Chahut dans le Ciel
Festival of live performances, circus, and music on the Montciel plateau
About Chahut dans le Ciel
Chahut dans le Ciel: The festival that makes Montciel vibrate
Chahut dans le Ciel is a live performance festival that illuminates the Montciel plateau, perched in the heights of Lons-le-Saunier in the Jura region, every end of summer. For three days, this festive and popular event combines concerts, circus, street arts, and participatory activities in a joyful and quirky atmosphere.
From its origins to the Montciel plateau
The festival was born in 2015 under the name Chahut au Château, then located at the Château de Gevingey. For seven editions, the event grew in this historic setting before taking flight in 2022 by settling on the Montciel plateau, an incredible green space overlooking Lons-le-Saunier. This move earned it its new name: Chahut dans le Ciel.
The association Les Colorieurs
The festival is driven by the association Les Colorieurs, founded in October 2014. This team of enthusiasts works all year round to offer an event that is accessible, friendly, and artistically demanding. The association mobilizes numerous volunteers and relies on the support of SPEDIDAM for artists, creation, and live performance.
An eclectic and festive program
Each edition of Chahut dans le Ciel offers a rich and varied program: contemporary music concerts (funk, soul, world music, chanson), contemporary circus shows, street theater companies, and outdoor artists. The festival has notably hosted artists such as Kolinga, Old School Funky Family, Toma Sidibé, and many circus and street arts companies.
Les Chahutages: Participatory activities
Beyond the shows, the festival offers Les Chahutages, quirky participatory activities that are the event's signature: giant duck fishing, human bowling, bumper cars, romantic Ferris wheel, grand musical chairs tournament, birthday cake and cotton candy making. A reinvented funfair spirit that delights young and old alike.
Chahut dans le Ciel — edition 2026
Eleventh edition of the Chahut dans le Ciel festival, on August 28, 29 and 30, 2026 on the Montciel plateau in Lons-le-Saunier (Jura). Three days of live performances combining aerial circus, concerts, street arts and a participatory ball in a green and festive setting.
Chahut dans le Ciel 2026 — 11th edition
The Chahut dans le Ciel festival returns on August 28, 29 and 30, 2026 to the Montciel plateau in Lons-le-Saunier for its eleventh edition. A multidisciplinary festival in the Jura, it offers acrobatic and aerial circus, concerts and participatory dances bringing together international artists for all ages.
The 2026 program features a flagship show per day, complemented by a musical lineup and entertainment. The full program (detailed schedule) will be specified during the summer on the official website and social networks of the festival.
Programme Chahut dans le Ciel 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026
- L'arbre à danser — Cie Système B (participatory ball orchestrated by four traveling musicians and two dance facilitators)
Saturday, August 29, 2026
- DjeuhDjoah & Lieutenant Nicholson — groove with transatlantic accents
- K.O.G. (Kweku Of Ghana) — afrobeat (London / Ghana)
- GUTS — groove (ex-Alliance Ethnik)
Sunday, August 30, 2026
- Gagarine is not dead — Cie Les Sanglés / En Corps En l'Air (space circus, acrobatics and aerial)
Full program and detailed schedule to come on the official website.
Highlights Chahut dans le Ciel 2026
- Acrobatic and aerial circus in a green setting
- Groove, afrobeat and world music concerts
- Participatory ball and entertainment for all ages
Prices Chahut dans le Ciel 2026
Practical information — Chahut dans le Ciel
Access to the Montciel plateau
By car
The Montciel plateau is located in the heights of Lons-le-Saunier. Follow signs for the Montciel district. Parking is available near the festival site.
By train
Lons-le-Saunier station is served by TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté trains. The Montciel plateau is accessible on foot or by shuttle from the city center.
Ticketing
3-day passes and day tickets are available. Prices:
- 3-day pass full price: €24
- 3-day pass reduced price: €16
- 3-day pass child (under 12): €7
- Free for under 3s
Food and Drink
Food stalls and bars are available on the festival site, offering a varied and local selection.
Practical information
- The festival takes place outdoors, bring appropriate clothing
- Family-friendly festival: activities and shows for all ages
- Volunteering: the festival recruits volunteers, sign up on the official website
Contact
Official website: chahutdansleciel.com
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Where does it take place — Chahut dans le Ciel
Plateau de Montciel
Plateau de Montciel, 39000 Lons-le-Saunier