Cinemed - Mediterranean Cinema International Festival
Edition 2026 Cinema International

Cinemed - Mediterranean Cinema International Festival

Cinema in Montpellier, Hérault

Montpellier — Hérault (34) Since 1979
Tickets →
Dates 16 Oct — 24 Oct 2026
Location Montpellier (34)
Prices 4.00€ — 90.00€
Status Confirmed

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 - 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.

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

Prices Cinemed - Festival 2026

2026 prices not yet published as of 05/30/2026. For information (2025 edition):Single ticket: 8 € (full price) · 6 € (reduced -26 years / non-taxable / Cézame card) · 4 € (RSA solidarity and children -14 years).Festival Pass: 90 € · Student Pass -26 years / solidarity: 45 €.Online ticketing: billetterie.cinemed.tm.fr

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.

Festival-goer photos

No photo yet. Share yours!

Share your photos

5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)

Vous avez repéré une erreur ou une information manquante ?

Aidez-nous à garder cette fiche à jour. Toute proposition est relue par notre équipe avant publication.

Festival-goer reviews

No rating yet — be the first!

No review yet. Be the first!

Were you there?

Share your experience with the community

Where does it take place — Cinemed - Festival

Le Corum

Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle, 34000 Montpellier, 34000 Montpellier

Contact Cinemed - Festival

Cinemed - Festival in brief

Cinema International Hérault

History of Cinemed - Festival