Festival Avis de Temps Fort
Street arts festival on the left bank of the Lorient estuary
About Avis de Temps Fort
Street Arts by the Estuary
The Festival Avis de Temps Fort is an annual gathering for street arts that transforms the left bank of the Lorient estuary into an open-air stage. Every year, during the Ascension weekend, the towns of Port-Louis, Locmiquélic, Riantec, and Gâvres host performing arts companies for two days of free outdoor performances.
Dance, Theater, Circus, and Mime
The festival's program covers the entire spectrum of street arts:
- Contemporary dance and urban dances in public spaces
- Street theater and itinerant theater
- Contemporary circus: acrobatics, juggling, balancing
- Mime and gestural arts
- Puppet shows and visual forms
The invited companies come from all over France and present creations specially adapted to public spaces and the maritime landscapes of the estuary.
A Completely Free Festival
All performances at the Festival Avis de Temps Fort are completely free, with no tickets or reservations required. This total freeness is at the heart of the festival's philosophy, which champions live art that is accessible to everyone, without economic or cultural barriers.
Navigate Between Performances
The festival's originality lies in its free maritime transport system. Boats connect the different performance sites between Port-Louis, Locmiquélic, Riantec, and Gâvres, allowing spectators to travel across the estuary between shows. This system makes travel an integral part of the festive experience.
A Multigenerational Festival
Avis de Temps Fort is aimed at all audiences regardless of age. Families, children, teenagers, and adults gather in the streets and on the quays to share the joy of live performance. The companies offer artistic forms that appeal to all ages, from shows for young audiences to more demanding performances.
An Inter-municipal Partnership
The festival is the result of a partnership between four municipalities on the left bank of the estuary, under the initiative of the Town of Port-Louis. This inter-municipal cooperation makes it possible to offer a large-scale event for the entire area, enhancing the cultural appeal of the left bank.
Avis de Temps Fort — edition 2026
Festival Avis de Temps Fort 2026 on Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15 (Ascension weekend), on the left bank of the Lorient harbor. 11 companies, 19 performances and 2 free workshops of theater, circus, mime and dance in the streets and squares of Port-Louis, Locmiquélic, Riantec and Gâvres. Free maritime shuttles between the communes.
2026 Edition: 11 Companies, 19 Performances
For its 2026 edition, the Festival Avis de Temps Fort brought together on Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15 (Ascension weekend) eleven street art companies from here and elsewhere, for 19 performances and 2 workshops, in the public spaces of Port-Louis, Locmiquélic, Riantec and Gâvres.
A Multidisciplinary Program
The 2026 edition highlighted circus, mime, theater and movement, with wandering shows, intimate forms and large open-air pieces. The streets, squares, ports and parks became backdrops, from the market squares of Port-Louis to the Château de Kerdurand in Riantec, passing through the Port de Gâvres and the Môle du Port de la Pointe.
A Public Presentation Upstream
The edition was preceded by a public presentation on May 7 at 6:30 PM at Parc à Boulets, a sharing stage with residents prior to the festival.
An Entirely Free Event
As every year, all shows were free, with no reservation or ticketing required, in line with the festival's philosophy of live art accessible to all. The free maritime shuttles allowed festival-goers to travel between the four communes by water.
Weather Adaptations
Following the weather conditions on Friday, May 15, some shows initially planned outdoors were moved indoors: Cie CARNA to the Salle de sports de Kerzo, and Cie AMA to the Salle de La Criée.
