Thought Bubble Festival
@thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social
The UK’s Biggest Comic Art Festival!
2026 dates coming soon!
thoughtbubblefestival.com
2026 dates coming soon!
thoughtbubblefestival.com
A huge thank you to every exhibitor at this year's comic convention! What an amazing, talented and inspiring bunch of people you all are.
Our exhibitor list is still up on our website, find them all here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/exhibitors
Video credit and thanks to Kate Broughton
Our exhibitor list is still up on our website, find them all here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/exhibitors
Video credit and thanks to Kate Broughton
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
A huge thank you to every exhibitor at this year's comic convention! What an amazing, talented and inspiring bunch of people you all are.
Our exhibitor list is still up on our website, find them all here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/exhibitors
Video credit and thanks to Kate Broughton
Our exhibitor list is still up on our website, find them all here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/exhibitors
Video credit and thanks to Kate Broughton
Everyone send your love for this year's festival image, created by the amazing Ng Yin Shian! We have absolutely loved working with this reading wizard and sweet blue dog!
Please go follow her over at www.instagram.com/shiaaaan
Please go follow her over at www.instagram.com/shiaaaan
November 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Everyone send your love for this year's festival image, created by the amazing Ng Yin Shian! We have absolutely loved working with this reading wizard and sweet blue dog!
Please go follow her over at www.instagram.com/shiaaaan
Please go follow her over at www.instagram.com/shiaaaan
Thought Bubble 2025 is done! A huge thank you to everyone involved in the making and enjoying of this year; our incredible guests, our inspiring exhibitors, every single ticket holder, the wonderful and excellent volunteers, HCC staff and everyone else in between!
Let's do it again next year!!!
Let's do it again next year!!!
November 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Thought Bubble 2025 is done! A huge thank you to everyone involved in the making and enjoying of this year; our incredible guests, our inspiring exhibitors, every single ticket holder, the wonderful and excellent volunteers, HCC staff and everyone else in between!
Let's do it again next year!!!
Let's do it again next year!!!
Thought Bubble Comic Convention is open!
This Sunday, we are open from 10am - 5pm, head to entrance 4 or 5 at Harrogate Convention Centre.
Get your tickets online: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
This Sunday, we are open from 10am - 5pm, head to entrance 4 or 5 at Harrogate Convention Centre.
Get your tickets online: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
November 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Thought Bubble Comic Convention is open!
This Sunday, we are open from 10am - 5pm, head to entrance 4 or 5 at Harrogate Convention Centre.
Get your tickets online: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
This Sunday, we are open from 10am - 5pm, head to entrance 4 or 5 at Harrogate Convention Centre.
Get your tickets online: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
Bought all your comics? Now lets get dancing! Head to the Mid-Con Party 2025 presented by Comixology.
💃 Where? MOJO Bar, Harrogate!
💃 When? Saturday 15 November 2025 - 7pm - 12am.
Free entry to all ticket holders, exhibitors and guests, just show your wristband or lanyard on the door!
💃 Where? MOJO Bar, Harrogate!
💃 When? Saturday 15 November 2025 - 7pm - 12am.
Free entry to all ticket holders, exhibitors and guests, just show your wristband or lanyard on the door!
November 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Bought all your comics? Now lets get dancing! Head to the Mid-Con Party 2025 presented by Comixology.
💃 Where? MOJO Bar, Harrogate!
💃 When? Saturday 15 November 2025 - 7pm - 12am.
Free entry to all ticket holders, exhibitors and guests, just show your wristband or lanyard on the door!
💃 Where? MOJO Bar, Harrogate!
💃 When? Saturday 15 November 2025 - 7pm - 12am.
Free entry to all ticket holders, exhibitors and guests, just show your wristband or lanyard on the door!
Thought Bubble Comic Convention is TODAY!!
We are open from 10am - 6pm, head to Entrance 4 or 5 at Harrogate Convention Centre.
Get your tickets online: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
We are open from 10am - 6pm, head to Entrance 4 or 5 at Harrogate Convention Centre.
Get your tickets online: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
November 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Thought Bubble Comic Convention is TODAY!!
We are open from 10am - 6pm, head to Entrance 4 or 5 at Harrogate Convention Centre.
Get your tickets online: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
We are open from 10am - 6pm, head to Entrance 4 or 5 at Harrogate Convention Centre.
Get your tickets online: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
Thought Bubble Comic Convention's programme is RAMMED with incredible comics-focused talks and workshops. Here are a few Sunday panel highlights for your itinerary.
See the full programme here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/conventionprogramme
See the full programme here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/conventionprogramme
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Thought Bubble Comic Convention's programme is RAMMED with incredible comics-focused talks and workshops. Here are a few Sunday panel highlights for your itinerary.
See the full programme here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/conventionprogramme
See the full programme here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/conventionprogramme
There are only 250 Saturday/Weekend tickets left! Please purchase your tickets soon to avoid disappointment: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
There are still PLENTY of Sunday tickets available!!
There are still PLENTY of Sunday tickets available!!
November 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
There are only 250 Saturday/Weekend tickets left! Please purchase your tickets soon to avoid disappointment: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
There are still PLENTY of Sunday tickets available!!
