We are currently awaiting funding outcomes, but should everything go to plan Sequential Scotland will be on

08/08/2026

Hosted again by the DoubleTree by Hilton, Cambridge street, Glasgow, G2 3HN

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Table Applications are open

When is the application form open?

The 2026 application form opened on 03/04/26, and will close on 24/04/26.

What are we looking for?

Sequential art! Comics, zines, art books and some TTRPG books fall into this category. We want to see your own original works that utilise the interplay between text and image to tell a narrative. This definition is flexible on purpose so that we can judge each application on a case-by-case basis, and hopefully show the true breadth of this artform.

How much are tables?

Full tables cost £65 each and come with two exhibitor passes.
Half tables cost £35 each and come with one exhibitor pass.
Additional exhibitor passes can be purchased for £15 each at a maximum of two additional passes for full tables, and one for half tables.

Curation Policy

Sequential Scotland is looking to curate exhibitors featuring original, sequential storytelling material such as graphic novels, comics, zines, illustration projects, and TTRPG projects that use sequential storytelling.Curation will be assisted by an impartial guest curator.

Prioritisation

Conventions and fairs are often inaccessible to marginalised creators for a variety of reasons. Because of this, we will be prioritising applications from:Black creators or creators of colour.
Disabled creators.
Queer creators.
Creators whose work speaks on an experience that is not often represented.
Creators from Scotland, especially those residing outside of Edinburgh or Glasgow.For those who have exhibited with us before, we’d love to have you back! Please note, we will be prioritising returning applications showcasing new projects, or work that is further developed than from the last time you were with us. This is because we want to give new applicants a fair opportunity to show their work.

Suitability

Wondering if Sequential Scotland is the right show for you? If any of the statements below apply to you, there might be other spaces in Scotland that would be better suited to your work and your needs:You are representing an established, large publisher of any kind. Instead, consider the Edinburgh International Book Festival.Your work is primarily text (prose, poetry, etc) with no visual component. Instead, consider CYMERA Festival.Your work is not wholly original (ie. fanworks). Instead, consider Anime, Comic or Fan Conventions, such as DeeCon.The majority of your practice is dedicated to producing prints, t-shirts, badges, stickers, or other forms of merchandise. Instead, consider Sunnycon.We are not at all interested in work that promotes hateful ideologies, or work from creators who use AI-generated images in any capacity, or Large Language Models at any stage of their work.

What can I sell?

We won't accept creators who only have merchandise (ie. prints, keychains, stickers, apparel), prose books with spot illustrations, art books that do not tell a narrative, or TTRPG instruction manuals that have no identifiable narrative. Don't worry however if some of your work falls into these categories - it is as long as the majority of the work you are bringing to the show meets the sequential criteria.

Public Liability Insurance

If accepted to the festival, all exhibitors will be expected to have public liability insurance coverage for the duration of the event.If you don’t have public liability insurance, you can find advice for getting short or long term coverage in Heather Parry’s free book, The Illustrated Freelancer’s Guide. Chapter 1, page 33 covers public liability insurance, but the whole book is full of invaluable advice!

Waiting Lists

Last year, we had space for about 94 exhibitors, and received 100 applications. This year, we expect to receive even more great submissions, though our space remains the same size, so some applicants may be added to a waiting list.If your application is suitable for Sequential Scotland, we will let you know you have been added to our waiting list. If a table space frees up, we will offer replacements to the most suitable exhibitor in the waiting list. Like the rest of the show, these offers are curated, and not affected by an application's submission date.

Cancellations

If you cancel your table by 11/07/26 then you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel your table between 12/07/26 - 25/07/26 then you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel from the 26/07/26 and after, then you will not receive a refund.Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.

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FAQ

Do I need to pay extra to attend any of the talks and workshops?

No, the talks and workshops are included in the price of your ticket.

Is the venue accessible?

There is a slight incline up into the entrance of the hotel, but once through the door the convention hall, quiet space, workshop room, and accessible toilets are all stair free. The accessible toilets are a little small if you are using a larger wheelchair or power chair. Additional toilets are available via a flight of stairs.

Is there a quiet space available?

Yes, there will be a small room as a dedicated quiet space with tables and chairs available. It shares a wall with the workshop room, so there will be some sound coming through from the activity in there.

Do you have any behavioural or safeguarding policies?

Yes we have a number of policies to help keep us on track with safeguarding, and to make sure you can relax and have a fun day! There will be printed copies of all policies available for you to read at any point at the ticket desk on the day. In the meantime they are available to read online here.

• Read our Child Protection Policy

• Read our Safeguarding Pledge

• Read our Friendly Spaces Policy

If you have any other questions, please drop us a wee email on: [email protected]

Exhibitors

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What's On

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Getting here

A number of buses stop right beside the DoubleTree on the Renfrew Street side of the Hotel. We are also a short walk from the Buchanan Bus Station, which also contains a Taxi rank.

Our closest train stations are Charing Cross, Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central. Queen Street and Central are the larger stations that have amenities like toilets, cafes, shops and taxis.
The closest subway station is Cowcaddens, which is about a five minute walk away. Buchanan street station is also relatively close and takes you to a more central part of Glasgow city if you want to grab any cash, drinks or snacks before coming along.

We have created some video walkthroughs for you to watch should you wish to see some of the walking routes from the public transport links.

Cowcaddens Subway

Glasgow Central Train Station

Glasgow Queen Street and Buchanan Bus Station