Prairie Comics Festival

Name: Prairie Comics Festival
Start: 2026-09-05
End: 2026-09-06
Location: Manitoba

The Prairie Comics Festival is a free cultural event for all ages, held on September 5-6, 2026, at the Manitoba Museum in Manitoba Province, Canada. It features a market with over 70 tables showcasing comic artists and presses, alongside panel discussions and artist mentorship programs.

Date: Sep 5-6, 2026
Location: Manitoba

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Event summary

Highlights

Free admission for all ages
Market with over 70 tables featuring more than 100 comic artists and presses
Panel discussions on various topics including Indigenous comics and social change
Dedicated artist mentorship programs

The Prairie Comics Festival is a free cultural event dedicated to comic arts, scheduled for September 5-6, 2026. Taking place at the Manitoba Museum in Manitoba Province, Canada, the festival offers a variety of activities accessible to all ages.

A core component of the festival is its extensive market, which hosts more than 70 tables showcasing the creations of over 100 comic artists and presses. The market operates on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Attendees can also engage in panel discussions covering diverse subjects, including Indigenous comics, social change in comics, and creative techniques.

The festival fosters a spirit of mentorship and inclusivity, providing dedicated artist mentorship programs designed to support new and emerging artists in writing and publishing their work. As part of the event, Glenn Hares is set to launch his comic book, "Tytanium."

Practical details

Location described by the source: Manitoba Museum; www.winnipegfreepress.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Manitoba

Before attending

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