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🎨 The Lakes International Comic Art Festival
returns 2–4 OCT 2026 in KENDAL! Since 2013, we've been on a mission to unleash the power of comics.

We champion accessibility, spark inspiration, and deliver pure entertainment through a world-renowned festival, alongside dynamic, year-round initiatives spanning vital research, creator support, and exciting educational projects.

18/06/2026

Thursday Guest Announcement ✨💙🔥

We're thrilled to welcome Frank Quitely and Louise Evans aka Feltmistress to LICAF 2026 👀

From iconic comic book artistry to wonderfully handcrafted characters, these two creators bring imagination, creativity and world-class talent to Kendal this October.

More exciting names still to come...

📍 Kendal, Cumbria
📅 2–4 October 2026
🎟️ https://www.trybooking.com/uk/eventlist/thelakesinternationalcomicartsfestival

15/06/2026

🚀 LICAF Fellowship Opportunity

LICAF, with Cumbria Arts & Culture Network’s “See It to Be It”, is offering 2 paid Fellowships for young people interested in arts festivals and creative production.
Gain hands-on experience in programming, PR, production, and festival delivery at one of the UK’s leading comic art festivals in Kendal.

📅 10 days: 21 Sept – 4 Oct 2026
💰 £1,000 + travel support + accommodation
📍 Must be available in Kendal (2–4 Oct)
📅 Deadline: 31 July, 5pm

🔗 Apply: https://forms.gle/cR4pi1pqdHADxFzo9

📧 [email protected]

11/06/2026

Guest Announcement 🌍🔥

We're delighted to welcome Marcos Martín & Muntsa Vicente to LICAF 2026 👀

Two internationally acclaimed creators whose work has helped shape contemporary comics — and they're heading to Kendal this October.

More exciting names still to come...

📍 Kendal, Cumbria
📅 2–4 October 2026
🎟️ https://www.trybooking.com/uk/eventlist/thelakesinternationalcomicartsfestival

08/06/2026

🌍 Art Without Borders
Discover Qader & Qadera — the Fanzeen Jordanian Comic Exhibition at Bolton Central Library.

Created by emerging Arab artists, this powerful exhibition shares real stories of disability and neurodiversity through comics, celebrating inclusion, understanding, and human experience.
https://licaf.co.uk/foundation/exhibitions

📍 Free entry throughout June during library opening hours.

04/06/2026

Guest drop! 🎉🔥

We're delighted to welcome Luke Healy and the legendary VIZ to LICAF 2026 👀

From award-winning graphic storytelling to one of Britain's most iconic comic publications, this is a pairing you won't want to miss.

And we're not done yet... 👀

📍 Kendal, Cumbria
📅 2–4 October 2026
🎟️ https://www.trybooking.com/uk/eventlist/thelakesinternationalcomicartsfestival

01/06/2026

📚 More comics by the brilliant Gemma Correll are landing across Barrow!

As part of Barrow becoming the UK’s first Comic Book Town, we’ll be sharing a brand-new comic every month — bringing more characters, stories and surprises into the town centre ✨

Keep your eyes peeled… the next one could appear anywhere 👀

31/05/2026

📚Comic Book Town is reaching every corner of Barrow.

We're delighted to see comics finding a home in the Children's Ward at Furness General Hospital, helping bring creativity, imagination and a little joy to young readers and their families.

As Barrow continues its journey as the UK's first Comic Book Town, you'll be seeing more comics popping up across the community in the months ahead.

28/05/2026

Today’s guest reveal 🎉🔥

We’re thrilled to welcome Jacob Phillips & Sean Phillips to LICAF 2026 👀

A powerhouse duo behind some of the most acclaimed crime comics of recent years — heading to Kendal this October.

More guest announcements coming soon…

📍 Kendal, Cumbria
📅 2–4 October 2026
🎟️ https://www.trybooking.com/uk/eventlist/thelakesinternationalcomicartsfestival

24/05/2026

✨ Beyond Words Festival is back!

From 8–22 June, the French Institute in London invites you to discover the 9th edition of Beyond Words Festival of Literature — a vibrant programme of literary talks, screenings, readings, and conversations with acclaimed authors and exciting new voices from across the world.

From Beirut to Italy, and from Balzac to Camus, the festival explores stories that move between the intimate and the political, bringing literature to life both on the page and on screen.

Featuring authors including Sorj Chalandon, Camille de Peretti, Olivier Norek, Fergal Keane, Joseph Incardona, Nastassja Martin, Valentin Deudon, and many more.

📍 8–22 June
📍 Institut français, London

Discover the full programme and book tickets:
http://www.institut-francais.org.uk/festivals-and-series/beyond-words

21/05/2026

Next guest reveal incoming… 🎨🔥
Joining us at LICAF 2026: Steve McGarry, Luke McGarry & Joe McGarry 👀

Three incredible cartoonists, one creative family, and a whole lot of comics talent heading to Kendal this October.

More announcements still to come…

📍 Kendal, Cumbria
📅 2–4 October 2026
🎟️ https://www.trybooking.com/uk/eventlist/thelakesinternationalcomicartsfestival

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