L'Illuminé - Festival of Animated Film

Animation film in Montpellier, Hérault

Montpellier — Hérault (34) Since 2010
Cinema Animation
L'Illuminé - Festival of Animated Film
Edition
2026
L'Illuminé - Festival

About L'Illuminé - Festival

Festival entirely dedicated to animated film in Montpellier and its metropolitan area, in November. This event contributes to the cultural and tourist dynamism of the municipality of Montpellier and the department of Hérault in Occitanie.
Dates 04 Dec — 06 Dec 2026
Location Montpellier (34)
Prices 9.00€ — 18.00€
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

L'Illuminé - Festival — edition 2026

6th edition of L'Illuminé, Montpellier's animated film festival, from December 4 to 6, 2026. Organized by the Brand à part association, the event offers screenings of animated short and feature films, meetings with professionals, and artistic practice workshops open to all, spread across several cultural venues in the Montpellier metropolitan area.

L'Illuminé 2026 — 6th edition of the animated film festival

The 6th edition of L'Illuminé, a festival entirely dedicated to animated cinema in Montpellier and its metropolitan area, will take place from December 4 to 6, 2026. The festival is organized by the Brand à part association.

Since its creation in 2021, L'Illuminé has been structured around three components: film screenings (animated short and feature films), meetings and masterclasses with industry professionals, and artistic practice workshops for animation initiation, open to all audiences.

The screenings and workshops are held in several cultural venues in Montpellier, including Centre Rabelais, Cinéma Diagonal, the departmental estate Pierresvives, Cinéma Nestor Burma, and Maison Pour Tous Louis Feuillade.

The detailed program for the 2026 edition (films, guests, workshops, schedules) will be announced by the organizer closer to the event.

Highlights L'Illuminé - Festival 2026

  • 17th edition
  • In Montpellier, Hérault

Prices L'Illuminé - Festival 2026

Price: from €9 to €18.
Practical information

Practical information — L'Illuminé - Festival

Practical Information

Location

Montpellier (34000), Hérault.

Access

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

Prices

Price: from €9 to €18.

Contact

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

L'Illuminé - Festival of Animated Film in Montpellier

L'Illuminé - Festival of Animated Film is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Montpellier and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 2010, this event has established itself as a benchmark for animated film, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.

Presentation

Festival entirely dedicated to animated film in Montpellier and its metropolitan area, in November.

An event rooted in its territory

Located in the heart of Montpellier, L'Illuminé - Festival of Animated Film 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 L'Illuminé - Festival of Animated Film offers a varied program combining animated film 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 event

L'Illuminé - Festival of Animated Film is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed 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 souvenir.

Where does it take place — L'Illuminé - Festival

2 Place Pétrarque, Hôtel de Varennes, 34000 Montpellier, 34000 Montpellier

L'Illuminé - Festival in brief

Cinema Animation Hérault

History of L'Illuminé - Festival

Edition 2025 Aug 2025

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