The Montreal Comic Arts Festival travelled to Switzerland with a mandate from the Government of Quebec to promote Quebec comics abroad. Accompanied by a major artistic delegation, the Festival took part in several activities during the 20th edition of the BDFIL festival in Lausanne. An exhibition on Quebec’s ninth art is on display there until May 10 before travelling to Montreal for MCAF.
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A few weeks ahead of the 15th edition of the Montreal Comic Arts Festival, we sat down with illustrator and comics creator Julie Rocheleau, who designed this year’s poster, to learn more about her artistic universe and inspirations.
Creating the Poster
“The theme was VIVANTE!
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The Montreal Comic Arts Festival (MCAF) is proud to announce the program for its next edition, which will take place from May 15 to 17, 2026, on Saint-Denis Street, which will be pedestrianized for the occasion between Gilford and Roy.
Presented in collaboration with the SDC Rue Saint-Denis and Télé-Québec,
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As it approaches its 15th edition, the Montreal Comic Arts Festival announces a major strategic shift. This change of guard will be marked by the departure of Executive Director Mélanie La Roche, the adoption of a co-directorship model, and the appointment of Virginie Mont-Reynaud as Artistic Director.
Leadership That Supported the Growth of MCAF
After leading the organisation since 2022,
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A Word from the Director
Happy New Year to all!
To mark our 15ᵗʰ anniversary, our team wanted a festive theme. We chose a theme that would reflect our desire to celebrate: ALIVE!. This rich subject will be an incredible playground for our programming committee to explore.
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An important change for the 2026 Festival! The dates have been modified and our 15th edition will be held on May 15, 16 and 17. Registration is now open and you’ll find all the details below! Please note that the Professional Day, as well as the Opening Night and Bédélys Awards Ceremony,
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Every year, the Bédélys Awards celebrate the best self-published comic books in Quebec, in both French and English. This is an opportunity to honor independent comics: unique and bold works that reflect the creativity of local literature.
This is why the Montreal Comic Arts Festival believes in the importance of presenting these artists in its programming and highlighting their work through the Bédélys awards.
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Sunday, the Montreal Comic Arts Festival (MCAF) closed its 14th edition, presented in collaboration with SDC Rue Saint-Denis and Télé-Québec, on a very enthusiastic note. Despite cold, rainy weather, 90,000 people flocked to Saint-Denis Street. From May 23 to 25, over 330 artists and 175 exhibitors from Quebec,
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Montreal Comic Arts Festival launched its 14th edition in a packed Club Soda. Held from May 23 to 25 in collaboration with the SDC Rue Saint-Denis and Télé-Québec, the Festival is coming to life along a 1.2 km pedestrian stretch of Saint-Denis Street,
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The Montreal Comic Arts Festival (MCAF) is proud to announce the programming for its 14th edition, taking place from May 23 to 25, 2025, on Saint-Denis Street, which will be pedestrianized for the occasion between Gilford and Roy.
Presented in collaboration with the SDC Rue Saint-Denis and Télé-Québec,
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