Cinemed - Mediterranean Cinema International Festival
Cinema in Montpellier, Hérault
2026
About Cinemed - Festival
Cinemed, the Montpellier International Mediterranean Film Festival, was created in 1979. Each autumn, for nine days, it celebrates the cinematographies of the Mediterranean region (as well as the Black Sea, Portugal, and Armenia) through feature film, short film, and documentary competitions, previews, retrospectives, and meetings with professionals. The supreme award is the Antigone d'Or. Screenings mainly take place at the Corum (Opéra Berlioz, Pasteur and Einstein halls) and the Centre Rabelais, as well as in several cinemas in Montpellier.
Cinemed - Festival — edition 2026
The 48th edition of Cinemed, the Montpellier International Mediterranean Film Festival, takes place from October 16 to 24, 2026, mainly at the Corum. Over nine days, more than 200 films (including about a hundred previews) are presented through feature film, short film, and documentary competitions, as well as retrospectives and panoramas dedicated to the cinemas of the Mediterranean region.
Cinemed 2026 — 48th edition
From October 16 to 24, 2026, Montpellier hosts the 48th edition of Cinemed, one of the most important festivals dedicated to cinema from the Mediterranean basin. Over nine days, the public will discover more than 200 films in the festival's various sections.
Competitions and selections
- Feature Film Competition (vying for the Antigone d'Or)
- Short Film Competition
- Documentary Competition
- Development Aid (project grant)
- Previews, retrospectives, and country panoramas
Around the screenings
Many events punctuate the festival: meetings with filmmakers and actors, exhibitions, and a Mediterranean film market reserved for professionals.
Highlights Cinemed - Festival 2026
- 48th edition from October 16 to 24, 2026
- Over 200 films, including about a hundred previews
- Feature film, short film, and documentary competitions (Antigone d'Or)
- Screenings mainly at the Corum (Opéra Berlioz, Pasteur and Einstein halls) and the Centre Rabelais
Programme Cinemed - Festival 2026
The 2026 programme (October 16-24, Montpellier) has not yet been released by the organisers; it will be added as soon as it is published. As of 19/08/2026, the official website is still displaying the programme for the 47th edition (2025); ticket sales for 2026 are expected to open in late August or early September 2026.
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Practical information — Cinemed - Festival
Practical Information
Location
Montpellier (34000), Hérault.
Access
Travel to Montpellier by road. Parking available around the event site. Consult official information for access details.
Prices
Price: from €7 to €30.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Montpellier town hall.
Cinemed - Mediterranean Cinema International Festival in Montpellier
Cinemed - Mediterranean Cinema International Festival is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Montpellier and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1998, this event has established itself as a benchmark for cinema, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
Presentation
Mediterranean cinema festival created in 1979, showing around 200 films and attracting 90,000 spectators each October at the Corum.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Montpellier, Cinemed - Mediterranean Cinema International Festival takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the municipality and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Hérault department and showcases the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region. The Hérault department, bathed by the Mediterranean and crossed by varied landscapes from the coast to the Larzac, offers an ideal setting for hosting quality cultural events.
Program and activities
Each edition of Cinemed - Mediterranean Cinema International Festival offers a varied program combining cinema and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is announced each year on the official channels of the event.
A friendly gathering
Cinemed - Mediterranean Cinema International Festival is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed amateur or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Montpellier. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
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Cinemed - Festival in brief
History of Cinemed - Festival
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