The Voiceover Social Paris 2026: Join us on September 26th, for the second edition!
- May 27
- 5 min read
Last year, we thought we were organizing “a nice little meetup” for voice actors in Paris. What actually happened was something much bigger.
People travelled in from different cities and countries! Conversations lasted for hours, friendships were created, industry advice was shared over pizza and cocktails, and if we're being honest…nobody really wanted to go home.
So naturally… we’re doing it again. We cannot wait!
The second edition of The VO Social Paris is officially happening on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at La Felicità in Paris, starting at 2 PM until… well… we don’t know when.
And for those arriving a little earlier or those in Paris who can make it, we'll also be gathering for an informal pre-VO Social meetup on Friday, September 25th in the evening, at the very same location.
If you work in voice over, dubbing, audio production, casting, directing, sound engineering, podcasting, content creation, or you simply love this wonderfully weird industry, this event is for you.
What Is The Voiceover Social Paris 2026?
The VO Social Paris is a French chapter of The Voiceover Social community originally founded in Manchester, UK in 2015 by voice actors Nic Redman and Leah Marks. What began as a simple local meetup for voice actors quickly grew into a thriving international community, podcast, and network of events bringing together voice professionals across the UK and beyond.
In 2024, the VO Social entered a new chapter when Rob Bee and Helen Bee from B Double E took over the reins, continuing to grow the community with the same spirit of openness, creativity, and support that made it so special in the first place.
And incredibly, Rob and Helen have just won their 4th One Voice Award for Voiceover Service Provider of the Year, a reflection of the passion, generosity, and community spirit they continue to bring to the industry. Bravo to you both!
Missed Last Year’s Voiceover Social Paris Event?
Learn all about it here:
And if you’re completely new to the event, you can also read the original announcement article that introduced the very first voice over networking event in Paris here:
Want another perspective on the event?
Voice actor and coach Estelle Hubert also shared her experience of the day in a wonderful article here, highlighting the atmosphere, conversations, and connections that made the event so special.
Together, these articles tell the story of how a simple idea became a growing international voiceover community event in Paris.
A Full Weekend of The VO Social Paris 2026 Fun
This year, we’re making it even more special for those travelling in from outside Paris.
Friday, September 25th – Informal Pre-Meetup Evening
For everyone arriving early, we’ll already be gathering Friday evening at La Felicità for drinks, food, and pre-social chaos.
And yes, Estelle Hubert, don’t worry, we will shine with Friday night’s dress code, which is, Glitter is not optional.
Sequins are strongly encouraged. Sparkle responsibly. ✨✨✨
Saturday, September 26th – The Main Event
The official Voiceover Social Paris 2026 meetup starts at 2 PM on Saturday, September 26th.
We’ll spend the afternoon and evening talking shop, meeting new people, reconnecting with familiar faces, sharing stories, laughing far too loudly, and probably staying much later than originally planned.
Dress Code Theme for Saturday?
YES! The Voiceover Social Colors, Orange 🧡, green💚, or yellow💛!
And if you want to add sparkle too? Absolutely acceptable. Even encouraged! (Let’s shine all weekend shall we?) ✨✨✨
There are no strict rules here. The idea is simply to bring color, fun, and a bit of creativity to the weekend.
Practical Information
📍 Where?
La Felicità inside Station F, Paris
📅 When?
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
⏰ Time?
Starting at 2 PM until we don’t know when
✨ Bonus MeetupFriday evening, September 25th at La Felicità for out-of-town guests and anyone wanting extra social time
💸 Price? Completely free to attend! Reminder that food and drinks are at your own expense.
Staying Overnight? Here Are Some Hotels Near Station F
If you’re coming from out of town (or simply fancy treating yourself to a night in Paris!), I did a little research and selected a few hotels just a short walk from Station F. I’m not affiliated with any of them, but hopefully this saves you a bit of time:
Ibis Styles Paris Tolbiac Bibliothèque – 650 meters away
Hôtel Mercure Paris Bercy Bibliothèque – 880 meters away
Hôtel Jenner – 800 meters away
🚇 Metro & RER Stations
Chevaleret (Line 6) – ~4 min walk
Bibliothèque François‑Mitterrand (Line 14 & RER C) – ~2 min walk
Quai de la Gare (Line 6) – ~6 min walk
Olympiades (Line 14) – ~5 min walk
Who Is The Voiceover Social Paris 2026 Event For?
The short answer?
Anyone connected to the voice-over world. That includes:
· Voice actors
· Dubbers
· Narrators
· Sound engineers
· Directors
· Casting professionals
· Agents
· Podcasters
· Producers
· Content creators
· Students
· Beginners
· Industry veterans
· Curious humans
Whether you’ve been working professionally for 20 years or you’re just setting up your first home studio, you are welcome.
The VO Social has always been about community over competition.
Why We’re Doing This Again
One of the most beautiful things about the first event was realizing how much people genuinely needed this kind of space.
Voice over can be an incredible career, but it can also be isolating. Many of us work alone from home studios all day long. We collaborate remotely across countries and time zones, often without ever meeting each other in person.
The VO Social Paris changes that.
It reminds us that behind every audition, every session, every corporate narration, every game character, and every commercial… there are real people.
And those people deserve connection too.
Coming to Paris From Another City?
We highly recommend booking accommodation early if you’re travelling in for the weekend, especially because September can be busy in Paris.
And honestly? The Friday evening meetup makes the full weekend experience even more fun.
Let’s Make This Even Bigger
Last year was magical.
This year, let’s make it unforgettable.
Bring your stories. Bring your questions. Bring your laughter. Bring your sparkle. Bring another voice actor who’s been hiding in their booth for too long.
And if you’re nervous about coming alone? Don’t worry. Half the room felt exactly the same way last year.
By the end of the night, nobody was sitting alone anymore.
See you in Paris. 🧡💚💛
Remember - It’s completely free to attend, just come along, grab a drink, and join the conversation. Food and drinks are at your own expense.
Join the Facebook group here to stay up to date on event info: The VO Social Paris Facebook Group
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me directly or post in the Facebook group. See you there!
See you soon!
Thanks for reading… and hopefully we’ll see you in Paris!
I’m Stephanie Matard, an American voice actress based in France, splitting my time between Normandy & Paris.
Creating spaces where voice actors can connect, laugh, share stories, and simply spend time together in real life has become something incredibly important to me.
So whether you come for the networking, the conversations, the sequins, or the pizza… we can’t wait to welcome you to VO Social Paris 2026. 💛
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