Last Updated: Thursday 25th June 2020

This is the downthetubes  “rolling list” of major British and Irish comic events, intended as a quick guide to “What’s On”. Follow the links to event web sites for fuller details.

“UK and Irish Comic Conventions – Rolling List” on downthetubes, updated Thursday 25th June 2020.

COVID-19 has unfortunately impacted events in the UK, and internationally, throughout 2020. We continue to remove any cancelled events and add their 2021 dates where known; some postponed events have yet to announce new dates.

Organisers are also responding to government guidance closer to their dates but advance planning and costs mean many events have had to be cancelled many months ahead of their planned dates, even though restrictions are being lifted now.

The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has announced plans for LICAF LIVE a virtual event in 2020, as has Thought Bubble, in place of physical events.

In view of escalating concerns surrounding the spread of COVID-19, we strongly urge convention attendees to monitor upcoming event web sites and social media outlets for developments that may affect them.

Responsible event organisers are very conscious of fan concerns and will endeavour to keep them informed, but you should also be aware that the situation is changing daily, and in response to the advice of government and health services. (Unfortunately, while we understand the desire to remain optimistic, some event organisers have proven either reticent or deliberately vague in terms of decision making about whether their events will go ahead this year, some not updating their web sites).

The UK NHS has a page here with details of latest information on the coronavirus, COVID-19, and the UK government’s response to the emergency is here, with links to other information.

• For worldwide information on COVID-19 check the World Health Organisation Page

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 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!

Also, if you’re going to send events information, check the links in your mail actually work… I’ve had more than one organiser who’s sent me information with dead web links recently.

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 take place each year.

• If you’re looking for hotel accommodation near your comics event, why not give Booking.com a try? (affiliate link)

2020 EVENTS

STILL POSTPONED Free Comic Book Day
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

With Free Comic Book Day postponed, comic creators Neo Edmund and Russell Nohelty hosted an alt free comic day over 1st and 2nd May 2020, filled with free digital books, tons of awesome panels, and great creators. Offering 14 hours of live streaming you can sign up to hear about the next event and watch a replay here.

The main stage panels were live streamed to Russell’s web site, along with Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Twitch. Attendees could interact with the panels of guests through the live video stream and comment feed. They asked hundreds of questions that were answered live on the air.

JUNE 2020

Macc-Pow@Home
Saturday 27th June 2020

Saturday 27th June would have been this year’s 5th MACC-POW comic event in Macclesfield – but of course, the Coronavirus has claimed the real world event.

Not to be outdone by this pesky pandemic, comic creator Marc Jackson already offering a comic creation YouTube channel at Marc Makes Comics, with support from the Lakes International Comic Art Festival – will be talking to some of the planned guests and exhibitors throughout the day from the comfort of their own homes!

Guests include Charlie Adlard, Tor Freeman, Joe Wos and more.

• Join him on his Instagram page from 10.00am UK time for comics chit chat and more

• Check out Marc Makes Comics on YouTube

CANCELLED MCM Comic Expo Birmingham 2020
Saturday 27th – Sunday 28th June 2020
Web: mcmcomiccon.com/birmingham-march-2020

JULY 2020

CANCELLED: ELCAF 2020
3rd, 4th and 5th July 2020
East London
Web: http://elcaf.co.uk
• Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

ELCAF showcases the very best in contemporary comics and sequential illustration, and its exhibitor selection is based on artists and publishers creating high quality works within these fields. A possible virtual alternative was abandoned, see web site for details.

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Glasgow Comic Con 2020
4th July 2020
Website: www.glasgowcomiccon.com | Buy Tickets
Twitter: @glasgowcomiccon | Facebook: glasgowcomiccon

CANCELLED Melton Mowbray Comic Con 2020
Saturday 4th July 2019
Pera Business Park, Melton Mowbray
Web: www.savagebeastonline.co.uk/melton
Hosted by Savage Beast Events
Buy Tickets at www.savagebeastonline.co.uk

Offering a variety of geeky attractions for a day of family fun and festivities.

CANCELLED Preston Comic Con 2020
Saturday 4th July 2020
Preston North End Football Club
Web: www.wonkyrocketevents.co.uk | Facebook: Prestoncomiccon

CANCELLED MCM Comic Expo London 2020
Friday 10th – Sunday 12th July 2020
ExCel, London
Web: www.mcmcomiccon.com/london

The ExCel is currently London’s “Nightingale” hospital. Check the event’s web site for annoouncements.

