Les Halliennales
Festival of the Imaginary in Hallennes-lez-Haubourdin
2026
About Les Halliennales
Les Halliennales — edition 2026
The 14th edition of Les Halliennales takes place on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm at the Complexe Pierre de Coubertin in Hallennes-lez-Haubourdin, under the theme "Cherry Blossoms, Mists, and Dragons." Fantasy author Floriane Soulas is the guest of honor. Around a hundred authors and illustrators of fantasy, romantasy, dark romance, and science fiction will be signing books at publisher and bookseller stands, as well as in direct presentation areas. The winner of the Prix des Halliennales, selected from five novels, will be announced during the day. Free admission.
2026 Edition: "Cherry Blossoms, Mists, and Dragons"
Les Halliennales returns on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, at the Complexe Pierre de Coubertin, rue Georges Pompidou in Hallennes-lez-Haubourdin, 10 km from Lille. For this 14th edition, the organizers have announced a theme that oscillates between "soft floral sweetness and raging flames," featuring dragons, mists, and forgotten kingdoms.
The guest of honor is Floriane Soulas, author of Rouille (Scrineo, 2018; Pocket, 2019), which won the Prix ActuSF de l’Uchronie and the Prix Imaginales des Lycéens. Joining her are 99 announced authors and illustrators: 29 at bookseller stands, 46 at the stands of twelve publishers and agencies, and 24 in direct presentation.
The day's program includes book signings, conferences, activities, a Fantasy Market, exhibitions, and school meetings. The Prix des Halliennales, awarded annually since 2014 by a jury of readers, is now in its 13th edition: five novels are in the running, and the winner will succeed Tosca Noury, who was awarded in 2025 for Dissidentes.
Access to the festival and all activities is free, from 10 am to 6 pm without interruption. As of mid-August 2026, the detailed schedule has not yet been published; the organizer will announce it "a few weeks before the event."
Highlights Les Halliennales 2026
- Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm, Complexe Pierre de Coubertin
- 14th edition, theme "Cherry Blossoms, Mists, and Dragons"
- Guest of Honor: Floriane Soulas
- 99 fantasy authors and illustrators signing books
- Fantasy Market, conferences, exhibitions, activities, school meetings
- Presentation of the Prix des Halliennales: five novels in the running
- Free admission
Programme Les Halliennales 2026
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 · 10 am - 6 pm · Complexe Pierre de Coubertin
The festival is open continuously from 10 am to 6 pm. Access to the site and activities is free. For this 14th edition, the organizer has announced book signings, conferences, a Fantasy Market, exhibitions, activities, school meetings, and the presentation of the Prix des Halliennales. The detailed schedule has not yet been published: it will be announced "a few weeks before the event." However, the list of guests below is complete as published by the organizer; specific times for appearances at stands are not provided.
2026 Guest of Honor
- Floriane Soulas — author of Rouille (Scrineo, 2018; Pocket, 2019), winner of the Prix ActuSF de l’Uchronie and the Prix Imaginales des LycĂ©ens
Authors and illustrators at bookseller stands (29)
- Georgia Caldera
- Nadia Coste
- Christelle Dabos
- Alexiane de Lys
- Margot Dessenne
- Natacha Didry
- Estelle Faye — 2026 Prix des Halliennales selection
- Alix Garnier-Ă„gren
- RĂ©gis Goddyn
- Pierre Grimbert
- Ariel Holzl
- Ielenna
- Sophie Jomain
- Claire Krust
- Pome L. Desombre
- Nina Lan — 2026 Prix des Halliennales selection
- Lou Lubie — 2026 Prix des Halliennales selection
- AthĂ©naĂŻs Mavyne — 2026 Prix des Halliennales selection
- Arthur Morgan
- Louise Roullier
- Carina Rozenfeld
- Laura S. Wild
- Alain T. Puysségur
- Marie TĂ©tart
- Néphélie Thomas
- Tosca Noury
- Anna Triss
- Aurélie Wellenstein
- Aude Ziegelmeyer
Authors and illustrators at publisher stands
Plumes de l’Imaginaire
- Andréa Deslacs
- Rachel Fleurotte
- Catherine Loiseau
- A.F Lune
Akaneko Editions
- Marie C. Collard
BoD
- Vanessa Altmeyer
- Julie Muller Volb
- Sunny Taj
- Elynn VDB
Gulf Stream
- Sandy Bizzozero
- Alix Naudot Guillerm
- Nell Pfeiffer
Livr’S Editions
- Vincent Longrive — 2026 Prix des Halliennales selection
- Morgane Stankiewiez
- Caterina Tosati
- Laura Weerens
- S.A. William
Plume Blanche
- Laëtitia Danae
- Margot Looten
- Pascaline Nolot
- Lisa Schneider
Éditions Bookmark
- Romane Clessie
- Camille de Rougemont
- Marina Evans
- Lucie Goudin
- CĂ©line Guffroy
- Audrey Khadi
- Mathilde Maras
- Pauline C. Plancq
- Eden Woodland
Éditions Pyrélion
- Jean-Christophe Bavcevic
- Viviane & CĂ©line de Clairval
- Claire Ivacci
- Alexandre Sacré
Les Mondes flottants
- Gustave Auguste
- Inès Cœur Mezzoud
- Nathan Krieg
- Ghislain Laurent
- Quentin Seillier
J. Robin Agency
- Eve Mattatia
- Christelle PĂ©raldi
- Stéphanie Skrobala
Ceesli Ă©ditions
- Fabrice Aubert
Éditions Octoquill
- Phébé Leroyer-Roussel
- Cornelia Lioneli
- Sara Tyrell
Authors and illustrators in direct presentation (24)
- Lady BlueGlam
- Noémie Bourgois
- Salomé Bourgois
- Pierre-Etienne Bram
- Cindy C. Teston
- Caroline Carton
- Lucille Chaponnay
- Victoria Chopin
- Jennifer Daina
- Amélie Divil
- Rode G. Eybens
- MaĂŻlys H
- Juliette Lepage
- Letro
- Frédéric Livyns
- A.D. Martel
- Charlie Noxae
- Amandine Peter
- Maddie Plume
- Elebora Sentier
- Capucine Sergent
- Vanya Stolarski
- Thory Tales
- Mathilde Trainson
2026 Prix des Halliennales — the five novels in the running
The winner of this 13th edition of the prize will be announced on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. They will succeed Tosca Noury, who was awarded in 2025 for Dissidentes.
