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: Sunday 24th September 2023
Information is very welcome! Scroll down for a separate “At a glance list” for events worldwide.
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: 2023
August 2023
Comic Artist Kev F Sutherland Comics MasterClass
• More about Kev’s Comic Master Classes for children here on his blog
Suitable for age seven and over, in just two hours you’ll have produced a comic to take away, along with a caricature by Kev, and you’ll have learned how easy it is to do Kev’s job! (he says)
• More about Kev’s Comic Master Classes for children here on his blog
Suitable for age seven and over, in just two hours you’ll have produced a comic to take away, along with a caricature by Kev, and you’ll have learned how easy it is to do Kev’s job! (he says)
September 2023
Gosh London Comics Signing: Amulet and the Rema Signing with Kazu Kibuishi and Amy Kim Kibuishi
6.00 – 7.00pm Saturday 30th September 2023
Gosh! Comics, 1 Berwick Street, London W1F 0DR
• Facebook Event Page | Gosh Events Calendar on Facebook
Gosh are thrilled to welcome creators Kazu Kibuishi and Amy Kim Kibuishi to the shop on Tuesday 26th September 2023, from 6-7pm for a very exciting double signing!
Kazu and Amy are the creators of the Amulet series and The Rema Chronicles series respectfully. These young adult fantasy stories are extremely popular at Gosh! and the store staff are excited to have the artists travel from overseas to meet some of their devoted fans. While The Rema Chronicles is fairly young, with its first volume being released last year, the Amulet series is now eight books deep, concluding its epic story with its final release next year.
In Amulet, after the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather. The strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a tentacled creature lures the kids’ mom through a door in the basement. Em and Navin, desperate not to lose her, follow her into a fantastical world inhabited by robots, mysterious plants, and talking animals. It’s up to Em and Navin to figure out how to set things right and save their mother’s life!”
The Rema Chronicles brings readers entry into the rich and fantastical world of Rema, the first instalment of this middle-grade graphic novel series with sweeping adventure and light romance! Tabby Simon is determined to learn what happened to her father, who was found dead after researching a tree that leaks a mysterious mist in her neighbourhood. She is unexpectedly led to Rema, a distant world of magic and beauty that is periodically invaded by a nearby planet desperate for resources.
While Tabby searches for the truth surrounding her father’s death, she meets a handsome blue-haired boy named Philip. He has his own dangerous secrets, but he has promised to help Tabby get home. As Tabby learns more about this strange world, she discovers that she is destined for something far greater than she ever could have imagined…
Lakes International Comics Art Festival 2023
29th September – 1st October 2023
Various locations, Bowness-in-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 once dates are announced: 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
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Gosh London Comics Signing: Tragedie of Macbeth with Kenneth Stewart Moore
1.00 – 2.00pm Saturday 30th September 2023
Gosh! Comics, 1 Berwick Street, London W1F 0DR
• Facebook Event Page | Gosh Events Calendar on Facebook
Based on the Prague Shakespeare Company adaptation of Macbeth, Kenneth Stewart Moore’s beautiful ink drawings and fantastically compositioned panels make his Macbeth unmissable for any Shakespeare fan.
Shakespeare died over 400 years ago and no story captures the mysticism and brutality of Scottish history quite like ‘Macbeth’. This graphic novel aims to tell the darkest version yet of this tale of witchcraft, murder, manipulation, and unbridled ambition…
Basing his drawings on Prague Shakespeare Company’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece Scottish artist Stewart Kenneth Moore has pulled double duty by documenting a stage performance in Prague by illustrating it against the starkest memories, places and myths of his own homeland. The pacing of the panels and scene setting serves to clarify aspects of the play that can be hard to understand on the stage.
In addition to this graphic novel adaptation, this volume also includes the original play-script by William Shakespeare. The combination of both the graphic novel and original script in a durable and handsome softcover makes this the perfect addition to the shelves of avid Shakespeare readers, collectors, librarians, students, and teachers.
The Tragedie of Macbeth is also available from the Gosh! website for mail-order or collection here.
BGCP Oban Comic Con 2023
30th September 2023
Corran Halls, Oban
• BGCP events on Facebook – list
Wigan Comic Con 2023 (NWCC Events)
Saturday 30th September 2023
Robin Park Leisure Centre
• Details on Facebook | Organised by NWCC Events
October 2023
Shortbox Comics Fair 2023
1st – 31st October 2023 – Online | Web: https://www.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). (Applications for the 2023 fair are closed).
