Children's shows France

Take advantage of the present moment by creating opportunities to come to Carpe Diem, a theatre that, in seventeen years'time, has always taken the party to defend the texts and to open up on the life of the city. For the young public at the beginning of the year "A king, a flower and other colours" by Cie L'A (i) r to Say, and for any audience, "Hallucinémation" by Gilles Azzopardi by the Cie des Improbable.

After a long winter, Spinaliens love to get together in the streets of the town center to celebrate the return of fine weather. Every summer, free concerts and shows are offered to the public. For the little ones, there are burlesque shows (mime, clown, singer) every Wednesday afternoon at 3pm in the Parc du Château. As for adults, head for the emblematic Place des Vosges, where a concert takes place every Friday evening. A wonderful initiative that deserves to be highlighted!

Organitou Spectacles is a company based in Brest, Brittany, offering magic shows and entertainment for children and adults. Their services include magic shows, clowns, Santa Claus, mascots, children's face painters and balloon sculptors. They also offer wedding entertainment and candy, cotton candy and popcorn stands. The shows are described as very funny and entertaining, suitable for both children and adults.

A very unusual museum, located in the beautiful village of Esquelbecq. Here, in a quirky and smiling universe, you will discover an improbable and fascinating collection of automatons all created on the spot: the Gigottos! You will be able to meet Ciboulette, a biquette who sings, tells stories and walks around, Félicifelle, the articulated Giant who belly dances, or attend the Gigottos Fanfare (who likes to walk around from festival to festival). In short, it's unexpected, great, surprising, ideal for families and well worth the detour!

Adults know this address for 100% comedy every night of the year (except Tuesday) but Jeanne Theatre is also an excellent address for families. Three afternoons per week (Wednesday at p. m., Saturdays at 16 p. m. and Sundays at 15 p. m.), «young public» shows are displayed. And during the holidays, it's every day! Puppet puppets, initiation tales, musicals, theatre, magic show… there are for all tastes and ages (from 2 years old). Then direction La Butte Sainte-Anne (right next to the ICC) to take place in one of its 125 chairs.

The name is on its own, a whole program! Be free, your children and teens will appreciate the joyful atmosphere of live shows (theater, circus…) offered by Die +! The vocation of the latter is beautiful and noble: defending culture, encouraging freedom of expression, forging social ties through artistic disciplines by placing art at the service of citizenship. For this, of course, meetings are organised with artists. Children, parents, can come visit the show or attend rehearsals.

In Montauban-de-Bretagne, children and their families can enjoy a magical show with Bruno Rodrigues. On stage, Bruno mixes spoken tricks with audience participation, creating a unique experience. His show is a true enchanter, where magic, poetry and humor meet to the delight of the audience. The careful staging adds a touch of novelty while retaining the traditional charm of cabaret. The show begins with the dove act that has won Bruno Rodrigues national and international magic awards. Come and discover this magical world and let yourself be transported by the art of Bruno Rodrigues.

Relive the adventures of Boubam and the tam-tam, Leïla and the whale...in the only theater for children in Lorraine! Designed and adapted for children from 2 to 8 years old, the puppet shows created by Nancy's Jean-Pierre Idatte are performed by the 3 Chardons company. For each show, the actors involve children and parents in an intimate and warm room adapted to families, with the first two rows reserved for children.

This multiplex is a building with a facade over 200 metres long and a light-flooded reception hall of over 1,300 m² with a convivial area including numerous services (video games, drinks and sweets stand, etc.). The cinema has 14 screens (nearly 3,500 seats in total) and offers more than 400 weekly screenings. You won't risk missing the session because of parking problems: here, 1,000 free parking spaces are waiting for you.

From the age of 2 to 11, Alpha Baby organizes birthday parties for children, tailored to your child's tastes and age. We offer a variety of themes and formulas to surprise your little ones! A mini-boom, a mini-kermesse, a trip to the cosmos, a dino party or even wizard school are just some of the themes that will appeal to your children and their friends. An unforgettable birthday with an attentive team! As an added bonus, you'll also find decorating kits that can be installed by our animators.

