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Here’s a list of zine and DIY events coming up in the UK.

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Kendal Zine Fest

Kendal Town Hall 9a Lowther St,, Kendal, United Kingdom

Applications for the next KZF are OPEN (link in bio) Please get your applications in soon! Our next event will be a month before Christmas on the 26th of November and we’re opening our tables to creatives of all kinds: not just zine makers! We’re looking forward to reading all of your applications!

Zine Takeover at Wellcome

Wellcome Collection 83 Euston Road, London, United Kingdom

Join us for a celebration of zines. In these DIY publications, often self-published, zine makers share their personal experiences of life, health and the human condition. Discover the world of zines in a variety of events where you’ll be able to buy zines at a zine fair, have a go at making your own, and […]

Barnsley Zine Fair

A brand new zine fair based at @barnsleycivic in the North of England, for small press writers, illustrators, artists, poets and more. 3 Feb 2024.

Zine Making Workshop

Partisan 12, New Islington Mill Regent Trading Estate, Oldfield Rd, Manchester, United Kingdom

See graphic for more event details.  

Edinburgh Zine Festival 2024

Edinburgh Zine Festival is back for 2024 alongside Fruitmarket’s Artist BookMarket on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th February 2024. Venue Edinburgh Zine Fest 2024 will be in Fruitmarket’s warehouse space, next door to Waverley Station. Timings The Zine Fest will run 11-6 on Saturday, and 11-5 on Sunday. Access Accessiblity information about Fruitmarket can be […]

Glasgow Zine Fest 2024

Glasgow Zine Fest is a yearly celebration of zine culture, featuring events about art, community, and heritage. What does Glasgow Zine Fest involve? As well as providing all the good vibes that you’d hope to find at a festival that celebrates DIY culture and creativity, Glasgow Zine Fest is founded around two major components: Events! […]

Rockaway Park presents Zine & Literature Fest

Rockaway Park Eastcourt Rd, Temple Cloud,, Bristol, United Kingdom

ockaway / Myth & Lore Zine & Literature Fest on Saturday, May 18th, from 12 to 4 PM. Located at Rockaway Park recently labelled 'scrapheap challenge meets Disneyland', entry to this vibrant event is encouraged with a suggested £2 donation, supporting the space's hosting and fostering of artistic endeavours, but no one will be turned […]

Zine Club (Norwich Millennium Library)

Norwich Millennium Library The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich

Norwich Millennium Zine Library has 200+ zines on topics like activism, protest, local interest, gender, sexuality, photography, art, nature, and more. Focusing on a different theme each month, Zine Club is our monthly social where we make and discuss zines. Free to attend, no booking required, and all materials are provided. 2024 dates: 17th February, 16th March, 20th April, […]

Zineophilia zine club

Hyde Park Book Club 27-29 Headingley Lane, Leeds, United Kingdom

Regular zine club based in Leeds.

Levenshulme Zine Club

Levenshulme Old Library Cromwell Grove, Levenshulme,, Manchester,, United Kingdom

Zine Club is where local creatives get a chance to get together, share their knowledge and create some zines filled with writing and art. All materials and equipment are provided, but attendees are welcome to bring along their own projects to work on. This a fully masked event - with masks also supplied for participants. […]

Little Jupiter Zine Club

West Henderson's Wynd #Unit 2, Dundee, United Kingdom

Welcome to the Little Jupiter Zine Club! Come join us at ScrapAntics for a fun-filled gathering of zine enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned zinester or just curious about this DIY art form, this event is perfect for you! Share your creations, swap zines, and connect with like-minded individuals in a cosy atmosphere. Bring your favorite zines to […]

Publishing a Role-playing Game

This event will be held online. This workshop follows on from Laurie's previous workshop on designing a role-playing game. You do not need to have attended the first workshop. In this workshop we'll talk about publishing your first game zine; where you can find the skills and resources to put a project together, and how […]

Zine Library Open Access Day May

The Old Waterworks North Road, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Welcome to the Grrrl Zine Library Open Day! Join us at The Old Waterworks to explore our collection of 900 feminist zines. The Grrrl Zine Library is ✔️ Catalogued ✔️ Organised ✔️ Ready for visitors We’re excited to welcome guests to the Grrrl Zine Library revamp for monthly open days. We welcome students, researchers, activists, […]

Tees Zine Fest

Navigator North Unit 7, Hill St Shopping Centre, Middlesbrough
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