Programme Avis de Temps Fort 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026
- 2:30 PM — Cie Les Sanglés, Gagarine is not dead (anti-gravitational street theater) · Port Sainte-Catherine, Locmiquélic
- 4:00 PM and 6:15 PM — DBK Compagnie, Mission Président (wandering show) · Place du marché, Port-Louis
- 4:00 PM, 5:15 PM and 6:15 PM — Cie Xav To Yilo, Juste là (mime-dance) · Jardin de la Médiathèque, Port-Louis
- 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM — Cie 126 KG, Quatuor (clown) · Cour de l'école Chandernagor, Port-Louis
- 5:15 PM — Léandre, Fly to the moon (clown-mime) · Môle du Port de la Pointe, Port-Louis
- 8:00 PM — Cie Bravache, L'Iliade (theater) · Château de Kerdurand, Riantec
Friday, May 15, 2026
- 10:00 AM-11:00 AM and 12:00 PM-1:00 PM — Cie AMA, Explorer l'art de se plier en quatre (circus workshop) · Jardin de la Muse, Port-Louis
- 11:30 AM — Cie La Débordante, La stratégie du dépôt de bilan (theater-dance) · Parc à Boulets, Port-Louis
- 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM — Cie CARNA, Les cœurs rouges (pole dance) · Espace Driasker, Port-Louis (weather fallback: Salle de sports de Kerzo)
- 2:30 PM — Cie Tuga, Un verano naranja (mime-clown) · Port, Gâvres
- 4:00 PM — Cie AMA, Déformation Professionnelle (contortion) · Jardin de la Muse, Port-Louis (weather fallback: Salle de La Criée)
- 5:30 PM — Cie Bravache, L'Odyssée (mime-clown) · Parc des boulistes, Port-Louis
- 6:15 PM — Cie Tuga, Un verano naranja (mime-clown) · Port de la Pointe, Port-Louis
Both Days
- La Famille Radasse (drag show) — wandering during boat crossings and in the streets of Port-Louis
Highlights Avis de Temps Fort 2026
- 11 companies, 19 performances, 2 workshops
- 4 communes involved: Port-Louis, Locmiquélic, Riantec, Gâvres
- Free maritime shuttles between sites
- Closing show L'Iliade by Cie Bravache at Château de Kerdurand (Riantec)
- Entirely free festival, no reservation required
Prices Avis de Temps Fort 2026
Practical information — Avis de Temps Fort
Access
The festival takes place on the left bank of the Lorient estuary, in the towns of Port-Louis, Locmiquélic, Riantec, and Gâvres.
- By car: From Lorient, take the D162 towards Port-Louis (20 minutes). Parking available in Port-Louis and neighboring towns.
- By boat: Free maritime transport between the different festival sites.
- By public transport: CTRL network from Lorient.
Prices
Festival is completely free. No tickets, no reservations needed.
Period
The festival is held every year during the Ascension weekend (Thursday and Friday).
Contact
Town of Port-Louis
Website: www.ville-portlouis.fr
Accommodation
Port-Louis and its surroundings offer a wide choice of accommodation: hotels, B&Bs, gîtes, campsites, and seasonal rentals. It is recommended to book in advance, especially during the summer season. The local tourist office can assist you with your accommodation search.
Accessibility
Please inquire with the organizers about access conditions for people with reduced mobility. The main festival venues are generally accessible.
Practical Tips
Remember to consult the detailed program before your visit to plan your shows and activities. For outdoor performances, bring clothing suitable for Breton weather (windbreaker and rain gear recommended). Carpooling is encouraged to limit environmental impact. Follow the festival's social media for the latest news and any program changes.
Nearby
Take advantage of your visit to the Festival Avis de Temps Fort to discover the tourist attractions of Morbihan: the Gulf of Morbihan, the Carnac megaliths, the Ponant islands, the wild coast of Quiberon, and the charming towns of the department. The local tourist office will provide information on nearby visits and activities.
Festival-goer photos
No photo yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Vous avez repéré une erreur ou une information manquante ?
Aidez-nous à garder cette fiche à jour. Toute proposition est relue par notre équipe avant publication.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No review yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community
Where does it take place — Avis de Temps Fort
Espaces publics de Port-Louis, Locmiquélic, Riantec et Gâvres
Hôtel de ville, Place Notre-Dame, CS 40018, 56290 Port-Louis, 56290 Port-Louis