FestiExpo Gala 2026: a new season of encounters, projects and new horizons

On 25 September 2026, FestiExpo kicked off its new season with a Gala held at the Pavillon Gravelle in Paris. More than 50 guests, including many content creators, partners and public figures, gathered for a first look at the projects and highlights that will shape the 2026-2027 season.

In an elegant and friendly setting, FestiExpo wanted to bring together those who have contributed, for several years now, to the growth and reach of the event.

On the programme: encounters, lunch, conversations, entertainment and, above all, several announcements about the future of FestiExpo.

This Gala marks the start of a new chapter with a strong ambition: to keep making FestiExpo a place for meeting, discovering, sharing and creating new opportunities.

New FestiExpo events across France

The new season will feature several major editions of FestiExpo.

After the launch Gala, the FestiExpo community will meet in several major French cities:

• FestiExpo Lille – Lille Grand Palais · 📅 16 to 18 October 2026
• FestiExpo Lyon – Eurexpo · 📅 25 to 27 December 2026
• FestiExpo Lyon – Eurexpo · 📅 7 to 9 May 2027
• FestiExpo Marseille – Parc Chanot · 📅 4 to 6 June 2027

These events will once again bring together visitors, exhibitors, entrepreneurs, brands, content creators and partners around the different worlds that make up FestiExpo's identity.

Next stop Istanbul, with an exceptional press trip

Among the projects unveiled at the Gala, FestiExpo is also preparing a press trip to Istanbul with well-known content creators.

An immersion designed around discovering Türkiye: its culture, its cuisine, its craftsmanship and its many opportunities.

The trip will also be a highlight in terms of communication and networking, with the aim of strengthening ties between France and Türkiye and revealing a new side of the FestiExpo world.

A new adventure that will begin where cultures, talents and new horizons meet.

The French Kebab Championship at the heart of FestiExpo Lyon

A major new feature announced for 2027: FestiExpo Lyon will host the French Kebab Championship during its edition from 7 to 9 May 2027 at Eurexpo Lyon.

An event within the event that will put the spotlight on the sector's professionals, their expertise, their creativity and their passion.

Competition, food and showmanship will thus enrich the experience offered to FestiExpo visitors.

A grand Iftar to bring the FestiExpo community together

Because FestiExpo is above all a human adventure, another major gathering has been announced for the month of Ramadan.

FestiExpo plans to host a large-scale Iftar, bringing together content creators, partners, exhibitors, entrepreneurs and public figures.

A moment devoted to sharing, warmth and togetherness, values that have always been an important part of FestiExpo's DNA.

FestiExpo also means solidarity

The 2026-2027 season will not be limited to shows and events.

The FestiExpo team also wants to lead a humanitarian and solidarity project, mobilising its network and community around a concrete initiative.

Because behind every event there are women, men and stories, FestiExpo wants to put its visibility and energy at the service of meaningful projects.

FestiExpo is about meeting. FestiExpo is about enterprise. FestiExpo is about sharing. But FestiExpo is also about solidarity.

A 2026-2027 season that is only just beginning

The Gala on 25 September was therefore much more than a simple launch event.

It brought the FestiExpo community together, shared a common vision and revealed the first steps of a particularly ambitious season.

From Lille to Lyon, from Marseille to Istanbul, new projects will gradually come to life.

Shows, food, travel, content creators, encounters, solidarity and exclusive events: FestiExpo continues to grow, determined to create experiences that bring audiences, cultures and talents together.

See you very soon to discover what comes next in this new FestiExpo season.

A heritage, bridges, new horizons.