Lok'en Bulles Festival
Comic strip festival on the port of Locmariaquer
2026
About Lok'en Bulles
Lok'en Bulles — edition 2026
The 8th edition of the Lok'en Bulles Festival takes place on September 12th and 13th, 2026, at the port of Locmariaquer. Frank Margerin is the guest of honor, Moon Li is the patron, and 20 comic book authors will be signing their work over the two days in the marquee village.
2026 Edition
The 8th edition will be held on Saturday, September 12th, and Sunday, September 13th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, in the marquee village set up at the port of Locmariaquer. Admission is €2 for adults and free for those under 16.
Frank Margerin is the guest of honor. The creator of Lucien and 1992 Grand Prix de la Ville d'Angoulême winner will be signing books both days, and an exhibition will be dedicated to his work. The patron for this edition is Moon Li, a Blois-based artist known for Zoya and Ilenter. Both are among the 20 guest authors present on Saturday and Sunday, morning and afternoon.
The 2026 poster was designed by Noah Merlier, a student at the Du Guesclin graphic arts high school in Brec'h. Since 2018, a sophomore class from this school has worked from December to March on the festival's poster. The 15 other projects will be exhibited over the weekend and subject to two votes: the Public's Choice Award and the Authors' Choice Award.
Highlights Lok'en Bulles 2026
- Frank Margerin guest of honor: signings both days and exhibition of his work
- Moon Li, patron of the 2026 edition
- "René Goscinny or the Reinvented Humor" conference, for the centenary of his birth
- 20 comic book authors signing in the port's marquee village
- Admission €2, free for those under 16
Programme Lok'en Bulles 2026
Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th, 2026 · 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
All activities are concentrated in the marquee village installed at the port. The 20 guest authors will be signing books both days, morning and afternoon. Detailed schedules for signings and the conference have not yet been released.
The 20 Guest Authors
- Eric Appéré — press and comic artist, Les Irradiés de l'Île Longue (Dargaud)
- Clément Baloup — reportage comics, Mémoires de Viet Kieu series
- Julie Birmant — screenwriter, Matisse – Le rêve absolu, René-Goscinny Award for best screenwriter for Dali
- Matthieu Blanchin — artist, Naufrage en Patagonie (2026), Martha Jane Cannary
- Amélie Clavier — illustrator and author, pencil and watercolor, travel journals
- Carole Collinet — journalist at France 3 Bretagne, screenwriter of Les Irradiés de l'Île Longue
- Catherine Latteux — screenwriter based in Morbihan, Crotte de Troll series, Pescador
- Arnaud Le Gouëfflec — screenwriter, writer, and musician, Méridien, Gotlib, une vie en bande dessinée
- Erwan Le Saëc — artist, Mafia Story, Bugaled Breizh
- Isabelle Lemaux-Piedfert — artist, Les Mondes perdus (Dupuis)
- Sophie Mage — SweetyAroundZeWorld duo, Je veux arrêter la voile !
- Frank Margerin — guest of honor, creator of Lucien, 1992 Grand Prix de la Ville d'Angoulême winner
- Alain Mary — author of the Formica series
- Guy Michel — artist, Les Contes du Korrigan, Surcouf, Shango – Pirate noir des Caraïbes
- Luc Monnerais — illustrator and artist, Espionne dans la Grande Guerre – Louise de Bettignies
- Moon Li — patron of the 2026 edition, artist of Zoya and Ilenter
- Gwénaëlle Régereau — author of Le Joint Français, 1972, une usine en grève
- Francis Roudaut — screenwriter and publisher, L'Artiglio et ses hommes, La piste Bozeman
- Stan Silas — author-illustrator, Biguden series
- Léah Touitou — author and screenwriter, Le Chœur des sardinières, Café Touba
Exhibitions
- Frank Margerin — exhibition dedicated to the works of the guest of honor
- SweetyAroundZeWorld — Maritime Adventures — the illustrated journals of a year living aboard Sweety, the 7.60m sailboat belonging to Sophie Mage and Sarah Marcotte, from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic. The exhibition accompanies the release of their self-published album Je veux arrêter la voile !; Sophie Mage will be present at the festival
- Photos by Jacques Vapillon — "delirious images straight out of his imagination," according to the organizer's presentation
- The 2026 Poster Contest — the 15 posters by students from the Du Guesclin graphic arts high school in Brec'h will be exhibited all weekend and subject to two votes: the Public's Choice Award and the Authors' Choice Award. The winning poster is by Noah Merlier
Conference
- René Goscinny or the Reinvented Humor — for the centenary of his birth, a conference on the career of the screenwriter of Asterix, Lucky Luke, Iznogoud, and Little Nicholas, and editor-in-chief of Pilote
Lok'en Bulles – Olivier Gabrielli Award
This award recognizes a comic book on the theme of the sea, chosen from six titles pre-selected from the guest authors' publications. The rules published by the organizer state that the winner will be announced on Saturday in the late morning. The 2026 selection has not been published.
