Comédie du Livre - 10 Jours en Mai
Literature in Montpellier, Hérault
2026
About Comédie du Livre - 10 Jours en
A major literary event in Montpellier created in 1986, the Comédie du Livre - 10 days in May welcomes nearly 300 French and international authors each year in May. The event, entirely free, alternates between major evenings (literary shows, extensive interviews) throughout the city and a book fair on the Promenade du Peyrou. Organised by Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole, it contributes to the cultural dynamism of Hérault and Occitanie.
Comédie du Livre - 10 Jours en — edition 2026
The 41st Comédie du Livre - 10 jours en mai took place from May 15 to 24, 2026, in Montpellier. Ten days of free literary encounters bringing together nearly 300 authors around novels, essays, thrillers, comic books, fantasy literature, and youth literature.
41st Comédie du Livre - 10 jours en mai (2026)
The 41st edition of the Comédie du Livre - 10 jours en mai took place from May 15 to 24, 2026, in Montpellier (Hérault). Organized by Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole under the literary direction of Régis Penalva, this free event is one of the major literary highlights of the festival season in Occitanie.
Two highlights
- Les Grandes soirées (literary shows and major interviews), from May 15 to 21, in various locations around the city.
- Le Salon du livre (Book Fair), on May 22, 23, and 24, on the Promenade du Peyrou, featuring nearly 300 authors for signings.
Program for 2026
Nearly 200 encounters and 220 free literary moments: meetings, readings, shows, round tables, performances, and youth workshops. Among the guests: Gisèle Pelicot, Laurent Mauvignier, Nathacha Appanah, Ukrainian writer Sofia Andrukhovych, Palestinian poet Elias Sanbar, a carte blanche to Salomé Saqué, as well as the presentation of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire. All activities are free and do not require reservations (excluding cinema screenings).
Highlights Comédie du Livre - 10 Jours en 2026
- 37th edition
- In Montpellier, Hérault
Prices Comédie du Livre - 10 Jours en 2026
Comédie du Livre - 10 Jours en — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 15 May to 24 May 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Comédie du Livre - 10 Jours en
Practical Information
Location
Montpellier (34000), Hérault.
Access
Travel to Montpellier by road. Parking is available around the event site. Consult the official information for access details.
Prices
Price: from €7 to €24.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Montpellier town hall.
Comédie du Livre - 10 Jours en Mai in Montpellier
Comédie du Livre - 10 Jours en Mai is an unmissable event in the cultural life of Montpellier and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1990, this event has established itself as a benchmark for literature, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
Presentation
Major literary festival created in 1986, hosting international authors on the Promenade du Peyrou for 10 days in May.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Montpellier, Comédie du Livre - 10 Jours en Mai takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the commune and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Hérault department and enhances 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 Comédie du Livre - 10 Jours en Mai offers a varied program combining literature 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 convivial event
Comédie du Livre - 10 Jours en Mai 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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