- Estelle Faye — Cicatrices (Rageot)
- Nina Lan — Sel (Didier Jeunesse)
- Victor Fleury & Vincent Longrive — La Menace Ă©lectrique (Livr’s Ă©ditions)
- Lou Lubie — La Marche du monde (Scrineo)
- AthĂ©naĂŻs Mavyne — Trembleciel, tome 1 : Le Prix des Ă©toiles (Slalom)
Ongoing throughout the day
- Book signings at bookseller, publisher, and direct presentation stands
- Fantasy Market
- Exhibitions
- Conferences and activities
- School meetings with local institutions
Prices Les Halliennales 2026
Practical information — Les Halliennales
Practical Information
Location
Complexe Pierre de Coubertin, rue Georges Pompidou, 59320 Hallennes-lez-Haubourdin, 10 km from Lille.
Hours and Admission
The festival is open all day Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Access to the venue and all activities is free.
Parking
Two free parking lots are available: one at the entrance to the complex and another near the Salle des Lucioles.
Public Transport
The nearest train stations are Lille-Flandres and Lille-Europe. By metro, get off at St Philibert or Eurasanté, then take a bus:
- Metro EurasantĂ©, line 58, stop « Les Riez »
- Metro St Philibert, line 61, stop « Église St Vaast »
- Metro St Philibert, line 231, stop « La bascule »
From the « La bascule » stop: head to the roundabout, turn right onto rue Jean Jaurès, then right onto rue Gambetta until you reach the schools; enter the parking lot and walk along the Salle des Lucioles. From the « Église St Vaast » stop: with your back to the town hall, turn left at the first intersection onto rue Gambetta, continue to the schools, then walk along the Salle des Lucioles.
Ilévia supplements these lines with an on-demand transport service, bookable up to one hour in advance (www.ilevia.fr). The organizers encourage carpooling.
Accessibility
All rooms are wheelchair accessible. Reserved parking spaces and adapted restrooms are available.
Accommodation
The organizers recommend the Holiday Inn Lille Ouest Englos, impasse Bertha in Englos (59320), tel. 03 20 10 58 58. Other hotels in the Lille metropolitan area can be reached by metro and bus.
Contacts
Organization: David Boidin, [email protected]. Hallennes-lez-Haubourdin Town Hall: Patricia Vanhoucke, [email protected], 4 rue Pasteur, 59320 Hallennes-lez-Haubourdin, tel. 03 20 17 20 40.
Les Halliennales: Speculative Fiction Near Lille
Every autumn, Les Halliennales brings together fans of fantasy, romantasy, dark romance, and science fiction in Hallennes-lez-Haubourdin, just 10 km from Lille. The festival is a one-day Saturday event held at the Complexe Pierre de Coubertin, and admission is free. For its 14th edition in 2026, the festival expects to host around a hundred authors and illustrators from the region, across France, and throughout Europe.
What to Expect
- Book Signings: Authors are stationed at partner bookstores, publisher booths, and dedicated display areas.
- Talks and Workshops focused on writing, illustration, and the various genres of speculative fiction.
- Fantasy Market: A variety of exhibitors present for the day.
- Exhibitions.
- School Outreach: Meetings with local educational institutions.
The Prix des Halliennales
Since 2014, a jury of readers has awarded the Prix des Halliennales to a French-language work of speculative fiction. The winner is announced during the festival. Past winners include: Gabriel Katz (2014), Aurélie Wellenstein (2015), Rod Marty (2016), Clément Bouhélier (2017), Morgane Caussarieu (2018), Adrien Tomas (2019), Pascaline Nolot (2020), Ellie S. Green (2021), Alexiane de Lys (2022), Margot Dessenne (2023), Sacha Morage (2024), and Tosca Noury (2025).
A Guest of Honor Each Year
Each edition is sponsored by a guest author: Christelle Dabos in 2019, Jean-Luc Marcastel in 2021, Victor Dixen in 2022, Georgia Caldera in 2023, and Floriane Soulas in 2026.
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