Vidéoformes
The international festival of hybrid and digital arts of Clermont-Ferrand, since 1984
2026
About Vidéoformes
Vidéoformes — edition 2026
Vidéoformes 2026 - 41st Edition
The 41st edition of the Vidéoformes festival is held from March 12 to 29, 2026, in Clermont-Ferrand, with a highlight from March 12 to 15. Under the theme of freedom, this edition features readings, shows, and meetings around hybrid and digital arts.
The program brings together a selection of contemporary artworks—immersive video and multimedia installations, participatory environments, audiovisual performances—that explore the potential of hybrid arts.
Highlights Vidéoformes 2026
- Theme of freedom
- Immersive installations and audiovisual performances
- Highlight from March 12 to 15
- Exhibitions until March 29
Prices Vidéoformes 2026
Vidéoformes — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 12 March to 29 March 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Vidéoformes
Access
By Car
Clermont-Ferrand is accessible via the A71, A75, and A89 highways. Exhibitions and events take place in several locations in the city center.
By Train
Clermont-Ferrand station is served by Intercités and TER trains. Festival venues are accessible on foot or by tram from the station.
Prices
Free access for most exhibitions. Some performances and special events are ticketed. Program and information on the official website.
Duration
The festival runs for approximately two weeks in March, with a main event of four days followed by extended exhibitions.
Vidéoformes: Pioneer of Digital Arts Since 1984
Vidéoformes is an artistic broadcasting and production structure founded in 1984 in Clermont-Ferrand, in the field of video art and digital arts. The annual festival of the same name has become a must-attend event for digital creation in France and Europe.
An Observatory of Digital Creation Trends
An observer of digital art trends, producer, and broadcaster of emerging art forms, Vidéoformes reflects the vibrancy of digital, hybrid, and protean creation. The festival explores territories where high technologies and poetry shape possible worlds:
- Video Art: Contemporary videographic creations
- Immersive Multimedia Installations: Interactive and participatory environments
- Audiovisual Performances: Live cinema, VJing, sound art
- Digital Art: Works exploring the potential of digital technologies
A Rich and Varied Program
Each edition of the festival brings together a selection of contemporary artworks—immersive video and multimedia installations, participatory environments, audiovisual performances—that explore the potential of hybrid arts. The program includes:
- Exhibitions in several venues in Clermont-Ferrand over two weeks
- Screenings of films and videos by artists
- Live audiovisual performances
- Meetings and conferences with artists and researchers
International Reach
For over 40 years, Vidéoformes has hosted artists from around the world and has helped make Clermont-Ferrand a recognized hub for digital creation. The festival attracts approximately 10,000 spectators per edition and enjoys international recognition in the contemporary art world.
Where does it take place — Vidéoformes
Vidéoformes in brief
History of Vidéoformes
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