Tarbes Geek Festival
The essential geek culture festival of the Hautes-Pyrénées
About Tarbes Geek Festival
The Tarbes Geek Festival is the annual meeting for geek culture enthusiasts in the Hautes-Pyrénées. Organized by Tarbes Expo Pyrénées Congrès and the association Joystick at the Parc des Expositions de Tarbes, this festival offers a weekend full of activities: cosplay contests, video game tournaments, conferences with distinguished guests, autograph sessions, creative workshops, specialized shops, and concerts. Since its creation in 2016, the event has continuously grown to become a must-attend event on the Occitanie geek scene.
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Tarbes Geek Festival: Geek Culture Celebrated at the Foot of the Pyrenees
Each year in December, the Parc des Expositions de Tarbes transforms into a universe dedicated to geek culture. The Tarbes Geek Festival, co-organized by Tarbes Expo Pyrénées Congrès and the association Joystick, brings together thousands of visitors passionate about manga, video games, high-tech, and web culture.
A Rich and Varied Program
The festival offers a multitude of activities: cosplay contests showcasing the most spectacular creations, video game tournaments on various platforms, conferences with distinguished guests from the geek world, autograph sessions with artists and authors, creative workshops for all ages, and a vast space of specialized shops.
Exceptional Guests
Each edition hosts renowned personalities from the geek universe: voice actors, mangakas, content creators, video game developers, and artists. Conferences and round tables allow for privileged exchanges with these distinguished guests.
Concerts and Shows
The festival is not limited to exhibitions: concerts and live shows punctuate the weekend, adding a festive and immersive dimension to the event.
Tarbes Geek Festival — edition 2026
Tenth edition of the Tarbes Geek Festival planned for December 2026 at the Parc des Expositions de Tarbes. The festival will celebrate its tenth anniversary with an exceptional program.
10th Edition - December 2026
The Tarbes Geek Festival will celebrate its tenth edition in December 2026 at the Parc des Expositions de Tarbes. An exceptional program is expected to mark this anniversary.
Highlights Tarbes Geek Festival 2026
To look forward to in 2026
- 10th anniversary edition of the festival
- Exceptional program for the tenth anniversary
- Parc des Expositions de Tarbes
Prices Tarbes Geek Festival 2026
Practical information — Tarbes Geek Festival
Practical Information
Location
Parc des Expositions de Tarbes, Boulevard Kennedy, 65000 Tarbes.
Access
By car: Access via the Tarbes ring road, exit Parc des Expositions. Free parking on site.
By train: Tarbes station, then bus or taxi (approx. 10 minutes).
Ticketing
Online ticketing on Weezevent and on-site on the day of the event. Prices announced on the official website.
Contact
Official website: tarbesgeekfestival.com
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Where does it take place — Tarbes Geek Festival
Parc des Expositions de Tarbes
Boulevard Kennedy, 65000 Tarbes