E'môm'tions
Young audience festival in Châteaugiron
2026
About E'môm'tions
E'môm'tions is the festival for young audiences in Châteaugiron, Ille-et-Vilaine. Created in 2008 by the local youth municipal council, it takes place every October and is designed for children aged 0 to 12. The program features live performances, creative workshops, and games hosted across the town's cultural venues, including the libraries, the Paul Le Flem School of Music and Dance, the Les 3 CHA art center, and the Le Zéphyr hall.
E'môm'tions — edition 2026
The 19th edition of E'môm'tions takes place from Wednesday, October 21 to Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Châteaugiron. Featuring three shows at Le Zéphyr centered on shadow theater, color, and light, along with ten creative workshops held at local libraries, the Paul Le Flem school, l'Orangerie, and Le Zéphyr.
2026 Edition
From Wednesday, October 21 to Sunday, October 25, 2026, the City of Châteaugiron presents three shows and ten workshops exploring the themes of shadow theater, color, and light. Performances will be held at Le Zéphyr. Workshops are hosted across various venues including médiathèques Les Halles, L'Odyssée, and Phileas Fogg, the école de musique et de danse Paul Le Flem, l'Orangerie, and Le Zéphyr.
Tickets are €5 for adults and €4 for children under 12; workshops are €5 per participant. Four workshops are free with reservation. Tickets are available online via Billetweb Châteaugiron. Shows start promptly, and doors open 30 minutes prior.
Highlights E'môm'tions 2026
- "Un rien coloré" by Compagnie Tra Le Mani, shadow theater for ages 6 months-3 years, three sessions on Wednesday, October 21 at Le Zéphyr
- "Bob et Casquette" by Compagnie L'Unanime, puppet show for ages 4 and up, Saturday, October 24 at 3:00 PM at Le Zéphyr
- "Cheveux" cine-concert by Marie-Laure Picard, L'Armada Productions, for ages 7 and up, Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 PM at Le Zéphyr
- "Fanion Locomotion" exhibition by Pinaffo and Pluvinage at centre d'art Les 3 CHA
Programme E'môm'tions 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- 9:30 AM — "Un rien coloré" show by Compagnie Tra Le Mani · Le Zéphyr · ages 6 months to 3 years · 30 min
- 10:30 AM — Storytelling workshop, by médiathèque Les Halles · médiathèque Les Halles · ages 3 to 6 · 30 min · free with reservation, parent must accompany
- 10:30 AM — "Build your own race car" workshop · médiathèque L'Odyssée · ages 6 to 10 · 1h · free with reservation, parent must accompany
- 11:00 AM — "Un rien coloré" show by Compagnie Tra Le Mani · Le Zéphyr · ages 6 months to 3 years · 30 min
- 4:30 PM — "Un rien coloré" show by Compagnie Tra Le Mani · Le Zéphyr · ages 6 months to 3 years · 30 min
Thursday, October 22, 2026
- 10:00 AM — Parent/child dance workshop · école de musique et de danse Paul Le Flem · ages 4-6 · 1h · parent must accompany
- 10:30 AM — "Inked and Living Prints" workshop · médiathèque Phileas Fogg · ages 6 and up · 1h30 · free with reservation, parent-child duo
- 2:00 PM — "Little Sound Worlds" workshop with Marie-Laure Picard · Le Zéphyr · ages 7 and up · 3h
Friday, October 23, 2026
- 10:00 AM — Musical awakening workshop on the theme of colors · école de musique et de danse Paul Le Flem · ages 6 months to 3 years · 45 min · parent must accompany
- 11:00 AM — Sound coding workshop · école de musique et de danse Paul Le Flem · ages 5 to 10 · 45 min
- 5:00 PM — Family game night, hosted by the library team · médiathèque Les Halles · ages 6 and up · 2h · free with reservation, parent must accompany
Saturday, October 24, 2026
- 10:00 AM — Puppet-making workshop with Aude Bertel (Atelier Castelkids) · l'Orangerie · ages 4 and up · 2h · parent-child duo
- 3:00 PM — "Bob et Casquette" puppet show by Compagnie L'Unanime · Le Zéphyr · ages 4 and up · 45 min
Sunday, October 25, 2026
- 10:00 AM — "Mèche à mèche" drawing workshop with Aude Bertel · l'Orangerie · ages 7 and up · 2h
- 3:00 PM — "Cheveux" cine-concert by Marie-Laure Picard, L'Armada Productions · Le Zéphyr · ages 7 and up · 55 min
Around the festival
- Games to discover at Le Zéphyr before and after shows, provided by La Poule à Pois and médiathèque Les Halles · free
- "Fanion Locomotion" exhibition by Pinaffo and Pluvinage · centre d'art Les 3 CHA · until December 13, during opening hours
An accompanying adult is mandatory for workshops marked "parent must accompany".
Prices E'môm'tions 2026
Workshops: €5 per participant
Free with reservation: storytelling, race car building, inked and living prints, family game night
Also free: games available at Le Zéphyr and the "Fanion Locomotion" exhibition at centre d'art Les 3 CHA
Online ticketing via Billetweb Châteaugiron. Limited capacity, advance booking recommended.
Practical information — E'môm'tions
Venues
The festival is spread across several locations in Châteaugiron: the Le Zéphyr hall (15 avenue Pierre le Treut) for performances, as well as the Les Halles, L'Odyssée, and Phileas Fogg libraries, the Paul Le Flem School of Music and Dance, the Orangerie, and the Les 3 CHA art center.
Prices
Performances: €5 for adults, €4 for children under 12. Workshops: €5 per participant. Several workshops are free but require booking.
Booking
Tickets are available online via Billetweb Châteaugiron. Space is limited, so early booking is recommended. Shows start promptly; doors open 30 minutes before the start time. An accompanying adult is required for some workshops.
Contact
Tel: 07 85 11 24 93 · [email protected]
E'môm'tions in Châteaugiron
E'môm'tions is the festival for young audiences in Châteaugiron, Ille-et-Vilaine. It was launched in 2008 by the town's youth municipal council, and the October 2026 edition marks its 19th year.
Shows, workshops, and games
Each edition combines live performances with creative workshops—most designed for parents and children to enjoy together. The themes vary from year to year: while 2025 focused on dance, music, and theater, 2026 will explore shadow puppetry, color, and light.
Cultural venues across town
The festival takes place throughout Châteaugiron, bringing together local cultural institutions: the three libraries, the Les 3 CHA art center, the Paul Le Flem school (music, dance, and theater), the Castelkids workshop, and the Paradisio cinema. Performances are held at the Le Zéphyr hall. Key partners include Hyper U Châteaugiron, La Poule à Pois, and the Pays de Châteaugiron Communauté.
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