FOTOVAR 2026: Draguignan Celebrates Photography and Solidarity

The festival returns for its 14th edition on October 17-18, combining visual art with support for a local association.

Generic image of a photography festival in Draguignan, highlighting the exhibited works and the solidarity atmosphere.
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Generic image of a photography festival in Draguignan, highlighting the exhibited works and the solidarity atmosphere.

The town of Draguignan is preparing to host the 14th edition of the FOTOVAR festival, an event dedicated to photography and solidarity, which will be held on October 17-18, 2026, at the Complexe Saint-Exupéry.

Organized on a voluntary basis by the association Club Photo du Dragon, this festival, rooted in the heart of Dracénie in the Var region, has for several years combined a passion for photography with humanitarian commitment. This edition continues this solidarity approach: a portion of the festival's profits will be donated to a local association.
In 2025, thanks to the mobilization of the public and participants, €1,000 was donated to the association Les Enfants d’abord, which works to improve the comfort of sick children in Dracénie.
Photography enthusiasts, amateurs and confirmed photographers alike, are invited to discover the various participation opportunities at the festival. Exhibiting photographers can find information for their registration on the dedicated website. It is also possible to participate in the 'vide-atelier' (second-hand workshop sale), enter the photo contest, or discover the photo marathon.
The festival will take place on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the Complexe Saint-Exupéry in Draguignan.
Based on information from the official source: Tourisme en Dracénie Provence Verdon (OT intercommunal) (12/10/2026)