Kent Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2023
Sunday 1st October 2023, Kent Event Centre, Kent Showground, Maidstone ME14 3JF | Buy Tickets
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Durham Comic-Con 2023
Sunday 1st October 2023
Rainton Arena, Durham
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Teeside Unleashed 2023
Sunday 1st October 2023
Teesside University Students’ Union
Web and Tickets: unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
BGCP Galashiels Comic Con 2023
Saturday 7th October 2023
Queens Leisure Centre, Galashiels
• BGCP events on Facebook – list
Comic Artist Kev F Sutherland Comics MasterClass
7th October Bewdley Festival
10.30am – Book Here | 2.30pm – Book Here
Comic Expo Bristol 2023
Saturday 7th October
Double Tree by Hilton, Bristol
Web and Tickets: comicexpobristol.my-online.store
Kids Under 12 go free with an adult. (Please be sure to add the free ticket when you purchase the adult ticket)
Aiming to promote literacy and the visual arts, announced comic creators on the growing guest list include Alan Davis (Captain Britain, Excalibur) and Liam Sharp, Batman, Death’s Head II, Wonder Woman), the latter by then back living in Britain once more and continuing his work creating his own incredible comic characters. Plus, Lee Carter, Kek-W and Rob Williams will be on hand to talk about their work for 2000AD, Lew Stringer and more.
Some of the UK’s finest small press such as E.M.PRESS Publications, and creators will be at the event in October, including David Broughton, Joe Glass, Paul Grist, David Hitchcock, Gavin Mitchell, Andrew Richmond, and Huy Truong will be at the event.
Dublin Comic Arts Festival (October 2023)
Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th October 2023
The Richmond Barracks, Inchicore, Ireland
Web: dublincomicarts.ie | Support DCAF on Patreon
Sheffield Comic & Film Fair
Saturday 7th October 2023
Showroom Cinema, Paternoster Row, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Comic Con Scotland 2023
Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th October 2023
Royal Highland Centre Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB
Web: comicconventionscotland.co.uk
Andy Kleek and the Monopoly Events team are proud to bring you Comic Con Scotland. Guests include Arrow legend Stephen Amell, Teen Wolf stars Holland Roden, and Linden Ashby, Once Upon A Time‘s Wicked Queen Lana Parrilla, Doctor Who and Torchwood actor John Barrowman, Harry Potter star Bonnie Wright and Linden Ashby’s fellow Mortal Kombat star Robin Shou.
Exeter Comic Con and Gaming Festival Autumn 2023
Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th October 2023 Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DJ | Buy Tickets
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Sheffield Unleased Comic-Con 2023
Sunday 8th October 2023
Magna Science Adventure Centre, Magna Way, South Yorkshire, S60 1FD
Web and Tickets: unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Birmingham Comic & Film Fair
Saturday 14th October 2023
Walker Memorial Hall, Ampton Road, Birmingham, B15 2UJ | £2
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Commando and British Weekly Comic Swap Meet
11.00am Saturday 14th October 2023
Colchester Baptist Church, Eld Lane CO1 1LS
Information on dealers tables can be found on or by emailing Karl via commandoswapmeetATgmail.com (replace AT with @)
This popular collectors event is taking place in the heart of Colchester, a new venue complementing previous the successful Stoke, Watford and Glasgow events, raising funds for the 12th Colchester Sea Scout group.
Guest announcements will be made soon.
The hall is substantial and a wide variety of dealers will have thousands of comics on offer at this eclectic and welcoming comic event, for collectors and readers of all budgets. Buy, sell, swop – and there will also be a bring and buy donation table, and food available (tea, coffee and traditional bacon baps), too.
(A social gathering will be taking place on Friday 13th at 7.00pm at the 3 Wise Monkeys Pub. 60 High St, Colchester CO1 1DN).
• Join the The Commando comic and British Weekly collectors Facebook group for further information
Cotswold Comic Con 2023
Sunday 15th October 2023
451 Art Gallery, The Old Courthouse 63 Long Street, Tetbury. GL8 8AA
2023 guests include comics writer and Doctor Who author Paul Cornell.
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
Sandown Park Comic-Con 2023
Sunday 15th October 2023
Magna Science Adventure Centre, Magna Way, South Yorkshire, S60 1FD
Web and Tickets: unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Wyntercon 2023
Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th October 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.
Creating Commando Comics with Kate McAuliffe (Commando Comics: From idea conception to newsagent shelves)
Tuesday 17th October 2023 | Online event | Free, but booking essential – Limited tickets available here
Ever wondered what goes into creating a Commando? Well, join Commando editor Kate McAuliffe for this session to learn all about the inner workings of Britain’s longest-serving war comic. From idea conception to newsagent shelves, Kate explains the nitty-gritty of what makes a great war comic: from real-life inspiration and human interaction, to detailed artwork and explosive eye-catching covers, and each step of the process in between.
She has the pleasure of working with people from around the world who each play a part in making Commando what has been the ‘Home of Heroes’ for over sixty years.
Learn about how Commando is created during this online event hosted by Company of Makers’ co-founder Steve Bomford — from original story ideas to being stocked on shelves.
Kate McAuliffe hails from Fife, Scotland, and is the Content Editor for Heritage Comics at DC Thomson. After graduating top of her class in English and Creative Writing at the University of Dundee, she joined the Heritage Comics department in 2017, before becoming Content Editor in 2018.
Kate enjoys writing the occasional “Oor Wullie” and “The Broons” strips and has written six Commandos, with more in the works.
Kate’s talk will be followed by an interactive Q&A session, so you’ll have the opportunity to get involved and she’ll answer as many of your questions as we can squeeze in.
