Cultissime Festival
The international festival of cult works in the heart of Angers' heritage
About Cultissime
Cultissime is an international festival dedicated to cult works in literature, comic strips, comics, and manga. Created in 2024 in Angers, it takes over exceptional heritage sites such as the Château d'Angers, the Collégiale Saint-Martin, the Salons Curnonsky, and the Musée des Beaux-Arts. For three days in September, internationally renowned authors, illustrators, and creators gather for meetings, signings, shows, concerts, exhibitions, and workshops, in a festive atmosphere blending culture, heritage, and the pleasure of reading for all audiences.
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Cultissime: A Unique Festival Dedicated to Cult Works
Born in 2024 in Angers, the Cultissime Festival is the first international festival entirely dedicated to cult works: novels, comic strips, comics, manga, and their multimedia adaptations. The ambition is to celebrate works that have marked generations of readers and viewers, returning to the fundamental notion of the pleasure of reading.
An Exceptional Heritage Setting
The festival is distinguished by its prestigious venues. The first edition took place at the Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Jean, a jewel of Plantagenet Gothic architecture. The second edition is held in several emblematic sites: the towers, the chapel, and the Apocalypse gallery of the Château d'Angers, the Collégiale Saint-Martin, the Salons Curnonsky, and the Musée des Beaux-Arts. This unique heritage setting enhances the cultural experience.
Prestigious Guests
Cultissime hosts internationally renowned authors. The first edition brought together James Ellroy, Bernard Werber, Douglas Kennedy, Bernard Minier, Jean Van Hamme, and Mark Millar. The patrons of this inaugural edition were Alain Ayroles, Clémentine Beauvais, and Bernard Werber. Each edition features about thirty authors for meetings and signings.
A Rich and Festive Program
In addition to meetings and signings, the festival offers shows, concerts, exhibitions, creative workshops for children and adults, youth activities (storytelling, illustration contests, escape game), outdoor entertainment (scenes recited by a wandering Cyrano, sword fights, slam poetry), and food trucks. The goal is to encourage reading by combining culture and entertainment for all ages.
Cultissime — edition 2026
The 3rd edition of the Cultissime Festival is scheduled for late September 2026 in Angers. The international festival of cult works will continue its mission to celebrate great literary and graphic works in the exceptional setting of Angers' heritage, with internationally renowned authors.
Cultissime 2026 - 3rd Edition
The Cultissime Festival returns for its 3rd edition in late September 2026 in the heritage sites of Angers. After the success of the first two editions which hosted international authors such as James Ellroy, Bernard Werber, Douglas Kennedy, and David Foenkinos, the festival will continue its mission to celebrate cult works in literature and comics.
The detailed program and guests will be announced in the spring of 2026. The festival will once again offer meetings, signings, shows, exhibitions, concerts, and creative workshops in a unique heritage setting.
Highlights Cultissime 2026
- 3rd edition of the festival
- Heritage sites of Angers
- Internationally renowned authors expected
- Meetings, signings, shows, and exhibitions
- Creative workshops for all audiences
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Practical information — Cultissime
Festival Venues
- Château d'Angers: 2 promenade du Bout du Monde, 49100 Angers
- Collégiale Saint-Martin: 23 rue Saint-Martin, 49100 Angers
- Salons Curnonsky: 1 place Monseigneur Chappoulie, 49100 Angers
- Musée des Beaux-Arts: 14 rue du Musée, 49100 Angers
Access
The various festival venues are located in the historic center of Angers, close to each other and accessible on foot. Tram line A, stops Château or Ralliement.
Opening Hours
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Prices
- Prices from 8 to 150 euros depending on the type of pass and ticket
Contact
Website: www.cultissime.org
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Château d'Angers
2 promenade du Bout du Monde, 49100 Angers