Rock Paper Pencil Festival

On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, we're doing it again! The sixth edition of the FREE Rock Paper Pencil Festival is completely taking over the Warande, the Library and the Kuub again from 10 am to 6 pm. Comics, board games and illustration everywhere you turn. There are once again numerous illustration and printing workshops in the Warande. For board games and trading card games you can head to the Kuub. And in the Library you will discover a whole bunch of additional illustrators and try out RPGs or learn to play Pokémon. Also new this year is Pokémon Champions, the new mobile game you can play at the festival. At this edition of Rock Paper Pencil Festival there are two expos: there is the GRID expo by Pulp de Luxe and also a Stripgids expo in collaboration with graphic novel programs in Belgium where teachers and graduated comic book creators show how broad the comic book sector is. Furthermore, there is also a Stripgids Salon with Joost Swarte, Judith Vanistendael, Maarten Vande Wiele and Marte Verhoest. Just like in previous years, Kaaiman will perform a newly devised play in the Library and the actors from Productions & Zonen will walk around to take you into their fantasy world. In short, a whole day of fun for young and old, comic and board game fan and anyone who just wants to discover their creative talent. Curious? The aftermovie of 2025 will already give you an idea of the creative offerings and gaming fun you can experience there, whether you are 7 or 77, reader, player or creator. Follow us on INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK for more updates in the coming weeks! --------------------- The poster was made this year by Maarten Vande Wiele. On the occasion of the festival, he designed three characters that could come straight out of a fantasy RPG. They are armed with a die (rock), a parchment scroll (paper) and a pencil (pencil) - hence the Creatieve Drievuldigheid van Rock Paper Pencil. With a nod to the 80s and animated series of yesteryear, they invite you to completely immerse yourself in the world of comics and board games.