Published by DC Thomson, Commando is Britain’s longest-serving war comic, printing stories of action and adventure since 1961. Still going strong, Commando prints four issues every two weeks — two all-new issues and two classic reprints from the Gold and Silver Collections.
Please note: this online event is being run by Company of Makers, which is a charity for current and ex-military so their members do take priority. However, we’re told there are plenty of spaces available and although it is a requirement, it won’t be strictly enforced.
Also there will be a recording of the event made and put on the Commando Comics YouTube – so no-one will miss out.
Gosh London Comics Signing: The Hard Switch Launch Party with Owen D. Pomeroy
7.00 – 9.00pm Friday 20th October 2023
Gosh! Comics, 1 Berwick Street, London W1F 0DR
• Facebook Event Page | Gosh Events Calendar on Facebook
The Hard Switch is a new sci-fi comic from Owen D. Pomery and published by Avery Hill. Owen (British Ice, Victory Point) has an architectural background which beautifully fused into his illustrative work to create stunning drawings that compliment his immersive narrative.
The Hard Switch is an engrossing science fiction graphic novel about a spaceship’s crew tackling the changes in their lives and work at the moment when they – and everyone else in the galaxy – begin to run out of fuel.
Ada, Haika, and Mallic are on a mission . . . one last mission, before everything, everywhere shuts down. They’re raiding old, abandoned spaceships and wrecks for the (sometimes-expensive) parts – and they make just enough money to get by. But living their nomadic, exploring life isn’t sustainable when they can’t afford fuel anymore.
The time is coming when the mineral that makes inter-system jumps possible runs out. When it does, the scattered inhabitants of the vast galaxy will be stuck where they are. Everything will be different . . . unless the discovery in the latest wreck Ada, Haika, and Mallic are scavenging can unlock a whole new kind of interstellar transit.”
Pick up a signed bookplate edition of the comic that is exclusive to Gosh! from the store’s website for mail-order or collection.
BGCP Dundee Comic Con 2023
Saturday 21st October 2023
Dundee International Sports Centre
• BGCP events on Facebook – list
Emma Reynolds – Drawn to Change The World: 16 Youth Climate Activists, 16 Artists
3.00 – 4.00pm Saturday 21st October 2023 Jam Bookshop, 61a Hackney Road, London E2 7NX
Web: jambookshop.co.uk | Message the shop order if you want a signed copy
The climate crisis is reaching a critical tipping point – and you might have heard of the countless amazing young people who are taking action and speaking up for change.
In Drawn to Change The World: 16 Youth Climate Activists, 16 Artists, Emma Reynolds shines a spotlight on sixteen incredible youth activists from around the world who are fighting to protect the planet and all life on Earth. From Autumn Peltier, campaigning for clean water to Edgar Edmund Tarimo, turning plastic waste into building materials, and many more, these inspiring true stories highlight the importance of taking charge and creating change.
Drawn to Change The World: 16 Youth Climate Activists, 16 Artists is available from all good independent book shops | Bookshop.org (Affiliate Link) | Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc | ISBN: 9780063084216 | More information on this page on Emma Reynolds web site
The Winchester Comics Fair 2023
Saturday 21st October 2023
Nutshell Theatre, Kings Walk, Winchester
• Blog | Twitter
Bringing together comics readers and creators at the Nutshell Theatre, Winchester
Barnsley Comic-Con Autumn 2023
Sunday 22nd October 2023
Barnsley Metrodome
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Comic Artist Kev F Sutherland Comics MasterClass
23rd October 2023 Zion Bristol
10.00am & 1.00pm – Book Here
BGCP Comic & Toy Market (Dunfermline)
Saturday 28th October 2023
Kingsgate Shopping Centre
• BGCP events on Facebook – list
Malta Comic Con 2023
Saturday 28th October – Sunday 29th October 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 2023
Sunday 29th October 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
Sunday 29th October 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.
Lincolnshire Comic-Con 2023
Sunday 29th October 2023
Lincolnshire Showground
Web and Tickets: unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
November 2023
BGCP East Kilbride Comic Con 2023
Saturday 4th November 2023
EK, East Kilbride
• BGCP events on Facebook – list
Kelly’s Comics Comic Fair (formerly Newport Market Comic Fair)
Saturday 4th November 2023
10.30am – 5.00pm, The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG | Admission free
At the fair there will be a number of top quality established independent comic traders selling: Silver, Bronze, Copper and Modern Age, DC, Marvel, Independent and British comic titles and comic collectibles, such as action figures.
“The comic fair could be best described as ‘old school’ in nature,” says organiser Paul Kelly, “with an emphasis on comic books. Come one and all and enjoy a great event where you will be able to purchase great collectible comics at great prices!”
