Séries Mania
The largest international festival dedicated to TV series, in Lille
About Séries Mania
Séries Mania is the largest international festival dedicated to TV series. Based in Lille since 2018, it brings together over 100,000 spectators and 4,000 professionals every March for world premieres, masterclasses, and a professional Forum. Free for the public, the festival offers about fifty series from fifteen countries in official competition.
Travel to this festival
Book your train or bus to reach Séries Mania at the best price.
Sponsored link
Séries Mania: Lille, World Capital of Series
Since 2018, Séries Mania has established its headquarters in Lille, transforming the capital of Flanders into the global epicenter of television series. Originally created in Paris in 2010, the festival found an ideal setting in Lille to fulfill its ambition: to become the unmissable event for international series creation.
An International Festival
Each edition hosts a selection of around 50 series from about fifteen countries, including numerous world premieres. Screenings take place in Lille's cinemas and cultural venues: UGC Ciné Cité, Le Nouveau Siècle, le Tripostal, Gare Saint-Sauveur, and the Palais des Beaux-Arts. Official competitions with international juries award the most coveted prizes in the series world.
The Professional Forum
The Séries Mania Forum brings together over 4,000 international professionals for three days at Lille Grand Palais. Project pitches, conferences, networking sessions, and the Lille Dialogues, an international summit bringing together European decision-makers and media leaders, make it one of the most important professional markets dedicated to series in the world.
An Accessible and Popular Festival
One of Séries Mania's unique features is its free access for the public. Spectators can attend screenings, masterclasses, and meetings without spending a cent, making the festival a truly popular and open event for everyone. The 2025 edition attracted 108,000 spectators, confirming the event's steady growth.
A Permanent Ecosystem
Beyond the festival, Séries Mania has developed an Institute based in Lille, dedicated to training, research, and talent development in the field of series creation.
Séries Mania — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Séries Mania will be held from March 20 to 27 in Lille. The selection includes 51 series, 42 of which are new, from 16 countries, with 15 French series. The Professional Forum is scheduled from March 24 to 26.
Séries Mania 2026
The Séries Mania festival returns to Lille from March 20 to 27, 2026 for a new major edition. The official selection features 51 series, including 42 new ones, from 16 countries, among which are 15 French series. The Professional Forum will take place from March 24 to 26 at Lille Grand Palais, hosting thousands of international professionals.
Programme Séries Mania 2026
2026 Highlights
- March 20-27: Screenings, masterclasses, and meetings
- March 24-26: Professional Forum at Lille Grand Palais
- 51 series from 16 countries in the official selection
- 15 French series presented
Highlights Séries Mania 2026
- 51 series, including 42 new ones, in the official selection
- 16 countries represented
- Professional Forum from March 24 to 26
- Free access for the public
Prices Séries Mania 2026
Practical information — Séries Mania
Festival Access
By Train
Lille Flandres and Lille Europe stations (TGV from Paris in 1h, Eurostar from London in 1h20, Thalys from Brussels in 35 min). The main festival venues are within walking distance of the stations.
By Metro
The Ilévia network (lines 1 and 2) serves all festival venues.
By Car
Public parking lots in the city center of Lille. The festival encourages the use of public transport.
Prices
Free access for the public to all screenings and events. Online registration recommended to reserve your seats.
Festival Venues
- UGC Ciné Cité – Euralille Shopping Center
- Le Nouveau Siècle – Place Mendès-France
- Le Tripostal – Avenue Willy Brandt
- Gare Saint-Sauveur – Boulevard Jean-Baptiste Lebas
- Lille Grand Palais (Professional Forum) – 1 boulevard des Cités Unies
Practical Information
- Full program and reservations on the official website
- Séries Mania mobile app available
- Numerous restaurants and hotels near the venues
Contact
Official website: seriesmania.com
Tips for Enjoying the Festival
- Book your tickets online in advance, the most anticipated screenings fill up quickly
- Consult the program on the Séries Mania mobile app to plan your schedule
- Masterclasses and meetings are very popular, arrive 30 minutes before the start
- The Vieux-Lille (Old Lille) is full of restaurants to extend your evening after the screenings
Accommodation
Numerous hotels of all categories are available in Lille. Early booking is recommended as the festival generates high hotel demand. Alternative accommodation solutions (Airbnb, youth hostels) are also possible.
Accessibility
The festival is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Cinemas and venues have reserved seating and adapted access. A specific reception service is available.
Festival-goer photos
No photo yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No review yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community
Travel to this festival
Book your train or bus to reach Séries Mania at the best price.
Sponsored link
Where does it take place — Séries Mania
Le Nouveau Siècle et lieux divers à Lille
Place Mendès-France, 59000 Lille