CANCELLED Newcastle Unleashed Comic-Con
11.00am – 5.00pm Sunday, 12th July 2020
• Facebook Page
Hosted by Unleashed Events

EVENTS MAY BE AFFECTED BY COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS: Small Press Day 2020
Saturday 18th July 2020
Web: smallpressday.co.uk | 2019 Events Listing

Events around the UK in local comic shops and other venues, 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. The inaugural Small Press Day – a celebratory event designed to spotlight the possibilities of small press publishing and to introduce its practitioners to the far wider audience they deserve – proved to be a phenomenal success. No less than 25 events championing the small press were held across the UK and Ireland on the same day in July – including shop signings, fairs, panels and workshops – resulting in #SmallPressDay to trend throughout.

Building on this trend, hundreds and hundreds joined in for Small Press Day 2017 and Small Press Day 2018 and met with the next generation of superstar comic creators, zine makers, and DIY micro publishers. The team behind this annual celebration made Small Press Day 2019 bigger, better, and bolder.

CANCELLED St Albans Comic-Con 2020
10.00 – 4.30pm Sunday 19th July
Web: www.creedconventions.com/st-albans-comic-con

POSTPONED Comic Con World Blackpool 2020
Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th July 2020
Web: www.comicconworld.co.uk | Facebook

London Film and Comic Con 2020
Friday 24th, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July 2020
London Olympia
Web: www.londonfilmandcomiccon.com

AUGUST 2020

Inverurie Comic Con 2020
10.00am – 6.00pm 8th August 2020
Inverurie Town Hall
• BGCP events on Facebook – list

CANCELLED Dublin Comic Con – Summer Edition
8th – 9th August 2020
Liberty Hall, Dublin
Web: www.dublincomiccon.com | Twitter | Facebook

York Unleashed 2020
11.00am – 5.00pm Sunday, 9th August 2020
York Races, Racecourse Road, York YO23 1EX
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk
Hosted by Unleashed Events

Glasgow Film and Comic Con 2020
Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th August 2020
Braehead Arena, Glasgow
Web: www.filmandcomicconglasgow.com

London Comic Mart – August 2020
Sunday 16th August 2020
11.00am – 4.00pm
The Royal National Hotel, Russell Square, London
Free Entry from 12 noon
Early Entry Price: £5 from 11 am – 12 noon
Web: http://londoncomicmart.co.uk

SEPTEMBER 2020

Somerset Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2020
10.00am – 4.30pm Sunday, 6th September 2020 (Postponed from April)
Wellsprings Leisure Centre, Taunton, Somerset
Hosted by UK Comicon and Gaming Festivals
Facebook Event Page | Tickets: www.mooseeventsuk.com

Cardiff Film and Comic Con 2020
7th – 8th September 2019
Web: www.filmandcomicconcardiff.com

Bath Comic-Con 2020
Saturday 12th September 2020 (postponed from March)
Bath Assembly Rooms, Bath, Somerset BA1 2QH
• Facebook | Tickets

NICE 2020
12th – 13th September 2020
Web: https://nicecon.co.uk | Facebook: https://facebook.com/niceconvention

Plymouth Comic Con and Gaming Festival Autumn 2020
13th September 2020
Tickets: www.mooseeventsuk.com

Brighton Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2020
Hosted by UK Comicon and Gaming Festivals
10.00am – 4.30pm, Saturday, 19th September 2020
Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road
Facebook Event Page | Tickets: www.mooseeventsuk.com

CANCELLED ICE: International Comic Expo Birmingham 2020
19th September 2020
Web: https://internationlcomicexpo.wordpress.com | For the latest news visit Facebook or follow ICE on Twitter

Devon Comic Con and Gaming Festival
Hosted by UK Comicon and Gaming Festivals
10.00am – 4.30pm Saturday, 26th September 2020
The Matford Centre, EX2 8FD Exeter, Devon
Facebook Event Page | Tickets: www.mooseeventsuk.com

Wyntercon 2020
26th – 27th September 2020
Eastbourne Sports Park
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

OCTOBER 2020

Galashiels Comic Con – BGCP Comic Con 2020
3rd October 2020
• BGCP events on Facebook – list