Prices Lok'en Bulles 2026
Practical information — Lok'en Bulles
Getting there
By car: Locmariaquer is 30 km south of Vannes and 15 km from Auray. From Vannes or Lorient, take the E60/N165, exit 32 towards Crac'h, Saint-Philibert and La Trinité-sur-Mer, then follow the D28 and D781 to Locmariaquer. Free parking is available near the harbour and in the village centre.
By bus: Take the BreizhGo line from Auray or Vannes, which stops in the centre of Locmariaquer.
By train: The nearest station is Auray (TGV and TER Bretagne), 15 km away.
By boat: The Le Passeur des ÃŽles company operates a ferry service between Port-Navalo and Locmariaquer.
Location
The festival takes place at the Locmariaquer harbour, in a village of marquees set up facing the sea. Signings, exhibitions, talks and activities are all hosted under these tents. Sea cruises depart directly from the harbour.
Admission
Entry: €2 per adult, free for those under 16.
Opening hours
Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. Invited authors will be signing books both days, in the morning and afternoon. The winner of the Prix Lok'en Bulles – Olivier Gabrielli will be announced on Saturday morning.
Full details on authors, exhibitions and activities are available at lokenbulles.org.
Food and drink
Food and refreshments are available on the festival site. Local producers at the Locmariaquer harbour also offer oyster and seafood tastings.
Things to see nearby
Locmariaquer is famous for its megalithic sites: the Grand Menhir Brisé d'Er Grah (the largest known menhir in the world), the Table des Marchands and the Er Grah tumulus. Its sandy beaches and coastal paths are perfect for walks, and its oyster beds are a testament to a centuries-old oyster farming tradition. Boat trips to the Île-aux-Moines or the Île d'Arz are available from the nearby harbour.
Contact
Association Lok'en Bulles
Mairie de Locmariaquer, BP 29, 56740 Locmariaquer
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 06 46 18 38 56 (Michel) / 06 86 71 03 43 (Marylise)
Website: lokenbulles.org
Lok'en Bulles: Comics by the Water in Locmariaquer
Every September, the Lok'en Bulles Festival transforms the port of Locmariaquer into a true comic strip village. Created in 2018, this original festival brings together about twenty authors and illustrators in tents set up directly on the port, facing the sea and at the entrance to the Gulf of Morbihan. This unique maritime location gives the festival a special charm, where comics and the ocean meet.
Encounters at the Heart of the 9th Art
The festival offers meet-and-greets and signing sessions with around 25 authors of comic strips, graphic novels, illustrations, and manga. Visitors can interact with the artists, discover their works, and leave with personalized autographs. The program features both Breton authors and talents from all over France.
The Olivier Gabrielli Prize
A highlight of the festival, the Olivier Gabrielli Prize ceremony rewards a comic strip work selected by the festival committee each year. This prize, named after a late comic strip enthusiast, demonstrates the festival's commitment to promoting and recognizing the 9th art.
Exhibitions, Conferences, and Cruises
Beyond signings, Lok'en Bulles offers exhibitions of original artwork, conferences on the world of comic strips (particularly on Hergé and the great masters of the genre), workshops for young artists, and sea cruises in the Gulf of Morbihan, offering a maritime interlude for festival-goers. Musical entertainment and festive evenings complete the program.
Locmariaquer, Pearl of the Gulf of Morbihan
Located on the Locmariaquer peninsula, at the mouth of the Gulf of Morbihan, the festival benefits from an exceptional natural setting. Between megaliths (including the Grand Menhir Brisé d'Er Grah and the Table des Marchands), sandy beaches, and an oyster port, Locmariaquer offers visitors a rich heritage that ideally complements the festival experience.
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