Leeds Comic & Film Fair
Saturday 4th November 2023
Park Plaza Leeds, Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 5NS
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Liverpool Comic & Film Fair
Sunday 5th November 2023
The Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool, L3 5QB | £2
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Scarborough Comic-Con 2023
Sunday 5th November 2023
Scarborough Spa
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Plymouth Con and Gaming Festival 2023
Saturday 11th November 2023
Plymouth Life Centre
Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/ukcgf
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Thought Bubble Festival 2023
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th November 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 in Harrogate. 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.
BaDoom!! The Comic Book Expo! 2023
19th November 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!”
Scottish Comic Book Day, showcasing Scottish Talent in Comics
Saturday 25th November 2023 | Twitter
“No tartan, no haggis, no bagpipes. Just a celebration of Scotland’s cultural contribution to comics and their spin-offs.”
Scottish Comic Book Day, launched in 2021, is primarily a celebration of comics, graphic novels, comic artwork and related media with a link to Scotland.
No-one owns it. “It’s yours, it’s mine, it’s a’body’s!”, we’re told. Comic shops can participate by having creators along to sell and sign their comics or by displaying comics with a Scottish link (creator, character, location, etc).
If you’re feeling more adventurous, why not have a drawing or writing workshop, or
make a comic of your own? The main thing is to share it widely. Post photos or videos of what you’re doing and use the hashtag #ScottishComicBookDay. (Creators can reach a wider audience by sharing their work on social media with the hashtag).
London Comic Con Winter 2023
Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th November 2023
Olympia London
Web: www.londoncomicconspring.com
• Showmasters events on Eventbrite
Manchester Comic & Film Fair
Saturday 18th November 2023
Sachas, Tib Street, Back Piccadilly, Manchester, M4 1SH | £2
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Sheffield Comic & Film Fair
Saturday 25th November 2023
Showroom Cinema, Paternoster Row, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Bolton Sci-fi Comic & Toy Fair 2023
11.00am – 4.00pm Sunday 26th November 2023
The Georgian House Hotel, Manchester Road, Blackrod, BL6 5RU
Web: www.mseevents.co.uk | Stall Enquires: mse.events@antonyesmond
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
Preston Comic Con 2023
Early November in 2022
10.30am – 4.30pm Preston North End Football Club, Sir Tom Finney Way, Preston PR1 6RU
Web: wonkyrocketevents.uk/preston
December 2023
MCM Expo Birmingham 2023
1st – 3rd December 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 & Film Fair
Saturday 2nd December 2023
Walker Memorial Hall, Ampton Road, Birmingham, B15 2UJ | £2
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Dublin Comic Arts Festival (December 2023)
Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd December 2023
The Richmond Barracks, Inchicore, Ireland
Web: dublincomicarts.ie | Support DCAF on Patreon
London Comic Mart
Sunday 3rd December 2023
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
BRITISH AND IRISH COMIC EVENTS: 2024
January 2024
St Helens Sci-fi Comic & Toy Fair 2024
Sunday 28th January 2024
Mercure Hotel, Linkway W, Saint Helens WA10 1NG
Web: www.mseevents.co.uk | Stall Enquires: mse.events@antonyesmond
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 Comic & Film Fair
Early January in 2023
The Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool, L3 5QB
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Manchester Comic & Film Fair
Mid January in 2023
Sachas, Tib Street, Back Piccadilly, Manchester, M4 1SH
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Birmingham Comic & Film Fair
Late January in 2023
Walker Memorial Hall, Ampton Road, Birmingham, B15 2UJ | £2
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
February 2024
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
Dundee Comic Con – BGCP Comic Con 2024
Early February in 2023
Dundee International Sports Centre
• BGCP events on Facebook – list
Leeds Comic & Film Fair
Early February in 2023
Park Plaza Leeds, Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 5NS
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
London Comic Mart
Early February in 2023 – free entry from noon
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 2023
Teesside University Students’ Union
Web and Tickets: unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
True Believers Comic Festival 2024
Early February? Sadly cancelled in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
Head to www.oktruebelievers.com for the latest news | Sign up for the Troobs Newsletter |
• Haunted Nerds Podcast | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Hemel Hempstead Comic Con & Toy Fair 2024
Mid February in 2023
The Hemel Hempstead Leisure Centre, Park Road, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1JS
Web: strikingevents.com/hemel
Organised by Striking Events
York Winter Comic-Con 2024
Mid February in 2023
York Races
Web and Tickets: unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
BGCP Caledonia Park Comic Con 2024
Mid February in 2023
Caledonia Park
• BGCP events on Facebook – list
GamesCon Southwest 2024
Mid February in 2023
Westpoint Arena, Exeter | Buy Tickets here
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
A convention dedicated to everything gaming from retro arcades to virtual reality and board gaming.
