Tapatoudi - Youth Literature Festival
Youth literature in Pézenas, Hérault
About Tapatoudi - Festival
Tapatoudi - Youth Literature Festival in Pézenas
Tapatoudi - Youth Literature Festival is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Pézenas and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1986, this event has established itself as a benchmark for youth literature, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
Presentation
Youth literature festival with book fair, book signings, shows and workshops for children in May.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Pézenas, Tapatoudi - Youth Literature Festival takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the commune and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Hérault department and promotes the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region. The Hérault department, bathed by the Mediterranean and crossed by varied landscapes from the coast to the Larzac, offers an ideal setting for hosting quality cultural events.
Program and activities
Each edition of Tapatoudi - Youth Literature Festival offers a varied program combining youth literature and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is communicated each year through the official channels of the event.
A friendly gathering
Tapatoudi - Youth Literature Festival is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an enlightened amateur or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Pézenas. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
Tapatoudi - Festival — edition 2026
2026 edition of the Tapatoudi youth literature festival, from May 29 to 31, 2026 in Pézenas (Hérault). Three days of shows, workshops, meetings with authors and illustrators, centered around the youth book fair, at the Foyer des Campagnes and the Edmond-Charlot media library. Free admission, reservation recommended.
Tapatoudi 2026 — May 29 to 31 in Pézenas
The Tapatoudi youth literature festival returns to Pézenas from May 29 to 31, 2026. Organized by the Tapatoudi association, this edition takes place mainly at the Foyer des Campagnes and the Edmond-Charlot media library, and extends across the territory of the Hérault valley, Clermontais, and Hérault Méditerranée.
Program
The edition offers a book fair with author and illustrator signings, an exhibition, two shows for young audiences, creative workshops, readings, and playtime for families. Children can participate in a treasure hunt and various activities.
Shows
- « Le Bouvier et la Tisserande » — musical tale, from 6 years old
- « Comme une grande ronde » — poetic show, from 2 years old
Workshops
Six workshops are offered around drawing, painting, watercolor, haiku and poetry, comic strip creation, and illustration techniques.
Reservations
Free admission (voluntary contribution possible). Places for shows and workshops can be reserved by e-mail ([email protected]) or by phone (07 67 76 80 88), specifying the name, number of participants, age of children, and desired activities.
Programme Tapatoudi - Festival 2026
Shows for young audiences
- « Le Bouvier et la Tisserande » — musical tale, from 6 years old
- « Comme une grande ronde » — poetic show, from 2 years old
Creative workshops (6 workshops)
- Drawing
- Painting and watercolor
- Haiku and poetry
- Comic strip creation
- Illustration techniques
Ongoing activities
- Youth book fair with author and illustrator signings
- Exhibition
- Readings and treasure hunt for families
Detailed program (precise timings) communicated by the association on tapatoudi.fr.
Highlights Tapatoudi - Festival 2026
- Youth literature fair in Pézenas, from May 29 to 31, 2026
- Two shows for young audiences: « Le Bouvier et la Tisserande » and « Comme une grande ronde »
- Six creative workshops (drawing, watercolor, haiku, comics, illustration)
- Free admission, reservation recommended
Prices Tapatoudi - Festival 2026
Practical information — Tapatoudi - Festival
Practical Information
Location
Pézenas (34120), Hérault.
Access
Travel to Pézenas by road. Parking available near the event site. Consult official information for access details.
Prices
Price: from €4 to €14.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the town hall of Pézenas.
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Where does it take place — Tapatoudi - Festival
Foyer des Campagnes
Pézenas, 34120 Pézenas