Edinburgh's TAGS Fest showed exactly how to run a community-led indie gathering at the Drill Hall today, packing out the venue with creator-owned comics, zines, and handcrafted tabletop games without corporate marketing interference. #TAGSFest
Small press, zero corporate fluff: Inside Edinburgh’s TAGS Fest 2026
Edinburgh’s TAGS Fest 2026 brought over 40 indie creators to Leith’s Drill Hall, proving local tabletop craft and zines outshine corporate convention hype.
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October 17, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Edinburgh's TAGS Fest showed exactly how to run a community-led indie gathering at the Drill Hall today, packing out the venue with creator-owned comics, zines, and handcrafted tabletop games without corporate marketing interference. #TAGSFest
It's been a busy time prepping for these events, so thought I'd make a calendar. Visuals are more fun than just words, right?! Come say hi if you're around!
✨️ Sat 17th Oct / TAGS @tagsfest
✨️ Fri 6th - 8th Nov / Exhibition w. @hotsnakesstudio
✨️ Sat 14th -15th Nov / Thought Bubble @thoughtbubbleuk
✨️ Sat 17th Oct / TAGS @tagsfest
✨️ Fri 6th - 8th Nov / Exhibition w. @hotsnakesstudio
✨️ Sat 14th -15th Nov / Thought Bubble @thoughtbubbleuk
October 9, 2026 at 7:08 AM
It's been a busy time prepping for these events, so thought I'd make a calendar. Visuals are more fun than just words, right?! Come say hi if you're around!
✨️ Sat 17th Oct / TAGS @tagsfest
✨️ Fri 6th - 8th Nov / Exhibition w. @hotsnakesstudio
✨️ Sat 14th -15th Nov / Thought Bubble @thoughtbubbleuk
✨️ Sat 17th Oct / TAGS @tagsfest
✨️ Fri 6th - 8th Nov / Exhibition w. @hotsnakesstudio
✨️ Sat 14th -15th Nov / Thought Bubble @thoughtbubbleuk
I have some shows lined up for the second half of the year if this is of interest to anyone
october is the month I get completely obliterated
october is the month I get completely obliterated
August 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM
I have some shows lined up for the second half of the year if this is of interest to anyone
october is the month I get completely obliterated
october is the month I get completely obliterated
We're at @tagsfest.co.uk today! Come visit Fruitmarket from 10am to 5pm to browse our EXCELLENT comics!! #tagsfest
December 7, 2024 at 10:07 AM
We're at @tagsfest.co.uk today! Come visit Fruitmarket from 10am to 5pm to browse our EXCELLENT comics!! #tagsfest
Quindrie Press will be at @tagsfest.co.uk this weekend, alongside some of our wonderful creators. Can't wait to see you there! #tagsfest
December 2, 2024 at 12:04 PM
Quindrie Press will be at @tagsfest.co.uk this weekend, alongside some of our wonderful creators. Can't wait to see you there! #tagsfest
Applications for TAGS Fest 2024 are now open! TAGS Fest will take place in Edinburgh at @fruitmarket on Dec 7th. Applications close on May 31st. #tagsfest
🏷️ Read curation our policy: tagsfest.co.uk#curation
🏷️ Apply here: tagsfest.co.uk#applications
Questions? Email us at hello@tagsfest.co.uk!
🏷️ Read curation our policy: tagsfest.co.uk#curation
🏷️ Apply here: tagsfest.co.uk#applications
Questions? Email us at hello@tagsfest.co.uk!
April 29, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Applications for TAGS Fest 2024 are now open! TAGS Fest will take place in Edinburgh at @fruitmarket on Dec 7th. Applications close on May 31st. #tagsfest
🏷️ Read curation our policy: tagsfest.co.uk#curation
🏷️ Apply here: tagsfest.co.uk#applications
Questions? Email us at hello@tagsfest.co.uk!
🏷️ Read curation our policy: tagsfest.co.uk#curation
🏷️ Apply here: tagsfest.co.uk#applications
Questions? Email us at hello@tagsfest.co.uk!