Leeds Comic-Con 2024
Mid February in 2023
Royal Armouries, Leeds
Web and Tickets: unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Sheffield Comic & Film Fair
Mid February in 2023
Showroom Cinema, Paternoster Row, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Chesterfield Comic-Con 2024
Mid February in 2023
Queen’s Park Sports Centre, Chesterfield
Web and Tickets: unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
COMICS UP CLOSE – New Perspectives in Comics 2024
Mid February in 2023
Venue TBA
Discussing new perspectives in comics for comics inspired academics, researchers and students; comics creatives and teachers. Brought to you by the Lakes International Comic Art Festival and partners, Creative Manchester (part of University of Manchester) and Sheffield Hallam University. | Read our related news story
Pen and Ink Comic and Book Art Convention 2024
Late February in 2023
Newton Abbott Library, Passmore Edwards Centre, Market St, Newton Abbot TQ12 2RJ
BGCP Bolton Comic Con 2024
Late February in 2023
Market Place Shopping Centre, Bolton
• BGCP events on Facebook – list
Northampton Comic Con & Toy Fair 2024
Late February in 2023
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.
Liverpool Comic & Film Fair
Late February in 2023
The Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool, L3 5QB
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Cartoon Museum Conference 2024
Late February in 2023
The Cartoon Museum, 63 Wells Street, London, W1A 3AE | The Cartoon Museum is online at cartoonmuseum.org
Events at the Cartoon Conference 2023 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 2024
Will Eisner Week
1st – 7th March 2024 – see willeisner.com for event information around the globe
World Book Day 2024
Thursday 7th March 2024
Libraries, schools and other venues across the globe | Web: worldbookday.com
World Book Day is a charity sponsored by National Book Tokens
• Read this impact report from World Book Day 2022
• London Book Fair
12th – 14th March 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.
Bolton Sci-fi Comic & Toy Fair 2024
11.00am – 4.00pm Sunday 24th March 2024
The Georgian House Hotel, Manchester Road, Blackrod, BL6 5RU
Web: www.mseevents.co.uk | Stall Enquires: mse.events@antonyesmond
Carlisle Comic Con 2024
Sunday 24th March 2024
Richard Rose Central Academy, Carlisle
Web: wonkyrocketevents.uk/carlisle
Announced comic guests are Nigel Parkinson and Nika Nartova, alongside Red Dwarf’s Chris Barrie and more
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
Arts Centre ComicCon (Scotland), in association with ComicScene 2024
Early March in 2023
Howden Park Centre in Livingston EH54 6AE (Venue online at howdenparkcentre.co.uk)
Howden Park Centre is easy travelling distance from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling and Falkirk. Lots of things will happen on the day but to start with there is a comics exhibition, it will be a comic party and a bar.
COMICA 2024
Dates through March in 2023 – various events
The Century Club, 61-63 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6LQ | COMICA on Facebook
London Comic Con Spring 2024
Early March in 2023
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.
Bolton Comic Con 2024
Early March 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.
Chester Comic Con 2024
Mid June in 2022 (March 2023 event cancelled) | Facebook
A family fun day featuring guests from TV and Film along with comic artists, retail tables, cosplay comps, gaming area and kids zone and much more.
Dublin Comic Con – Spring Edition 2024
Mid March in 2023
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
Gutter Lizardz presents Leytonstone Comic Fair 2024
Early March in 2023
The Birds pub, High Street, Leytonstone | Facebook Page
BGCP East Kilbride Comic Con 2024
Mid March in 2023
• BGCP events on Facebook – list
Exeter Comic Con and Gaming Festival Spring 2024
Mid March in 2023
Westpoint Arena | Buy Tickets
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Manchester Comic & Film Fair
Mid March in 2023
Sachas, Tib Street, Back Piccadilly, Manchester, M4 1SH
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Sheffield Comic-Con Spring 2024
Mid March in 2023
Magna Science Adventure Centre
Web and Tickets: unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Bristol Comic Con and Gaming Festival Spring 2024
Mid March in 2023
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
SFW 14 November 2024
Mid March in 2023
Great Yarmouth
Web: scifiweekender.com
Bolton Sci-fi Comic & Toy Fair 2024
Mid March in 2023
For enquiries about exhibitor bookings please email mse.events@yahoo.com or simply go to the website at www.mseevents.co.uk
Birmingham Comic & Film Fair
Late March 2023
Walker Memorial Hall, Ampton Road, Birmingham, B15 2UJ | £2
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
East of England Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2024
Late March 2023
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Plaza Community Cinema Comic Book Day 2024
Late March 2023
• Read our news story about the 2023 event
TFN: Mini-Con Manchester 2024
Late March 2023
Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
Web: https://tfnation.com
Alsager Sci-fi Comic & Toy Fair 2024
Late March 2023
Alsager Civic Hall, 3 Lawton Rd, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 2AE
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
April 2024
Gateshead Comic-Con 2023
Saturday 7th April 2024
The Fed
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Keighley Comic Con 2024
Saturday 27th April 2024
Victoria Hall Keighley
Hosted by Savage Beast Events | Facebook Event Page
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
Commando and British Comics Swap Meet
Early April in 2023
Venue TBA
Focusing entirely on British comics, there will be thousands of Commando comics and other Picture Libraries on sale, and British weeklies such as 2000AD, Warlord, Battle, Beano, Misty, Bunty, Whizzer and Chips, Victor, and more.
This is not a comic-con – don’t expect to see lycra-clad Superheroes, just comics/annuals and comic-readers.
