This article is updated throughout the month as new events occur.
→ Voxeurop is hosting a live event
→ Mediavivant and Ligue de l'enseignement present on May 15, 2025 at La Fabulerie (Marseille) a live investigation led by young Marseille residents into the behind-the-scenes of Euromed projects. The evening will blend live reporting, testimonies, and debate around urban and ecological challenges.
→ The first edition of the Independent and Political Book Festival (FLIP) co-organized by independent publishing houses Agone, Amsterdam, Éditions sociales and La Dispute, will take place on May 17 and 18 in Marseille. You'll find book sales, round tables on independent publishing and anti-imperialism, as well as a concert.
→ The feminist magazine La Déferlante is holding an event on May 22, 2025 at the Maison des métallos (Paris 11th arrondissement) to celebrate the release of its new issue devoted to education. The evening will feature a panel discussion on education at the heart of activism, an association forum, a DJ set by ELOI, and exchanges with the team.
→ The Déborder Bolloré publisher collective — read our interview — is hosting a meetup and discussions about their project on Friday, May 23 at Divergences bookstore in Quimperlé.
→ The Culture Fest, a cultural outreach festival initiated by historian and videographer Manon Bril (C'est une autre histoire, on YouTube), will take place on May 24 and 25, 2025 at Magasins Généraux and Dock B in Pantin. On the agenda: public podcasts, artist talks, artist market, DJ sets and lectures.
→ The third edition of the queer and feminist book festival Le Slap will take place on May 24 and 25 at la Parole Errante Demain, in Montreuil. On the programme: independent publisher stands, workshops, roundtables, performances, DJ sets, a bar and a dedicated children's space.
