Clin d'Oeil Festival
The international sign language arts festival, unique in the world, in Reims
About Clin d'Oeil
A unique festival in the world
The Clin d'Oeil Festival is the largest international festival dedicated to sign language arts. Created in 2003 by the CinéSourds association, it is held every two years in Reims and brings together artists, professionals, and spectators from about forty countries. Supported by the Ministry of Culture and the City of Reims, this festival is fully accessible in LSF (French Sign Language) and IS (International Sign), fostering the mix of spoken and signed languages from around the world.
Live performances in sign language
At the heart of the festival, the theaters of Comédie de Reims and Le Manège host a full program of live performances interpreted by sign language theater companies from around the world. Plays, performances, dance, and visual creations explore the full artistic richness of Deaf culture and offer a unique stage experience, where gesture and body become the main vectors of emotion.
The Clin d'Oeil Village
The Clin d'Oeil Village, set up in the parking lot of the Stade Auguste Delaune over 7,000 m², is the beating heart of the festival. This open-air village brings together artistic and professional exhibitors, street artists, musicians, circus performers, and offers a continuous program throughout the day. Every evening, the famous Deaf Parties liven up the village with musicians, dancers, and a unique festive atmosphere.
Film competition and visual arts
The festival organizes an international film competition — short films and documentaries — highlighting Deaf cinema and audiovisual creations in sign language. Exhibitions of visual and plastic arts, street art, and a SLAM Battle complete the artistic program. Professional seminars and conferences are also offered for players in the cultural and film sectors.
An inclusive and festive festival
The Clin d'Oeil Festival is designed as a space for inclusion and meeting between Deaf and hearing cultures. Activities for children and young people, workshops, and street entertainment create a joyful atmosphere open to all. The event helps to change perceptions of deafness and promote sign language as a full language, carrying a rich and vibrant culture.
Clin d'Oeil — edition 2026
12th edition of the Clin d'Oeil Festival, from Thursday, July 2 to Sunday, July 5, 2026 in Reims. The largest international festival of sign language arts returns for four days of live performances, film competition, chansigne concerts, street arts, and Deaf Parties, with around forty countries represented.
Clin d'Oeil Festival - 12th Edition (2026)
The 12th edition of the Clin d'Oeil Festival will be held from Thursday, July 2 to Sunday, July 5, 2026 in Reims. Organized every two years by the CinéSourds association since 2003, this international gathering of sign language arts brought together over 20,000 festival-goers during the 2024 edition.
The festival is structured around an IN and OFF program. The IN live performances are presented in the theaters of the Comédie de Reims and the Manège, accompanied by screenings of films and documentaries in competition and the awards ceremony on Saturday evening. The OFF program will take over a new venue in 2026, L'Atelier, as well as the conferences and professional meetings organized at the Village.
The Clin d'Oeil Village returns to the Stade Auguste Delaune car park (7,000 m²): artistic and professional exhibitors, street artists, musicians, circus performers, magicians, and comedians perform continuously every day. Also on the program: chansigne concerts, visual and plastic arts exhibitions, SLAM Battle over two days, Fan Zone with a giant screen for the FIFA World Cup matches (round of 16 and quarter-finals), and the legendary Deaf Parties every evening. Around forty countries are represented, and the entire festival is accessible in LSF (French Sign Language) and IS (International Sign).
Programme Clin d'Oeil 2026
An IN and OFF program over four days
The 12th edition takes place from Thursday, July 2 to Sunday, July 5, 2026 at several sites in Reims. The detailed day-by-day program is progressively published by the organization on clin-doeil.eu and the Billetweb ticketing platform.
IN Program (theaters)
- Live performances by sign language theater companies from around the world, at the Comédie de Reims and the Manège
- International film competition: short films and documentaries in sign language
- Awards ceremony on Saturday evening
OFF Program
- Performances and creations at L'Atelier (new venue 2026)
- Conferences, panels, and professional meetings at the Village
Clin d'Oeil Village (Stade Auguste Delaune)
- Artistic and professional exhibitors, street arts, musicians, circus performers, magicians, and comedians continuously every day
- Chansigne concerts and visual and plastic arts exhibitions
- SLAM Battle spread over two days
- Fan Zone with giant screen: FIFA World Cup round of 16 and quarter-final matches
- Deaf Parties every evening (chansigne performers, musicians, and dancers)
Highlights Clin d'Oeil 2026
- 12th edition of the biennial sign language arts festival
- Around forty countries represented
- IN program (Comédie de Reims, Le Manège) and OFF program (new venue L'Atelier)
- Clin d'Oeil Village of 7,000 m² at Stade Auguste Delaune
- International film competition and awards ceremony
- SLAM Battle over two days
- FIFA World Cup Fan Zone (round of 16 and quarter-finals)
- Deaf Parties every evening
- Full accessibility in LSF and International Sign
Prices Clin d'Oeil 2026
Practical information — Clin d'Oeil
Access
The festival takes place on several sites in Reims.
- Clin d'Oeil Village: Parking of Stade Auguste Delaune, 7,000 m², Reims
- Performances: La Comédie de Reims and Le Manège, national stage
- L'Atelier: Space for OFF performances
Hours
- From Thursday to Sunday, continuous daytime programming
- Deaf Parties every evening at the Village
Prices
- Online ticketing on Billetweb
- Check the official website for detailed prices
Accessibility
- Festival fully accessible in LSF and International Sign Language (IS)
Contact
- Website: www.clin-doeil.eu
- CinéSourds Association
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Where does it take place — Clin d'Oeil
Village Clin d'Oeil / Stade Auguste Delaune / La Comédie de Reims / Le Manège
Stade Auguste Delaune, 51100 Reims