Regional festivals amplifying titles & talents
Key Questions
What is the 'Des planches et des vaches' festival?
The 'Des planches et des vaches' is a bande dessinée festival in its 23rd edition, held in Hérouville Saint-Clair with events in Lébisey. It features 35 authors and takes place on April 4-5.
When and where is Le P'tit Festi de la BD?
Le P'tit Festi de la BD is a comics festival on April 25, 2026, at the Médiathèque Espace Liberté in Ensisheim. The event is free to attend.
What are the Rencontres du 9e Art?
The Rencontres du 9e Art is a festival of bande dessinée and associated arts held from April 11 to May 23 in Aix-en-Provence. It spans two months with various installations and events.
What is the schedule for the Amiens RDV festival?
The Amiens RDV festival is set for June 20 and highlights ICI Picardie finalists along with hype around Urasawa. It is part of regional events amplifying titles and talents.
Which other regional festivals are mentioned?
Other festivals include Grenoble (until April 19), 48H BD (April 3-4), Bédéis Causa, Semur, Penn Ar, Aubenas, Vidau'Bulles, Quai des Bulles Jeunes Talents 2026, and Angoulême 2027. These events focus on promoting comics titles and talents across regions.
Grenoble til Apr19; Hérouville 'Des planches et des vaches' Apr4-5 (35 authors); Ensisheim 'P'tit Festi' Apr25; Amiens RDV Jun20 (ICI Picardie finalists, Urasawa hype); Bédéis Causa; 48H BD Apr3-4; Semur/Rencontres 9e Art/Penn Ar/Aubenas/Vidau'Bulles; Quai des Bulles Jeunes Talents 2026. Angoulême 2027.