Boucan des Arts Festival
A nomadic contemporary art festival in Lavaré, Sarthe
2026
About Boucan des Arts Festival
Since 2005, Le Boucan des Arts has brought Lavaré to life, with a local association transforming the village into a vibrant space for exhibitions and encounters every late summer. The festival takes over the 11th-century Saint-Pierre church, the 15th-century priory, and the village streets with contemporary art installations, complemented by hands-on artistic workshops open to everyone.
Admission is free for the entire program, including performances, all funded by public donations. An off-site extension also showcases a selection of works at the Galerie du Musée de la Musique Mécanique in Dollon.
Boucan des Arts Festival — edition 2026
The 12th edition, titled "At the Crossroads," showcases its exhibitions and installations within the Saint-Pierre church and the priory of Lavaré, with an extension at the Galerie du Musée de la Musique Mécanique in Dollon. Artistic workshops take place in late August, followed by evening aperitif-concerts, DJ sets, theater performances, and café-concerts.
Programme Boucan des Arts Festival 2026
August 25th to 29th, 2026
- Artistic workshops, mornings and afternoons, with festival artists (registration optional) · Lavaré
Saturday, August 29th, 2026
- Aperitif-concert, DJ set, and theater
August 28th to September 27th, 2026
- Off-site exhibition · Galerie du Musée de la Musique Mécanique in Dollon
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
- Café-concert
Exhibitions and installations are on display in the Saint-Pierre church, the park, and the priory rooms throughout the festival, from September 1st to 13th, 2026. Specific times for concerts and theater performances have not been released by the organizers.
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