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.
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.
Festival Fellowship for Young People in Cumbria
10 days of hands-on training, working alongside our team to learn key aspects of festival planning and delivery
Working in partnership with Cumbria Arts & Culture Network’s ‘See It to Be It’ programme, LICAF is very excited to announce 2 Fellowship opportunities for which we invite young people (aged 18-30) based in Cumbria to express interest and submit an application.
Festival Fellowship for Young People in Cumbria
10 days of hands-on training, working alongside our team to learn key aspects of festival planning and delivery
Working in partnership with Cumbria Arts & Culture Network’s ‘See It to Be It’ programme, LICAF is very excited to announce 2 Fellowship opportunities for which we invite young people (aged 18-30) based in Cumbria to express interest and submit an application.
Festival Fellowship for Young People in Cumbria
10 days of hands-on training, working alongside our team to learn key aspects of festival planning and delivery
Working in partnership with Cumbria Arts & Culture Network’s ‘See It to Be It’ programme, LICAF is very excited to announce 2 Fellowship opportunities for which we invite young people (aged 18-30) based in Cumbria to express interest and submit an application.
Guests Coming to LICAF 2026
See the list so far
Grab your festival tickets!
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 festival tickets!
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 festival tickets!
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 festival tickets now!
Get your festival tickets now!
The people who make it happen
Our primary funder
Also supported by
Festival:
Foundation:
Image Credits
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Bill Sienkiewicz, Bill Morrison, Norm Konyu
The people who make it happen
Our primary funder
Also supported by
Festival:
Foundation:
Image Credits
-
Bill Sienkiewicz, Bill Morrison, Norm Konyu
The people who
make it happen
Our primary funder
Also supported by
Festival:
Foundation:
Image Credits
-
Bill Sienkiewicz, Bill Morrison, Norm Konyu