Lire sur la Vague
Youth book and comic festival in Seignosse
About Lire sur la Vague
Lire sur la Vague: Youth Literature by the Ocean
Since 2015, Lire sur la Vague has been the annual meeting point for lovers of youth literature on the Landes coast. This free festival, alternating between Seignosse and Hossegor, offers a joyful and stimulating immersion into the world of youth literature and comics, in the heart of an exceptional natural setting between the ocean and pine forest.
A Commitment Against Illiteracy
Lire sur la Vague is not just a literary festival: it's a committed project. The association behind the event, chaired by Jean Delas, founder of the renowned publishing house L'École des Loisirs and a resident of Hossegor, is dedicated to the fight against illiteracy, particularly among the young, by promoting books and reading among public communities and families.
About Twenty Authors and Illustrators
Each edition brings together around 20 authors and illustrators of youth literature, who come to sign their works, lead creative workshops, and meet their young audience. These privileged encounters between creators and readers are at the heart of the festival, fostering the transmission of and taste for reading.
A Rich and Varied Program
The festival offers a range of activities designed for all ages:
- Creative Workshops: illustration, writing, comic creation, bookbinding
- Shows: storytelling, theater, puppetry, and musical readings
- Exhibitions: original illustrations and artists' works
- Literary Games: fun activities centered around books
- Signings: autograph sessions with invited authors and illustrators
- Encounters: round tables and discussions with book industry professionals
A Free Festival for All
Access to all events and activities is completely free, in line with the festival's social mission. This free access allows it to reach the widest possible audience, including families who may be less exposed to culture and books.
Strong Local Roots
Lire sur la Vague benefits from the support of the municipalities of Seignosse and Hossegor, the community of communes MACS (Maremne Adour Côte-Sud), and the Department of Landes. The festival is part of the cultural dynamism of the Landes coast and contributes to the literary influence of the region.
Lire sur la Vague — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Lire sur la Vague will take place from Wednesday, June 3 to Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the Maurice Ravailhe Sports and Cultural Center in Seignosse, on the theme "The Garden". The youth book and comic strip festival remains entirely free and brings together about twenty authors and illustrators for workshops, shows, games, exhibitions, book signings, and meetings.
Lire sur la Vague 2026 — "The Garden"
From Wednesday, June 3 to Sunday, June 7, 2026, the youth book and comic strip festival Lire sur la Vague returns to the Maurice Ravailhe Sports and Cultural Center in Seignosse for a new edition that is free and open to all.
The 2026 theme: The Garden
The 2026 edition is themed around the garden, which is the common thread for the collective works competition organized prior to the festival for schools and leisure centers in the region. The awards ceremony for this competition will take place during the festival.
About twenty authors and illustrators invited
As every year, the festival welcomes approximately twenty authors and illustrators of youth literature for book signing sessions, creative workshops, meetings, and shows. The detailed program and the list of guests are announced over the weeks on liresurlavague.com and on the association's Facebook page.
A 5-day structured program
- Wednesday, June 3 — day dedicated to children and leisure center teams
- Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5 — school days: meetings with authors and illustrators for classes in the region (registrations closed end of January 2026)
- Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 — general public family weekend: workshops, shows, games, exhibitions, and book signings open to all
Free festival, committed against illiteracy
Access to all activities remains entirely free, in accordance with the mission of the Lire sur la Vague Association, chaired by Jean Delas, founder of the publishing house L'École des Loisirs and a resident of Hossegor. The association works to combat illiteracy, particularly among the youngest, through the promotion of books and reading to public authorities and families.
The festival is supported in partnership with the municipalities of Seignosse and Hossegor, the MACS inter-municipal community (Maremne Adour Côte-Sud), the Landes Department, and the Crédit Mutuel Foundation for Reading.
Prices Lire sur la Vague 2026
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Practical Information
Location
Pôle sportif et culturel Maurice Ravailhe, Seignosse (for the 2026 edition).
Access
- From Bayonne: approximately 30 minutes via A63 then D810
- From Dax: approximately 30 minutes via D16
- From Bordeaux: approximately 2 hours via A63
Free parking near the Pôle sportif et culturel.
Usual Dates
The festival is held annually in June, for five days (Wednesday to Sunday).
Prices
Access to the entire festival is completely free.
Contact
- Website: www.liresurlavague.com
- Seignosse Tourist Office: 1 avenue des Lacs, 40510 Seignosse — Tel: 05 58 43 32 15
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Pôle sportif et culturel Maurice Ravailhe
Pôle sportif et culturel Maurice Ravailhe, 40510 Seignosse