Festival de l'Avenir de Kingersheim

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.