Glasgow Zine Fest
CCA Glasgow 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, United KingdomThe very best of self publishing and homegrown dissent in the UK, for two days at CCA.

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The very best of self publishing and homegrown dissent in the UK, for two days at CCA.
Join Butterfly Conservations Bog Squad in collaboration with the Glasgow Zine Library for a fun workshop in a fantastic location at the Hidden Gardens in Glasgow! What is a zine? - A zine is a kind of mini mixed-media magazine which is handmade/self-published. They are made by many writers, artists and creators on a range […]
More info TBA. Applications currently open here.
You are invited to the grand opening of the new Glasgow Zine Library! In June we ran a crowdfunder campaign in the hopes that we could raise some money to build a permanent home. Thanks to the support of everyone from the community, we were able to sign a lease. Since then, we've been working […]
Learn to write and bind your own zine! In this workshop, we'll transform copies of archival material from the Women’s Aid Archive into hand-bound zines. During the first part of the workshop, we'll use archival material to tell our own stories, crafting poetry or prose through the inspirational material housed at the library. You'll then […]
Learn to write and bind your own zine! In this workshop, we'll transform copies of archival material from the Women’s Aid Archive into hand-bound zines. During the first part of the workshop, we'll use archival material to tell our own stories, crafting poetry or prose through the inspirational material housed at the library. You'll then […]
“With film you’re in and you’re out and you go on with your life. TV is like a long relationship that ends abruptly or wistfully. One way or another, TV will break your heart.” - David Bordwell It’s time to put all those hours spent watching Netflix to good use. We know you’ve got ~strong […]
Join us this International Women's Day to celebrate the launch of GIRLFANS, Issue 5 on Saturday 7th March from 6.30pm - 8.30pm at the Clubroom, Centre for Contemporary Arts, Glasgow. GIRLFANS Celtic acknowledges the female supporters and activists of Celtic FC during their 'double treble' winning season, 2017-2018. This limited edition issue features photography by […]
Glasgow Zine Fest table applications are open - apply here
Book tickets here Please note: this event will be held online using Zoom Join the Sapphic Writers Collective for a night of performances to celebrate the launch of their new zine: Meet Me At Lesbos. In this issue, we’re thinking about reunion. For some of us, the prospect of borders re-opening and travel restrictions easing […]
Applications now open: https://www.glasgowzinelibrary.com/glasgow-zine-fest/
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!
This event will be held in person and is for disabled people only. Check out our other cataloguing workshops. Dive into GZL’s collection in this workshop where we’ll catalogue work together and discuss how to categorize zines exploring the broad ranging experiences of disability. All welcome, no cataloguing experience necessary!
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! […]
GLASGOW ZINE FEST 2025 TABLE APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! Do you make zines Do you want to show them off, sell them, and hang out with other zine-makers? Then apply for a table at Glasgow Zine Fest 2025! Glasgow Zine Fest is an annual celebration of zines, community art and heritage. At the centre of it […]