Perth Comic Arts Festival

Name: Perth Comic Arts Festival
Start: 2026-07-23
End: 2026-07-26
Location: Perth

The Perth Comic Arts Festival is Australia’s premier literary event dedicated to comics, held across various venues in Perth. The 2026 edition marks the festival's ninth year, featuring a diverse program that includes international author presentations, free workshops for all ages, and a major market day with more than 110 independent creators.

Date: Jul 23-26, 2026
Location: Perth

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Perth Comic Arts Festival

Date: Jul 23-26, 2026
Location: Perth

Comics Literary Festival Market Day

Event summary

Highlights

Market day featuring over 110 comic creators
International author talks and presentations
Free all-ages comic creation workshops
Celebration of Australia's largest comic-focused literary festival

The Perth Comic Arts Festival (PCAF) returns in July 2026 for its ninth year, continuing its role as the largest literary festival in Australia specifically focused on the comic arts. The event takes place over four days at multiple locations across Perth, offering a comprehensive look at the world of graphic storytelling and visual narrative.

The festival program is designed to be accessible, with many sessions and activities offered for free. Highlights for the 2026 schedule include talks from high-profile international comic authors and hands-on workshops that cater to both children and adults. These sessions provide fans and aspiring artists with the chance to learn about the craft of comic creation directly from industry professionals.

A central feature of the festival is the dedicated Market Day. This portion of the event brings together more than 110 creators, allowing them to showcase their latest work and interact with the local community. While the festival is largely free to attend, certain specialized workshops or talks may require registration via the official PCAF website.

Practical details

Location described by the source: various venues; thewest.com.au
Area for browsing nearby events: Perth

Before attending

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