Festival of Asian Cultures and Pop Culture in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles
Animasia is the major festival of Asian cultures and pop culture in Gironde. Organized every year in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, it offers a weekend rich in traditional and contemporary animations: martial arts, cosplay, K-pop, video games, exhibitions, manga, and Asian gastronomy. Free and open to all, Animasia welcomes thousands of visitors passionate about Japanese and Asian culture.
Animasia is the largest festival of Asian cultures and pop culture in the Bordeaux metropolitan area. Organized in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, it offers an immersive weekend each year in the traditions and contemporary arts of Asia.
The festival offers a rich program combining martial arts, cosplay demonstrations, K-pop shows, video games, manga, and original exhibitions. Visitors can discover both ancestral traditions and the most current trends in Asian culture.
Animasia gives pride of place to Asian gastronomy with about ten restaurants offering 100% Asian cuisine: Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese.
Festival entry is free, making the event accessible to everyone. Families are welcome with activities suitable for younger children. Saturday evening features an exceptional K-pop show and outdoor night animations.
2026 edition of Animasia in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles.
Animasia returns in June 2026 to Carré des Jalles in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles for a new edition dedicated to Asian cultures.
Carré des Jalles, Saint-Médard-en-Jalles (33160). Free parking. Accessible by bus from Bordeaux.
Free entry. Food and exhibitors on site.
Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to 7 pm. Special evening on Saturday.
Official website: animasia-saint-medard-en-jalles.com
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Carré des Jalles
Carré des Jalles, 33160 Saint-Médard-en-Jalles