10 years of ComicFest NZ — May the 4th at the National Library

Save the date — ComicFest 2024 is celebrating it’s 10-year anniversary on 4 May 2024 and we want you to be with us to make it a great day!

ComicFest is co-hosted by Wellington City Libraries and the National Library of New Zealand. The event runs from 9am to 4:30pm on 4 May at the National Library of New Zealand in Wellington (corner of Molesworth and Aitken Streets).

The action-packed event explores the world of cartoons and comics through a festival of workshops, talks, comic giveaways, live drawing and even a children’s cosplay competition – check out the programme and sign up to attend as many as you like. All free!

Co-curator Sam Orchard, who is also Assistant Curator, Cartoon and Comics at the Alexander Turnbull Library, explains that “with such an incredible line-up of comic artists from across the country, there’s truly something for everyone. We can’t wait to celebrate the rich diversity of comics in Aotearoa”.

All-day activities include free comics and drawing competitions. Details for the full ComicFest schedule, including talks, panels and workshops can be found on the ComicFest website. All events are free and have limited capacity, so make sure to book ahead of time to avoid missing out.

Wellington City Library Customer Specialist, Neil Johnstone, describes ComicFest as “a very special festival, a wonderful, unmissable celebration of all things comic and graphic. It’s a glorious event that really does have something for everyone in the family to enjoy”.

ComicFest website

Media contact

Filming at the event and contextual interviews with ComicFest representatives can be arranged in advance. Please contact the Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs media desk.

Mobile: +64 27 535 8639
Email: media@dia.govt.nz