to celebrate all things fantasy and horror.
Cork Comic Expo 2024
Mid September in 2023 | Free
Mahon Point Shopping Centre, Mahon Link Road, Mahon, Cork, T12 X7HK, Ireland
Comic artist Will Sliney and others will be bringing the best in comics from Marvel, DC Comics, Image Comics and more to Cork
Nor-Con 2024
Later September in 2023
Norfolk Showground, Dereham Road, Norwich NR5 0TT
Web: www.nor-con.co.uk
If you love your Batman, Iron Man, Doctor Who or any other type of complete “Nerdity” then this is the place for you. NORCON has previously been voted among the UK’s top 10 Comic Cons by arts and entertainment guide The List, and the team are exceptionally proud that their hard work and passion has been recognised. Described by SciFi Now magazine as, “..probably the friendliest convention on Earth”.
Pride Comic Art Festival 2024
Later September in 2023
The Station, Silver Street, Bristol, BS1 2AG
Web: pridecaf.co.uk | Keep up to date on this event on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram
Pride CAF is a day event celebrating independent LGBTQIA+ comic artists, comic writers, illustrators, and zine creators.
The Festival is run by a not-for-profit charity and they have launched a crowdfundr campaign to raise money to help toward the cost of running this event. The money will be used to improve accessibility, print a programme, finance the recording of talks at the event, and cover other rising costs.
Somerset Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2024
Later September in 2023
Bath and West Showground
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals
Graphic Brighton 2024
Later September in 2023
Moulsecoomb Campus of the University of Brighton
Web:
This year’s academically-led event will focus on the inter-disciplinary topic of Comics and Architecture.
Alongside the presentation of academic papers, comic book practitioners at Graphic Brighton this year, confirmed so far, include Karrie Fransman (The House that Groaned), Dave Gibbons (Watchmen), Sabba Khan (The Roles We Play), Clarrie Pope (Welcome Home) and Zara Slattery (Coma). Graphic Brighton is being organised by Alex Fitch and Barbara Chamberlin.
• Check out our item on this event’s Call for Papers
Blackburn Comic Con 2024
Later September in 2023
Ewood Park Stadium, Blackburn
Web: wonkyrocketevents.uk/blackburn
October 2024
Shortbox Comics Fair 2024
1st – 31st October 2024 – Online | Web: shortboxcomicsfair.com
ShortBox Comics Fair is a unique and innovative digital comics fair, where every exhibiting artist debuts a brand-new comic. The aim of the fair is to serve as both a creative impetus for artists to make something new, and to deliver an exciting array of fresh, independent comics, all gathered in one place.
ShortBox Comics Fair is an accessible, comics-focused event: artists and comics readers can participate from anywhere in the world (no travel, no con-crud, no lugging suitcases full of comics back and forth!).
The fair takes place annually throughout October. Exhibiting artists retain full ownership/rights of their comics and receive 100% of sales (minus payment processing fees).
Teeside Comic-Con 2024
Sunday 6th October 2024
Teesside University Students’ Union, MiddlesbroughTickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Commando and British Weekly Comics Swap-Meet
10.00am – 3.00pm Colchester Baptist Church, Eld Lane, Colchester
Admission: Adults £2, Children Free entry
Thousands of Commando comics and other Picture Libraries will be on sale, along with British weeklies such as 2000AD, Battle, Beano, Bunty, Misty, Warlord, Whizzer and Chips, Victor and many more.
If you would like a table to buy/sell/swap from for the day it costs just £15.00. Message Stephen Hume via Facebook for details
Sheffield Comic Fair
12th October 2024
Showroom Cinema, Paternoster Row, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Barnsley Comic-Con 2024
Sunday 13th October 2024
Barnsley Metrodome, Barnsley
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Birmingham Comic Fair
Saturday 19th October 2024
Walker Memorial Hall, Ampton Road, Birmingham, B15 2UJ | £2
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Leed Unleashed Comic-Con 2024
Sunday 20th October 2024
Leeds Royal Armouries, Leeds
Web and Tickets: unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
DATES NOT YET ANNOUNCED
Please note, the inclusion of an event as “Not Yet Announced” is generally because of a similar event the previous year. It does not mean that event will be repeated
Kent Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2024
Early October in 2023
Kent Event Centre, Kent Showground, Maidstone ME14 3JF
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals
Comic Expo Bristol 2024
Mid October in 2023
Double Tree by Hilton, Bristol
Web and Tickets: comicexpobristol.my-online.store | Facebook
Aiming to promote literacy and the visual arts, the organisers of last year’s event have suggested this will not return, but its apparent success may yet sway them!
