Perth Comics Arts Festival 2026
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Sat 25 - Sun 26 Jul
All day
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Adults
Ally Friendly
Designers
Families
Students
Writers
Perth Comic Arts Festival (PCAF) is back for 2026! Western Australia's premier comic arts event will take over the State Library for a packed weekend of storytelling, talks, workshops and markets.
- Listen to panels and talks from comic professionals as they share knowledge of their craft!
- Browse a packed Market Hall of more than 140 independent creators!
- Free workshops for all ages, including comics making, life drawing, and storytelling!
- Book signings by our award-winning guests from across Australia and the globe!
- ... all for FREE in the State Library of Western Australia!
Academy Day
FREE | Saturday 25 July
Workshops and talks that deep dive into comic creation, the ind
Market Hall Day
FREE | Sunday 26 July | 10am-4pm
Comic creators from across WA and beyond sell their original works at this lively community market. Casual and family friendly workshops also run all day.
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