Thought Bubble: The Yorkshire Comic Art Festival

Thought Bubble is the Yorkshire Comic Art Festival: A week long celebration of comics, illustration and more spread across the whole of Yorkshire, finishing in a huge two day comic convention in Harrogate.

The festival week promotes the power of comics, as they can inspire, educate and bring people together like no other medium. So whether you’re a longtime fan of comic art or have never picked up a graphic novel before, you’ll find something for you.

• 450+ comic creating exhibitors, alongside publishers and retailers

• 100+ comic creating guests from all over the world

• A full weekend of panels, including one-on-one interviews, live drawing and industry-led discussions.

• Guest signings! Meet your favourite creators face to face!

• Free workshops for everyone! From fun drawing lessons for beginners, to how to publish your own work.

• PLUS: A Kids’ Zone with free activities for children of all ages, Cosplay Parade, Bub’s Lounge for some quiet time if you’re feeling overwhelmed or just want a space to read your new comics.

This year’s guests include Dapo Adeola, Molly Knox Ostertag, ND Stevenson, Zoe Thorogood, and many more. Poster illustration by Natalie Andrewson.

Find more information and how to attend on their website.