The Dream Star agency travels to Paris and Ile de France to organise birthdays for your child. Animations are different depending on the age of your baby. For example, between 1 and 3 years, he can choose the Pitchoune formula, with puppet show, songs, balloon sculptures. This animation can be supplemented by the appearance of a mascot that will be of the greatest effect on children. If he is between 3 and 5 years old, he will be able to choose the Formule formula, which will allow him to enjoy the presence of a true magician. In the program, magic show with animals (rabbit and dove), child makeup session, dance competition… Depending on availability, a ventriloquie show can be proposed. Guaranteed success in children. Between 6 and 9 years, the Detective formula will delight adeptes and treasure hunt.

A cartoon or animated film is waiting throughout the year, the youngest (from 3 or 5, depending on the projected work) only in the morning. This is the only time for toddlers, which is more than good when few Parisian cinemas are interested in these budding enthusiastic. 6 € the place for a child surprises a little, but why not… For the larger ones, this Art and Trial film releases many authors'films. Want a drink or a light meal then? The place of the place exempts a bistro. A little dark and small for the smaller, maybe. And no child menu in sight… Shame!

As the only independent art house cinema in the neighbourhood, Le Balzac realised that programming for children would make all the difference. For the past six years, the cinema has been offering silent films, other creations by Buster Keaton, for example, and little-known cartoons. A treat for cinephiles in short pants who have just started nursery school, whether you're interested in the Wednesday screening or the "Pochette-surprise" on Sunday matinees.

The Forum des Images, located in the Forum des Halles, is the capital's most sought-after venue for cinephiles, and is the place for all kinds of initiatives and superlatives. Judge for yourself: over 2,000 films screened each year, numerous festivals, meetings with leading players, a (free!) school of digital creation and a collection of digitized images that you can borrow. The vast site also boasts a bar-restaurant. Attended by thousands of enthusiasts every year, it's sure to please!

Sèvres Espace Loisirs is an entertainment venue located in Sèvres. Built in 1878, it offers a variety of shows, conferences, exhibitions and workshops. It also has a cinema with a large screen, Dolby digital sound and an Art et Essai rating. Prices vary according to age and type of session, with reduced rates for under-14s and 14-18s. SEL also offers special packages such as ciné-goûter and ciné-relax. A 10-ticket card is also available, valid for one year at the SEL and the Atrium de Chaville.

Since 2013, young audiences in Dijon have had their own dedicated space! La Minoterie, a former army building and one of Dijon's largest flour mills, has undergone major renovations and now offers a 1,800^m2 space^entirely dedicated to the creation and artistic education of children. La Minoterie, run since its creation by the L'Artifice company, is a place for experimentation, research and creation... The space is divided into creation, rehearsal and performance rooms, one of which is 300^m2 and 7 metres high, and a more intimate 80^m2. Here, the various projects (the "valises des livres", the teenage troupe, the "nécessaire à théâtre" training course) are designed to bring young audiences and those accompanying them (parents, teachers, educators, etc.) into contact with artists from all disciplines and backgrounds. The program is rich, with La Minoterie Saturdays and quarterly events that introduce children to puppet shows, theater, dance, music and circus. La Minoterie also offers courses during the school vacations. In short, a complex entirely dedicated to nurturing the artistic talents of your little ones!

Created in 1973, the theatre theatre takes the form of a stylized pagoda, but the room is organised in Italian - three hundred places. His program is aimed at all ages and displays shows of storytelling, music, dance, puppets, theatre, theatre of shadows… For several months, the theatre offers exclusive "Chanting La Fontaine" by Jean-Jacques Standing, produced and staged by Nicole Chirpaz. A family musical comedy that should be the culmination of a beautiful day spent at the legendary Acclimatation Garden!

A troupe offering puppet shows for the «chtits n'enfants», which parents can attend with the nostalgia of Guignol for their childhood. They are contacted to find out where they happen.

In the neighborhood Danton, this small theatre mainly hosts the municipal programming Côté Diem, the shows for the young public. An effort is made by the city's cultural service to allow children for 3 years to discover theatre, storytelling, puppet or mime shows. Le Petit Théâtre also receives local companies.

