Draguignan Gaming Festival 2026: Two Days of Gaming, Esports, and Pop Culture in the Var

The Complexe Saint-Exupéry hosts the 5th edition of the festival dedicated to video games, cosplay, and geek culture on October 31st and November 1st.

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The Draguignan Gaming Festival (DGF) returns for its 5th edition on October 31st and November 1st, 2026, at the Complexe Saint-Exupéry in Draguignan, offering two days dedicated to video games, esports, cosplay, and geek culture.

With over 65 announced activities and exhibitors, the festival promises an immersion into the world of video games and pop culture. The program includes tournaments for popular games such as Valorant, Fortnite, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Mario Kart, and FC27, as well as immersive experiences including freeplay areas, retro gaming, arcade games, and virtual reality.
The event will also highlight cosplay with parades and a major competition, alongside geek culture through K-Pop shows, quizzes, blind tests, and challenges. Booths dedicated to the gaming universe and geek culture will be present.
Exceptional guests are expected, including comedian and humorist Pascal Légitimus and voice actor Alexis Victor, for meet-and-greets with the public. Content creators Vanukee and Pierro will also be there for live dubbing demonstrations and stage challenges.
The festival will take place on Saturday, October 31st, and Sunday, November 1st, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM both days, at the Complexe Saint-Exupéry, Place de la Paix, 83300 Draguignan, Var. A specific ticket is required to participate in the tournaments.
Based on information from the official source: Tourisme en Dracénie Provence Verdon (OT intercommunal) (26/10/2026)