Thank you to all our 2023 applicants! Results have been emailed out to everyone who applied, please check your spam folder if you can't see it in your inbox! #tagsfest 🏷️
July 8, 2023 at 3:37 PM
Thank you to all our 2023 applicants! Results have been emailed out to everyone who applied, please check your spam folder if you can't see it in your inbox! #tagsfest 🏷️
December 7, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Will be at tags fest tomorrow! (Table 23)
With an amazing selection of comics for you to feast your eyes on 👀
#artistsalley #tagsfest
With an amazing selection of comics for you to feast your eyes on 👀
#artistsalley #tagsfest
December 6, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Will be at tags fest tomorrow! (Table 23)
With an amazing selection of comics for you to feast your eyes on 👀
#artistsalley #tagsfest
With an amazing selection of comics for you to feast your eyes on 👀
#artistsalley #tagsfest
Launching at tagsfest
Issue 24 of The Hero Dies Alone
I'll be at table 20
With the whole series so far
As well as some other goodies!
Save the date
Dec 2nd, fruit market, Edinburgh
Issue 24 of The Hero Dies Alone
I'll be at table 20
With the whole series so far
As well as some other goodies!
Save the date
Dec 2nd, fruit market, Edinburgh
November 22, 2023 at 6:48 PM
Launching at tagsfest
Issue 24 of The Hero Dies Alone
I'll be at table 20
With the whole series so far
As well as some other goodies!
Save the date
Dec 2nd, fruit market, Edinburgh
Issue 24 of The Hero Dies Alone
I'll be at table 20
With the whole series so far
As well as some other goodies!
Save the date
Dec 2nd, fruit market, Edinburgh
Con line up for the rest of the year!
Raicon - 4/11
Ecaf - 18/11
Tagsfest -2/12
Where I'll have my ongoing comic series The Hero Dies Alone
And some other goodies! So be sure to stop by
Raicon - 4/11
Ecaf - 18/11
Tagsfest -2/12
Where I'll have my ongoing comic series The Hero Dies Alone
And some other goodies! So be sure to stop by
November 2, 2023 at 10:21 PM
Con line up for the rest of the year!
Raicon - 4/11
Ecaf - 18/11
Tagsfest -2/12
Where I'll have my ongoing comic series The Hero Dies Alone
And some other goodies! So be sure to stop by
Raicon - 4/11
Ecaf - 18/11
Tagsfest -2/12
Where I'll have my ongoing comic series The Hero Dies Alone
And some other goodies! So be sure to stop by
Last con appearance of the year at @TAGSfest in Edinburgh this Saturday!!
This festive season, give your loved ones the gift of La Mariposa!
This festive season, give your loved ones the gift of La Mariposa!
November 29, 2023 at 10:47 AM
Last con appearance of the year at @TAGSfest in Edinburgh this Saturday!!
This festive season, give your loved ones the gift of La Mariposa!
This festive season, give your loved ones the gift of La Mariposa!
SEE YOU AT @tagsfest.co.uk TOMORROW 🥰 Free entry at Fruitmarket!
October 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
SEE YOU AT @tagsfest.co.uk TOMORROW 🥰 Free entry at Fruitmarket!
I’m gonna be at TAGSfest in Edinburgh tomorrow! Organised by @quindriepress.bsky.social and @stoutstoatpress.bsky.social :)
So excited! Gonna be super fun xx
So excited! Gonna be super fun xx
December 1, 2023 at 3:56 PM
I’m gonna be at TAGSfest in Edinburgh tomorrow! Organised by @quindriepress.bsky.social and @stoutstoatpress.bsky.social :)
So excited! Gonna be super fun xx
So excited! Gonna be super fun xx
OH I missed that the TAGSFest post-convention report is out! This is fascinating, well worth a read even if you have no intention of attending:
TAGS Fest
Tabletop & Graphic Storytelling Festival 2023
tagsfest.co.uk
January 17, 2024 at 11:40 AM
OH I missed that the TAGSFest post-convention report is out! This is fascinating, well worth a read even if you have no intention of attending:
though due to the storm, wasn't able to make it to #tagsfest (hoping I can next year!), though did buy a few raffle tickets, a tote bag, and might buy stuff from the exhibitors stores to support them!