Dublin Comic Arts Festival (October 2024)
Mid October in 2023
The Richmond Barracks, Inchicore, Ireland
Web: dublincomicarts.ie | Support DCAF on Patreon
Comic Con Scotland 2024
Mid October in 2023
Royal Highland Centre Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB
Web: comicconventionscotland.co.uk
Presented by Andy Kleek and the Monopoly Events team
Exeter Comic Con and Gaming Festival Autumn 2024
Mid October in 2023
Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DJ |
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals
Commando and British Weekly Comic Swap Meet
Mid October in 2023
Information on dealers tables can be found on or by emailing Karl via commandoswapmeetATgmail.com (replace AT with @)
• Join the The Commando comic and British Weekly collectors Facebook group for further information
Cotswold Comic Con 2024
Mid October in 2023
451 Art Gallery, The Old Courthouse 63 Long Street, Tetbury. GL8 8AA
Organised by The 451 Initiative, who are passionately dedicated to raising the general public’s awareness of and appreciation of comics and all related mediums. If anyone wishes to get involved in this event, or even if you want to find out more please email comics451@icloud.com or visit comics451.co.uk
Wyntercon 2024
Mid October in 2023
The Winter Garden, Eastbourne
Web: www.wyntercon.org
Wyntercon is a not-for-profit CIO – a charitable incorporated organisation. They support and encourage those from underprivileged backgrounds to thrive within the creative sector and be part of their local community. The team are passionate about providing a platform for people to discover their skills and passions by giving them the confidence through the worlds of sci-fi & fantasy.
Nottingham Comic Convention 2024
Late October in 2022 (No event in 2023)
Web: nottinghamcomiccon.co.uk | Facebook
With a focus on comics you will find their guests are people who are working in the comics industry; there will be exhibitors from all walks of comic life: those just starting out, those self-publishing and some who are full time comic professionals! You will also find added exhibitors with merchandise, toys and more!
On top of all this there is extra entertainment with activities for kids, question and answer panels, animation showings and more! Cosplay is very welcome.
The Winchester Comics Fair 2024
Late October in 2023
Nutshell Theatre, Kings Walk, Winchester
• Blog | Twitter
Bringing together comics readers and creators at the Nutshell Theatre, Winchester
Back Issue Bonanza Halloween Spooktacular 2024
Late October in 2023
The Renfield Centre 260 Bath Street, Glasgow
Facebook | Instagram
Back Issue Bonanza returns to Glasgow for a Halloween Spooktacular, the final show of the year for this dedicated “old school” comic mart, where the emphasis is squarely on comics.
As in previous shows the organising team guarantee comic books on every table, so whether it’s Silver or Bronze age, modern or British comics, if you’re a comic collector they have you covered.
There should be a free dedicated swap meet table and multi prize draw. Celebrate comics in their many forms, where you can add to your collection, trade for something new, pick up a sketch or a free prize or two.
For any details regarding the event you can contact the team at thebackissuebonanza@gmail.com
Malta Comic Con 2024
Late October in 2023
Malta Conventions and Fairs Center, Ta’ Qali
Organised by Wicked Comics, this event regularly features a number of British comic creators, which is why it is included here.
Visit www.maltacomiccon.com for the latest news about this event | Facebook | Twitter
Ashton Sci-fi Comic & Toy Fair 2024
Late October in 2023
The Village Hotel, Pamir Drive, Ashton-under-Lyne OL7 0LY
Web: www.mseevents.co.uk | Stall Enquires: mse.events@antonyesmond
Bury Comic Con 2023
Late October in 2023
Various venues across Bury | Facebook (Manchester Comic Fest Page)
Wow Events and Bury BID will be presenting a free to the public TV and comic themed event across Bury Town. There will be lots to see and do with a chance to meet stars from TV and the comic industry as well.