London Comic Mart
Sunday 4th October 2020
11.00am – 4.00pm
The Royal National Hotel, Russell Square, London
Free Entry from 12 noon
Early Entry Price: £5 from 11 am – 12 noon
Web: http://londoncomicmart.co.uk

NOW VIRTUAL: Lakes International Comics Art Festival 2020
9th – 11th  October 2020
Kendal

The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has announced plans for LICAF LIVE a virtual event in 2020. Want to receive news about the Lakes International Comic Art Festival? Then sign up for the newsletter now | More about the Festival at www.comicartfestival.com

Leeds Comic-Con 2020
11.00am – 5.00pm Sunday, 11th October 2020
Royal Armouries, Armouries Drive, Leeds LS10 1LT
• Facebook Event Page
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk
Hosted by Unleashed Events

Leeds Unleashed
11.00am – 4.00pm Sunday, 11th October 2020
Leeds Marriott Hotel, 4 Trevelyan Square, Boar Lane, Leeds LS1 6ET
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk
Hosted by Unleashed Events

Nottingham Comic Convention 2020
17th October 2020
Web: www.nottinghamcomiccon.co.uk

Cardiff Comics Carnival 2020
Sunday 18th October 2020 – To Be Confirmed
Kongs, on St. Mary’s Street, Cardiff
• Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email: cardiffcomicscarnival@gmail.com

Sheffield Comic-Con 2020
11.00 – 5.00pm Sunday 18th October 2020
Magna Events, Magna Way, S60 1FD
Hosted by Unleashed Events

Oban Comic Con – BGCP Comic Con 2020
24th October 2020
• BGCP events on Facebook – list

Gateshead Unleashed Comic-Con 2021
11.00am – 5.00pm Sunday, 25th October 2020 (postponed from April)
The Lancastrian Suite, Lancaster Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE11 9JR
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk
Hosted by Unleashed Events

Cumbernauld Comic Con – BGCP Comic Con 2020
31st October 2020
• BGCP events on Facebook – list

DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED – USUALLY OCTOBER

Leamington Comic Con 2020
Usually early October

If you’re passionate about comics, creativity and community, support this independently run convention!

Northwich Comic Con 2020
Usually early October
Facebook

Northwich Comic Con returns for its next instalment of Geekiness. Guests, Star Cars, Characters, Cosplay, Props/Displays and Stalls

The Ghost Comics Festival 2020
Usually late October, Glasgow
Web: www.ghostcomicsfestival.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

NOVEMBER 2020

NOW DIGITAL Thought Bubble Festival 2020
13th – 14th November 2020
Web: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com

The Festival has announced its physical event will not take place, replaced by a digital event

Aberdeen Comic Con – BGCP Comic Con 2020
28th November 2020
• BGCP events on Facebook – list

Reading Comic Con 2020
Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th November 2020
Rivermead Leisure Centre Complex, Reading
• Tickets | Facebook | Twitter

DECEMBER 2020

London Comic Mart
Sunday 6th December 2020
11.00am – 4.00pm
The Royal National Hotel, Russell Square, London
Free Entry from 12 noon
Early Entry Price: £5 from 11 am – 12 noon
Web: http://londoncomicmart.co.uk

DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED – USUALLY DECEMBER

Catford Comic and Zine Fair 2020
Usually early December
Web: millertown.co.uk | Twitter

Dublin Christmas Market 2020
Usually mid December
Web: www.dublincomicarts.ie | Twitter

The Dublin Comic Arts Festival is an ongoing series of quarterly small press comic book events in Dublin. The event features a massive line up of small press creators and publishers, plus artists

2021

FEBRUARY 2021

True Believers Comic Festival 2021
Usually early February
Head to www.oktruebelievers.com for the latest news | Sign up for the Troobs Newsletter |
• Haunted Nerds Podcast | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

A UK based, 100% independently run comic convention event, that puts its focus squarely on comic books, their creators, fans and the community that surrounds them.

Teesside Comic-Con 2021
Usually early February
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk
Hosted by Unleashed Events

York Winter Comic-Con 2021
Usually early February
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk
Hosted by Unleashed Events

Bolton Comic Con 2021
Usually late February

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

Invasion 2021 – Taunton
Took place end of February 2020 – 2021 event not confirmed

London Comic Con Spring 2021
Usually end of February – early March
Olympia London
Web: www.londoncomicconspring.com

Bringing you the Stars of Film & TV for you to meet, get their autographs and have your photo taken with them.

