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[FRANCE]22ᵉ Édition du Festival Quais du Polar
22nd Edition of the Quais du Polar Festival
2026.04.03. ~ 04.05.
Quais du Polar is the unmissable event for all lovers of detective novels, black literature, thrillers, and spy novels etc. Literary Salon established in Lyon Since 2005, it has offered a rich and diversified experience for all readers.
The 22nd edition of the international festival Quais du Polar will be held between 3rd to 5 April 2026 in Lyon.
🗓 BONS BAISERS DE CORÉE
A session dedicated to the growth and creativity of Korean crime fiction.
Date: Friday, April 3, 4:30–5:30 PM
Venue: Hôtel de Ville – Salon Henri IV
Participants: Kang Ji-young, Lee Heejoo
Moderator: Bernard Babkine (Madame Figaro)
For more information:
https://quaisdupolar.com/intervention-details/?intervention_id=159&idm=2
🗓 FIGURES TYPES ET NOUVEAUX VISAGES
Authors revisit the classic figures of noir fiction.
Date: Saturday, April 4, 5:00–6:00 PM
Venue: Palais de la Bourse – Salle Tony Garnier
Participants: Kang Ji-young, Víctor Del Árbol, Leo Giorda, Norman Jangot
Moderator: Emmanuel Andreani (Society)
For more information:
https://quaisdupolar.com/intervention-details/?intervention_id=130&idm=2
🗓 POP CULTURE UN JOUR, POP CULTURE TOUJOURS
A conversation on noir fiction and pop culture.
Date: Sunday, April 5, 3:30–4:30 PM
Venue: Palais de la Bourse – Salle Tony Garnier
Participants: Lee Heejoo, John Langan, Sarai Walker
Moderator: Hubert Artus (Le Parisien)
For more information:
https://quaisdupolar.com/intervention-details/?intervention_id=101&idm=2
Practical Information:
All events are free and open to the public (subject to seat availability).
Book signings are also free, require no reservation, and will mainly take place at partner bookstores located at the Palais de la Bourse and Hôtel de Ville.
The full program will be available for download and viewing on the official website of Quais du Polar.
https://quaisdupolar.com/en/2026-program/
LTI Korea
DLKL
SIWF 