November 2024
Leeds Comic Fair
Saturday 2nd November 2024
Park Plaza Leeds, Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 5NS
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Liverpool Comic Fair
Sunday 3rd November 2024
The Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool, L3 5QB
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Manchester Comic Fair
Saturday 16th November 2024
Sachas, Tib Street, Back Piccadilly, Manchester, M4 1SH
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Scarborough Comic-Con 2024
Sunday 17th November 2024
Scarborough Spa
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Sheffield Comic Fair
30th November 2024
Showroom Cinema, Paternoster Row, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
DATES NOT YET ANNOUNCED
Kelly’s Comics Comic Fair
Early November in 2023
The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG | Admission free
Leeds Comic Fair
Early November in 2023
Park Plaza Leeds, Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 5NS
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Liverpool Comic Fair
Sunday 5th November 2023
The Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool, L3 5QB | £2
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Plymouth Con and Gaming Festival 2024
Mid November in 2023
Plymouth Life Centre
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals
Thought Bubble – The Yorkshire Comic Festival 2024
11th – 17th November 2024
Thought Bubble – Comic Convention
16th – 17th November 2024
Harrogate Convention Centre, Harrogate | Open 10.00 am – 6.00pm Saturday and 10.00am – 5.00pm Sunday
Web www.thoughtbubblefestival.com
Thought Bubble is the Yorkshire Comic Art Festival, a week long celebration of comics, illustration and more spread across the whole of Yorkshire, finishing in a huge two day comic convention.
The organisation use their festival week to promote the power of comics, aiming to inspire, educate and bring people together like no other medium, so whether you’re a longtime fan of comic art or have never picked up a graphic novel before, you’ll find something for you. In addition to its guest line-up, the event also features hundreds of stands of comic creators work.
Thought Bubble is a non-profit organisation with their chosen charity being Barnardo’s.
Edinburgh Comic Art Fair
Mid November in 2023
Out of the Blue – Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh | Free
• Facebook Event Page
Free to attend, so pop in, soak up the vibes and enjoy the hot drinks!
Independent Print Market Autumn 2024
Mid November in 2023
Market Place Peckham Unit 10, The Aylesham Centre, Rye Lane, London
Web: velocitypress.uk
A fair where independent publishers, bookshops and artists connected to electronic music culture will showcase and sell books, zines, prints, art and ephemera.
BaDoom!! The Comic Book Expo! 2024
Mid November in 2023
Slaney Suite, The Talbot Hotel Wexford, Co.Wexford, Ireland
• Check out the event here on Facebook
Badoom!! The Comic Book Expo, organised by Ed Doyle, is all about the appreciation of Comic Books, Comic Book Art and Independent Comic Book Publishers. A Comic Book Expo dedicated to the Comic Book medium. No figures, no funko pops, no gaming. Just comics and comics related artwork, sticker, bookmarks, prints and posters. Going back to basics!”
Wales Comic Con 2024
Mid November in 2023
The International Centre, Telford
Web and Tickets: www.walescomiccon.com | Facebook | Twitter
Wales Comic Con is a convention that celebrates everything great about pop culture. You’ll be able to meet comic book artists, film and TV stars, sports personalities and more – you can even ask them a few hard-hitting questions at our Q&A sessions. There will also be a large variety of stalls selling a range of gifts, exclusive photo ops, gaming activities and plenty of other activities being held over the course of the weekend event including an epic cosplay masquerade.
