CMYK 2026

  • Date

    16th May - 16th May 2026

  • Time

    All day

  • Location

    College Road Campus

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CMYK 26 logo (Credit: Noah Kulman)

Join us for the return to campus of CMYK - a festival of print and illustration.

CMYK Festival is back this May for another helping of comics, zines, illustration and print-making. The hugely-popular public event brings hundreds of artists, fans and families to College Rd to meet illustrators, peruse the art market and jump into workshops.

Exhibitions:

Marion Elliot, Joan Broadley, Jonny Hannah

HCA Illustration

Alan Hughes

 

Art Market:

We will be welcoming over 100 artists back to the festival this year. Pick up a print from your favourite illustrator, or discover something new. Download the programme using the link below to see the list of artists taking part.

 

Talks and workshops:

You can view all the events and workshops happening at this year's CMYK Festival below. Spaces are limited for some sessions, so use the links below to reserve your spot ahead of the event to avoid disappointment.

Artist talks

Workshops

Art Studio Ross

Join Sarah Morton, creator of Art Studio Ross and Hay Festival’s Make and Take, in creating party animals using a collection of upcycled mat HCA Library / Free entry / Drop in anytime between 11.30am-1pm

Reserve a spot

Riso Printing with Jess Bugler / Session 1

Transform your artwork into vibrant A3 posters using a Risograph machine with an amazing array of inks! £10 - pay on the day / Drop in anytime between 11am - 1pm

Reserve a spot

Pencil Pot Club

Create your own Funny Face portraits using a wide array of stamps and collage pieces. Whether it is a self portrait, or a portrait of someone else, having fun is key! Free entry / Drop in anytime between 2pm -4pm

Reserve a spot

Riso Printing with Jess Bugler / Session 2

Transform your artwork into vibrant A3 posters using a Risograph machine with an amazing array of inks! £10 - pay on the day / Drop in anytime between 2pm - 4pm

Reserve a spot
CMYK 2026

Download the CMYK 2026 programme

All of the timings and activities are listed in a beautiful download, featuring design work from Noah Kulman.

Tap to save a copy of the programme

FAQs

Yes! Entry is free. 

There is a small charge for the Riso workshop to cover materials.

Yes, we have limited parking at our College Road campus, and overflow parking at Folly Lane campus (15-minute walk from College Road).

Our cafe will be open throughout the event, and we will be welcoming back the popular waffle van.

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CMYK 26 logo (Credit: Noah Kulman)

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