Festiv·iel
The festival dedicated to inclusive feminism and queer cultures
2026
About Festiv·iel
Festiv·iel — edition 2026
From November 12 to 28, 2026, the Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse hosts its annual highlight event dedicated to inclusive feminism and queer culture. The program features eight shows, including Cabaret La Bouche #2, Dyke by Bili Bellegarde, Mérou by Lou Trotignon, and À l'envers, à l'endroit by Muriel Imbach, alongside meet-and-greets, writing workshops, a feminist karaoke, and festive evenings. The Club La Bouche opening party kicks off the festival on November 13, and a concert by the band Gang Lang will take place during the final week, on November 27.
6th Edition — November 2026
Festiv·iel returns in November 2026 for its 6th edition at the Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse. Following the resounding success of 2025, the festival continues its mission: to offer a space for creation and reflection around inclusive feminism, queer cultures, and issues of gender and sexuality.
The program will be announced in the fall of 2026. Tickets available at 04 72 07 49 49 and on the Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse website.
Highlights Festiv·iel 2026
- Cabaret La Bouche #2 and Club La Bouche opening party — November 12-13
- On a failli t'appeler Marthe ! · Sara Charrier — November 12-14
- Dyke · Bili Bellegarde — November 14
- Magistral·e·s · Alexandra Cismondi — November 19-20
- Mérou · Lou Trotignon, followed by a TXR party night — November 21
- Un tiro cada uno · Laura Sbdar & Consuelo Iturraspe, with a concert by Gang Lang — November 26-27
- À l'envers, à l'endroit · Muriel Imbach (ages 6+) — November 25-28
Programme Festiv·iel 2026
Thursday, November 12, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Cabaret La Bouche #2 (ages 15+) · Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse
- 8:00 PM — On a failli t'appeler Marthe ! · Sara Charrier (ages 13+) · studio
Friday, November 13, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Cabaret La Bouche #2 (ages 15+), followed by the Festiv·iel opening party: Club La Bouche
- 8:00 PM — On a failli t'appeler Marthe ! · Sara Charrier (ages 13+) · studio
Saturday, November 14, 2026
- 3:00 PM — On a failli t'appeler Marthe ! · Sara Charrier (ages 13+) · studio
- 6:00 PM — On a failli t'appeler Marthe ! · Sara Charrier (ages 13+) · studio
- 8:00 PM — Dyke · Bili Bellegarde (ages 15+)
- Writing workshop with Mélissa Zehner (time TBD, registration required)
Monday, November 16, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Quand on dort on n'a pas faim · Anthony Martine (ages 15+)
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Quand on dort on n'a pas faim · Anthony Martine (ages 15+)
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- Inclusive family board games (ages 6+, time TBD)
Thursday, November 19, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Magistral·e·s · Alexandra Cismondi (ages 15+), followed by a post-show talk
Friday, November 20, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Magistral·e·s · Alexandra Cismondi (ages 15+)
Saturday, November 21, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Mérou · Lou Trotignon (ages 14+), followed by a TXR party night
- Writing workshop with Mélissa Zehner (time TBD, registration required)
- HFX+ feminist karaoke (time TBD)
- Latin American feminist voices, meet-and-greet (time TBD)
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
- 3:00 PM — À l'envers, à l'endroit · Muriel Imbach (ages 6+)
Thursday, November 26, 2026
- 10:00 AM — À l'envers, à l'endroit · Muriel Imbach (ages 6+) · school performance
- 2:30 PM — À l'envers, à l'endroit · Muriel Imbach (ages 6+) · school performance
- 8:00 PM — Un tiro cada uno · Laura Sbdar & Consuelo Iturraspe (ages 16+), followed by a post-show talk
Friday, November 27, 2026
- 10:00 AM — À l'envers, à l'endroit · Muriel Imbach (ages 6+) · school performance
- 2:30 PM — À l'envers, à l'endroit · Muriel Imbach (ages 6+) · school performance
- 8:00 PM — Un tiro cada uno · Laura Sbdar & Consuelo Iturraspe (ages 16+), followed by a concert by Gang Lang (TXR party night)
- Writing workshop with Laura Sbdar (time TBD)
Saturday, November 28, 2026
- 11:00 AM — À l'envers, à l'endroit · Muriel Imbach (ages 6+)
- 4:00 PM — À l'envers, à l'endroit · Muriel Imbach (ages 6+)
- Philosophy snack time with Muriel Imbach (time TBD)
- Adult-child sound effects workshop (ages 6+, time TBD, registration required)
Program based on the official season calendar of the Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse (PDF brochure) and the dedicated website page. Details for each show (synopsis, cast) can be found on the "Learn more" pages of the official website.
Prices Festiv·iel 2026
Practical information — Festiv·iel
Access
By public transport: Metro line C, Croix-Rousse stop, then a 5-minute walk. Bus C13 and S6, Croix-Rousse stop.
By car: Place Joannès Ambre, 69004 Lyon. Parking de la Croix-Rousse nearby.
Prices
Festiv·iel Pack: €16/show (3 shows), €13/show (4 or more shows). Reduced rate (under 30s, students, job seekers): €9 (3 shows) or €8 (4 or more shows). Ticket office at 04 72 07 49 49.
Opening Hours
Ticket office open Tuesday to Friday from 2 PM to 7 PM, Saturday from 2 PM to 6 PM. Show times vary according to the program.
Festiv·iel: A Festival for All Genres
Created in 2021 by the Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse (TXR), Festiv·iel is a unique event in the French cultural landscape. Dedicated to inclusive feminism, queer cultures, and issues of gender and sexuality, this festival dares to directly address the topics that shape our times, with the artistic rigor that characterizes TXR and the necessary benevolence to welcome all voices.
An Artistic and Political Commitment
Festiv·iel does more than just program shows: it creates a space for reflection and celebration where art becomes a tool for social transformation. The festival pursues a triple ambition: to fight against discrimination and violence, to encourage individual and collective empowerment, and to offer a place where issues of sisterhood, ecofeminism, and the deconstruction of patriarchy find their artistic expression.
A Demanding and Pluralistic Program
Festiv·iel's program combines theater, performance, dance, "conférences gesticulées" (gesticulated conferences), and encounters with committed figures. Artists such as Rébecca Chaillon, Adèle Haenel, Ovidie, and Titiou Lecoq have marked previous editions with their presence and their free expression. Each performance is chosen for its ability to question, move, and transform the spectator's view of gender norms and power dynamics.
Growing Success
In five editions, Festiv·iel has experienced remarkable growth. The 2024 edition attracted over 5,000 spectators, while the 2025 edition surpassed the 8,000 spectator mark with a 96% occupancy rate. These figures demonstrate the public's appetite for a festival that combines artistic excellence and uncompromising societal commitment.
The Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse: A Militant Venue
Located at place Joannès Ambre in the heart of the 4th arrondissement, the Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse has long been committed to the struggles for equality and diversity. By creating Festiv·iel, TXR affirmed its desire to make theater a political space in the noble sense of the term, where artistic creation dialogues with contemporary struggles for a more just and inclusive society.
Beyond the Shows
Festiv·iel also offers meeting times between artists and audiences, post-show discussions, debates, and workshops that extend the reflection initiated on stage. The festival thus creates an ephemeral community united by the desire to collectively think about issues of gender, sexuality, and identity through the prism of living art.
Where does it take place — Festiv·iel
Festiv·iel in brief
History of Festiv·iel
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