Bookings open Tuesday 15 September.
Dive into the world of comics at Comic Con-versation 2026.
Throughout October discover the vibrant world of local comics and graphic storytelling with a jam-packed program of talks, panel discussions with talented comic creators, creative producers and writers.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just comic-curious, there’s something for everyone – kids, teens and grown-up fans and creators alike.
- Comic artists come together in a joyful celebration of visual storytelling in Read to Me. With Fionn McCabe and artists, Meg O’Shea, Can Yalcinkaya, Holly O’Neill, Lilian Yu Wen and Evie Hilliar.
- Local comic legends share their secrets on building expertise and an audience in The Secret Sauce to Making Comics.
- Little fans can create an illustrated fantastic monster with artist Marcelo Baez.
- Queer creators are making their mark on the industry, join comic creators Rowan Grover, Amelia Merchant and Sam Cheng on reflecting queer stories on the page.
- Kids can join comic maker Scott Wrigg and create their own comics.
Come for the comics, stay for the community. View the full program below.
School Holidays: Who is that? - 2 Oct
Youth: Funny Comic Workshop - 3 Oct
School Holidays: Secrets to Comics - 8 Oct
Read To Me - 13 Oct
Queer Expression and Self-Publishing - 20 Oct
After School: Let's Make Comics - 21 Oct
After School: Drawing Fantastic Monsters - 29 Oct
The Secret Sauce to Making Comics in Australia - 29 Oct
Image created for Comic Con-versation 2026 by Meg O'Shea.
