Inktober 2026 Prompts & Dates
The classic: make an ink drawing every day in October (or every other day, or weekly). Official 31-word prompt list is published each year; pencil under-drawings are fine.
| When | October 1–31 |
|---|---|
| Recurrence | Annual (since 2009) |
| Mediums | ink, drawing |
| Hashtag | #inktober #inktober2026 |
| Organizer | Jake Parker / Inktober team |
| Official page | https://inktober.com/ |
| Prompt list | https://inktober.substack.com/p/2026-prompt-list |
Find it in: October 2026
How to join
Check the official page and prompt list above, make your piece, and share it with #inktober #inktober2026. Most challenges are relaxed: skip days, catch up, or go at your own pace.
Sources & last check
Verified 2026-10-19 via web research; empty fields = not verified.
- https://inktober.com/rules
- https://inktober.substack.com/p/2026-prompt-list
- https://www.svslearn.com/news/2026/9/1/the-official-inktober-2026-prompt-list
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