Festival de l'Imaginaire de Balaruc-le-Vieux
Imaginary/geek in Balaruc-le-Vieux, Hérault
2026
About Festival de l'Imaginaire de
Festival de l'Imaginaire de — edition 2026
The 5th edition of the Festival de l'Imaginaire de Balaruc-le-Vieux was held on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 10 AM to 6 PM at Le Forum. This edition honored Japan: book fair, creative workshops, shows, conferences, and Japanese gastronomy.
Japan in the spotlight for the 5th edition
For its 5th edition, the Festival de l'Imaginaire de Balaruc-le-Vieux celebrated Japanese culture on April 18 and 19, 2026, at Le Forum (rue du Puech). Free entry, from 10 AM to 6 PM.
On the program: a book fair bringing together 40 authors and publishing houses (comics, manga, novels, tales, youth literature), creative workshops (Japanese calligraphy, geometric origami, introduction to comics, haiku writing), shows (traditional and contemporary dances with artist Ribo, Rakugo, Kamishibai tales), conferences (kimono art, sake, zen), Japanese cooking workshops, cosplay, and Radio Taiso.
Japanese food was available on site. Some activities required reservations.
Highlights Festival de l'Imaginaire de 2026
- 19th edition
- In Balaruc-le-Vieux, Hérault
Programme Festival de l'Imaginaire de 2026
Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026 (10 AM - 6 PM, Le Forum)
- Book Fair — 40 authors and publishing houses (comics, manga, novels, tales, youth literature)
- Creative Workshops — Japanese calligraphy, geometric origami, introduction to comics, haiku writing
- Shows — traditional and contemporary dances (artist Ribo), Rakugo, Kamishibai tales
- Conferences — kimono art, sake, zen
- Japanese Cooking Workshops
- Activities — Japanese games, Radio Taiso, cosplay
- Catering — Japanese specialties on site
Free entry. Some activities require reservations.
Prices Festival de l'Imaginaire de 2026
Festival de l'Imaginaire de — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 18 April to 19 April 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 — Festival de l'Imaginaire de
Practical Information
Location
Balaruc-le-Vieux (34540), Hérault.
Access
Travel to Balaruc-le-Vieux by road. Parking is available near the event site. Consult official information for access details.
Prices
Price: from €5 to €24.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Balaruc-le-Vieux town hall.
Festival de l'Imaginaire de Balaruc-le-Vieux in Balaruc-le-Vieux
Festival de l'Imaginaire de Balaruc-le-Vieux is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Balaruc-le-Vieux and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 2008, this event has established itself as a benchmark for imaginary/geek, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
Presentation
Free festival dedicated to the imaginary and geek cultures, with thematic editions (Japan, etc.) in April.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Balaruc-le-Vieux, Festival de l'Imaginaire de Balaruc-le-Vieux takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the town 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 Festival de l'Imaginaire de Balaruc-le-Vieux offers a varied program combining imaginary/geek 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
Festival de l'Imaginaire de Balaruc-le-Vieux is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed enthusiast or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Balaruc-le-Vieux. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
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