Bristol Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2024
Mid November in 2023
Ashton Gate Football Stadium, Bristol
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals
Manchester Comic Fair
Mid November in 2023
Sachas, Tib Street, Back Piccadilly, Manchester, M4 1SH | £2
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Gutter Lizardz presents Leytonstone Comic Fair 2024
Mid November 2023
The Birds pub, High Street, Leytonstone | Facebook Page
Reading Comic Con 2024
Late November in 2023
Facebook facebook.com/readingcomiccon
Organised by Creed Conventions, mainly film and TV but comics are represented. Get ready for a geeky extravaganza at Reading Comic Con, where you can immerse yourself in the world of comics, cosplay, and all things pop
Dunfermline Comic Art Fair 2024
Late November in 2023
Abbot House, The Maygate, Dunfermline
• Facebook Page
Organised by the BrewGooders Podcast, the Dunfermline Comic Art Fair is set to provide a treat to all local comic lovers as it comes to Abbot House. The event will play host to creators such as Dark Horse writer Jim Alexander, as well as shining a light on some of the very best local talent.
The fair is a part of Scottish Comic Book Day, with many events across the nation taking place to celebrate the comic industry.
Sheffield Comic Fair
Late November in 2023
Showroom Cinema, Paternoster Row, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Bolton Sci-fi Comic & Toy Fair 2024
Late November in 2023
The Georgian House Hotel, Manchester Road, Blackrod, BL6 5RU
Web: www.mseevents.co.uk | Stall Enquires: mse.events@antonyesmond
December 2024
London Comic Mart
Sunday 1st December 2024
Royal National Hotel, 38-51 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG
Early Entry Price: £5 from 11.00 am – 12 noon – Free entry from 12 noon
Web: londoncomicmart.co.uk
Birmingham Comic Fair
Saturday 7th December 2024
Walker Memorial Hall, Ampton Road, Birmingham, B15 2UJ | £2
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
MCM Expo Birmingham 2024
Early December in 2023
NEC Birmingham
Web: mcmcomiccon.com/birmingham
TV and film stars, independent creators, the best in UK cosplay and all the little moments you just don’t get anywhere else.
Birmingham Comic Fair
Early December in 2023
Walker Memorial Hall, Ampton Road, Birmingham, B15 2UJ | £2
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Dublin Comic Arts Festival (December 2024)
Early December in 2023
The Richmond Barracks, Inchicore, Ireland
Web: dublincomicarts.ie | Support DCAF on Patreon
2025
January 2025
Manchester Comic Fair
Late January in 2024
Sachas, Tib Street, Back Piccadilly, Manchester, M4 1SH
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
February 2025
DATES NOT YET ANNOUNCED
Please note, the inclusion of an event as “Not Yet Announced” is generally because of a similar event the previous year. It does not mean that event will be repeated
Liverpool Anime & Gaming Con 2025
Early February in 2024
Aintree Racecourse, Ormskirk Road Aintree L9 5AS | Web
An all age event for anime fans, gamers, cosplayers and comic fans. An event for anime fans, gamers, comic fans and cosplayers. Amazing guests are promised, with Voice Actors from anime and gaming, and more
Collector Clash
Early February in 2024
Amex Stadium, Village Way, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 9BL
Web: collectorclash.com
Enquiries via info@collectorclash.com
A brand new Collectibles and TCG event at the AMEX in Brighton. A day of collectible sales, epic pack battles, engaging activities and so much more! “Whether you’re looking to hunt down a Charizard, find that grail or just have a fun day out with the family, Collector Clash has it all,” say organisers. There will be signings, apparently, but no information yet on who will be signing.
London Comic Mart
Early February in 2024
Royal National Hotel, 38-51 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG
Early Entry Price: £5 from 11.00 am – 12 noon – Free entry from 12 noon
Web: londoncomicmart.co.uk
Teeside Unleashed 2024
Early February in 2024
Teesside University Students’ Union
Web and Tickets: unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Birmingham Anime & Gaming Con 2025
Mid February in 2024
Venue to be Confirmed, last year at: Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston Road Birmingham B5 7QU | Web | Tickets
An all age event for anime fans, gamers, cosplayers and comic fans, organised by the Animeleague. An event for anime fans, gamers, comic fans and cosplayers.