December 7, 2024 at 10:02 AM
though due to the storm, wasn't able to make it to #tagsfest (hoping I can next year!), though did buy a few raffle tickets, a tote bag, and might buy stuff from the exhibitors stores to support them!
Aaaa tagsfest is in only 6 weeks! Can't wait to see everyone :D
Poster reveal!
Some truly charming gobbos atop their seagull mount, courtesy of our feature artist Letty Wilson!
#tagsfest
Some truly charming gobbos atop their seagull mount, courtesy of our feature artist Letty Wilson!
#tagsfest
October 25, 2024 at 10:43 AM
Aaaa tagsfest is in only 6 weeks! Can't wait to see everyone :D
Spent yesterday at Out of the Blueprint's goccomatic studio printing some shirts! I'll have these for sale at thoughtbubble and TAGSfest real soon!
October 28, 2023 at 5:22 PM
Spent yesterday at Out of the Blueprint's goccomatic studio printing some shirts! I'll have these for sale at thoughtbubble and TAGSfest real soon!
I hope everyone at @tagsfest.co.uk has a lovely time, I'm coming down with (hopefully) just a cold so being sensible and not a lurgy vector shambling around spreading the plague. If you're in Edinburgh get along to the Fruitmarket as there will be lots of awesome comics swag to pick up #tagsfest
December 7, 2024 at 10:18 AM
I hope everyone at @tagsfest.co.uk has a lovely time, I'm coming down with (hopefully) just a cold so being sensible and not a lurgy vector shambling around spreading the plague. If you're in Edinburgh get along to the Fruitmarket as there will be lots of awesome comics swag to pick up #tagsfest
Good morning from Day 2 of the Edinburgh @tagsfest weekend from me @bluefoxcomics.com @bluefoxtabletop.bsky.social
Huge thanks to the organisers for taking such good care of us all and making drinks easily accessible - makes a huge difference to be able to grab a brew when needed
Huge thanks to the organisers for taking such good care of us all and making drinks easily accessible - makes a huge difference to be able to grab a brew when needed
October 26, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Good morning from Day 2 of the Edinburgh @tagsfest weekend from me @bluefoxcomics.com @bluefoxtabletop.bsky.social
Huge thanks to the organisers for taking such good care of us all and making drinks easily accessible - makes a huge difference to be able to grab a brew when needed
Huge thanks to the organisers for taking such good care of us all and making drinks easily accessible - makes a huge difference to be able to grab a brew when needed
TAGS (Tabletop and Graphic Storytelling) Fest is on the 25th & 26th October at Fruitmarket in Edinburgh.
Two day event spotlighting Scotland's small press talent from comics and roleplaying games to board games, zines and beyond.
https://tagsfest.co.uk/
#TTS2025 #BoardGames #RPG #TTRPG #tagsfest
Two day event spotlighting Scotland's small press talent from comics and roleplaying games to board games, zines and beyond.
https://tagsfest.co.uk/
#TTS2025 #BoardGames #RPG #TTRPG #tagsfest
September 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
TAGS (Tabletop and Graphic Storytelling) Fest is on the 25th & 26th October at Fruitmarket in Edinburgh.
Two day event spotlighting Scotland's small press talent from comics and roleplaying games to board games, zines and beyond.
https://tagsfest.co.uk/
#TTS2025 #BoardGames #RPG #TTRPG #tagsfest
Two day event spotlighting Scotland's small press talent from comics and roleplaying games to board games, zines and beyond.
https://tagsfest.co.uk/
#TTS2025 #BoardGames #RPG #TTRPG #tagsfest
We're looking for volunteer stewards to help us run a smooth event at TAGS Fest 2024! If you'd like to help out, just fill out this application form and we'll get back to you: forms.gle/okDSWBPFPTUa... #tagsfest
October 25, 2024 at 11:51 AM
We're looking for volunteer stewards to help us run a smooth event at TAGS Fest 2024! If you'd like to help out, just fill out this application form and we'll get back to you: forms.gle/okDSWBPFPTUa... #tagsfest