Geek Life Lorient
Convention of geek, manga and pop cultures at the Parc des Expositions de Lorient
About Geek Life Lorient
Geek culture takes over Morbihan
Geek Life Lorient is a convention for geek and Asian cultures that was launched in 2025 at the Parc des Expositions de Lanester, near Lorient. The event is part of the Geek Life network, which organizes five festivals dedicated to geek and Asian cultures across France. The first Lorient edition attracted 5,500 enthusiasts, confirming the appetite of the Morbihan public for this universe.
3,000 m2 of exhibitions and activities
The festival takes over nearly 3,000 m2 of the Parc des Expositions, transformed into a vast playground for fans of manga, anime, video games, comics, and pop culture. Visitors can discover themed exhibitions, browse the stands of exhibitors (figurines, manga, merchandise, handmade creations), participate in workshops, and meet prestigious guests from the geek world.
Cosplay contest and retro gaming
The Geek Life Cosplay Contest is one of the highlights of the convention: a national cosplay competition that showcases the best talents, with prizes including financial rewards, theme park stays, and professional cosplay materials. In parallel, the RetroActive exhibition offers over 25 playable consoles tracing the history of video games from Pong to the 2010s. K-pop performances and a dedicated children's area complete the program.
Guests and autographs
Each edition hosts renowned guests from the geek world: actors, voice actors, YouTubers, manga authors, and illustrators. The first edition notably welcomed Bernard Minet (musician and actor), Marcus (video game specialist), and Fred Zolf (aka "Sparadrap" from the web series Noob). Autograph sessions and meet-and-greets are organized throughout the weekend.
An event for the whole family
Geek Life Lorient aims to be a family-friendly event accessible to all. A dedicated children's area offers activities suitable for the youngest, while the animations (manga drawing workshops, video game initiation, cosplay photocall) appeal to all ages. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, in a spirit of sharing and celebrating common passions.
Geek Life Lorient — edition 2026
2nd edition of Geek Life Lorient at the Parc des Expositions de Lanester, on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, 2026. Nearly 3,000 m² dedicated to geek, manga, K-pop, and video game cultures: around a hundred exhibitors, national cosplay competition (Geek Life Cosplay Contest), retrogaming, autograph sessions with Donald Reignoux, LeBouseuh, Jean-Marc Anthony Kabeya (Pokémon theme song), workshops and children's area.
Geek Life Lorient 2026: The 2nd Edition at the Exhibition Center
After a first edition with 5,500 visitors in 2025, Geek Life Lorient returns on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, 2026 at the Parc des Expositions de Lanester. Across nearly 3,000 m², the convention brings together around a hundred exhibitors, guests from the world of voice acting, cosplay, YouTube gaming, drawing, and K-pop, as well as a rich program of entertainment, concerts, and tournaments.
Confirmed Guests for the 2nd Edition
The 2026 edition brings together about thirty guests, including:
- Donald Reignoux — French voice of Titeuf, Dragons (DreamWorks), Frozen, and Kingdom Hearts
- LeBouseuh — YouTuber / streamer (5 million YouTube subscribers, 2 million on Twitch)
- Jean-Marc Anthony Kabeya — historic performer of the French Pokémon theme song ("Catch 'Em All")
- Obiyann (Yann Richard) — Lorient-based videographer, scientific popularizer specializing in nuclear energy
- Olivier Larue — host of the Twitch channel VLTIMA VERBA, author
- Dobby (Team Crouton), Yoshiaki (pop culture videographer)
- Kai Iden — K-pop performer, accompanied by dancers (Stray Kids, ATEEZ covers)
- Mathieu Chesneau — mentalist, hypnotic shows
- Cosplayers: Celkae (France representative at ECG 2023), Loïk (Jedis de l'Ouest), Ponkchan
- Illustrators: ClemDreaw, Charlotte Joriot (Allégoria), Lysis, Dale Coop (8-bit games), Driorn, Nicolas Asdaris (Celtic-steampunk manga)
All autograph sessions are free and accessible within the limits of queue lines.
The Geek Life Cosplay Contest and Cosplay Areas
A highlight of the convention, the Geek Life Cosplay Contest (GLCC) is a national cosplay competition held on a professional stage in front of a jury of specialists. Winners receive financial rewards, theme park stays, and professional cosplay equipment. For visitors who prefer to parade without pressure, Cosplay Catwalks are organized throughout the weekend. A Mix'o Cosplay workshop offers customization, sewing, and finishing techniques.
K-pop, Concerts, and Performances
The K-pop hub hosts several groups and performers: Sam, StyngZ, The Bias, HallOne and the collective Press Play Studio. On the geek music side, Jean-Marc Anthony Kabeya performs the cult Pokémon theme song live, and Kai Iden offers her K-pop covers.