Hemel Hempstead Comic Con & Toy Fair 2024
Mid February in 2024
Venue to be Confirmed, last year at: The Hemel Hempstead Leisure Centre, Park Road, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1JS
Web: strikingevents.com/hemel
Organised by Striking Events
The IW Story Festival
Mid February in 2024
Quay Arts, Newport, the Isle of Wight
Th IW Story Festival lets children and their families create; whether through stories and poems, junk modelling or other crafts; to have fun together and discover new talents.
London Anime & Gaming Con 2025
Mid February in 2024
Venue to be Confirmed, last year at: Aintree Racecourse, Ormskirk Road Aintree L9 5AS | Web | Tickets
An all age event for anime fans, gamers, cosplayers and comic fans, organised by the Animeleague. An event for anime fans, gamers, comic fans and cosplayers.
Sheffield Comic Fair
Mid February in 2024
Showroom Cinema, Paternoster Row, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Leeds Mini Comic-Con and Geek Market 2025
Mid February in 2024
Venue to be Confirmed, last year at: Royal Armouries, Leeds
Web and Tickets: unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Torquay Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2025
Mid February in 2024
Riviera International Centre, Torquay
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals
Leeds Super Comic-Con 2025
Mid February in 2024
Royal Armouries, Leeds
Web and Tickets: unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Worcester Comic Con & Toy Fair 2025
Mid February in 2024
Venue to be Confirmed, last year at: University of Worcester Arena
Web: strikingevents.com/northampton/
Organised by Striking Events Whatever you collect, whatever your fandom, this event offers a hall full of exhibitors to cater to your interests. Find unique and highly collectable items, or just something that you’ve always wanted.
COMICS UP CLOSE – New Perspectives in Comics
Mid February in 2024
Venue to be Confirmed, last year at: Sheffield Hallam University
Web: gallery.shu.ac.uk/event/origin-stories/
Animangapop Bristol 2025
Late February in 2024
Future Inn, Bristol
Web: bristol.animangapop.co.uk
Anime, Manga and POP-Culture event. An action-packed, non-stop, totally bonkers day full of convention goodness!
InkBlot 2025
Late February in 2024
• More information and advance tickets here | Instagram
Described as the ultimate indie comic artist’s festival, where creativity and originality come together under one roof, the team behind this event invite you to join them for a day full of comics, art, prints, and more in the vibrant city of Manchester.
Sponsored by Lazarus Comics and MERAKI Comics, the 2024 exhibitor lineup included Andy Williams, aka Andy the Illustrator, event organiser and creator of Lost Legends of Lazarus, Chris Askham, Blackwells Manchester, Luke Michael Copsey, writer and illustrator Andy J. Clarke, freelance Illustrator and concept artist Emilymeganxart, artist and storyteller Raluca Farcas, author AK Faulkner, author Matt Gantry, artist Hana Abstracts, the Manchester independent bookshop, cafe and events space House of Book and Friends, Nottingham-based comic publisher and global small press retailer Koguchi Press, Tim Kong, artist Sophie Lou, Mizer, Jenny Mure, artist Nona, Northwich Comic & Film Festival, Emily Omerod, Ewan Power (Power Comics), Regal, AP Spinks, the team behind Tallewellyn Comics, creators of Tempus Clade, and artist and illustrator Kevin Wells.
Kelly’s Comic Fair
Late February in 2024
Riverfront Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG
Admission free
At the fair there will be a number of top quality established independent comic traders selling: Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper, & Modern Age, D.C.,Marvel, Independent and British comic titles & comic collectibles such as action figures.
The comic fair could be best described as ‘old school’ in nature, with an emphasis on comic books. Come one & all & enjoy a great event where you will be able to purchase great collectible comics at great prices!
Northampton Comic Con & Toy Fair 2025
Late February in 2024
The Benham Sports Centre, Kings Park Road, Northampton, NN3 6LL
Web: strikingevents.com/northampton/
Organised by Striking Events Whatever you collect, whatever your fandom, this event offers a hall full of exhibitors to cater to your interests. Find unique and highly collectable items, or just something that you’ve always wanted.
Cartoon Museum Conference 2025
Late February in 2024
The Cartoon Museum, 63 Wells Street, London, W1A 3AE
• The Cartoon Museum is online at cartoonmuseum.org
Events at the Cartoon Conference will offer ideas for ideas and inspiration for how you can use your skills to survive and thrive as an artist. Learn from industry experts and specialists.
