Back to Kendal in 2026 – bigger and even better!
Fun and accessible events, bringing comics to life. From 2nd to 4th October
The Lakes International Comic Arts Festival (LICAF) is a unique UK comic art event, celebrating all forms, genres, and styles across Kendal each October.
Back to Kendal in 2026 – bigger and even better!
Fun and accessible events, bringing comics to life. From 2nd to 4th October
The Lakes International Comic Arts Festival (LICAF) is a unique UK comic art event, celebrating all forms, genres, and styles across Kendal each October.
Back to Kendal in 2026 – bigger and even better!
Fun and accessible events, bringing comics to life. From 2nd to 4th October
The Lakes International Comic Arts Festival (LICAF) is a unique UK comic art event, celebrating all forms, genres, and styles across Kendal each October.
Global Creators
Hear from world-famous artists and writers in venues across Kendal. Our unique spirit and character make us a favourite with international comics stars.
Global Creators
Hear from world-famous artists and writers in venues across Kendal. Our unique spirit and character make us a favourite with international comics stars.
Global Creators
Hear from world-famous artists and writers in venues across Kendal. Our unique spirit and character make us a favourite with international comics stars.
Humour & Heart
Comedy, live draws, installations, trails, a family zone, exhibitions, presentations and more - our off-the-wall events make comics accessible.
Humour & Heart
Comedy, live draws, installations, trails, a family zone, exhibitions, presentations and more - our off-the-wall events make comics accessible.
Humour & Heart
Comedy, live draws, installations, trails, a family zone, exhibitions, presentations and more - our off-the-wall events make comics accessible.
An International Hub
Featuring only the second International Rights Market in the world, publishers come to LICAF to buy and sell work, confirming our place as a major global player in comics.
An International Hub
Featuring only the second International Rights Market in the world, publishers come to LICAF to buy and sell work, confirming our place as a major global player in comics.
An International Hub
Featuring only the second International Rights Market in the world, publishers come to LICAF to buy and sell work, confirming our place as a major global player in comics.
Grab your discount ticket!
Discounted early bird tickets – limited availability
Access to the main festival event programme, preferential access to signings, and our renowned social scene. Join the fun at the pub quiz, karaoke, and catch a performance by our festival band, The Variant Covers.
Grab your discount ticket!
Discounted early bird tickets – limited availability
Access to the main festival event programme, preferential access to signings, and our renowned social scene. Join the fun at the pub quiz, karaoke, and catch a performance by our festival band, The Variant Covers.
Grab your discount ticket!
Discounted early bird tickets – limited availability
Access to the main festival event programme, preferential access to signings, and our renowned social scene. Join the fun at the pub quiz, karaoke, and catch a performance by our festival band, The Variant Covers.
The best in independent UK comics
Meet creators and publishers, find out more about their work
Independent creators and publishers come to LICAF to display and sell their work, alongside international guests available for signings, and a wide array of books available via our festival bookseller La Belle Adventure.
The best in independent UK comics
Meet creators and publishers, find out more about their work
Independent creators and publishers come to LICAF to display and sell their work, alongside international guests available for signings, and a wide array of books available via our festival bookseller La Belle Adventure.
The best in independent UK comics
Meet creators and publishers, find out more about their work
Independent creators and publishers come to LICAF to display and sell their work, alongside international guests available for signings, and a wide array of books available via our festival bookseller La Belle Adventure.
The Festival Year Round
The Festival Year Round
The Festival Year Round
Get your early bird festival tickets now!
Get your early bird festival tickets now!
The people who make it happen
Festival:
Foundation:
Image Credits
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Mehdi Annassi, Bill Morrison, Norm Konyu
The people who make it happen
Festival:
Foundation:
Image Credits
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Mehdi Annassi, Bill Morrison, Norm Konyu
The people who
make it happen
Festival:
Foundation:
Image Credits
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Mehdi Annassi, Bill Morrison, Norm Konyu