Festival des Lanternes de Montpellier

Festival des Lanternes de Montpellier in Montpellier

Festival des Lanternes de Montpellier is an unmissable event in the cultural life of Montpellier and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1984, this event has established itself as a benchmark in visual arts, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.

Presentation

Magical exhibition of giant illuminated Chinese lanterns in a Montpellier park in winter.

An event rooted in its territory

Located in the heart of Montpellier, Festival des Lanternes de Montpellier takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the municipality 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 des Lanternes de Montpellier offers a varied program combining visual arts and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is communicated each year through the official channels of the event.

A convivial event

Festival des Lanternes de Montpellier is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an enlightened amateur or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Montpellier. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.