There are still PLENTY of Sunday tickets available!!
Three days to go until Thought Bubble Comic Convention 2025!
Get your tickets: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
Get your tickets: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
November 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Three days to go until Thought Bubble Comic Convention 2025!
Get your tickets: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
Get your tickets: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
We've had reports of scam emails relating to hotels booked for this weekend and wanted to send out a warning; please be vigilant! If you receive an email relating to a booking we suggest you call your hotel directly, through a number found independently, to verify its authenticity.
November 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
We've had reports of scam emails relating to hotels booked for this weekend and wanted to send out a warning; please be vigilant! If you receive an email relating to a booking we suggest you call your hotel directly, through a number found independently, to verify its authenticity.
Thought Bubble's Comic Convention programme is PACKED with excellent comics-focused talks and workshops. Here are a few Saturday panel highlights to wet your whistle.
See the full programme here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/conventionprogramme
See the full programme here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/conventionprogramme
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Thought Bubble's Comic Convention programme is PACKED with excellent comics-focused talks and workshops. Here are a few Saturday panel highlights to wet your whistle.
See the full programme here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/conventionprogramme
See the full programme here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/conventionprogramme
Thought Bubble Festival starts today!
A week-long celebration of comics held across Yorkshire! With social events, workshops, talks, and loads of comic goodness for you to enjoy.
See the full programme of events here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/festivalprog...
A week-long celebration of comics held across Yorkshire! With social events, workshops, talks, and loads of comic goodness for you to enjoy.
See the full programme of events here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/festivalprog...
November 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Thought Bubble Festival starts today!
A week-long celebration of comics held across Yorkshire! With social events, workshops, talks, and loads of comic goodness for you to enjoy.
See the full programme of events here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/festivalprog...
A week-long celebration of comics held across Yorkshire! With social events, workshops, talks, and loads of comic goodness for you to enjoy.
See the full programme of events here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/festivalprog...
Friday Wristband Pick-Up for Ticket Holders!
We have two spots in Harrogate where you can pick up your wristband on Friday 14 November if you'd like to, ahead of the usual weekend collection.
Find times, full addresses and accessibility for Friday Pick-up here: thoughtbubblefestival.com/wristband
We have two spots in Harrogate where you can pick up your wristband on Friday 14 November if you'd like to, ahead of the usual weekend collection.
Find times, full addresses and accessibility for Friday Pick-up here: thoughtbubblefestival.com/wristband
November 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Friday Wristband Pick-Up for Ticket Holders!
We have two spots in Harrogate where you can pick up your wristband on Friday 14 November if you'd like to, ahead of the usual weekend collection.
Find times, full addresses and accessibility for Friday Pick-up here: thoughtbubblefestival.com/wristband
We have two spots in Harrogate where you can pick up your wristband on Friday 14 November if you'd like to, ahead of the usual weekend collection.
Find times, full addresses and accessibility for Friday Pick-up here: thoughtbubblefestival.com/wristband
Plus the amazing Zoe Thorogood! Who we missed in the scramble to cram everyone on to one image.
November 7, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Plus the amazing Zoe Thorogood! Who we missed in the scramble to cram everyone on to one image.
Here is every guest for Thought Bubble Comic Convention 2025 all in one place!
They will be in Harrogate alongside over 550 comic creators, PLUS a full weekend of talks, workshops and a full kid friendly programme too. Wowwweeee! 😍 😍
Get your tickets: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
They will be in Harrogate alongside over 550 comic creators, PLUS a full weekend of talks, workshops and a full kid friendly programme too. Wowwweeee! 😍 😍
Get your tickets: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
November 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Here is every guest for Thought Bubble Comic Convention 2025 all in one place!
They will be in Harrogate alongside over 550 comic creators, PLUS a full weekend of talks, workshops and a full kid friendly programme too. Wowwweeee! 😍 😍
Get your tickets: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
They will be in Harrogate alongside over 550 comic creators, PLUS a full weekend of talks, workshops and a full kid friendly programme too. Wowwweeee! 😍 😍
Get your tickets: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
Thought Bubble is excited to welcome Joe Sacco to this year's Comic Convention. Alex Fitch leads a career spotlight interview which will explore and celebrate Joe's incredible work.
Find more info here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/programme/jo...
Find more info here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/programme/jo...
November 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Thought Bubble is excited to welcome Joe Sacco to this year's Comic Convention. Alex Fitch leads a career spotlight interview which will explore and celebrate Joe's incredible work.
Find more info here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/programme/jo...
Find more info here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/programme/jo...
Thought Bubble is honoured to be welcoming Posy Simmonds to this year's Comic Convention. Join Posy in conversation with her biographer, Paul Gravett, as they discuss her experiences, processes and latest projects.
Find more info here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/programme/po...
Find more info here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/programme/po...
November 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Thought Bubble is honoured to be welcoming Posy Simmonds to this year's Comic Convention. Join Posy in conversation with her biographer, Paul Gravett, as they discuss her experiences, processes and latest projects.
Find more info here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/programme/po...
