Vivier(s) de BD
Comic strip festival in Viviers en Ardèche
About Vivier(s) de BD
Vivier(s) de BD, comics come to Viviers
Vivier(s) de BD is a comic strip festival that takes place every year at the beginning of June in Viviers, a magnificent episcopal city in the south of Ardèche. Created in 2021, the festival has quickly found its audience by offering a rich and accessible program for everyone.
Signings, exhibitions, and workshops
The heart of the festival lies in the signing sessions with comic strip authors and illustrators. Thematic exhibitions highlight works and artists, such as the exhibition “Spotlight on the Godillots” by Marko, patron of the 2025 edition, or the universe of “Magic Charly” by Audrey Alwett. Drawing workshops led by professional artists allow visitors to discover the art of comics.
A festive and diverse program
Beyond comics, the festival offers illustrated concerts mixing live music and illustration, escape games, musical readings, children's games, and a festive guinguette. The 2025 edition also featured a tribute exhibition to Etienne Willem and a showcase of young Viviers artists.
An exceptional heritage setting
Viviers, classified among the most beautiful villages in Ardèche with its cathedral, its medieval streets, and its remarkable architectural heritage, offers a unique setting for this cultural festival. The Jardins de l'Hôtel de Ville host the main activities, in a green and pleasant setting in the heart of the episcopal city.
A free and family-friendly event
Admission to the festival is free, making the event accessible to the greatest number. Vivier(s) de BD is a family event par excellence, with activities suitable for all ages. The festival is organized under the artistic direction of Sylvie Moretto, an event organizer specializing in comic strips since 1995.
Vivier(s) de BD — edition 2026
6th edition of Vivier(s) de BD in Viviers, a free comic strip festival in Ardèche, on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026. With Nora Moretti as patron, Morocco as guest country and 30 authors for signings, the edition also offers comic-concerts, comic battle, escape game, retrogaming, drawing workshops and a SMAC 07 concert evening.
6th edition: a patron, a guest country, 30 authors
For this 6th edition, Vivier(s) de BD takes place on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026 in the Gardens of the Viviers Town Hall, with preliminary activities starting on Wednesday, June 3 (meetings in libraries and schools). Admission remains free and the festival is open to all.
The 2026 edition honors illustrator Nora Moretti (Princesse Sara, Jardin des Fées) as the festival's patron and welcomes Morocco as the guest country. 30 comic strip authors and illustrators from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, the rest of France, Europe and Morocco will be present for signing sessions, live demonstrations and meetings with the public.
Many new features on the program
In addition to the festival's must-sees (signings, workshops, exhibitions, children's games, open-air café), the 2026 edition offers several new features: comic-concerts combining live music and projected illustration, a comic battle pitting several authors against each other in a graphic duel, a retrogaming area, as well as a concert evening organized in partnership with SMAC 07 (Ardèche Contemporary Music Scene).
As every year, a life-size escape game, musical readings, Smurf hunts, thematic exhibitions and drawing workshops led by the invited authors complete the program. The open-air café welcomes visitors with its refreshment stand, food trucks and concerts throughout the weekend.
Programme Vivier(s) de BD 2026
Leading up to the festival — starting Wednesday, June 3, 2026
- Workshops and author meetings in Viviers libraries and schools
- Librarian meeting (Wednesday, June 3)
Friday, June 5, 2026 — Opening Night
- 7:00 PM — Opening comic-concert, in partnership with SMAC 07
Saturday, June 6, 2026 — Festival Opening Day
- Festival opening at the Viviers Town Hall Gardens
- 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM — Signing sessions with the 30 invited authors
- Official inauguration of the 6th edition
- Guided tours of Viviers
- Drawn concert
- Drawing workshops led by the authors
- Life-size escape game
- Smurf hunt (children's game)
- Comic battle between authors
- Conferences and meetings with patron Nora Moretti
- Concert evening at the open-air café
Sunday, June 7, 2026 — Closing Day
- Festival opening
- 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM — Signing sessions
- Visit of Viviers
- Introduction to the Japanese language
- Drawn concert
- Drawing workshops
- Escape game
- Smurf hunt
- Collective drawn performances
- Musical readings
All weekend — Continuous
- Activities: collective drawn performances, photobooth and drawn portrait, retrogaming area, your live caricature, exhibitions, the festival shop, raffle
- Workshops: introduction to comics, pixel wall, draw me your planet, guess which author drew what
- Exhibitions: the world of Princesse Sara (Nora Moretti), exhibition about the guest country (Morocco), firefighters (by Alain Sirvent)
- Open-air café (Guinguette): refreshment stand, on-site catering (food trucks including L'Agriumiterie, Krono Pizza, La Ch'tite Frite, Chez Chams, Les Gourmandises de Jesse, Maitsai), open-air concerts, eco-responsible festival
Authors for signing (selection)
More than 30 authors and illustrators present, including: Jérôme Alquié, Nicolas Bègue, Olivier Berlion, Thierry Coppée, Alessia De Vincenzi, Frederico Ferniani, Sarah Forestier, Jean-Luc Garrera, Christophe Gibelin, Boris Golzio, Aurélie Guarino, Jez, Benjamin Jurdic, Yan Le Pon, Giuseppe Liotti, Carita Lupattelli, Mini Ludvin, Nicolas et Vérane Otero, Christian Paty, Fabrizio Petrossi, Nicolas Rouvière, Alain Sirvent, Stedo, Simon Van Liemt, Dan Verlinden and patron Nora Moretti.
One signing per person per author, in queue order. For some authors, signing is conditional on the purchase of an album.
Highlights Vivier(s) de BD 2026
- Nora Moretti, festival patron — illustrator of Princesse Sara and Jardin des Fées
- Guest country: Morocco — Moroccan authors and dedicated exhibition
- 30 authors for signing over the two days
- SMAC 07 concert evening as opening on Friday, June 5 at 7 PM
- New for 2026: comic battle between authors, retrogaming area, enhanced comic-concerts
- Life-size escape game in the Town Hall gardens
- 100% free festival, open-air, in an exceptional heritage setting (episcopal city)
Prices Vivier(s) de BD 2026
Practical information — Vivier(s) de BD
Access
The festival takes place at the Jardins de l'Hôtel de Ville in Viviers (07220).
- By car : From Montélimar (15 min), head towards Viviers via the N7/D86.
- By train : Viviers SNCF station (TER Lyon-Montélimar-Avignon).
Prices
Free admission.
Contact
E-mail : [email protected]
Website : mairie-viviers.fr/festival-bd
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Where does it take place — Vivier(s) de BD
Jardins de l'Hôtel de Ville
Jardins de l'Hôtel de Ville, 07220 Viviers