For table enquires contact Stephen via the Commando and British Weekly Comics – Collectors, Buy, Sell and Swaps Page on Facebook.
Liverpool Comic Con 2024
Early April 2023
Exhibition Centre Liverpool
Web: www.comicconventionliverpool.co.uk | Facebook
BGCP Kircaldy Comic Con 2023
Early April 2023
Mercat Shopping Centre, Kircaldy
• BGCP events on Facebook – list
Leeds Comic & Film Fair
Early April 2023
Park Plaza Leeds, Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 5NS
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Gateshead Unleashed Comic-Con 2024
Early April 2023
The Fed, Gateshead
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
London Comic Mart
Early April 2023 – free entry from noon
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.
Maidenhead Comic Con & Toy Fair 2024
Early April 2023
The Braywick Leisure Centre, Braywick Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1BN
Web: strikingevents.com/maidenhead
Organised by Striking Events
Widnes Sci-fi Comic & Toy Fair 2024
Early April 2023
Everglades Hotel, Derby Rd, Widnes WA8 3UJ
Web: www.mseevents.co.uk
Contract Comic-Con Sunderland
Early April 2023
Hull Sport – The Allam Sport Centre
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Morecambe Comic Con 2024
Mid April 2023
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, Superhero’s 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!
Comic Con World Blackpool 2024
Mid April in 2023
Web: www.comicconworld.co.uk | Facebook
The Phoenix Comic Festival 2024
Mid April in 2023
The Story Museum, Oxford
• You can find out more about The Story Museum here
Phoenix Comic Fest returns to The Story Museum for another bumper weekend celebration of all things comic-making for ages 7-16. Please note that Phoenix Comic Fest is KIDS ONLY. This means that parents/guardians will drop their children off at the start of the event and then collect them at the end. Experienced Story Museum staff will supervise children throughout the festival programme.
Dumfries Comic Con – BGCP Comic Con 2024
Mid April in 2023
David Keswick Centre, Dumfries
Tickets: bigglasgowcomicpage.com/dumfries-comic-con
• BGCP events on Facebook – list
Newark Notts Con and Gaming Festival 2024
Mid April in 2023
Newark Conference and Exhibition Centre
Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/ukcgf
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Bedford Comic Con & Toy Fair 2024
Mid April in 2023
The John Bunyan Sports Centre, Mile Road, Bedford MK42 9TS
Web: strikingevents.com/bedford
Organised by Striking Events
Animangapop Bristol Weekender 2024
Late April in 2023
Bristol
Web: bristol.animangapop.co.uk
Dublin Comic Arts Festival – April 2024
Late April in 2023
Web: dublincomicarts.ie | Support DCAF on Patreon
Cornwall Comic Con Spring 2024
Late April in 2023
Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge, Cornwall | Buy Tickets
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Sheffield Comic & Film Fair
Late April in 2023
Showroom Cinema, Paternoster Row, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Leicester Comic Con & Toy Fair 2024
Late April in 2023
Aylestone Leisure Centre, 2 Knighton Lane East, Leicester LE2 6LU
Web: strikingevents.com/leicester
Organised by Striking Events
Liverpool Comic & Film Fair
Late April in 2023
The Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool, L3 5QB
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Stoke CON Trent 2024
Late April in 2023
The Catalyst Building, Staffordshire University
• Facebook | Twitter | Buy Tickets
Stoke CON Trent is Staffordshire’s Biggest TV, Film, Comic and Memorabilia Convention.
BGCP Paisley Comic Con 2024
Late April in 2023
Paisley Lagoon Centre
• BGCP events on Facebook – list
Drawn Creative Collective 2024
Late April in 2023
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.
London City Comic Con 2024
Late April in 2023
Evolution London | Buy Tickets
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Set in the heart of Battersea Park London, Evolution is the perfect venue for London City Comic Con to begin its journey as an exciting new London Con.
Invasion – Blackpool 2024
Late April in 2023
Viva! Blackpool, Viva, Building, 3 Church St, Blackpool FY1 1HJ
Doors open 10.00am – exhibition until 8.00pm | £24.50 (£20 plus £4.5 booking fee) | Book your tickets here
Hull Unleashed 2024
Late April in 2023
Hull Sport – The Allam Sport Centre
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
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
Portsmouth Comic Con 2024
Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th May 2024
Portsmouth Guildhall
Web: www.portsmouthcomiccon.com
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
London Comic Mart
Early May in 2023
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
Manchester Comic & Film Fair
Mid May in 2023
Sachas, Tib Street, Back Piccadilly, Manchester, M4 1SH
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Plymouth Comic Con and Gaming Festival
Mid May in 2023
Plymouth Life Centre |
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Swansea Comic and Gaming Convention 2024
Mid May in 2023
Web: http://scgc.org.uk
Each year, Swansea Comic and Gaming Convention donate a percentage of each ticket sold to a local charity. They also support others with a range of disabilities and their carers and families.
Wales Comic Con 2024
Mid May 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.
