Monster Kid Festival

ℹ️ Festival discontinued. The Monster Kid Festival no longer appears to be held. The last publicly documented edition was its 3rd edition, from November 14 to December 13, 2015, in Limoges. We keep this page as an archive; if a new edition were to be organized, please do not hesitate to inform us via the page modification form.

Monster Kid Festival: Imagination in Celebration in Limoges

Born in 2013 from the collaboration between the Théâtre de la Marmaille and the L'Art Scène association, the Monster Kid Festival had established itself as a meeting point for enthusiasts of imaginary cultures in Haute-Vienne. For nearly a month, from mid-November to mid-December, this itinerant festival transformed several cultural venues in Limoges into spaces dedicated to fantasy, horror, and geek culture.

An Original Concept Blending Genre Cinema and Pop Culture

The Monster Kid Festival distinguished itself by its program combining screenings of fantasy and horror films, immersive cine-concerts, creative workshops, and thematic exhibitions. Spectators discovered genre cinema classics, contemporary works, and little-known gems, in a friendly and quirky atmosphere. The festival gave pride of place to cine-concerts, where musicians accompanied live the screening of silent films or fantastic short films.

A Universe Between Manga, Fantasy, and Mythical Creatures

Beyond cinema, the Monster Kid Festival explored the entire spectrum of the imaginary: manga, fantasy, fantastic literature, board games, and pop culture. Fun workshops allowed visitors of all ages to learn about fantastic illustration, special effects makeup, or monster creation. Exhibitions highlighted the work of local and national artists gravitating around the universe of the fantastic.

Multiple Venues in the Heart of Limoges

The originality of the Monster Kid Festival also lay in its itinerant nature. The festival took over several halls and cultural spaces in Limoges, notably the CCM John Lennon, municipal cultural centers, and other partner venues, bringing culture to life in different neighborhoods of the city.

A Festival That Was Open to All, From 6 Months to 666 Years Old

True to its quirky spirit, the Monster Kid Festival welcomed an audience «from 6 months to 666 years old». The program was designed to satisfy both novices and connoisseurs, with sessions adapted for the youngest and nocturnal events for thrill-seekers. Prices, from 4 to 18 euros per ticket, contributed to this desire for openness and cultural democratization.