Festival de l'Avenir de Kingersheim
A festive and committed weekend to imagine a sustainable and desirable future
About Festival de l'Avenir
Imagining the future differently, together
The Festival de l'Avenir was born from the belief that a different future is possible, provided we build it collectively. Hosted by the Les Ami(e)s des Sheds association, this festival takes place in late August in and around the Sheds de Kingersheim, an iconic venue in the Mulhouse area that blends shared workshops, educational gardens, and community meeting spaces. The theme changes each year: following a 2025 edition focused on low-tech solutions, the 2026 edition invites visitors to explore the future of food and agriculture, all while sharing moments of conviviality, music, and creativity.
The 2026 three-day program
The 2026 edition spans a full weekend, from Friday, August 28th to Sunday, August 30th, with a varied program accessible to all ages:
Friday kicks off the festivities with a "stammtisch" (roundtable) on agriculture in Kingersheim, followed in the evening by a jazz concert, a bar, and light refreshments. Saturday afternoon is dedicated to workshops and demonstrations: a food-themed escape game, a zero-waste cooking workshop, solar cookers, haybox cooking, cooperative games, and family activities, followed by a panel discussion on food democracy and local autonomy. On Sunday, the educational garden park takes center stage with performances for all audiences, an aperitif-concert, a lecture-conversation, and workshops and games for children.
The agriculture and food of tomorrow
Because there is no more powerful lever than food to improve human health and our environment, the workshops, demonstrations, games, performances, and panel discussions of this edition are designed to help everyone reduce their daily ecological footprint. The workshops offered do more than just raise awareness: they pass on practical skills that anyone can replicate at home.
Les Sheds, a place of life and commitment
The Sheds de Kingersheim, located at 2a rue d'Illzach, are much more than just a venue: they are a shared living space where gardeners, DIY enthusiasts, artists, and committed citizens cross paths. The educational garden park, with its permaculture plots and experimental installations, embodies a concrete and joyful approach to ecological transition. The Festival de l'Avenir is the annual highlight of this collective dynamic, open to everyone and designed to build connections between residents of the neighborhood, the city, and the entire metropolitan area.
A family-friendly and accessible festival
Accessibility is at the heart of the project: in 2026, admission is free on Saturday and Sunday, with only the Friday evening event requiring a ticket. The festival is designed to welcome families with children, offering activities suitable for all ages in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. It is a place to come to learn, share, have fun, and dream of a different future.
Festival de l'Avenir — edition 2026
Festival de l'Avenir 2026: Eating well today and tomorrow
The 2026 Festival de l'Avenir runs from Friday, August 28th to Sunday, August 30th at Les Sheds in Kingersheim. Staying true to its festive and socially conscious spirit, this year's event is dedicated to food and agriculture: exploring where our food comes from, how to produce and cook it differently, and how to build local food autonomy.
The program features a mix of concerts, practical workshops, demonstrations, community stalls, children's entertainment, and panel discussions, held at Les Sheds and the educational garden. Admission is free on Saturday and Sunday; only the Friday evening event is ticketed, with bookings available via HelloAsso.
Programme Festival de l'Avenir 2026
Friday, August 28th, from 3:00 PM
3:00 PM — Pretzel Stammtisch on agriculture in Kingersheim, hosted by the Kingersheim Historical Society. Free admission.
7:00 PM — Jazz concert with food available on-site. Ticketed event, bookings via HelloAsso.
Saturday, August 29th, 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM — Free admission
Stalls: Jam swap, solar oven and haybox cooking demonstrations, Food Social Security association, Friends of the Confédération Paysanne, Terres de Liens, and more.
2:00 PM — Food-themed escape game by Hop La Transition (reservation required, limited to 8 people).
3:00 PM — Zero-waste cooking workshop (registration required): roasted vegetables, grains, sauces, versatile bases, using leftovers, food preservation, and meal planning.
For children: Solar chocolate fondue workshop, wooden games, board games, poster coloring challenge, special bikes, and more.
5:30 PM — Panel discussion on food democracy and local autonomy, featuring the Food Social Security association, Friends of the Confédération Paysanne, Terres de Liens, and others.
Organic snacks and refreshments available on-site: local drinks and organic ice cream.
Sunday, August 30th, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the educational garden — Free admission
Aperitif concert with the JéREmy La Musik duo in the garden, shared barbecue, solar drying workshop, conference-discussion on the agriculture of yesterday and tomorrow, and an 'apéricide' event with the Cancer Colère association.
2:00 PM and 3:15 PM — 'Carott'Cartoon' show for all ages, by Cie Sapristelles.
4:15 PM — 'Daweid contre Goliath' children's show, by Cie Sapristelles.
For children: Solar chocolate fondue workshop, wooden games, board games, poster coloring challenge, and more.
Organic snacks and refreshments available on-site: local drinks and organic ice cream.
All weekend
Bicycle parking available.
Highlights Festival de l'Avenir 2026
- 2026 Theme: 'Eating well today and tomorrow'
- Jazz concert on Friday night and garden aperitif concert on Sunday
- Food-themed escape game and zero-waste cooking workshop
- Solar ovens, haybox cooking, and solar drying
- Two children's shows by Cie Sapristelles
- Panel discussion on food democracy and local autonomy
- Free admission on Saturday and Sunday
Prices Festival de l'Avenir 2026
Practical information — Festival de l'Avenir
Practical Information
Access and transport
By bike: A bike rack is available on-site throughout the weekend.
By car: Les Sheds are located at 2a rue d'Illzach, 68260 Kingersheim, in the Mulhouse metropolitan area. Access via the A36, exit Mulhouse-Centre or Kingersheim. Parking is available nearby.
By public transport: Take the Soléa bus network from the center of Mulhouse. There is a stop near Les Sheds.
By train: Take the train to Mulhouse station, then a bus to Kingersheim. Mulhouse is 2 hours and 40 minutes from Paris by TGV.
2026 Schedule
- Friday, August 28th: starting at 3:00 PM (paid evening event from 7:00 PM)
- Saturday, August 29th: from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM (free admission)
- Sunday, August 30th: from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at the educational garden (free admission)
Rates
Friday evening: paid, tickets available on HelloAsso. Saturday and Sunday: free admission. Participation fees for workshops vary, and some require advance booking.
Contact
- Location: Les Sheds, 2a rue d'Illzach, 68260 Kingersheim
- Organizer: Les Ami(e)s des Sheds
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Les Sheds — Parc-jardin pédagogique
2a rue d'Illzach, 68260 Kingersheim, 68260 Kingersheim