Don\u2019t miss a show with our curated selection of France\u2019s most anticipated festivals! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
France boasts an incredible diversity of high-caliber performing arts festivals that span the country\u2014from the northern regions to the sunny streets of the South. Whether you’re drawn to outdoor performing arts scene like Ch\u00e2lons dans la Rue or the Festival d’Aurillac, the dance and theater field with the Festival d’Avignon or Montpellier Danse or the world of contemporary circus with Le Mans fait son cirque, you’ll find the perfect festival for your interests! <\/p>\n\n\n
When? May 13 – 28<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n What? Puppetry<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Where? Paris<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Since 2001, the Biennale Internationale des Arts de la Marionnette has established itself as one of the must-see events on the contemporary puppetry scene. With \u00c9lise Vigneron, Theatre de l\u2019Entrouvert, Cie Plexus Polaire and more.<\/em><\/p>\n Click here for the full program.<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t When? May 13 – June 15<\/strong><\/p>\n What? Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n Where? Seine-Saint-Denis<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cLes Rencontres Chor\u00e9graphiques\u201d aim to present a new generation of contemporary choreographers alongside established artists from around the world. \u00a0It places this project at the heart of communities in Seine-Saint-Denis, generating dialogues around the contemporary art scene. Each edition is a meeting point for innovation, diversity, and the shared discovery of today\u2019s choreographic voices. It presents works that offer a sensitive and poetic perspective on our constantly evolving world and explores different relationships with audiences through a dynamic of mobility and closeness.<\/p>\n With Ana Pi, Calixto Neto and more.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Click here for the full program.<\/span><\/span><\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t When? June 2 – 20<\/strong><\/p>\n What? Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n Where? Paris<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n L\u2019Atelier de Paris showcases the latest in French and international choreographic creation with the JUNE EVENTS festival. It focuses on new works and cross-disciplinary projects.<\/p>\n With Linda Hayford, Wanjiru Kamuyu and more.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Click here for the full program.<\/span><\/span><\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t When? June 2 – July 26<\/strong><\/p>\n What? Dance, Theater, Circus<\/strong><\/p>\n Where? Lyon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This summer\u2019s Nuits de Fourvi\u00e8re in Lyon offers a deep dive into contemporary theater, music, circus, dance and film presentations. Taking place every summer among the ruins of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Antique de Fourvi\u00e8re, the festival aims to surprise and delight audiences, blending beloved performances with new discoveries, and connecting diverse artistic expressions.<\/p>\n With Baro d\u2019Evel and more.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Click <\/span>here<\/span> for the full program.<\/span><\/span><\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t When? June 12 – July 6<\/strong><\/p>\n What? Dance, Performances<\/strong><\/p>\n Where? Marseille<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The Festival de Marseille 2025 showcases a vibrant mix of dance, performances, concerts, cinema, and talks across various venues in Marseille. It features both local and international artists, focusing on fostering a creative dialogue that bridges Marseille with the global arts scene. The festival aims to be inclusive, targeting young and diverse audiences and integrating the local community into its programs.<\/p>\n With Nacera Belaza and more.<\/em><\/p>\n Click <\/span>here<\/span> for the full program.<\/span><\/span><\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t When? June 19 – 29<\/strong><\/p>\n What? Circus<\/strong><\/p>\n Where? Le Mans<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Each year in June, Le Mans fait son Cirque festival offers to discover a glance at the most contemporary circus creation, presenting both intimate and large-scale works, including many suitable for international touring. During 10 days, the festival, organized by Le Plongeoir, National Circus Center, proposes innovative circus forms, non-verbal performances and family-friendly programming.<\/p>\n With CirkVOST and more.<\/em><\/p>\n Click <\/span>here<\/span> for the full program.<\/span><\/span><\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t When? June 21 – July 5<\/strong><\/p>\n What? Dance\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Where? Montpellier<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Montpellier Danse holds a unique and recognized place on the international stage through its boldness, curiosity, and generosity. This year the 45th edition of Montpellier Danse Festival honors the legacy of Jean-Paul Montanari, its emblematic director from 1983 to 2024.<\/p>\n With Camille Boitel, Nadia Beugr\u00e9 and more.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Click <\/span>here<\/span> for the full program.<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t When? July 5 – 26<\/strong><\/p>\n What? Theater, Dance, Music<\/strong><\/p>\n Where? Avignon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The 79th edition of the Festival d\u2019Avignon will start in the beginning of July, once again as one of the world\u2019s most important contemporary performing arts events. This year will celebrate the Arabic language and artists coming from Tunisia, Syria, and Morocco and dedicate one-third of its programming to dance. For this edition, Tiago Rodrigues, director of the Avignon Festival, emphasized the inclusion of numerous artistic creations addressing current themes such as climate change and intergenerational communication.<\/p>\n With Tiago Rodrigues, Mohamed El Kathib, N\u00e9mo Flouret and more.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Click <\/span>here<\/span> for the full program.<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t When? July 5 – 26<\/strong><\/p>\n What? Theater, Street Theater, Dance, Circus<\/strong><\/p>\n Where? Avignon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The Festival d’Avignon Off, often simply called the “Off,” is the largest performing arts market in France and one of the biggest in the world. It runs concurrently with the official Festival d’Avignon (“In”) every July in the city of Avignon. Un-curated, the Off 2025 will offer more than 1,500 different performances where both amateur and professional artists present their work, ranging from theater, dance, music, to circus arts.<\/p>\n With Ashley Chen and more.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Click <\/span>here<\/span> for the full program.<\/span><\/span><\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t When? July 12 – August 5<\/strong><\/p>\n What? Theater, Dance, Circus, Music<\/strong><\/p>\n Where? Paris<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The Paris Summer Festival features major artistic and cultural events throughout Paris and its region. Theater, dance, circus, and music performances and plastic installations take over many well-known and unusual places in the capital, most often in the open air and outside traditional performance venues.<\/p>\n With MazelFreten, Gis\u00e8le Vienne, Calixto Neto, Chlo\u00e9 Moglia and more.<\/em><\/p>\n Click here for the full program.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t When? July 17 – 20<\/strong><\/p>\n What? Street Theater, Contemporary Circus<\/strong><\/p>\n Where? Chalon-sur-Sa\u00f4ne<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Chalon dans la rue festival is an essential reference for creation in public spaces, a festive and intense moment of shared culture. Every year for more than 30 years, 130 to 150 French and international companies take over Chalon-sur-Sa\u00f4ne and turn the city into a monumental urban stage.<\/p>\n **Details to come**<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t When? August 20-23<\/strong><\/p>\n What? Theater, Street Theater, Dance, Circus<\/strong><\/p>\n Where? Aurillac<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This iconic festival located in Aurillac, in the south-central France is dedicated to showcasing street theatre in its most dynamic and diverse forms. Each year, the festival draws performers and theatre groups from around the globe to present a wide array of live street performances. It features not only established troupes but also offers a platform for emerging talents and innovative experimental works.<\/p>\n With Transe Express, Vania Vaneau, Renato Linhares, …<\/em><\/p>\n Click here for the full program.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
\nThis twelfth BIAM will offer a true overview of puppetry trends, showcasing the richness and creativity of puppetry in all its forms. Numerous companies will present their creations, most of them very recent.<\/p>\n