Ah ! La Belle Saison
A summer of free shows in Annecy
About La Belle Saison
Free shows in the parks and gardens of Annecy
Every summer, the Théâtre des Collines, Annecy's municipal theater, steps out of its walls to offer the public a series of free outdoor shows and concerts. The Ah ! La Belle Saison festival transforms the gardens, parks, squares, and esplanades of Annecy's delegated communes — Seynod, Meythet, Cran-Gevrier, Annecy-le-Vieux, Albigny — into open-air stages where circus, dance, street theater, and music meet.
A demanding and popular program
Despite the free admission to all shows, the Ah ! La Belle Saison program makes no concessions on artistic quality. The festival hosts companies from all over France, offering aerial circus, contemporary dance, street theater, song, folk, electro, and world music. Every Tuesday and Thursday evening, two events are offered to the public in different locations, providing about twenty shows throughout the festival.
Among the companies and artists who have marked recent editions: the Compagnie des Chaussons Rouges (choreographic circus), the Compagnie Cassandre (in residence at the Théâtre des Collines until 2027), TechnoBrass (Brazilian electro brass band), Bonbon Vodou (Creole music), Pamela Badjogo (afro-pop), Zar Electrik, and many circus and street theater companies.
A festival rooted in the territory
Ah ! La Belle Saison is designed as a local event that brings performing arts closer to the residents of all the communes of Annecy. Performances are held in various locations: the Aire de jeu Renoir, the Place Georges Boileau, the Parc de la Colline, the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville de Seynod, the Square Jean Chamey in Meythet, the Place Chorus in Cran-Gevrier, the Parc Gabriel Fauré in Annecy-le-Vieux, and the Plage d'Albigny. In case of rain, some shows are moved to the Théâtre Renoir.
Workshops for children
The festival also offers introductory workshops in theater, dance, and circus for children, allowing the youngest to discover performing arts in a fun and supportive environment. These free workshops contribute to the artistic awakening of Annecy families and complement the evening show program.
La Belle Saison — edition 2026
8th edition of Ah ! La Belle Saison in Annecy, from June 18 to July 23, 2026. More than twenty free shows and concerts — circus, dance, theatre, music and digital art — performed outdoors in the parks, gardens and squares of Annecy's delegated communes.
8th edition — from June 18 to July 23, 2026
For this 8th edition, the Théâtre des Collines once again leaves its walls and takes over the city to bring live performances closer to residents. More than twenty free shows and concerts are offered to the public, performed by artists from all over France and beyond its borders.
The festival combines circus, dance, theatre, music and digital art in a program designed for summer evenings: spectacular flights, wild rhythms, refreshing artistic discoveries and reunions with friends or family in the cool air.
All performances take place outdoors, in the parks, gardens and squares of Annecy's delegated communes (Annecy-le-Vieux, Cran-Gevrier, Meythet, Seynod, Annecy centre). The opening night takes place on June 18 at the Théâtre Renoir (Cran-Gevrier).
Booking
Shows are free but require reservation. Ticketing opens on June 26 at 2 PM via the platform billetterie-lescollines.mapado.com, by phone at 04 85 46 75 81 (Tuesday to Friday from 2 PM to 6 PM) or by email at [email protected].
Programme La Belle Saison 2026
Thursday, June 18, 2026 — opening night
- 7:00 PM — Les Pondarmes · Compagnie Un de ces 4 · Théâtre Renoir (Cran-Gevrier)
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Pique-nique musical + Fantôme · La Ripaille à Sons et Collectif La Méandre · outdoors
Thursday, June 25, 2026
- 7:30 PM — Gagarine is not dead · Compagnies Les Sanglés et En Corps En l'Air · outdoors
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
- 7:00 PM — Epurrs 360 + Fuego · Experience Harmaat et Compagnie Gratte Ciel · outdoors
Thursday, July 2, 2026
- 7:30 PM — Karim Dabo + João Selva · concert · outdoors
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
- 7:00 PM — Mouton noir + Jogging · Paul Molina et Qualité Street · outdoors
Thursday, July 9, 2026
- 7:30 PM — La Mossa + Jim Murple Memorial · concert · outdoors
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
- 7:00 PM — Les Baudrières + Starting Blocks · Compagnie l'Encordée et Ces filles-là · outdoors
Thursday, July 16, 2026
- 8:45 PM — Minor Sing · concert · outdoors
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- 7:00 PM — Toyo + Yseult & Tristan · Les Colporteurs et Le Punk à Mouton · outdoors
Thursday, July 23, 2026 — closing night
- 7:30 PM — Siân Pottok + Parranda La Cruz · concert · outdoors
Official program published by the Théâtre des Collines — Ville d'Annecy. The majority of performances take place outdoors in the parks, gardens and squares of Annecy's delegated communes.
Highlights La Belle Saison 2026
- More than 20 entirely free shows and concerts
- Multidisciplinary program: circus, dance, theatre, music, digital art
- Outdoor shows in the parks and gardens of Annecy and its delegated communes (Annecy-le-Vieux, Cran-Gevrier, Meythet, Seynod)
- Every Tuesday and Thursday evening from June 18 to July 23, 2026
- Opening on June 18 with Les Pondarmes at Théâtre Renoir, closing on July 23 with Siân Pottok and Parranda La Cruz
- Festival organized by the Théâtre des Collines — Ville d'Annecy
Prices La Belle Saison 2026
Practical information — La Belle Saison
Practical Information
Locations
The shows take place in the parks, gardens, and squares of Annecy's delegated communes: Aire de jeu Renoir, Place Georges Boileau, Parc de la Colline, Place de l'Hôtel de Ville (Seynod), Square Jean Chamey (Meythet), Place Chorus (Cran-Gevrier), Parc Gabriel Fauré (Annecy-le-Vieux), Plage d'Albigny. Relocation to Théâtre Renoir in case of rain.
Dates
From late June to late July, every Tuesday and Thursday evening.
Prices
All shows and concerts are free, subject to availability.
Access
The performance venues are served by the Sibra bus network.
Contact
- Théâtre des Collines: 04 85 46 75 80
- Salle Le Rabelais: 21 Route de Frangy, Meythet
- Théâtre Renoir: 12 Avenue Auguste Renoir, Cran-Gevrier
- Website: theatredescollines.annecy.fr
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Parcs et jardins d'Annecy — Théâtre des Collines
12 avenue Auguste Renoir, 74000 Annecy