Drôles de Mômes Festival
Festival of shows for young audiences and families
About Drôles de Mômes
A festival dedicated to families
The Drôles de Mômes Festival celebrates performing arts for young audiences and families. For nearly 20 years, this festival has offered a summer weekend on the shores of Lake Montendre, combining artistic discoveries, wonder, and intergenerational moments of sharing.
Performing arts in all its forms
The program explores all facets of performing arts: theater in various forms (storytelling, clowning, burlesque, absurd, poetic), street performances, puppetry, juggling, electro and contemporary music. Artists from Toulouse, Paris, and even Spain bring their original and innovative creations.
By the lake
The natural setting of Lake Montendre offers an ideal environment for hosting these open-air performances. Families can enjoy the green spaces, picnic by the water, and attend shows in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Workshops and participation
Beyond the shows, the festival offers theater workshops for children, opportunities for exchange with artists, and participatory activities. Shows for young audiences are offered at a reduced price (€5 on Saturday), with advantageous family packages.
Drôles de Mômes — edition 2026
The 21st edition of the Drôles de Mômes Festival will be held on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, 2026 by the Baron-Desqueyroux lake in Montendre (Charente-Maritime). Two days of live performances and music outdoors and under a big top, for young audiences and families.
Drôles de Mômes 2026: 21st edition in Montendre
For its 21st edition, the Drôles de Mômes Festival once again takes over the leisure base of Baron-Desqueyroux lake, in Montendre, on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, 2026. Organized by the City of Montendre, this summer event offers two days of theater and music outdoors and under a big top.
A festival for young audiences and families
True to its spirit, Drôles de Mômes celebrates live performance in all its forms — theater, storytelling, clowning, puppetry, street arts — as well as concerts. Young and old gather by the lake for two festive and friendly days, in a natural setting conducive to artistic discovery.
The detailed program (shows, artists, and schedules) will be announced by the organizers.
Sources: City of Montendre (ville-montendre.fr), Haute Saintonge Tourist Office — May 2026.
Highlights Drôles de Mômes 2026
- 20th anniversary edition
- Exceptional young audience program
- Varied shows: theater, clowning, puppetry
- Workshops for children
- Enchanting setting of Lake Montendre
Prices Drôles de Mômes 2026
Practical information — Drôles de Mômes
Practical information
Location
Lac de Montendre
17130 Montendre
Dates
Weekend in July (generally 3 days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Access
- By car: A10 then D730 towards Montendre, direction Lac
- Free parking near the lake
- Site accessible on foot from Montendre
Prices
- Shows for young audiences: €5 on Saturday
- Family packages available
- Some shows are free access
- Weekend pass offered
Information
- Family festival for all audiences
- Catering on site
- Picnic areas by the lake
- Workshops for children
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Where does it take place — Drôles de Mômes
Lac Baron-Desqueyroux
Lac de Montendre, 17130 Montendre