Festivals and cultural events Rhônes-Alpes

Winter FestiGrat's in Praz-de-Lys-Sommand is an open-air music event offering free concerts on the ski slopes. Spectators can enjoy the music while admiring the view of Mont Blanc. It's the perfect opportunity to spend some unforgettable family time together. In summer, FestiGrat's also offers free concerts during family outings. During the winter season, the office is open daily from 10am to 12:15pm and 2pm to 5:30pm during school vacations, and weekdays from 10am to 12pm and weekends from 10am to 12:15pm and 2pm to 5:30pm outside school vacations.

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!

The 1600 Mountain Festival has been in Samoëns since 2022. Initially taking place on the Samoëns plateau at an altitude of 1,600 metres, the festival made its home in the village on the Lac aux Dames site in 2024. The concept? Open-air electronic music, with headliners including The Avener for the first edition and Joachim Garraud and Sara Costa for the third. A friendly atmosphere in a magnificent setting at the foot of snow-capped peaks. A musical event that attracts a diverse audience.

Grenoble is the place for life-size mountains. The Palais des Sports is the place to see mountains from around the world on the big screen. The Rencontres Ciné Montagne is a series of 5 themed evenings featuring the finest mountain films. The mountain in all its diversity, all its practices, all its disciplines, with screenings open to all audiences. the ^25th edition will take place in 2023, and the program will be as rich as ever, with previews, meetings with directors and athletes, as well as entertainment and surprises.

From August 11 to 13, Lez'Arts en Scènes takes over Aillon-le-Jeune for a festival packed with shows of all kinds. On the program: music, circus, magic, clowns, stilt-walkers, storytelling and street theater to entertain young and old in the village streets. On Friday, the festival takes place in the gardens of the Chartreuse d'Aillon. On Sunday, 5 companies stroll through the village. There will also be entertainment on the soccer pitch, with bouncy castles and giant wooden games, as well as a storytelling walk with Bernard Martin.

Around the Mechanical Music Museum, a festival that perpetuates the tradition of this popular music that enchants the streets of Les Gets for a weekend. On a theme renewed each year, animations, exhibitions and good mood in continuous.

Since 1998, VOCHORA has enlivened the region around Tournon-sur-Rhône, Tain-l'Hermitage and the Rhône Valley with a festival and a season of top-quality vocal, instrumental and dance concerts. This popular musical event offers an eclectic and renowned program, with artists from all horizons. Whether it's a concert in Tournon or a show in another town, the performances are always exciting and the musical discoveries numerous. Are you a fan of live music? Visit the VOCHORA website for details of the program and to reserve your tickets.

La Tour du Pin in Isère offers a rich and varied calendar of events throughout the year. Don't miss the Fête de la Musique on June 21 for a festive and convivial atmosphere. During the second weekend in July, you'll have the chance to immerse yourself in local tradition at the Fête du Miron, with free entertainment for the whole family. Finally, end the year in style with the festivities on December 8, a magical moment that will put stars in the eyes of young and old alike.

The Festival Nature Ain invites you to discover, in images, both photographs and documentary films, the biodiversity of the plateau and other regions or more remote corners of our beautiful planet. A festival designed to raise awareness, to remember how beautiful our planet is and that it is essential to preserve it. The program includes exhibitions, workshops, conferences, nature outings and films. The festival celebrated its 10th anniversary last year. At the time of publishing this guide, the program is not yet known.

The circus is a magical place par excellence, for young and old alike. Ready to have stars in your eyes? For 10 days, this festival will make you vibrate to the magic waves of the tents and halls, and hold your breath at the sight of insane performances to move you with their poetry. Every year, the tent-village is set up behind the Monastère de Brou and offers a dozen shows, each more magical than the last. We love it!

Perched in the pretty hamlet of Bionnassay - accessible by car - in the heart of a natural agora with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, the "Théâtre dans les alpages" festival is an open-air theater. 4 evenings, 4 open-air performances, watching the day slowly decline as you watch experienced actors perform. The project, set up by an association created just for the occasion, reconnects us with the magic of open-air theater, that of the origins.

Lyon's Hangar du Premier-Film is a must-see for film buffs. Located within the Institut Lumière, it offers visitors the chance to (re)discover films from all eras and geographical origins. Indeed, this historic location is the site of the first Lumière film, shot in 1895. The hangar, once a photographic plate factory, was saved from destruction by film enthusiasts. Today, it houses a 269-seat cinema where films are shown. Visitors can also enjoy the library, bookshop, café and galleries on site. A must-see for all cinephiles!

The venue hosts events such as trade fairs, exhibitions, shows and festivals.

Bourg-lès-Valence hosts the 11th edition of "Dehors! Rencontres de spectacles très vivants", a not-to-be-missed cultural festival. The event features a variety of open-air shows, highlighting the creativity and originality of the artists. Visitors will have the opportunity to attend theatrical performances, concerts, artistic performances and much more. The festival takes place in different venues around the city, offering a unique experience at every show. "Dehors! Rencontres de spectacles très vivants" is a not-to-be-missed cultural event for all lovers of the performing arts.

Créarc, Centre de Création de Recherche et des Cultures, is a cultural and artistic association based in Grenoble. It offers a variety of services including workshops and courses, as well as theatrical creations. Créarc is also known for its Petit Théâtre, where shows are presented on a regular basis.

Superposition is an art gallery offering a variety of services, including on-site dining. Superposition also offers a program of events, such as exhibitions by local and emerging artists, DJ sets, creative workshops, concerts and yoga. The Superposition association, which runs the gallery, is dedicated to promoting urban culture in Lyon. It supports local artists, enhances public space through art, democratizes art for the general public and occupies places in transition.

A company in the long history - it celebrated its 20 years in 2017 - which organizes, throughout the year in Chatuzange-le-Goubet, courses, courses, meetings of all styles as well as shows on very varied themes combining merrily dances, comedy, songs, animations. In 2017, creation of the new music comédie Pandora, the tree to the adapted souls of the Avatar of James Cameron.