Brentwood Comic Con & Toy Fair 2024
Mid May in 2023
The Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood CM15 9NN
Web: strikingevents.com/brentwood
Organised by Striking Events
Doncaster Unleashed Comic-Con 2024
Mid May in 2023
Doncaster Dome Leisure Centre
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Telford Sci-fi Comic & Toy Fair 2024
Mid May in 2023
Mercure Hotel, Forge Gate, Overdale, Telford TF3 4NA
Web: www.mseevents.co.uk
Basingstoke Comic Con 2024
Mid May in 2023
Hampshire Court Hotel, Basingstoke
To book and for more information visit the Basingstoke Comic Con website: basingstokecomiccon.com
Birmingham Comic & Film Fair
Mid May in 2023
Walker Memorial Hall, Ampton Road, Birmingham, B15 2UJ | £2
Web: goldenorbit.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.
Bournemouth Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2024
Mid May in 2023
Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/ukcgf
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Elescar Comic Con 2024
Mid May in 2023
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
MDC+ 2024
Mid May in 2023
Quex Park, Birchington, Kent
Web: mdc.events
MCM Comic Con London 2024
Late May in 2023
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. The event was virtual in 2021 and panels can be found on YouTube.
June 2024
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
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
Enniskillen Comic Fest 2024
Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th June 2024
Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland – Follow the Facebook Group for updates
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
Cymera 2024
Early June in 2023
The Pleasance, 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9TJ
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.
BGCP Ayr Comic Con 2024
Early June in 2023
Ayr Citadel Leisure Centre
• BGCP events on Facebook – list
Leeds Comic & Film Fair
Early June in 2023
Park Plaza Leeds, Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 5NS
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
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.
Leeds Anime & Gaming Con 2024
Early June in 2023
Leeds Marriott, 4 Trevelyan Square, Boar Ln, Leeds LS1 6ET
Web: leedsanimecon.com
Walsall Comic Con & Toy Fair 2024
Early June in 2023
University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Campus Sports Centre, Gorway Road,Walsall WS1 3EZ
Web: strikingevents.com/walsall
Organised by Striking Events
Brighton Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2024
Mid June in 2023
American Express Community Stadium, Village Way, Brighton BN1 9BL | Buy Tickets
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Em-Con Nottingham 2024
Mid June in 2023
Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, Bolero Square, Nottingham, NG1 1LA
Web: nottingham.em-con.co.uk
Sheffield Comic & Film Fair
Mid June in 2023
Showroom Cinema, Paternoster Row, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Leeds Unleashed 2024
Mid June in 2023
Royal Armouries, Leeds
Web and Tickets: unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Acme Comic Con Dundee 2024
Mid June in 2023
Web: acmecomiccon.com
Southampton Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2024
Mid June in 2023
Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/ukcgf
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Guildford Comic Con & Toy Fair 2024
Mid June in 2023
Web: strikingevents.com/guildford/
Organised by Striking Events
Newcastle Comic-Con 2024
Mid June in 2023
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
SunnyCon (Anime) 2024
Late June in 2023
Web: sunnyconanimeexpo.com
Bramhall Festival Comic Con 2024
Late June in 2023
Village Square Bramhall – Sovereign House, Village Square, Bramhall Ln S, Bramhall
Web: bramhalltogethertrust.com
Hudersfield Comic-Con 2024
Late June in 2023
Huddersfield Town Centre
Tickets: www.unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
CoCo Comic Con 2024
Late June in 2023
The Storey, Moor Lane, Lancaster
• Follow CoCo Comics Con Facebook Event page | CoComics are online at www.cococomics.co.uk | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Tapas | Patreon
An event dedicated to supporting and celebrating the creative minds behind the UK’s independent comic book community. Read our 2022 news story here
M&Ds Comic Con 2024
Late June in 2023
Strathclyde Country Park, Bellshill, Motherwell, Glasgow ML1 3RT | Free – More Info Here
Manchester Comic & Film Fair
Late June in 2023
Sachas, Tib Street, Back Piccadilly, Manchester, M4 1SH
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
London Comic Mart
Late June in 2023 – free entry from noon
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
July 2024
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 Cardiff 2024
Early July in 2023
Future Inn, Cardiff
Web: cardiff.animangapop.co.uk
Birmingham Comic & Film Fair
Early July in 2023
Walker Memorial Hall, Ampton Road, Birmingham, B15 2UJ | £2
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Macc-Pow 2024
Early July in 2023
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Latest Information: Facebook
Web: maccpow.co.uk
MACC-POW! 2023 takes place in the heart of Macclesfield in Cheshire, bringing you the very best in comic art from around the world.
BGCP Stirling Comic Con 2024
Early July in 2023
The Albert Halls, Stirling
• BGCP events on Facebook – list
Preston Sci Fi Comic and Toy Fair Expo 2024
Early 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.
Liverpool Comic & Film Fair
Early July in 2023
The Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool, L3 5QB
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Preston Sci-fi Comic & Toy Fair 2023
Early July in 2023
Samlesbury Hotel, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0ULWeb: www.mseevents.co.uk | Stall Enquires: mse.events@antonyesmond
London Film and Comic Con 2024
Early July in 2023
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.
