Draguignan Gaming Festival
Video game and geek culture festival in Draguignan
2026
About Draguignan Gaming Festival
Every autumn, the Draguignan Gaming Festival brings together video game and geek culture enthusiasts from across the Var region at the Complexe Saint-Exupéry. Organized by the PuR Esport association in partnership with MODE 83, the event features esports tournaments, open-access activities, exhibitor booths, meet-and-greets with cosplayers and streamers, and a dedicated retro gaming area. As the only event in the department entirely focused on video games, it welcomes everyone from competitive players to families looking to explore the world of gaming.
Draguignan Gaming Festival — edition 2026
For its 5th edition, the Draguignan Gaming Festival is taking over the Complexe Saint-Exupéry on October 31st and November 1st, 2026. With over 65 activities and exhibitors announced—a record since the festival's inception—the event will feature a Call of Duty tournament, retro-gaming and virtual reality zones, Pokémon quests, and meet-and-greets with cosplayers and streamers.
Highlights Draguignan Gaming Festival 2026
- Meet & Greets with Pascal Légitimus and voice actor Alexis Victor
- Cosplay contest on Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
- K-pop shows with RedBloom (Saturday) and Tama Tama (Sunday)
- Valorant, Call of Duty, Tekken 8, FC27, Fortnite, SSBU, and Street Fighter tournaments
- Horrorvers and Legend Quests, blind tests, and quizzes
- Over 65 activities and exhibitors
Programme Draguignan Gaming Festival 2026
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
- 9:30 AM — Doors open to the public
- 10:00 AM — Welcome to DGF with Co6nus
- 10:30 AM — Co6Nus vs. Public: Gaming quiz and mini-games
- 11:00 AM — Cosplay parade
- 11:30 AM — Official opening of the festival
- 11:45 AM — Draguignan in Minecraft presentation
- 12:15 PM — Meet & Greet with Alexis Victor
- 12:35 PM — Live with Alexis Victor: Voice acting with the audience
- 13:00 PM — K-pop Show #1 with RedBloom
- 13:30 PM — Vanukee & Pierro: Creators behind the screen
- 13:45 PM — Vanukee vs. Pierro vs. Public: Quick gaming challenge
- 14:15 PM — Meet & Greet with Pascal Légitimus
- 14:45 PM — Pascal Légitimus & Co6Nus challenge
- 15:00 PM — Conference: Growing up with gaming, protecting youth without demonizing screens
- 16:00 PM — K-pop Show #2 with RedBloom
- 16:30 PM — Ultimate Gamer Quiz
- 16:50 PM — Blind test
- 17:10 PM — Horrorvers Quest Finale: Prize draw and awards
- 17:30 PM — Honoring the winners
- 17:50 PM — Closing of the day
- Tournaments (check-in 9:30 AM, start 10:00 AM) — Valorant 5v5, Call of Duty 1v1, Tekken 8 1v1, FC27 2v2
Sunday, November 1st, 2026
- 9:30 AM — Doors open to the public
- 10:00 AM — Sunday opening with Co6Nus: Saturday recap and daily schedule
- 10:20 AM — Gaming & Pop Culture quiz with the audience
- 11:00 AM — Conference: Video games and esports, statistics, evolution, regulation, and outlook in France
- 12:00 PM — Face off against Pierro and Vanukee in Mario Tennis
- 12:25 PM — Alexis Victor: Secrets of voice acting, live demonstration
- 12:45 PM — Pascal Légitimus vs. The Gaming Generation: 80s/90s trivia vs. modern video games
- 13:00 PM — K-pop Show #1 with Tama Tama
- 13:30 PM — Blind test with prizes
- 14:00 PM — DGF 2026 Grand Cosplay Contest: Individual, group, and performance categories
- 16:00 PM — K-pop Show #2 with Tama Tama
- 16:30 PM — Blind test with prizes
- 17:00 PM — Cosplay contest results and awards ceremony
- 17:30 PM — Legend Quest Finale: Prize draw and awards
- 17:45 PM — Official closing of DGF 2026
- Tournaments (check-in 9:30 AM, start 10:00 AM) — Fortnite 1v1, SSBU, Street Fighter, FC27 1v1
All activities and workshops are included in the standard entry ticket. Tournament access requires a player ticket (via HelloAsso or at the entrance); visitors are welcome to watch all rounds, and minors may participate under specific conditions. Located at Complexe Saint-Exupéry, open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM both days. The official website lists a 10:00 AM conference on Saturday in its conference section and at 3:00 PM in the schedule; the schedule provided here is the one being followed.
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