MINDFEST, the mental health festival for 15-25 year olds

A festival to talk about mental health differently

Join us on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Halle Tropisme for a unique day dedicated to the mental health of young people.
Organized by the City of Montpellier and ARS Occitanie, MINDFEST is a free festival inviting young people aged 15 to 25 to discuss mental health differently: in a friendly, creative, and non-judgmental environment.
Because mental health concerns everyone, MINDFEST offers a space for exchange, discovery, and meetings to better understand, inform, share experiences, and discover the many resources available in the area.

Rather than a focus on difficulties, the festival highlights well-being, creativity, recovery, and everyone's ability to take care of themselves and others.
Because taking care of your mental health is essential, MINDFEST offers a day centered around meeting, creativity, and sharing. Whether you are curious, concerned, close to someone in difficulty, or simply looking for information and inspiration, you are welcome.
Join us on October 2, 2026, at Halle Tropisme for a positive, inclusive, and energetic day!

Day's Program

From 2 PM to 5:30 PM: discover, exchange, create

Resource Village

About twenty local actors will be present to answer all questions about:

• Mental health

• Prevention

• Support

• Recovery

• Support for loved ones

• Addictions

• Sexual health

• Mental disability

• Youth and access to rights

Artistic Workshops

Express yourself through creative activities open to all:

• Tote-bag customization

• Collaborative mural

• Artistic creation

• Expression wall

• "Art on prescription" exhibition by MO.CO.

Exchange Times

Spaces to listen, share, and meet:

• Support groups

• Living libraries

• Micro-interviews

• Sound walk

Well-being Activities

Throughout the afternoon:

• Yoga

• Sophrology

• Artistic makeup

• Photo Booth

From 7 PM to 10:30 PM: festive evening

UP'n Mic 7 PM – 8:30 PM

An open stage where everyone can share a talent, creation, or artistic performance related to mental health.

Les Mixeuses Solidaires 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM

To close the festival in a festive atmosphere, Les Mixeuses Solidaires will offer an engaged, friendly DJ set open to all.

Highlights

Conference 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Different brains, talents to reveal
Insights on neurodiversity. A conference to better understand neurodiversity and highlight everyone's strengths.

Radio Cafoutche 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Participatory show about art and expression.
Come and attend or participate in a live show dedicated to creativity, expression, and mental health.

Practical Information

Address: Halle Tropisme, 121 Rue Fontcouverte 34070 Montpellier
Access:

• Line 3: stop Plan Cabanes, then about 15 minutes on foot.

• Line 5: stop Mas Drevon, then about 10 to 15 minutes on foot.

Find all practical information and plan your visit.