MARCH 2021

The Big GLASGOW Comic Mart – BGCP
6th March 2021 – Trades Hall, Glasgow
Web: bigglasgowcomicpage.com/product/largs-comic-con-bgcp-comic-con
• BGCP events on Facebook – list

Largs Comic Con – BGCP Comic Con 2021
13th March 2021
Web: bigglasgowcomicpage.com/product/largs-comic-con-bgcp-comic-con
• BGCP events on Facebook – list

Dublin Comic Con – Spring Edition 2021
13th – 14th March 2021
Liberty Hall, Dublin
Web: www.dublincomiccon.com | Twitter | Facebook

EVENTS AWAITING DATES – USUALLY IN MARCH

Durham Comic-Con 2021
Usually early March
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk
Hosted by Unleashed Events

Liverpool Comic Con 2021
Usually early March
Web: liverpoolcc.co.uk

Bradford Unleashed Comic-Con 2021
Usually early March
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk
Hosted by Unleashed Events

London Book Fair 2021
Usually early March – cancelled in 2020
Olympia, London
Web: www.londonbookfair.co.uk

Yes – we know this isn’t, technically, a comic convention – but many publishers will be at this event. This event was sadly cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak

Dorset Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2021
Usually mid March
Hosted by UK Comicon and Gaming Festivals
Tickets: www.mooseeventsuk.com

Dublin Comic Con – Spring Edition 2021
Usually mid-March
Liberty Hall, Dublin
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 with some amazing guests, panels, cosplay and more

London Comic Mart – March 2021
11.00am – 4.00pm – Date to be announced
The Royal National Hotel, Russell Square, London
Free Entry from 12 noon
Early Entry Price: £5 from 11 am – 12 noon
Web: http://londoncomicmart.co.uk

The Big Glasgow Comic Mart 2021
Usually late March
Trades Hall 85 Glassford Street, Glasgow G1 1UH
• Web: www.bigglasgowcomicpage.com

Dunfermline Comic Con 2021
Usually Late March – no event in 2020
Facebook

Cardiff Comics Carnival 2021
Usually late March
• Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email: cardiffcomicscarnival@gmail.com

APRIL 2021

Edinburgh Comic Con 2021
3rd – 4th April 2021

A weekend of madness from the world of film and TV, comic books, gaming, cosplay and much more. Valid tickets for a planned September 2020 event have been transferred by default, but refunds are available. Patrons are asked to request refunds by 31st July 2020. Tickets from www.heroconventions.com

Keighley Comic Con 2021
10.00am – 5.00pm Saturday, 24th April 2021
Victoria Hall Keighley, Hard Ings Rd., Keighley
Hosted by Savage Beast Events
Buy Tickets at www.savagebeastonline.co.uk

APRIL 2021 – DATES NOT YET ANNOUNCED

Sci-Fi Scarborough 2021
Usually early April
Web: www.scifiscarborough.co.uk

Gateshead Unleashed Comic-Con 2021
Usually early April
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk
Hosted by Unleashed Events

Stoke Con Trent 2021
Usually early April – cancelled in 2020
Web: stokecontrent.co.uk | Facebook | Twitter

Morecambe Comic Con 2021
Usually mid April
The Platform, Station Buildings, Marine Road Central, Morecambe LA4 4DB
Facebook: morecambecomiccon

Cornwall Comic Con and Gaming Festival / Enchanted World 2021
Hosted by UK Comicon and Gaming Festivals
Usually mid April
Tickets: www.mooseeventsuk.com

Dee-Con 2021
Usually mid April
DeeCon is Dundee’s biggest event covering anime, comics, gaming, and cosplay.
Facebook

Doncaster Unleashed Comic-Con 2021
Usually mid April
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk
Hosted by Unleashed Events

Keighley Comic Con 2021
Usually late April
Hosted by Savage Beast Events
Buy Tickets at www.savagebeastonline.co.uk

East Kilbride Comic Con – BGCP Comic Con 2021
Usually late April
East Kilbride Library, 40 The Olympia Mall, G74 1PG
Web: bigglasgowcomicpage.com/product/east-kilbride-comic-con-bgcp-comic-con
• BGCP events on Facebook – list