Find more info here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/programme/po...
We are super sad to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances the following guests are no longer attending Thought Bubble Comic Convention 2025:
Caroline Cash
Gary Erskine
Patrick Horvath
Ian McQue
Jonathan Hedrick
Francesca Fantini
Caroline Cash
Gary Erskine
Patrick Horvath
Ian McQue
Jonathan Hedrick
Francesca Fantini
November 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We are super sad to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances the following guests are no longer attending Thought Bubble Comic Convention 2025:
Caroline Cash
Gary Erskine
Patrick Horvath
Ian McQue
Jonathan Hedrick
Francesca Fantini
Caroline Cash
Gary Erskine
Patrick Horvath
Ian McQue
Jonathan Hedrick
Francesca Fantini
We're in the warehouse, digging through our giant signs! Martha for scale.
November 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We're in the warehouse, digging through our giant signs! Martha for scale.
Sign up for this years Cosplay Competition!
Show off your craftsmanship to the judge, with categories for sewing, foam work and props!
Head to our Cosplay page to find out all the details, and sign up: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/cosplay
Show off your craftsmanship to the judge, with categories for sewing, foam work and props!
Head to our Cosplay page to find out all the details, and sign up: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/cosplay
November 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Sign up for this years Cosplay Competition!
Show off your craftsmanship to the judge, with categories for sewing, foam work and props!
Head to our Cosplay page to find out all the details, and sign up: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/cosplay
Show off your craftsmanship to the judge, with categories for sewing, foam work and props!
Head to our Cosplay page to find out all the details, and sign up: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/cosplay
Leeds Comics Collective presents: Thought Bubble Pints and Pencils
Come along to this exciting social drawing evening with plenty of prizes, laughs and drinks! Artistic ability is in no way required to win top prizes!
Find out more: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/festivalprog...
Come along to this exciting social drawing evening with plenty of prizes, laughs and drinks! Artistic ability is in no way required to win top prizes!
Find out more: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/festivalprog...
November 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Leeds Comics Collective presents: Thought Bubble Pints and Pencils
Come along to this exciting social drawing evening with plenty of prizes, laughs and drinks! Artistic ability is in no way required to win top prizes!
Find out more: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/festivalprog...
Come along to this exciting social drawing evening with plenty of prizes, laughs and drinks! Artistic ability is in no way required to win top prizes!
Find out more: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/festivalprog...
Second ticket warning, as we're still very much on track for selling out this year.
We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment, tickets may not be available on the door: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
We will keep you up to date!
We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment, tickets may not be available on the door: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
We will keep you up to date!
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Second ticket warning, as we're still very much on track for selling out this year.
We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment, tickets may not be available on the door: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
We will keep you up to date!
We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment, tickets may not be available on the door: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
We will keep you up to date!
Here is a the HUGE pile of the comics @travellingmanuk.bsky.social has donated to @leedslibraries.bsky.social this year 😍
All these, alongside many, many more LGBTQ+ comics that Travelling Man have donated over the years, will soon be available to check out at Leeds Central Library!
All these, alongside many, many more LGBTQ+ comics that Travelling Man have donated over the years, will soon be available to check out at Leeds Central Library!
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Here is a the HUGE pile of the comics @travellingmanuk.bsky.social has donated to @leedslibraries.bsky.social this year 😍
All these, alongside many, many more LGBTQ+ comics that Travelling Man have donated over the years, will soon be available to check out at Leeds Central Library!
All these, alongside many, many more LGBTQ+ comics that Travelling Man have donated over the years, will soon be available to check out at Leeds Central Library!
Sheffield Friends! Join Graphic Novel Reading Room for their 4th Birthday Celebration!
Monday November 10th 6pm-9pm at the Treehouse Boardgame Café.
Congratulations on four years, Gabi! What an excellent achievement.
Find out more here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/festivalprog...
Monday November 10th 6pm-9pm at the Treehouse Boardgame Café.
Congratulations on four years, Gabi! What an excellent achievement.
Find out more here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/festivalprog...
October 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Sheffield Friends! Join Graphic Novel Reading Room for their 4th Birthday Celebration!
Monday November 10th 6pm-9pm at the Treehouse Boardgame Café.
Congratulations on four years, Gabi! What an excellent achievement.
Find out more here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/festivalprog...
Monday November 10th 6pm-9pm at the Treehouse Boardgame Café.
Congratulations on four years, Gabi! What an excellent achievement.
Find out more here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/festivalprog...
Our Diversity Spotlight Maps highlight Disabled Creators, Creators of Colour and LGBT + Queer creators exhibiting at Thought Bubble Comic Convention 2025!
Check out all three maps here: thoughtbubblefestival.com/diversityspotlight
Check out all three maps here: thoughtbubblefestival.com/diversityspotlight
October 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Our Diversity Spotlight Maps highlight Disabled Creators, Creators of Colour and LGBT + Queer creators exhibiting at Thought Bubble Comic Convention 2025!
Check out all three maps here: thoughtbubblefestival.com/diversityspotlight
Check out all three maps here: thoughtbubblefestival.com/diversityspotlight