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

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Duplicate Publishing Fair 2023

Eastside Projects 86 Heath Mill Ln, Deritend,, Birmingham, United Kingdom

"Duplicate Publishing Fair returns in 2023 and will be held at Eastside Projects on Friday 5th (4-8pm) and Saturday 6th (12-5pm) of May. The fair is free to attend and open to all."

Spineless Wonders: The Zine, Type And Script

"About this event This is part of a series of events presenting research on small press publications, raising questions for contemporary and future publications. Programme 10.00-10.05 Welcome address by Prof. Sharon Morris, Slade School of Fine Art, UCL and Prof. Clare Lees, Director of the Institute of English Studies, SAS. Session 1: 10.15 – 11.45 QUEER READING GROUP: […]

Zine Club (Norwich Millennium Library)

Norwich Millennium Library The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich

"Free to attend and all materials are provided. No need to book, just drop in! “Zines are usually created with the intention not to profit monetarily but to share one’s thoughts, feelings, creativity, experience, and/or knowledge with others. Zines are part of a DIY culture which often includes people from marginalized communities or those who […]

Zine Making Session Explore, Draw, Write, Collage, Doodle & Make Zines!

Arndale Centre Morecambe Arndale Centre Market Street, Morecambe, United Kingdom

"Sessions are FREE, & materials provided. With various monthly themes and Guest Ziners! These sessions have not been specifically designed for children and young people. Everyone is welcome though (over 18’s can bring younger folk and under 18’s can bring older folk). Held in accessible venues in a no pressure environment, providing an opportunity for […]

Swindon Zine Fest 2023

Central Community Centre Emlyn Square, Swindon

"We will be holding the next Swindon Zine Fest on the 3 June 2023! Applications are now open to table at Swindon Zine Fest 2023! We especially encourage LGBTQIA+, BIPOC & disabled makers to apply. If you have any worries or accessibility questions we will try our best to accomodate/reassure you! We will have a […]

What’s the Zine x Print! AWE23

Guildhall Shopping Centre Market Square, Stafford, United Kingdom

"🛎️ SAVE THE DATE 🛎️ so happy to announce our next fair and this time we’re inside the @guildhallshopanddine"

Copy That Zine Fest

Archive 94 Kirkstall Road, Leeds, United Kingdom

"Hey zinesters! Emerging from a very long winter hibernation to let you know that Copy That will be back this summer ✌️ in what is looking like a great month+ of zine fests! Saturday 15 July at Archive @archiveleeds Table applications coming soon ✏️"

South London Comic & Zine Fair

Stanley Halls 12 South Norwood Hill, London

"Returning to Stanley Arts in 2023 after last year’s success! Cartoonists, self-publishers, small press, zine makers and book artists come together to show, share and sell their creations. There will also be an all ages comic and zine library and an adult comics/zine library with quiet space. Free Entry! Cafe/Bar! Fair opens 12pm-6pm in the […]

York Zine Fest

The Crescent York

Bringing together paper lovers and celebrating DIY publishing. Summer Fest 22 July 2023 @thecrescentyork FREE ENTRY ALL AGES NICE TIMES

Kendal Zine Fest

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

"It's ON! The next Kendal Zine Fest is on the 29th of July 2023 and APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN (until the 1st of May) 'Celebrating self-publishing, affordability and inclusivity' A festival showcasing zine makers, illustrators and local creators in Kendal. Started in 2022, we held our first event on the 10th of December in Kendal Town […]

Over Here Zine Fest 2023

People's History Museum Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, United Kingdom

"Have you heard… Over Here Zine Fest is back, Saturday 30th September, 10am-4pm and we’re super happy to be holding it back at @phmmcr (People’s History Musuem). Are you coming? Have you told a friend? Applications open NOW."

Leeds Zine Fair 2023

CLAY 1-2 Regent Street, Leeds, United Kingdom

"OK! We have set the date for LEEDS ZINE FAIR 2023! 7th October at the Wonderful @clayleeds Get it in your diaries and keep an eye out for more info in the coming months x"

Carlisle Zine Fest 2023

StArt Studios Unit 3 West Tower Street, Carlisle, United Kingdom

Glasgow Zine Library: Cataloguing POC-centered zines

Glasgow Zine Library 32-34 Albert Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom

This event will be held in person and is for People of Colour only. Check out our other cataloguing workshops. Join GZL for a deep-dive into our collection of POC-centred zines, where we’ll read and discuss how to cataloguing zines about race and identity. All welcome, no cataloguing experience necessary!

Free – £12

Sticky Fingers Publishing Fair

Lewisham Arthouse 140 Lewisham Way, London, United Kingdom

Come along to the inaugural Sticky Fingers Publishing Fair, an event bringing together Sticky Fingers’ friends, collaborators and allies for a fair celebrating feminist, queer, disabled-led and local interdisciplinary publishing. Featuring Em-Dash, Sissy Anarchy, Sold Out Publishing, Toothgrinder Press, Think Big Read Library, Intellitrash, Ruth Beale, Arcadia Missa, Abstract Supply, Montez Press, Emily Pope, PageMasters, […]

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