Festipousses

A festival dedicated to children and families

Since 2017, Festi'pousses has enchanted families in Beaufortais every spring with a performing arts program specially designed for the young audience. Supported by the four municipalities of the Entente-Vallée — Beaufort-en-Anjou, Les Bois d'Anjou, La Ménitré, and Mazé-Milon — this inter-municipal festival offers a joyful, poetic, and immersive artistic program that invites curiosity, laughter, and wonder.

A rich and varied artistic program

For three to four weeks, from mid-March to mid-April, Festi'pousses unfolds an eclectic program that explores all forms of performing arts: object theater, puppet theater, music, dance, mime, immersive shows, and short film screenings. The invited companies offer original creations designed for young spectators, from toddlers to teenagers, in intimate formats that foster proximity with the artists.

Sometimes unusual venues

One of the unique features of Festi'pousses is its presence in varied and sometimes unusual locations across the four municipalities: the cinema-theater of Beaufort-en-Anjou, municipal halls, media libraries, schools, but also outdoors. This diversity of venues contributes to the atmosphere of discovery and adventure that characterizes the festival, transforming each performance into a unique experience.

A festival accessible to all

True to its popular vocation, Festi'pousses maintains a single price of 2 euros per person, making culture accessible to the greatest number. The cultural service of the Entente-Vallée coordinates the entire program and ensures the reception of families. Creative workshops and exhibitions complement the shows, extending the artistic experience and inviting young and old to participate actively.