Cartoonfestival
Long-running international cartoon and humour exhibition at Cultuurcentrum Scharpoord.
Promote the festival as a cultural destination for cartoon and humor enthusiasts, driving local tourism and cultural engagement.
- Behind-the-scenes artist interviews and exhibition previews
- Highlight international cartoonists and unique humor collections on display
- Family-friendly festival day guides and visitor tips
The Cartoon Festival Knokke-Heist 2026 immerses visitors in the imaginative world of cartoons. A new season and location for the festival starting in 2026: moving from summer to spring, and from Ravelingen back to CC Scharpoord, with the theme 'Together Cartoonist'. With more than 250 cartoons, the festival offers a fresh view of the world; spotlighting visitors as participants; featuring the best cartoons from the international Golden Hat competition, Press Cartoon Belgium, and new work by cartoonists from Belgium and the Netherlands.
Part 1
Saturday, 21 March 2026
- More than 250 cartoons offering a fresh and thought-provoking look at today's world
- Best cartoons from the international Golden Hat competition, Press Cartoon Belgium awards, and new work by cartoonists from Belgium and the Netherlands
- Child-sized exhibition experience with workshops during weekends and Easter vacations and a playful activity booklet
- Special workshops including cartoon drawing with Lise Vanlerberghe, the Denkkaravaan, and playful quest activities
- Tuesday 21 April lecture by philosopher Stine Jensen on controversial cartoons and the role of art and media in societal discussions
- Festival emphasises more interaction with the public rather than a classical exhibition approach