Giga Folie Festival
The first inter-Micro-Folies geek festival
About Giga Folie
The Giga Folie Festival is the first inter-Micro-Folies geek festival, born in 2025 on the initiative of Micro-Folie Portes de Meuse, in collaboration with the Micro-Folies of Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy and Habitat Jeunes Grand Est. This free event, open to all, offers a fun immersion into the world of video games and board games, with tournaments, conferences, a retro gaming area, and a digital museum. Held at the Ancerville inter-municipal gymnasium, the festival combines entertainment and prevention on screen addiction.
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Giga Folie Festival: Geek culture comes to Meuse
The Giga Folie Festival is a unique event in the Meuse department. Born from the initiative of the Micro-Folie Portes de Meuse, this inter-Micro-Folies geek festival brings together video game, board game, and digital culture enthusiasts in a friendly and family atmosphere.
A Rich and Varied Program
The festival spans two days at the Ancerville inter-municipal gymnasium, transformed for the occasion into a true gaming temple. Visitors can enjoy numerous activities:
- Video game tournaments: competitions organized on various games, including an evening Super Smash Bros tournament, managed by Alsace E-sport Arena
- Retro gaming area: a retro console stand run by the Association Génération Rétrogamers, to rediscover video game classics
- Board games: free access tables with a varied selection of games for all ages
- Digital museum: an interactive discovery of the digital collections offered by the Micro-Folies network
- Conferences: talks on the history of video games, role-playing games, and prevention of screen addiction
An Educational and Accessible Festival
Beyond entertainment, the Giga Folie Festival carries an important educational dimension. Prevention workshops on video game addiction and prejudices related to gaming culture are offered, allowing these topics to be addressed in a fun and constructive way. The event is entirely free, reflecting the Micro-Folies' mission to democratize access to culture for all.
An Inter-Micro-Folies Collaborative Project
The Giga Folie Festival is the result of an unprecedented collaboration between several Micro-Folies in the Grand Est region. This partnership allows for the pooling of resources, skills, and networks to offer a regional-scale event. The organizers plan to develop the concept with a repair café, conferences on the history of video games and role-playing games, as well as a diversification of exhibitor stands and proposed activities.
Catering and a refreshment bar are available on-site throughout the event.
Giga Folie — edition 2026
The second edition of the Giga Folie Festival is expected in summer 2026 at the Ancerville inter-municipal gymnasium. Organizers plan to enrich the program with a repair café, conferences on the history of video games and role-playing games, and a diversification of stands and activities.
2nd Edition - Summer 2026
After the success of the first edition, the Giga Folie Festival is expected to return in summer 2026 with an enriched program. Organizers announce new activities, including a repair café, in-depth conferences on the history of video games and role-playing games, and a diversification of exhibitor stands. Precise dates and the full program will be announced later.
Prices Giga Folie 2026
Practical information — Giga Folie
Practical Information
Access and Transport
By car: Ancerville is accessible via the D2 from Bar-le-Duc (about 20 minutes) or via the D60 from Saint-Dizier (about 15 minutes). The village is located on the border between Meuse and Haute-Marne, in the south of the department. Ample free parking is available in the immediate vicinity of the inter-municipal gymnasium.
By train: The nearest station is Revigny-sur-Ornain, served by TER Grand Est from Bar-le-Duc and Paris-Est (via Bar-le-Duc). From the station, a car journey of about 15 minutes is necessary. Carpooling or a rental vehicle is recommended.
By bus: School and intercity transport lines serve Ancerville from Bar-le-Duc. Check schedules with the Fluo Grand Est departmental transport network.
Location
The festival is held at the Ancerville Inter-municipal Gymnasium, Rue Jean Bourgeois, 55170 Ancerville. The space is fully equipped to host the festival's various activities: tournament area, retro gaming space, board game stands, conference area, and digital museum. The gymnasium offers a covered and air-conditioned environment, ideal regardless of the weather.
Prices
Entry to the Giga Folie Festival is completely free and open to everyone, young and old. No reservation is required to access the festival. Only certain competitive tournaments may require prior online registration.
Catering
A refreshment bar and a catering area are available on-site throughout the festival. Cold and hot drinks, snacks, and light meals are offered at affordable prices. It is also possible to bring your own picnic.
Accessibility
The inter-municipal gymnasium is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Reserved parking spaces are available near the main entrance. For any specific needs, please do not hesitate to contact the organization in advance of the festival.
Practical Tips
- The event is open to all ages, with activities suitable for both younger and older audiences.
- Video game tournaments may require pre-registration; check the social media of Micro-Folie Portes de Meuse for details.
- Wear comfortable shoes, as the festival takes place in a gymnasium.
- If you wish to participate in tournaments, bring your own controller if possible.
- The festival is a welcoming and family-friendly space; respect among participants is mandatory.
Accommodation Nearby
For visitors coming from afar, accommodation is available in Bar-le-Duc (hotels, guesthouses) and in the surrounding towns. The municipal campsite in Bar-le-Duc can also be an option during the summer season.
Contact
For any further information, contact Micro-Folie Portes de Meuse via the communauté de communes Portes de Meuse. Website: portesdemeuse.fr
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Gymnase Intercommunal d'Ancerville
Rue Jean Bourgeois, 55170 Ancerville