Comic Book Festival Dublin

Comic Book Festival Dublin Alliance Française Dublin & Illustrators Ireland present "La Fête de l'Illustration & de la Bande

... and here are some pictures of the 4 days of the festival!
25/05/2026

... and here are some pictures of the 4 days of the festival!

25/05/2026

A look back at the 2026 edition! Warm thanks to all the artists, speakers, facilitators, partners, and volunteers who helped make this festival such a vibrant and memorable celebration of comic book culture.
We’re already looking forward to the next edition!

The festival was organised by Alliance Française de Dublin and IGI (Illustrators Guild of Ireland), in partnership with Dublin Comic Arts , Little Deer Comics, National College of Art & Design, Dublin, Irish National Opera, International Books and Ambassade de France en Irlande.

Our wonderful guests this year were:
Philip Barrett
Sarah Bowie
Willow Caulfield
Eoin Coveney
Sheena Dempsey
Fiona Dowling
Kate Escolin
Diego Fasciati
Katherine Foyle
Karen Harte
Debbie Jenkinson
Julien Laloy
Paddy Lynch
Matthew Melis
Elisabeth Neveux
Gael Remise
Eoin Rogers
Margaret Anne Suggs
Fabien Tillon
Rebecca Usherwood

Information and booking: alliance-francaise.ie/bd/

And that’s a wrap! Many thanks to everyone who joined us today for the final day of the Comic Book Festival.Today was al...
23/05/2026

And that’s a wrap! Many thanks to everyone who joined us today for the final day of the Comic Book Festival.
Today was all about creativity, participation, and sharing with the public. The programme featured a full-day masterclass, comics-making workshops for both children and adults, a mini comics fair with Dublin Comic Arts, and a guidance talk for aspiring artists looking to break into the world of comics and illustration.
It was wonderful to see so many people of all ages drawing, creating, exchanging ideas, and discovering new talents throughout the day.
A huge thank you to today's facilitators Eoin Coveney, Kate Escolin, Philip Barrett, Debbie Jenkinson, Paddy Lynch, Matt Melis and Margaret Anne Suggs.

Last day of the Festival today at Alliance Française de Dublin, running until 5pm!Today’s programme is more hands-on, wi...
23/05/2026

Last day of the Festival today at Alliance Française de Dublin, running until 5pm!
Today’s programme is more hands-on, with creative activities for all ages, a Comic Book Fair, and a guidance talk for aspiring artists – come join the fun!

11am-4pm: Masterclass with acclaimed artist Eoin Coveney

12pm-4pm: Indie Comics Fair
with Dublin Comic Arts & Little Deer

3pm-3.45pm: Creative Workshop for children
with illustrator Kate Escolin

3pm-4pm: Creative Workshop for adults and older teens
with illustrator Philip Barrett

4pm - 5pm: Guidance Talk "Create, Fund, and share your work"
with Debbie Jenkinson, Paddy Lynch, Matt Melis & Margaret Anne Suggs

All Day:
+ Collective Exhibition "From Sketchbook to Story"
+ Curated Comics Collection at The French Library
+ Delicacies at Café Madeleine

Full programme & bookings: https://alliance-francaise.ie/bd/

It’s always about building bridges! Tonight, fans of Comics, Opera, and History came together around a shared fascinatio...
22/05/2026

It’s always about building bridges! Tonight, fans of Comics, Opera, and History came together around a shared fascination with the Gauls and a love of storytelling.

Many thanks to all our guests: Irish National Opera's Executive Director Diego Fasciati, set & costume designer Madeleine Boyd, comics scholar Fabien Tillon, historian Dr Rebecca Usherwood (Trinity College Dublin), and a special mention to Deirdre Higgins & Heather Sammon, who performed excerpts from Bellini’s "Norma" for an awestruck audience ahead of its opening this Sunday at The Gaiety Theatre.

We welcome you tomorrow at Alliance Française de Dublin between 11am and 5pm for the last day of the Festival with hands-on worskhops for all ages and a special Comic Book Fair!
Full programme: alliance-francaise.ie/bd/

Tonight at 6pm at Alliance Française de Dublin, we're proud to present "Vive la Résistance!": A unique, genre-defying il...
22/05/2026

Tonight at 6pm at Alliance Française de Dublin, we're proud to present "Vive la Résistance!": A unique, genre-defying illustrated talk & performance exploring how the Gauls – from comics to opera – continue to inspire humour, resistance, and storytelling.

Join comics scholar Fabien Tillon, historian Dr Rebecca Usherwood (Trinity College Dublin), "Norma" opera's Set & Costume Designer Madeleine Boyd, for a lively discussion moderated by Irish National Opera Executive Director Diego Fasciati, followed by a performance by opera singers Deirdre Higgins & Heather Sammon!

Free booking: ow.ly/aMvc50YYTxg
There will be free tickets to be won for Bellini's opera "Norma" showing at The Gaiety Theatre from 24th May to 6th June

Our Live Readings evening never ceases to amaze! What incredible performances from our 14 guests, who brought their comi...
21/05/2026

Our Live Readings evening never ceases to amaze! What incredible performances from our 14 guests, who brought their comics to life through a rich variety of voices and styles, at the crossroads of comedy, poetry, animation, and music!
There's still so much to discover and experience in the Comic Book Festival until Saturday 👉 alliance-francaise.ie/bd/

Tonight at Alliance Française de Dublin from 6pm, we welcome 14 comics artists for our quintessential "Live Readings" pe...
21/05/2026

Tonight at Alliance Française de Dublin from 6pm, we welcome 14 comics artists for our quintessential "Live Readings" performance!
This year’s lineup includes Philip Barrett, Sarah Bowie, Willow Caufield, Fiona Dowling, Kate Escolin, Katherine Foyle, Karen Harte, Julien Laloy, Elisabeth Neveux, Gael Remise, Eoin Rogers, Fabien Tillon, and Margaret Anne Suggs.

Free booking: ow.ly/6vM550YY9nG
Blending illustration, sound, and performance, this immersive event sits somewhere between theatre and animation, where comics unfold in real time before your eyes.
Followed by a Book Fair and a drink at café Madeleine

The Festival is on!! What a great start for the 11th edition!Big ups to our guests Sarah Bowie, Sheena Dempsey, Fabien T...
20/05/2026

The Festival is on!! What a great start for the 11th edition!
Big ups to our guests Sarah Bowie, Sheena Dempsey, Fabien Tillon & Gael Remise.
Join us until May 23rd for talks, readings, performances, creative workshops & masterclass, comic book sales & signings, and networking 👉 alliance-francaise.ie/bd/

The talk “Vive la Résistance!” on the representation of the Gauls – from comics to opera – will conclude with a special ...
20/05/2026

The talk “Vive la Résistance!” on the representation of the Gauls – from comics to opera – will conclude with a special performance by Irish National Opera singers Deirdre Higgins and Heather Sammon, featuring excerpts from Bellini’s "Norma", opening this Sunday at The Gaiety, many thanks to them!
Friday 22nd May at 6pm – Free booking: ow.ly/aMvc50YYTxg

A unique, genre-defying event as part of the Comic Book Festival taking place from 20–23 May at Alliance Française de Dublin: alliance-francaise.ie/bd/

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