ICONIC Festival

Digital/creative in Montpellier, Hérault

Montpellier — Hérault (34) Since 2004
Animation Comics Digital
ICONIC Festival
Edition
2026
ICONIC Festival

About ICONIC Festival

Festival of cultural and creative industries (video games, animation, comics, podcasts, virtual reality) at Halle Tropisme. This event contributes to the cultural and tourist dynamism of the municipality of Montpellier and the department of Hérault in Occitanie.
Dates 09 Aug — 12 Aug 2026
Location Montpellier (34)
Prices 6.00€ — 10.00€
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date

Our team has not been able to confirm with an official source that this 2026 edition is taking place. The dates and program shown below may be outdated. We strongly recommend that you contact the organizer directly to verify before any travel or registration.

Edition 2026

ICONIC Festival — edition 2026

ICONIC is Montpellier's event for Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI): animation, video games, cinema, audiovisual, comics, sound, and new media. Created in 2022 by Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole and hosted at Halle Tropisme, the event brings together professionals, studios, and students for conferences, round tables, workshops, screenings, and networking opportunities.

The 2026 edition has not yet been announced. ICONIC is a festival usually held in December (3rd edition from December 1st to 5th, 2024, 4th edition on December 2nd and 3rd, 2025 at Halle Tropisme); the dates indicated in August are an import placeholder and do not correspond to any actual edition. The date and program for the next edition are yet to be confirmed with the organization.

ICONIC Festival — 2026 Edition

The 23rd edition of ICONIC Festival will be held from August 9 to 12, 2026 in Montpellier, in the Hérault department.

Highlights ICONIC Festival 2026

  • 23rd edition
  • In Montpellier, Hérault

Prices ICONIC Festival 2026

Price to be confirmed for the next edition. Previous editions offered partly free access (public section) and professional sessions.
Practical information

Practical information — ICONIC Festival

Practical information

Location

Montpellier (34000), Hérault.

Access

Get to Montpellier by road. Parking is available around the event site. Consult the official information for access details.

Prices

Price: from €6 to €10.

Contact

For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Montpellier town hall.

ICONIC Festival in Montpellier

ICONIC Festival is an unmissable event in the cultural life of Montpellier and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 2004, this event has established itself as a benchmark for digital/creative, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.

Presentation

Festival of cultural and creative industries (video games, animation, comics, podcasts, virtual reality) at Halle Tropisme.

An event rooted in its territory

Located in the heart of Montpellier, ICONIC Festival 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 promotes the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region. The Hérault department, bathed by the Mediterranean and crossed by varied landscapes ranging from the coast to the Larzac, offers an ideal setting for hosting quality cultural events.

Program and activities

Each edition of ICONIC Festival offers a varied program combining digital/creative 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.

A friendly meeting

ICONIC Festival 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 Montpellier. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.

Where does it take place — ICONIC Festival

Montpellier, 34000 Montpellier

ICONIC Festival in brief

Animation Comics Digital Video Games Multidisciplinary Hérault

History of ICONIC Festival

Edition 2025 Aug 2025

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