March 2025
Will Eisner Week
First Week in March – see willeisner.com for event information around the globe
World Book Day 2025
Early March 2025
Libraries, schools and other venues across the globe | Web: worldbookday.com
World Book Day, supported in the UK by National Book Tokens, was created by UNESCO on 23rd April 1995 as a worldwide celebration of books and reading. World Book Day is marked in over 100 countries around the globe. The first World Book Day in the UK and Ireland took place in 1997 to encourage young people to discover the pleasure of reading. As World Book Day founder, Baroness Gail Rebuck, recalls “We wanted to do something to reposition reading and our message is the same today as it was then – that reading is fun, relevant, accessible, exciting, and has the power to transform lives.”
The mission of World Book Day is to promote reading for pleasure, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their own. Reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child’s future success – more than their family circumstances, their parents’ educational background or their income. We want to see more children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, with a life-long habit of reading for pleasure and the improved life chances this brings them.
DATES NOT YET ANNOUNCED
COMICA 2025?
Dates through March in 2023 – various events
The Century Club, 61-63 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6LQ | COMICA on Facebook
London Comic Con Spring 2025
Early March in 2024
Olympia London
Web: www.londoncomicconspring.com
Bringing you the Stars of Film and TV for you to meet, get their autographs and have your photo taken with them. Includes a Comic Creators Alley
Leeds Comic Fair
Early March in 2024
Park Plaza Leeds, Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 5NS
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Oxford Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2025
Early March in 2024
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals
Liverpool Comic Fair
Early March in 2024
The Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool, L3 5QB
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
York Comic-Con 2025
Early March in 2024
York Races
Web and Tickets: unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Bristol Anime & Gaming Con 2025
Mid March in 2024
Merucer Grand Hotel, Broad Street Bristol BS1 2EL | Web | Tickets
An all age event for anime fans, gamers, cosplayers and comic fans, organised by the Animeleague. An event for anime fans, gamers, comic fans and cosplayers.
Dublin Comic Con – Spring Edition 2025
Mid March in 2024
Web: www.dublincomiccon.com | Twitter | Facebook
Meet a host of comic creators, international cosplayers, SFX Industry pros, artists, fans and professionals all coming together for a weekend of talks, workshops, demos, interactive activities and all around great family fun
Acme Comic Con 2025
Mid March in 2024
The SEC Centre, Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW
Web: acmecomiccon.com
Whether your interests lie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, TV, comics, sci-fi, anime, gaming, manga, wrestling, or cosplay, this event has got it all covered for you
Exeter Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2025
Mid March in 2024
Westpoint Arena, Exeter
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals
Zinezilla 4
Mid March in 2024
KIT FORM, Jamaica St Studios, Stokes Croft, Bristol BS2 8JP | Free
Follow Zinezilla on Instagram@zinezilla_bristol | Pre-order the MEGALAZINE here
Bristol’s first, and maybe only, kaiju-inspired art event is back! Taking over new creative space KIT FORM in Jamaica St Studios, this fair brings together new local zinesters, illustrators and cartoonists with established creators. Featuring over 30 artists from Bristol and beyond, there’ll be something for everyone! Expect zines, prints, comics, ceramics, clothing and much more, including the launch of the Zinezilla Megalazine, a 40-page comics and illustration anthology featuring Zinezilla artists, promoting new artists and fundraising for the fair, with all anthology profits going into making Zinezilla more zinetastic than ever before.
London Book Fair
Mid March in 2024
Olympia, London
The London Book Fair is the global marketplace for rights negotiation and the sale and distribution of content across print, audio, TV, film and digital channels.
This massive in-person event typically welcomes more than 25,000 publishing professionals to London for the week of the fair to learn, network, and kick off the year in publishing.
