BD BOUM Blois 2026: programme, opening times and visitor guide

Book fair opening times

20–22 November 2026 · 43rd edition

Friday 20: 9am–7pm. Saturday 21: 10am–7pm. Sunday 22: 10am–6pm. These are book fair hours at the Halle aux Grains and marquee.

The festival is advertised as free; some associated screenings charge admission. Check booking requirements for each activity.

Authors and signings

Announced names include Kerascoët, Dominique Bertail, Coco, Mathieu Burniat and Régis Loisel.

Choose a few authors and check their attendance days. Listing does not guarantee a signing or a particular time. Allow time for queues and follow each stand’s instructions.

Family workshops

Maison de la bd, 3 rue des Jacobins: comics workshop for children and teenagers; collective mural from age 6.

Sunday 22 at 4pm: Betty Bone workshop, age 3+, adult–child pairs, booking required.

Choose an age-appropriate activity and allow breaks between venues. Check the official page for rooms, times and registration.

Cinema and exhibitions

Kerascoët chairs this edition. Guided exhibition visit on Sunday 22 November at 11am at the Maison de la bd.

Les Lobis cinema: Le Mystère Lucy Lost, 21 and 22 at 2pm, ages 8/9+, €5. Le Noël d’Ernest et Célestine, 22 at 11am, ages 4/5+, €5.

Choose between the Sunday morning tour and screening: they overlap. Check the full programme before booking.

Getting here and around

Venues: Halle aux Grains, 2 place Jean-Jaurès; Maison de la bd, 3 rue des Jacobins; Les Lobis cinema, 12 avenue du Maréchal-Maunoury.

Arriving by train, plan your route from Blois-Chambord station to your chosen venue. By car, choose parking before entering the centre. Check operating days for shuttles; do not assume a Sunday service.

For accessibility needs, contact the organiser on +33 2 54 42 49 22, specifying your venue and activity.

Plan your weekend

Our suggestion: book fair on Saturday morning, lunch in town, then a workshop or exhibition. On Sunday choose a screening or meeting, followed by a walk before departure. This is an editorial suggestion, not a booked package.

Budget separately for books, meals, travel, accommodation and paid activities. Book directly with providers.

Extend your stay with the Royal Château or a riverside walk. Our partner Hôtel Le Monarque offers city-centre accommodation; check availability on its website.