Retrogaming, Tournaments, and Workshops
The retrogaming area provides arcade cabinets and playable consoles tracing the history of video games. Esport tournaments and freeplay sessions are organized throughout the weekend. Workshops cover voice acting (dedicated studio), Japanese calligraphy, Hanko creation (Japanese seals), Pokéball painting, artistic makeup, manga drawing, and photo posing for cosplayers.
Thematic Exhibitions
Several exhibitions are to be discovered: Resident Evil, Star Wars, Helldivers, as well as a kimono exhibition. The Jedis de l'Ouest association is present with its Mandalorian costumes.
Children's Area and Family Activities
A dedicated area for the youngest offers coloring, pixel art, and adapted games. Admission is free for children up to 5 years old (without reservation), and a Family Pass (2 adults + 2 children) is available at the ticket office. 2-day pass holders benefit from early entry from 9:30 AM.
Programme Geek Life Lorient 2026
Saturday, May 9, 2026 — 10 AM to 7 PM
Early access at 9:30 AM for 2-Day Pass holders.
- All day — Exhibitor area (≈100 stands), retrogaming area, arcade cabinets, esport tournaments and video freeplay, cosplay area (village + open catwalks), children's area (coloring, pixel art)
- All day — Free autograph sessions with guests: Donald Reignoux, LeBouseuh, Jean-Marc Anthony Kabeya, Obiyann, Dobby, Yoshiaki, Olivier Larue, Mathieu Chesneau, cosplayers Celkae, Loïk, Ponkchan, and illustrators (ClemDreaw, Charlotte Joriot, Lysis, Dale Coop, Driorn, Nicolas Asdaris)
- Workshops — Voice acting studio, Japanese calligraphy, Hanko, Pokéball, artistic makeup, Mix'o Cosplay (customization, sewing)
- Stage Performances — K-pop concerts (Sam, StyngZ, The Bias, HallOne, Press Play Studio), Kai Iden (K-pop covers), Jean-Marc Anthony Kabeya (Pokémon theme song), martial arts demonstrations, Japanese drums, Mathieu Chesneau mentalism show
- Exhibitions — Resident Evil, Star Wars, Helldivers, kimonos
- Cosplay Competition — Geek Life Cosplay Contest (national competition, main stage)
Sunday, May 10, 2026 — 10 AM to 6 PM
Early access at 9:30 AM for 2-Day Pass holders.
- All day — Same areas open as on Saturday: exhibitors, retrogaming, tournaments, cosplay village, children's area, autograph sessions
- Workshops — Program continued (voice acting, calligraphy, Hanko, Pokéball, makeup, cosplay customization)
- Stage Performances — K-pop concerts and shows, cosplay performances, mentalism, martial arts
- Cosplay Competition — Finals and awards ceremony of the Geek Life Cosplay Contest
The detailed hour-by-hour program is published on the page geeklife.fr/lorient/programme/ and downloadable in PDF format. The precise times for each animation, demonstration, and stage appearance are communicated via this page.
Highlights Geek Life Lorient 2026
- 2nd edition on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, 2026 at the Parc des Expositions de Lanester
- ≈100 exhibitors across 3,000 m² dedicated to geek, manga, and K-pop cultures
- Donald Reignoux (French voice of Titeuf and Kingdom Hearts) for autograph sessions
- LeBouseuh (5M YouTube subscribers) among the thirty guests
- Geek Life Cosplay Contest — national cosplay competition
- Multiple K-pop performances (Sam, StyngZ, The Bias, HallOne, Kai Iden)
- Pokémon Concert with Jean-Marc Anthony Kabeya
- Retrogaming area, esport tournaments, Star Wars / Resident Evil / Helldivers exhibitions
- Free entry for under 6s, Family Pass and VIP Pass available
Prices Geek Life Lorient 2026
Practical information — Geek Life Lorient
Access to the Parc des Expositions
By car
The Parc des Expositions is located at 286 rue Rouget de Lisle, 56600 Lanester, 5 minutes from the center of Lorient. From the N165, take the Lanester / Parc des Expositions exit. A large free parking lot is available on site.
By public transport
The Parc des Expositions is served by the CTRL network of Lorient Agglomération. The Lorient SNCF train station is 10 minutes away by bus or car.
Opening Hours
The convention is open from 10 am to 7 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Ticketing and prices
Tickets are available online on the official website geeklife.fr. Several options are offered:
- 1-day pass
- 2-day pass
- Reduced rates for children
Catering
A catering area is available on site, with stands offering Asian specialties and classic food.
Accessibility
The Parc des Expositions is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Contact
- Website: www.geeklife.fr/lorient
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Where does it take place — Geek Life Lorient
Parc des Expositions de Lorient
286 rue Rouget de Lisle, 56600 Lanester