SFW 15 2025
Mid March in 2024
Great Yarmouth
Web: scifiweekender.com
Birmingham Comic Fair
Mid March in 2024
Walker Memorial Hall, Ampton Road, Birmingham, B15 2UJ | £2
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
BGCP Kirkcaldy Comic Con 2025
Mid March in 2024
The Mercat Shopping Centre, Kirkcaldy
Follow BGCP on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok or the Facebook event page to keep up to date with the action.
If you’re interested in becoming a trader at the event then you can get in touch with us here , any general questions can be asked here
Peterborough Comic Con & Toy Fair 2025
Mid March in 2024
Bushfield Leisure Centre, Peterborough
Web: strikingevents.com/maidenhead
Organised by Striking Events
Sheffield Comic-Con 2025
Mid March in 2024
Magna Science Adventure Centre
Web and Tickets: unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
TFN: Mini-Con Manchester 2025
Mid March in 2024
Web: https://tfnation.com | Event Page
Carlisle Comic Con 2025
Mid March in 2024
Richard Rose Central Academy, Carlisle
Web: wonkyrocketevents.uk/carlisle
BGCP Forge Shopping Centre Comic Con 2025
Mid March in 2024
Forge Shopping Centre, 1221 Gallowgate, Parkhead, Glasgow G31 4EB
Visit Scotland’s biggest free Comic Con with new traders, new characters and new props. See the event page BGCP Comic Con or website for more details
Bolton Sci-fi Comic & Toy Fair 2025
Mid March in 2024
The Georgian House Hotel, Manchester Road, Blackrod, BL6 5RU
Web: www.mseevents.co.uk | Stall Enquires: mse.events@antonyesmond
Leicester Comic Con & Toy Fair 2025
Mid March in 2024
Bushfield Leisure Centre, Peterborough
Web: strikingevents.com/maidenhead
Organised by Striking Events
Paperback & Pulp Book Fair/ Ephemera Fair
Mid March in 2024
Holiday Inn, Coram Street, London
Web: etcfairs.com
Etc Fairs organises and manages regular London fairs specialising in rare, secondhand, antiquarian and collectable books, alongside fairs of manuscripts, ephemera, postcards, maps, prints, photographs, pulps, paperbacks and more.
The Paperback & Pulp Book Fair sits alongside the Bloomsbury Ephemera Fair, so there will be something for everyone to browse through. The Fair offers postcards, ephemera, books comics and more and the organisers say the sheer array of material on offer can be amazing, including collectable postcards, manuscripts, books, maps, prints, posters, photographs, pulps, paperback and much more. If it’s collectable, the Bloomsbury Ephemera Fairs will have it.
June 2025
Doncaster Unleashed Comic-Con 2025
Sunday 8th June 2025
Doncaster Dome Leisure Centre
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
DATES NOT YET ANNOUNCED
• Library Con 2025
Late January in 2024
Leatherhead Library, The Mansion, Church Street, Leatherhead Surrey KT22 8DP | Library Events | Follow Leatherhead Library on Facebook | Follow Leatherhead Library on Twitter
Leatherhead Library hosted Surrey’s first ever Library Con on Saturday 24th January 2024, offering creator appearances, cosplay, zine and comic workshops, and comics for sale. Hopefully it wil return
St Helens Sci-fi Comic & Toy Fair 2024
Late January in 2024
Mercure Hotel, Linkway W, Saint Helens WA10 1NG
Web: www.mseevents.co.uk | Stall Enquires: mse.events@antonyesmond
Birmingham Comic Fair
Late January in 2024
Walker Memorial Hall, Ampton Road, Birmingham, B15 2UJ | £2
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Guildford Comic Con & Toy Fair 2024
Late January in 2024
Web: strikingevents.com/guildford/
Organised by Striking Events
Sources
• downthetubes Event Guide | Events News | Exhibition News
• The Convention Collective: http://theconventioncollective.com
• Comic Conventions UK – www.comicconventions.co.uk
• Facebook – Real Comic Conventions We Love
• Comic and Film Fairs hosted by Golden Orbit – Facebook Listing
• MSE Comic Conventions Listing on Facebook
• Comics and other events hosted by Savage Beast – Facebook Listing
• NWCC Events Group on Facebook – North West-based comics events
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Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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