Festivals and cultural events Seine-Maritime

Every year on 21 June, the festival is in full swing in the various districts of Rouen, which then dresses up in its best light to celebrate the music festival. The whole city centre vibrates to the varied rhythms of rock'n'roll, folk, reggae, pop or rap. Each time, the event attracts thousands of music lovers who travel from all over the region to attend the festivities. And, increasingly, the city tends to highlight its local artists by propelling them to the forefront.

The town of Darnétal has been hosting the comic book festival for about twenty years now. You just have to take the Teor (line 2) from Rouen city centre to reach the festival in only ten minutes. On the spot, hundreds of professionals and comic book fans meet in a friendly and festive atmosphere. New and used bookstores and temporary exhibitions are also present during this event, for the greatest pleasure of the enthusiasts!

Le Courtivore's mission is to promote a film genre that it feels is too often forgotten: the short film, those films that are less than 25 minutes long, including the credits. And the festival, which has been held every spring for 20 years, has been a great success. Beforehand, a call for films is opened, then a pre-selection is established. During three screenings, the public will vote for the films of their choice and these will go on to the final during a special evening at the Omnia République. An event for film lovers and budding artists!

The Curieux Printemps de Rouen festival is an exceptional event that offers an eclectic program, with many concerts, exhibitions, balls, but also visits and offbeat conferences on art and culture... And the big advantage of this event is that almost everything is free! The festival takes place every year throughout the month of May and allows you to discover some of the most unusual places in the city in an original way. Note that during this Curieux Printemps, the municipal museums are completely free during the Easter school holidays. A real invitation to culture.

The Fantastic Film Festival program is divided between two activities: Fantastic Conventions and screenings of old horror films. During the conventions, which open at 10am and close at 6pm, festival-goers can listen to lectures, enjoy a variety of activities, chat with authors at book signings, take part in cosplay contests or a zombie parade. Don't be afraid to be scared... this original festival gives you the creeps, but in a friendly atmosphere.

There are more and more of them staggering through the streets of Rouen every year. They only come out one day a year and so much the better, because they are frightening to see! Scarred, dying, with their entrails in the air, they appear morbid and bloody. But who are they? The creatures of the Zombie Walk, of course! Every year in November, fans of gore and horror, or those who simply like to dress up, go to the town hall square to start a long and slow walk along our streets..

For five weeks, the Seine-Maritime region offers a playful and popular approach to literature. We meet the great names of international and local literature and culture, which are mixed in an interdisciplinary program. In addition to the many public readings, you can enjoy theatre, cinema, music and a whole educational section with courses, workshops and study days. A rich program!