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SILGUFJÖRÐUR
COMICS FESTIVAL
PROBABLY THE WORLD’S NORTHERNMOST COMICS FESTIVAL
15 - 17 AUGUST 2025
PROBABLY THE WORLD’S NORTHERNMOST COMICS FESTIVAL
15 - 17 AUGUST 2025
The charming fishing town of Siglufjörður, Iceland’s northernmost town, is surrounded by mountains and steeped in history and creativity. It is in this picturesque fjord that we proudly host Iceland’s only comics festival. Siglufjörður holds a special place in the heart of Icelandic culture for many reasons, including serving as the birthplace of Icelandic comics publication. It was here that the pioneering publishing house Siglufjarðarprentsmiðja made history in the 1930s as the first to publish comics in Icelandic, igniting a passion for visual storytelling that continues to thrive today all over Iceland.
Now history is being made yet again, as the Siglufjörður Comics Festival becomes Iceland’s first-ever comics festival, now in its second year. Proving that the world of comics thrives in the most unexpected of places, and makes the most unexpected of places thrive. Our festival is a celebration of comics: featuring an Artists’ Alley and Drink and Draw evening, live music, exciting exhibitions, lectures, and more, there is something for everybody. Held across multiple locations in downtown Siglufjörður, you’ll get a chance to explore the world of comics while exploring the town itself.
Whether you’re an aspiring creator, comics enthusiast or just curious to know more about The 9th Art, this comics festival will surely be a unique experience!
We look forward to you joining us from both near and far for this special occasion.
17:00 • Exhibition Openning: Just Watercolours by Simone Campisano, at Kompan Gallery at at Söluturninn Gallery.
17:00 • Exhibition Openning: Distance makes the mountains blue, comics exhibition by The Icelandic Comic Book Society & friends at Söluturninn Gallery.
•The exhibitions will remain open on Sat. 16 and Sun. 17, from 12:00 to 16:00
20:30 • Bingo and Draw hosted by Sindri "Freyr" Sparkle, at Segull 67 Brewery.
11:00 • Lecture: Introduction to graphic design and Lettering for comics by Simone Campisano, at the Town Hall.
The Story of Siglufjörður Printing House exhibition, curated by Örlygur Kristfinnsson, will be open during the Artists' Alley at the Town Hall Exhibition Space.
21:00 • Live Music with Martian Motors and Gúðir Hins Nýja Tíma, at Segull 67 Brewery.
11:00 • Comics Workshop for Children with Atla Hrafney, at the Town Hall Exhibition Space.
13:30 • Panel discussion: How to support independent comic book creators and help the scene flourish, at the Town Hall Exhibition Space. With special guests from the Icelandic comics community. The panel will be in Icelandic.