Here you are, 65 million years back in time! The pine and fern forest is filled with larger-than-life dinosaurs - it's like being there! Among your encounters, you're sure to come across an 8.50 m-long, 4 m-high stegosaurus weighing 3 tonnes, a dilophosaurus from the film Jurassic Park, a tyrannosaurus... In the park, your children can enjoy giant inflatables, rides and even take part in paleontological digs to discover, who knows, bones or fossils. A great family outing!

A good address if you are looking for a show in Epinal. Don't hesitate to ask the tourist office for information about the program. The Auditorium de la Louvière has had several lives. This former swimming pool has been entirely renovated to welcome shows and associations from Epinal. Many events are organized there. From schools to associations, young and old meet on this stage that has become a must

This place which is located in the vast Paul Delouvrier lodge is dedicated to children: the bodily awakening room, digital museum, reading room, drawing wall are a few examples. There are also themed weekends, including shows and film screenings. Finally, there is a large garden which, as from spring, allows a nice discovery of nature. Also note that the place offers a very extensive program throughout the year, including Heritage Days dedicated to children and countless specific dedicated workshops. The only downside: once there, the children do not want to leave

This 100-seat theater has been offering immersive, intimate performances by the Angoulême puppet company for over 30 years. The passion of the actor-puppeteers is visible and contagious. The puppets and sets are made in the company's own workshop. The lighting and costumes plunge the audience into the unbridled universe of the theater's revisited fairy tales or original creations. A fantastic outing for families, schools or communities, where children feel free and enjoy participating.

From the adventure of "28, rue Dunois", a place of jazz creation born in a barn in 1977, came this theatre built a little further away than the previous one, now destroyed. It is exclusively dedicated to the performance for young people: theatre, music, object theatre... In addition, the Aleph ensemble offers here to all audiences concerts dedicated to contemporary composers. Since 2011, the Dunois Theatre has been focusing on arts education in order to "defend certain values that can stop the disenchantment of the current world and its youth". To achieve this, the Amin Théâtre and its director are now working in this place that loves its young audience.

The must-see Lébérou in Périgord Noir! This funny creature, not unlike the werewolf, won't bite you throughout this nomadic festival held in November. Plazac, Coly, Tamniès, Aubas, Auriac, Marquay and several other emblematic villages host a show throughout this month of tales, readings, music and stage productions. Some events are particularly suitable for young audiences, so don't hesitate to ask beforehand and take advantage of the passes available.

Every year, in parallel to the festival, another little rendezvous makes a nice name for itself. It's the festival Théâtr'Enfants. For two and a half weeks, the children also have their little theatrical prog and it's great! During the year, the association programmes shows and artistic meetings with young people, early-learning workshops in leisure centres, schools and cultural structures. During this time, parents can go and see a play.

Marion David offers children's shows. It moves across the region. These are poetic performances based on music, theater and shadows. We are immersed in a cynical universe that likes both the little and their parents. The artist also offers facilities for children during holidays (weddings, local party). It creates a universe with recovery materials, proposing to discover insects, making giant soap bubbles, floating small boats…

L'Atelier de la Bonne Graine is a friendly theater located in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. Mainly aimed at young audiences, it offers a varied program of theater, storytelling and puppetry. Shows in the 2022-2023 season include "L'Esquisseuse", a miniature puppet play for ages 8 and up, "La Petite Mythologie", a puppet tale for children aged 3 to 6, and "Blanche Rose et Rose Rouge", an adaptation of the Brothers Grimm for children aged 4 to 8. L'Atelier de la Bonne Graine is easily accessible by metro (Ledru Rollin or Bastille stations) or bus (lines 61, 76 or 86).

The Compagnie de l'Escapade offers interactive shows for children on the theme of sustainable development and ecology. Their theatrical creations are both educational and entertaining, covering topics such as selective sorting, waste recycling, biodiversity, water, nature and animal welfare. They travel all over France and neighboring countries, and can recreate the atmosphere of a theater in different types of spaces.

Courbevoie offers a magical experience with Yannick Magic, a professional magician specializing in close-up and salon magic. He offers magic shows, classes for all levels and party entertainment. You can book his services via his website magie-illusion.net or on kikouli.fr. Yannick Magic is also available for interviews and artistic collaborations. The Niagara restaurant also offers a variety of cooked dishes all year round. Come and discover the magic of Courbevoie with Yannick Magic!