Aux Aventuriales 2026 will take place on 26 and 27 September in Ménétrol, offering a gathering for fans of adventure, science fiction, fantasy, fairy tales, and legends. The event will include meetings with writers, artists, and publishers, as well as conferences and roundtables that will explore topics such as gendered representations, feminism, the blending of fantasy and romance, artificial intelligence, critical thinking, and the impact of digital technology. Gender issues will play a central role, with a session focusing on literature, especially children's literature, gendered portrayals, and feminist themes. The event will examine how imaginative narratives intersect with broader societal and literary discussions. Morgan of Glencoe, the event's godmother, will be present with her saga La Dernière Geste, which explores themes of freedom and mutual aid among marginalized groups. A roundtable will examine the convergence of fantasy and romance, often called "romantasy," with authors such as Liv Stone and Orlane Gray participating. Another session will explore the relationship between art and artificial intelligence, addressing the challenges and opportunities this technology presents, the need for critical thinking, and the growing influence of the digital world. Other events include Ensemble en Librairie!, a festival from 10 to 24 October 2026 in over 70 independent bookstores in Occitanie, with the theme "Resistances." The Salon de la revue will be held from 2 to 4 October 2026 at the Halle des Blancs-Manteaux, featuring more than 200 exhibitors and discussions on literature, poetry, ideas, democracy, geopolitics, and the evolution of contemporary art. Babelica 2026, an online international salon of independent publishing, will take place on 21 and 22 September 2026, highlighting 30 young authors from 30 different countries. Lisons libres! will be held from 18 to 20 September 2026 in Paris, bringing together over 100 publishing houses for meetings, readings, and debates on the theme of independence. Read & Shine 2026 will be held on 19 September 2026 at the Gaîté Lyrique, focusing on the theme "Memories for Tomorrow," with roundtables, conversations, workshops, and DJ sets. Toulouse Polars du Sud will run from 2 to 4 October 2026, with the theme "War," exploring topics like borders, empires, and memories through discussions with authors such as Andreï Kourkov and Abir Mukherjee. The Délivrées! feminist books fair will take place from 6 to 8 November 2026 at the Halle des Blancs-Manteaux, featuring authors, journalists, and activists in meetings, debates, and exhibitions. Other events include Yggdrasil 2026, which will be held on 5 and 6 September 2026 near Lyon, bringing together fantasy, literature, illustration, games, and live performances. StoryHeaven will hold its first edition in Brussels on 5 and 6 September 2026, focusing on romance, fantasy, and romantasy. Lire en Poche 2026 will take place from 9 to 11 October in Gradignan, with author Mathias Malzieu as the event's godfather. La Prairie aux Livres will be held from 25 to 27 September 2026 in Nantes, offering free access to dedications, workshops, and musical performances. Other notable events include the International Festival of Literature in Montreal, running from 23 September to 3 October 2026, featuring nearly 200 writers and artists. Le Livre sur les quais will be held from 4 to 6 September 2026 in Morges, with the theme "Tell ourselves stories," and will feature discussions on how existence transforms into narrative. The International Geography Festival will take place in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges from 2 to 4 October 2026, with Bulgaria and Romania as countries of honor. The European Authors' Day will be held from 11 November to 12 December 2026, with Ciclic organizing activities around books and reading. The Prix Aventuriales 2026 will be awarded to the next winner, with the announcement in early September and the official ceremony on 26 and 27 September in Ménétrol. Aventuriales 2026 will bring together a diverse range of voices from the imaginative world, including Ian McDonald, Morgan of Glencoe, and Pierre Grimbert, offering a program that spans science fiction, fantasy, romance, and alternate history.