Imaginary/geek in Balaruc-le-Vieux, Hérault
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.
Free festival dedicated to the imaginary and geek cultures, with thematic editions (Japan, etc.) in April.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free entry. Some activities require reservations.
Balaruc-le-Vieux (34540), Hérault.
Travel to Balaruc-le-Vieux by road. Parking is available near the event site. Consult official information for access details.
Price: from €5 to €24.
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Balaruc-le-Vieux town hall.
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Le Forum
Rue du Puech, 34540 Balaruc-le-Vieux, 34540 Balaruc-le-Vieux