Draguignan Gaming Festival 2026: Pascal Légitimus and Marvel Voices Headline the Fifth Edition

The world of gaming and pop culture is getting ready to take over the Var region as the Draguignan Gaming Festival 2026 returns for its fifth edition. From 30 October to 1 November, the city of Draguignan will become a meeting point for fans of video games, the Marvel universe, cosplay, manga and digital entertainment, with a programme designed to appeal to visitors of all ages.

Now in its fifth year, the festival is expanding its offering with more than 75 activities and exhibitors, marking a new milestone for an event that has welcomed over 28,500 visitors across its first four editions. Highlights include opportunities to meet personalities from French cinema and comedy, professional voice actors and content creators with large online followings.

Pascal Légitimus among the festival’s headline guests

One of the most eagerly awaited guests of the 2026 edition is Pascal Légitimus, the French actor, comedian, screenwriter and director. With a career spanning more than 40 years across cinema, television and live performance, he is best known as a member of the comedy trio Les Inconnus, alongside Didier Bourdon and Bernard Campan.

His appearance brings a fresh dimension to a festival traditionally associated with video games and geek culture, creating a connection between digital entertainment, cinema and comedy.

Alexis Victor: from Marvel to Zootropolis

Another major guest is Alexis Victor, a French voice actor known for bringing numerous film and television characters to life. He is the regular French voice of Bradley Cooper and has voiced characters such as Loki and Rocket Raccoon in the Marvel universe.

His credits also include Ragnar in the television series Vikings and Nick Wilde in the animated film Zootropolis. His appearance will give visitors the chance to discover more about the art of voice acting and the work behind the voices that make film and television characters recognisable around the world.

Meetings with industry professionals are among the festival’s key attractions, particularly for fans who want to learn more about what happens behind the scenes of their favourite films and series.

Digital creators, gaming and online culture

The Draguignan Gaming Festival also embraces new forms of entertainment emerging online. Among the announced guests is Vanukee, a creator specialising in ASMR and gaming, with a community of approximately 3.3 million followers across various platforms.

She will be joined by Pierro, the online name of Pierre Lallouet, who comes from Draguignan itself. Followed by more than 361,000 users across TikTok and other social media platforms, he creates content combining comedy sketches, everyday situations and references to digital culture.

The presence of creators and online personalities reflects the festival’s evolution beyond traditional gaming, embracing the formats, trends and communities shaping today’s digital landscape.

More than 75 activities covering video games, cosplay and manga

The fifth edition will feature over 75 activities and exhibitors, setting a new record for the event. The programme spans many areas of contemporary pop culture, with activities dedicated to:

• Video games and esports;
• Cosplay and iconic geek characters;
• Manga and webtoons;
• Collectible cards;
• Films and television series;
• New technologies and digital entertainment.

The wide range of activities aims to attract not only dedicated gamers but also families, curious visitors, associations and industry professionals. The festival is designed as a meeting place for different generations united by an interest in video games and modern pop culture.

Dates and key events at the festival

The event runs from Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026. Friday’s programme will be preceded by an evening for business owners from the Dracénie area, partners and sponsors, organised in collaboration with CLED, the local business club.

The official opening ceremony is scheduled for Saturday 31 October at 11 am, in the presence of the mayors of the local urban area. Festival activities will then continue throughout the weekend, with a programme for fans of video games, comics, cosplay and digital entertainment.

For detailed schedules, admission information and programme updates, visitors are advised to check the organisers’ official channels before attending.

Draguignan Gaming Festival: a growing event in the Var

The festival benefits from the longstanding support of the City of Draguignan, which has been a partner since the event began. The results of the first four editions, with more than 28,500 visitors in total, demonstrate the public’s interest in an event bringing together entertainment, technology and pop culture.

For 2026, the organisers aim to reach an even wider audience through digital campaigns and live streams dedicated to gaming. Their goal is to strengthen the Draguignan Gaming Festival’s position among the major events in the Région Sud and increase its visibility at national level.

For three days, Draguignan will welcome fans and curious visitors into a world of video games, iconic characters, cosplay and digital creativity: an opportunity to meet special guests and explore the many facets of contemporary geek culture.