MAY 2021

Portsmouth Comic Con 2021
1st – 2nd May 2021
Portsmouth Guildhall
Web: www.portsmouthcomiccon.com

Loch Lomond Spring Comic Con – BGCP Comic Con 2021
8th May 2021
Web: bigglasgowcomicpage.com/product/loch-lomond-comic-con-spring-comic-con-bgcp-comic-con | Facebook
• BGCP events on Facebook – list

Humber Unleashed Comic-Con 2021
Usually mid May
Hosted by Unleashed Events | Humber Unleashed on Facebook

Lawless 2021
Saturday 15th May 2021
Doubletree by Hilton, Bristol
Web: lawlesscomiccon.co.uk | Facebook

Lawless Comic Convention is a British based not for profit comic convention organised by fans and for fans. In 2020, the team plan to expand the guest list beyond Judge Dredd and 2000AD to cover British comics in general

Wirral Comic Con 2021
30th May 2021
Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
Web: www.wirralcomiccon.co.uk

MAY 2021 – DATES NOT YET ANNOUNCED

Enniskillen Comic Fest 2021
Usually early May
Facebook: https://facebook.com/EnniskillenComicFe

Loch Lomond Spring Comic Con – BGCP Comic Con 2021
Usually mid May
Web: bigglasgowcomicpage.com/product/loch-lomond-comic-con-spring-comic-con-bgcp-comic-con | Facebook
• BGCP events on Facebook – list

BGCP Comic Con returns to the mighty shores of Loch Lomond once more for a comic con like no other, in a setting like no other. A date for the next event has not been announced as of 29th April 2020

Oldham Comic Con 2021
Usually May
Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldham
• Find Oldham Comic Con on Facebook

A Splendid Day Out – Steamageddon 2021
Usually late May
The Platform, Station Buildings, Marine Road Central, Morecambe LA4 4DB
Web and tickets: www.asplendiddayout.com

Sunderland Comic-Con 2021
Usually late May
Beacon of Light, City of Sunderland SR5 1SN
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk
Hosted by Unleashed Events

MCM Comic Expo London 2021
Usually late May
ExCel, London
Web: www.mcmcomiccon.com/london

Yorkshire Cosplay Con 2021
Usually late May
Web: www.yorkshirecosplayconvention.co.uk

Graphic Brighton Symposium
Usually May
University of Brighton City Campus, 58-67 Grand Parade, Brighton BN2 0JY
Web: graphicbrighton.wordpress.com

There will be an Eventbrite sign up for workshops closer to the date, once the schedule for the two days is finalised

JUNE 2021

Ayr Comic Con – BGCP Comic Con 2021
Saturday 5th June 2021
Ayr Citadel Leisure Centre, South Harbour St, KA7 1JB
Web: bigglasgowcomicpage.com/product/ayr-comic-con-bgcp-comic-con
• BGCP events on Facebook – list

Comics Salopia 2021
4th – 6th June 2021
Shrewsbury
Mostly free entry
Web: comicssalopia.com | Facebook

Events for the second bi-annual Comics Salopia event will take place in a number of venues including the Castle Grounds, The Museum & Art Gallery, The Dana Prison, The Town Square, Shrewsbury Library and the Guildhall University Building.

Organised by Shane Chebsey,  with support from the local council, businesses and Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, this Festival will raise funds for co-organiser and local councillor Jane Mackenzie’s new charity Share Shrewsbury, which helps people of all ages affected by addiction.

South West Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2021
Hosted by UK Comicon and Gaming Festivals
10.00am – 4.30pm Sunday 13th June 2021
Royal Bath & West Showgrounds, The Showground, Shepton Mallet BA4 4
Facebook Event Page | Tickets: www.mooseeventsuk.com

Macc-Pow 2021
Saturday 26th June 2021
Web: http://www.maccpow.co.uk | Facebook

Bathgate Comic Con – BGCP Comic Con 2021
26th June 2021 – Reconnect Regal Theatre
• BGCP events on Facebook – list

JUNE 2021 – DATES NOT YET ANNOUNCED

Carlisle Comic Con 2021
Usually early June
• Find Carlisle Comic Con on Facebook

Chesterfield Unleashed Comic-Con 2021
Usually early June
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk
Hosted by Unleashed Events

