Les Dragoniales

Landes Fantasy and Imaginary Fair

Aire-sur-l'Adour — Landes (40) Since 2023
Theatre Cinema Literature
Les Dragoniales
Edition
2026
Les Dragoniales

About Les Dragoniales

Les Dragoniales is the premier fantasy and speculative fiction festival in the Landes region. Launched in 2023 in Rion-des-Landes, the event brings together around forty exhibitors, including fantasy and science-fiction authors, illustrators, artisan creators, and cosplayers. The festival features a cosplay contest, fun activities, book signings, and demonstrations in an atmosphere filled with Stormtroopers, Vikings, and Hobbits. Organized by a volunteer association, its 4th edition will take place on November 14th and 15th, 2026, at the Centre d'Animation in Aire-sur-l'Adour.
Dates 14 Nov — 15 Nov 2026
Location Aire-sur-l'Adour (40)
Prices 2.00€ — 2.00€
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

Les Dragoniales — edition 2026

The 4th edition of Les Dragoniales, the Landes region's premier fantasy and speculative fiction festival, takes place on November 14th and 15th, 2026, at the Centre d'Animation in Aire-sur-l'Adour. Moving from Tartas to the eastern part of the department, the festival returns with its signature format: around forty exhibitors, a cosplay competition, book signings with fantasy and sci-fi authors, artisan creators, and plenty of fun activities.

Programme Les Dragoniales 2026

The full program for this 4th edition has not yet been released. It will be announced by the organizers on lesdragoniales.fr and their social media channels.

What is confirmed so far: the event will be open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday, November 14th, and Sunday, November 15th, 2026, at the Centre d'Animation in Aire-sur-l'Adour. Visitors can look forward to around forty exhibitors—including authors, illustrators, specialized publishers, and craftspeople—as well as the festival's hallmark cosplay competition.

Prices Les Dragoniales 2026

Admission is €2 per person, and free for children under 8. Tickets are available via HelloAsso or at the door on the day of the event.
Practical information

Practical information — Les Dragoniales

Accessing the festival

Location

The 4th edition is held at the Centre d'Animation, rue du Jardin Public, 40800 Aire-sur-l'Adour. The venue hosts the exhibitor stalls, the cosplay contest stage, and various activity areas.

By car

Aire-sur-l'Adour is located in the eastern part of the Landes, on the Adour river, bordering the Gers and Pyrénées-Atlantiques departments. The town is served by the A65 motorway (Langon-Pau), which has two exits in the municipality: exit 6 (Aire-sur-l'Adour North) and exit 7 (Aire-sur-l'Adour South). It is also accessible via the D824 between Mont-de-Marsan and Pau.

Opening hours

The festival takes place over a weekend in November, on November 14th and 15th, 2026. Doors open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on both days.

Tickets

Admission is €2 per person, and free for children under 8 years old. The ticket grants access to the entire festival and all its activities.

Food and drink

A catering area is available on-site, offering snacks as well as hot and cold drinks.

Additional information

  • Cosplay is highly encouraged: come in costume and take part in the contest.
  • The event is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
  • A cloakroom is available for cosplayers who wish to change on-site.
  • Tickets are available on HelloAsso or directly at the entrance on the day of the event.

Contact

Association Les Dragoniales
Phone: 06 70 19 44 65
Email: [email protected]
Official website: www.lesdragoniales.fr
Facebook: Les Dragoniales
Instagram: @lesdragoniales

Les Dragoniales: Where imagination comes to life in the Landes

Les Dragoniales is the first fantasy and speculative fiction festival created in the Landes department. Born in 2023 in Rion-des-Landes from the passion of a volunteer team, this event quickly found its audience and established itself as a must-attend gathering for fans of fantasy, science fiction, steampunk, manga, and geek culture in Southwestern France.

A festival rich in exhibitors and discoveries

Each edition of Les Dragoniales brings together around forty exhibitors. Visitors can meet authors of fantasy, science fiction, and speculative literature, illustrators with fascinating graphic styles, specialized publishers, and artisan creators offering jewelry, decorative weapons, costumes, figurines, and art objects inspired by fantastic worlds.

The grand cosplay contest

A highlight of the festival, the cosplay contest brings together participants of all levels who compete with creativity to embody their favorite characters from fantasy, cinema, manga, and video games. From Stormtroopers to Vikings, and Hobbits to medieval knights, the parade offers a colorful spectacle.

Activities for everyone

Beyond cosplay, Les Dragoniales offers numerous activities: role-playing game sessions, medieval combat demonstrations, creative workshops, quizzes, and themed games. Book signing sessions provide a chance to meet the authors and illustrators in person.

Kiyu, the mascot of Les Dragoniales

The festival is embodied by Kiyu, a mascot that accompanies every edition and unites the fan community. Kiyu appears on promotional materials, merchandise, and festival activities.

A traveling festival across the Landes

Since its inception in Rion-des-Landes on November 18th and 19th, 2023, the festival has toured the department: the Salle Polyvalente in Tartas in November 2025, followed by the Centre d'Animation in Aire-sur-l'Adour for the 4th edition on November 14th and 15th, 2026. The association has also expanded its programming with a Speculative Fiction Book Fair and themed cinema nights gathered under the name "La Nuit du Fantastique".

Where does it take place — Les Dragoniales

Centre d'Animation
Rue du Jardin Public, 40800 Aire-sur-l'Adour

Les Dragoniales in brief

Theatre Cinema Literature Poetry Young Audience Family Fashion Design Outdoor Multidisciplinary Landes

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Tel 0670194465

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