MINDFEST, THE MENTAL HEALTH FESTIVAL

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 talk about mental health in a different way: in a friendly, creative, and non-judgmental setting.

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 on 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 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
Psychiatric disabilities
Youth and access to rights
Artistic workshops
Express yourself through creative activities open to all:

Customization of tote bags
Collaborative mural led by Alba Sagols (visual artist)
Artistic creation
Expression wall
Exhibition "Art on Prescription" by MO.CO.
Exchange times
Spaces to listen, share, and meet:

Talking groups
Living libraries
Street 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 around mental health.

Les Mixeuses Solidaires 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
To close the festival in a festive atmosphere, Les Mixeuses Solidaires will offer a committed, friendly DJ set open to all.

Find all practical information and plan your visit.