South West Comic Con And Gaming Festival 2021
Usually mid June
Hosted by UK Comicon and Gaming Festivals
Tickets: www.mooseeventsuk.com

Surrey Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2021
Usually mid June
Hosted by UK Comicon and Gaming Festivals

MCM Comic Expo Birmingham 2021
Usually late June
NEC Birmingham
Web: mcmcomiccon.com/birmingham-march-2020

JULY 2021

BGCP Stirling 2021
10.00am – 4.00pm Saturday 17th July 2021
Web: www.bigglasgowcomicpage.com
• BGCP events on Facebook – list

St Albans Comic-Con 2021
10.00 – 4.30pm Sunday 18th July
Westminster Lodge Centre, St. Albans
Web: www.creedconventions.com/st-albans-comic-con

BGCP Dunoon 2021
31st July 2021
Web: www.bigglasgowcomicpage.com
• BGCP events on Facebook – list

ELCAF 2021
Usually early July
East London
Web: http://elcaf.co.uk
• Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

ELCAF showcases the very best in contemporary comics and sequential illustration, and its exhibitor selection is based on artists and publishers creating high quality works within these fields.

EVENTS AWAITING DATES – USUALLY JULY

Glasgow Comic Con 2021
Usually early July
Website: www.glasgowcomiccon.com
Twitter: @glasgowcomiccon | Facebook: glasgowcomiccon

Preston Comic Con 2021
Usually early July
Web: www.wonkyrocketevents.co.uk | Facebook: Prestoncomiccon

Comic Con Manchester 2021
July or August 2021
BEC Arena, Manchester
Web: www.comicconventionmanchester.co.uk | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

The team everything in place for Comic Con Manchester to take place in July or August 2020, and a huge world exclusive headline guest. They decided to completely postpone Comic Con Manchester to 2021, not wanting to saturate their own market and having three conventions of their own in Manchester in the same venue within two months of each other. The headline guest they have for this event is also more comfortable to appear in 2021 so stay tuned.

AUGUST 2021

Dublin Comic Con – Spring Edition 2021
14th – 15th August 2021
Liberty Hall, Dublin
Web: www.dublincomiccon.com | Twitter | Facebook

Loch Lomond Summer Comic Con – BGCP Comic Con
Usually early August
Loch Lomond Shores, Ben Lomond Way, Balloch, G83 8QL
Web: bigglasgowcomicpage.com/product/loch-lomond-comic-con-summer-bgcp-comic-con
• BGCP events on Facebook – list

SEPTEMBER 2021

ICE: International Comic Expo Birmingham 2021
Usually September – cancelled in 2019
Web: https://internationlcomicexpo.wordpress.com | For the latest news visit Facebook or follow ICE on Twitter

NOR-CON 2021
Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th September 2021
Norfolk Showground Indoor Arena, Norwich NR5 0TT
Web: www.nor-con.co.uk

NOR-CON has previously attracted up to 8,000 visitors. NOR-CON was voted one of the top 10 Comic Cons in the UK by The List, the guide to arts and entertainment in the UK.

OCTOBER 2021

Comic Con Scotland 2021
9th – 10th October 2021
Web: www.comicconventionscotland.co.uk

Comic Con Scotland heads to the Royal Highland Centre in October – brought to you by the Monopoly Events team.

Lakes International Comics Art Festival 2021
Usually second week of October
Kendal

If you are looking for accommodation over the weekend, then here are some starting points: the “Explore South Lakeland” web site |  AirBnB (8th – 12th October 2020 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

Want to receive news about the Lakes International Comic Art Festival? Then sign up for the newsletter now | More about the Festival at www.comicartfestival.com

DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED – USUALLY OCTOBER

Northwich Comic Con 2021
Usually early October
Facebook

NOVEMBER 2021

Thought Bubble Festival 2021
13th – 14th November 2021

Harrogate Convention Centre, Harrogate
Usually mid November
Web: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com

Comics Events on the Web – 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

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, John works as a comics editor, writer, as Creative Consultant on the Dan Dare audio adventures for B7 Media, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. Working in British comics publishing for over 30 years, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Star Trek Magazine and Babylon 5 Magazine. 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 “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz, published on Tapastic; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood for digital comic 100% Biodegradable.

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