Festival des Anomalies
Exploring the frontiers of human knowledge and experience
About Festival des Anomalies
The Festival des Anomalies is a public cultural and scientific event that explores the frontiers of knowledge, perception, and human experience. Organized by the AnHomalies association and the Interpsy laboratory of the University of Lorraine, it offers conferences, practical workshops, exhibitions, and shows around so-called "atypical" phenomena: exceptional experiences, consciousness, creativity, intuition, the paranormal, and human and cognitive sciences. Free and open to all, it is held at the MJC Lillebonne in Nancy.
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A unique festival at the crossroads of science and the unexplained
The Festival des Anomalies is a singular event in the Nancy cultural landscape, on the border between science, curiosity, and the exploration of the unknown. Led by the AnHomalies association in partnership with the Interpsy laboratory of the University of Lorraine and with the support of the Orion program, this event invites the general public to question phenomena that escape the usual frameworks of knowledge: exceptional experiences, altered states of consciousness, creativity, intuition, parapsychology, and cognitive sciences.
A rich and accessible program
Each edition of the festival offers a dense and varied program, designed for all audiences. The conferences, led by renowned researchers, authors, and specialists, address topics as fascinating as non-human intelligences, consciousness, near-death experiences, or unexplained phenomena, always with a rigorous approach open to dialogue.
Beyond the conferences, the festival offers Cafés des Anomalies (informal exchanges between the public and speakers), Ludomalies (fun discovery workshops), a themed escape game (the Chanomalies), artistic exhibitions, life-size role-playing games with an original scenario, as well as the public recording of the podcast Le très sérieux Collège de Patapsychologie. A concert by the Atelier Choral punctuates the event with a musical touch.
A university and associative anchoring
The Festival des Anomalies stands out for its strong connection to university research. The Interpsy laboratory, affiliated with the University of Lorraine, is one of the few French laboratories to scientifically study so-called "anomalous" experiences. The festival thus forms a unique bridge between the academic world and the general public, making it possible to popularize often little-known research work while stimulating curiosity and critical thinking.
A free and friendly event
True to its mission of knowledge sharing, the Festival des Anomalies is entirely free and open to all. It takes place in the welcoming spaces of the MJC Lillebonne, in the heart of Nancy's historic center, in a warm and friendly atmosphere where researchers, enthusiasts, the curious, and families mingle.
Festival des Anomalies — edition 2026
The Festival des Anomalies is coming to Nancy for its 2026 edition, at the MJC Lillebonne. On the program: 13 conferences, "Cafés des Anomalies", "Ludomalies", escape game, concert by the Atelier Choral, artistic exhibitions, role-playing games, and public recording of the podcast "Le très sérieux Collège de Patapsychologie".
2026 Edition — The Festival des Anomalies in Nancy
After Mondelange in 2025, the Festival des Anomalies is setting up in Nancy, at the heart of the MJC Lillebonne, on April 4th and 5th, 2026. This edition features 13 conferences led by renowned researchers and specialists, including Emmanuel-Juste Duits, Renaud Évrard, and a keynote by Yann Caroff on non-human intelligences.
The program also includes "Cafés des Anomalies", "Ludomalies", the "Chanomalies" escape game, a concert by the Atelier Choral, artistic exhibitions, role-playing games with an original scenario, and the public recording of the podcast Le très sérieux Collège de Patapsychologie.
Programme Festival des Anomalies 2026
2026 Program
- 13 conferences on exceptional experiences, consciousness, and unexplained phenomena
- Cafés des Anomalies — informal exchanges with speakers
- Ludomalies — fun discovery workshops
- Chanomalies — themed escape game
- Concert by the Atelier Choral
- Artistic exhibitions
- Role-playing games (life-size)
- Public podcast recording — Le très sérieux Collège de Patapsychologie
Highlights Festival des Anomalies 2026
- First edition in Nancy, at the MJC Lillebonne
- 13 conferences with renowned researchers
- Keynote by Yann Caroff on non-human intelligences
- Escape game, role-playing games, and fun workshops
- Completely free admission
Prices Festival des Anomalies 2026
Practical information — Festival des Anomalies
Practical Information
Location
The festival takes place at the MJC Lillebonne, 14 rue du Cheval Blanc, 54000 Nancy. The MJC is located in the historic center of Nancy, a few minutes' walk from Place Stanislas, in the heart of the medieval district of the Old Town.
Access
By public transport: Tram line 1, stop « Cathédrale » or « Place Stanislas ». Several bus lines of the Stan network also serve the area. The MJC is located in a pedestrian zone that is easily accessible.
By car: Underground parking lots at Place Stanislas, Charles III, or Cathédrale in the immediate vicinity. Nancy is accessible via the A31 motorway (Nancy Centre exit). It takes about 1h30 from Paris by TGV, 30 minutes from Metz, and 1h20 from Strasbourg.
By train: Nancy-Ville station, served by TGV and TER, about a 15-minute walk or a few minutes by tram (line 1, direction CHU).
Prices
Admission to the festival is completely free for all activities offered: conferences, workshops, exhibitions, escape game, role-playing games, and concert. No reservation is necessary; access is subject to availability for each activity.
Opening Hours
The festival is generally held on Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm and on Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. Consult the detailed program on the AnHomalies association website or the HelloAsso page for the precise times of each conference, workshop, and activity.
Accessibility
The MJC Lillebonne is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Conference rooms and exhibition spaces are on the ground floor or accessible by elevator. For any specific questions related to accessibility, please contact the organization in advance of the event.
Catering
A refreshment stand is available on-site throughout the festival. Numerous restaurants and cafes are also accessible in the immediate vicinity in the historic center of Nancy.
Practical Tips
The festival welcomes a diverse audience: researchers, enthusiasts, the curious, and families. Do not hesitate to participate in the various activities offered, even without prior knowledge of the topics covered. Speakers are accustomed to popularizing their work.
Contact
- AnHomalies Association: via HelloAsso or the festival's social media
- MJC Lillebonne: 03 83 28 76 76
- Address: 14 rue du Cheval Blanc, 54000 Nancy
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MJC Lillebonne
14 rue du Cheval Blanc, 54000 Nancy