Festivals and cultural events Saint-Etienne

The Saint Etienne Design Biennial is bringing the city to international attention. The 2022 edition is interested in forks in the road, through six exhibitions taking the side roads to "choose the essential", the subtitle for this year. Don't forget to browse through the Biennial Off through a hundred or so events. All of which will provide food for thought for Saint-Etienne's double labeling by UNESCO as a "Creative Design City" and "Inclusive City".

Organized by the city of Saint-Étienne, Festi'Mômes are shows for young audiences from the age of 7. They take place one Sunday a month, from September to December, in the Jeanne d'Arc room, near Place Chavanelle. At an attractive price (1 euro per seat per person), families can attend a quality cultural performance: circus, acrobatic and musical theatre, magic, art of illusion... The opportunity to discover enchanting shows that will delight young and old alike. The artists perform twice (11am and 3pm) on the Sundays concerned (generally the last Sunday of the month). A beautiful initiative allowing access to culture for all.

This festival that takes place every year in July transforms, during two days of free festivities, Rochetaillée in a small Celtic city. Concerts of Celtic music, animation, sale of handicraft and local products hurdles the festival.

Adjacent to the brasserie of the same name, Le Méliès cinema screens films that you probably won't find in other cinemas in town. Independent and heritage cinema, films in VO, must-see films in VF... This venue screens 5 to 6 international feature-length films a week, and is a favorite with all cinephiles. Le Méliès is also two cinemas, offering twice as many screenings: the largest is located on Place Jean Jaurès, with 4 screens, and the other in the Saint-François district (bonus: a room with a balcony!). It is also one of the few cinemas to offer solidarity tickets for people on low incomes.

Maintes et une fois is a clown and puppet theater based in Saint-Étienne, France. Founded in 2003 by Gérald and Marlou, the company offers a variety of workshops and courses focusing on the clowning world. It also stages shows for all audiences, from young audiences to themed shows and street performances. The company also takes part in symposiums and conferences, giving offbeat presentations. Audiences are always amazed by the company's creations. La compagnie Maintes et une fois is a must for fans of theater and original shows in Saint-Étienne.

A not-to-be-missed event on the electro scene, the Nuits Sonores! These nationwide events take place in Lyon. But for one evening (or rather one night, as the concerts always start at 10pm!), fans of the genre were able to enjoy an original program in the capital of the Loire! Enthusiasts and even the less-initiated flocked to Le Fil to attend a series of richly-sounding concerts. Pure electro as we like it, with a variety of rhythms, styles and cultures. If you'd like to find out more, don't hesitate to contact Le Fil, and we'll be happy to provide you with the websites of the artists you enjoyed!