Fauntastic is a French furry convention held near Lyon at the Novotel Lyon Bron Eurexpo. It drew 488 attendees in 2025 and positions itself as an inclusive event open to both furries and the general public.
Following the 2024 "Camp Critters" theme and 2025's "Lati's Mewstery Dungeon," Fauntastic returns April 3-7, 2026 with a "Space Groove" theme. Hosted at the Novotel Lyon Bron Eurexpo, the five-day event mixes sci-fi party energy with relaxed downtime.
Unlike large trade-show-style conventions, Fauntastic focuses on art, creativity, and social connection. Attendees are as likely to be in board game sessions in the lounge areas as at the dance. In 2025, the convention named the MeToo Fandom Furry Association as its charity beneficiary.
Curated stays near Novotel Lyon Bron Eurexpo, Bron, France.
The nearest airport is Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport (LYS), a major international hub roughly 20 minutes from the venue by shuttle or taxi. The Rhonexpress tram connects the airport to Lyon Part-Dieu station in 30 minutes, and from there local transport reaches Bron. Lyon's TGV high-speed rail hub makes the convention accessible from Paris (under 2 hours), Marseille (1.5 hours), and direct trains from Geneva, Brussels, and Barcelona. The Novotel Lyon Bron Eurexpo is near the Eurexpo exhibition complex, east of Lyon's city center.
The convention is held at the Novotel Lyon Bron Eurexpo, which serves as the main venue and accommodation. Booking through the convention's room block keeps attendees at the center of the event. The hotel sits near the Eurexpo complex and has on-site dining and parking. Additional hotels in the Bron and eastern Lyon area are available for overflow.
Fauntastic 6 brought the Space Groove theme to the Novotel Lyon Bron Eurexpo on April 3-7, 2026. Organizers published the event aftermovie shortly after the convention and named Le Refuge as the charity beneficiary; final attendance and charity totals have not been published yet.
Fauntastic 2025 drew 488 attendees to Lyon for a dungeon-crawler-themed weekend. The convention named the MeToo Fandom Furry Association as its charity beneficiary.
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| Year | Dates | Theme | Attendance | Charity Raised | Guest(s) of Honor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2027 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2026 | Apr 3-7 | Space Groove | TBA | (Le Refuge) | None Announced |
2025 | Apr 18-22 | Lati's Mewstery Dungeon | 488 | (MeToo Fandom Furry Association) | None Announced |
2024 | Mar 29 - Apr 2 | Camp Critters | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2023 | Apr 7-11 | Wild in the Street | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2022 | Apr 15-18 | Night of the Yōkai | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
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