Glasgow Anime & Gaming Con 2024
Early July in 2023
Glasgow Hilton DoubleTree, 36 Cambridge Street, G2 3HN
Web: glasgowanimecon.com
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.
Leeds Comic & Film Fair
Mid July in 2023
Park Plaza Leeds, Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 5NS
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Gloucester Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2024
Late July in 2023
Oxtalls Sports Park, Gloucester
Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/ukcgf
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Festival of Cosplay & Comics
Late July in 2023
Fratton Community Centre, Trafalgar Place, Fratton, Portsmouth PO1 5JJ | Facebook Event Page
An event brought to you by Comic All Cosplay, organised by a group of cosplayers for the cosplayers and comic fans! There will be stalls, games, photo opportunities, props and lots of cosplayers. It’s a family friendly event and the organisers fully encourage dressing up. Meet your favourite characters, treat yourself to toys and trinkets and have fun!
Cornwall Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2023
Late July in 2023, Truro and Penwith College, College Road, Truro TR1 3XX | Buy Tickets
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
The Cornwall Comic and Gaming Festival is a family friendly event with traders, props, guest signers, film cars and bikes, gaming from table top to retro consoles to try, cosplayers and professional costumers groups, cosplay competition (UKCGF championships run all year at events they organise with a final). Something for all ages!
Comic Con Manchester 2023
Late July in 2023
Bowlers, Manchester
Web: www.comicconventionmanchester.co.uk | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube
While the main guest list for this event is largely actor-led
Mega Con Live Manchester 2023
Late July in 2023
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.
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
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
Small Press Day 2024
Early August in 2023
Web: smallpressday.co.uk | Twitter
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
BGCP Perth Comic Con 2024
Early August in 2023
Dewars Centre, Perth
• BGCP events on Facebook – list
Sheffield Comic & Film Fair
Early August in 2023
Showroom Cinema, Paternoster Row, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
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…
Independent Print Market Summer 2024
Early August in 2023
Velocity Press, Unit 1, 96 White Post Lane London, E9 5EN United
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.
Bristol Anime and Gaming Con 2024
Early August in 2023
Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel, Bristol
Web: summer.bristolanimecon.com
Derby Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2024
Early August in 2023
Derby Arena
Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/ukcgf
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
London Comic Mart
Early August in 2023
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
Herne Bay Cartoon Festival 2024
Mid August in 2023, Herne Bay – Various Venues
Web: hernebaycartoonfest.org
Tokonatsu 2024
Mid August in 2023
Boyd Campsite and Activity Centre, Church Rod, Henlow
Web: pretix.eu/tokonatsu/toko2023/
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.
Comic Con Wales 2024
Mid August in 2023
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.
TFNation 2024
Mid August in 2023
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.
Dublin Comic Con – Summer Edition 2024
Mid August in 2023
Web: www.dublincomiccon.com | Twitter | Facebook
Forge Shopping Centre Comic Con 2024
Mid August in 2023
1221 Gallowgate, Forge Shopping Centre, Glasgow
• Facebook Event Page
Attendees can look forward to all the regular traders plus some new ones as well as character meet and greets, props, statues and arcade gaming set up.
Birmingham Comic & Film Fair
Mid 19th August in 2023
Walker Memorial Hall, Ampton Road, Birmingham, B15 2UJ | £2
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
Mini-Con in Kells 2024
Mid August in 2023
Co. Meath, Ireland
Comic-Con Morecambe 2024
Late August in 2023
The Platform, Station Buildings, Marine Road Central, Morecambe LA4 4DB
Facebook: morecambecomiccon | Admission Free at 2023 events
September 2024
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.
York Unleashed Comic-Con 2024
First week of September in 2023
York Races
Web and Tickets: unleashedtickets.co.uk | Events Updates on Facebook
Hosted by Unleashed Events
Leeds Comic & Film Fair
Mid September in 2023
Park Plaza Leeds, Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 5NS
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
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.
Liverpool Comic & Film Fair
Mid September in 2023
The Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool, L3 5QB
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
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
Manchester Comic & Film Fair
Mid September in 2023
Sachas, Tib Street, Back Piccadilly, Manchester, M4 1SH
Web: goldenorbit.co.uk
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 | Buy Tickets
Hosted by UK Comic Con and Gaming Festivals | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
London Comic Mart
Later September in 2023
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
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
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
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.
Comic Events Around the World “At a Glance”
A quick checklist of upcoming comic convention dates worldwide, beyond the UK and Ireland, with thanks to The Comics Beat and other sources
2023
August 2023
August 24 – 27 – CANADA: Fan Expo Canada (Toronto)
August 31 – September 4 – US: Dragon Con (Atlanta, Georgia)
September 2023
September 9th – 10th 2023 – ICELAND: Midgard Reykjavik, Iceland
November 2023
October 12 – 15 – US: New York Comic Con 2023 (New York, New York)
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, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Star Trek Explorer (previously known as Star Trek 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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