Animation film in Montpellier, Hérault
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.
Festival entirely dedicated to animated film in Montpellier and its metropolitan area, in November.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Montpellier (34000), Hérault.
Travel to Montpellier by road. Parking available around the event site. Consult official information for access details.
Price: from €9 to €18.
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Montpellier town hall.
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