Tinta Festival (SI)

Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Website: tinta.si

The International TINTA Comics Festival, held every October at Kino Šiška and various other venues in Ljubljana and across Slovenia, is the country's premier comics event. Established in 2013 (formerly known as Stripolisfest), the Tinta Festival serves as a vital platform for promoting comic art, uniting key figures from Slovenia's comics, cultural, and artistic scenes. It showcases the richness and diversity of local comics while fostering projects that transcend traditional boundaries, engaging with other artistic genres. By inviting renowned international comic creators and experts, the festival offers insights into global trends and developments in contemporary comics. Tinta also features a robust educational program, including lectures, masterclasses, workshops, and debates, aimed at nurturing and expanding the creativity of Slovenia's comic community while contributing to the growth of the broader comics scene.