Plateau Picard Spring Festival
Free and family-friendly festival of street arts, music, and shows on the Plateau Picard
About Printemps du Plateau Picard
The Plateau Picard Spring Festival is a free, family-friendly cultural event organized annually since 2015 by the Communauté de Communes du Plateau Picard. For three days in spring, the festival takes over the Espace De Baynast in Le Plessier-sur-Saint-Just (formerly in Wavignies) with concerts, street theater, parades, artistic installations, and activities for all ages. This convivial gathering celebrates artistic creation in a rural setting.
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Plateau Picard Spring Festival: Art in the Open Air
Since 2015, the Communauté de Communes du Plateau Picard has been organizing its Spring Festival, a cultural event that celebrates the arrival of good weather through a rich and eclectic program of street arts, music, and shows. This free, family-friendly festival has become a must-attend event in the cultural life of northern Oise.
A Street Arts Festival
The Spring Festival showcases street arts in all their forms:
- Street Theater: professional companies offering interactive and offbeat performances
- Artistic Parades: processions, musical corteges, and giant characters taking over public spaces
- Artistic Installations: ephemeral works and original scenographies transforming the venue
- Contemporary Circus: acrobats, jugglers, and tightrope walkers for the eyes to feast on
A Varied Musical Program
Music plays a central role in the festival with concerts on stage and as parades. The orchestra from the Saint-Just-en-Chaussée music schools, local vocal ensembles, and guest artists liven up the festival in a festive and warm atmosphere, blending swing, world music, and original creations.
The Espace De Baynast
The festival takes place at the Espace De Baynast, the headquarters of the Communauté de Communes du Plateau Picard, located in Le Plessier-sur-Saint-Just. This site offers indoor and outdoor spaces suitable for an open-air event, with gardens and lawns that host the festival's various stages and installations.
A Commitment to Culture in Rural Areas
The Spring Festival is part of the ambitious cultural policy of the Communauté de Communes du Plateau Picard, which also offers a year-round cultural season and a renowned Jazz Festival. These events contribute to the attractiveness of the territory and the cultural influence of this rural area in northern Oise.
A Family-Friendly and Convivial Event
The festival is designed to welcome all audiences, from the youngest to the oldest. Specific activities for children—creative workshops, games, shows for young audiences—are offered throughout the weekend. The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere of the festival makes it a cherished moment of sharing and conviviality for everyone.
Printemps du Plateau Picard — edition 2026
The Plateau Picard Spring Festival 2026 is expected in spring with its free program of street arts, music, and family shows.
Prices Printemps du Plateau Picard 2026
Practical information — Printemps du Plateau Picard
Access and Transportation
By car: Le Plessier-sur-Saint-Just is accessible via the D916 from Beauvais (approx. 30 min) or from Clermont-de-l'Oise (approx. 20 min). The Espace De Baynast has a large free parking lot. The site is well-signposted from the main roads of the Plateau Picard. Saint-Just-en-Chaussée, a neighboring town, is a good GPS landmark.
By train: The nearest station is Saint-Just-en-Chaussée, served by TER trains from Paris-Nord (approx. 1h) and from Amiens. From the station, travel by car or taxi is necessary to reach the Espace De Baynast (approx. 5 min).
Practical Information
Location: Espace De Baynast, 140 rue Verte, 60130 Le Plessier-sur-Saint-Just. This site is the headquarters of the Communauté de Communes du Plateau Picard and offers indoor and outdoor spaces suitable for an open-air festival.
Dates and Times
The festival takes place over a weekend in spring (May-June), from Friday to Sunday. Shows and activities are scheduled throughout the day, generally from 10 am to 10 pm. The detailed program with the times for each show is communicated on the website of the Communauté de Communes and its social media a few weeks before the event.
Prices
The festival is entirely free and open to all. All concerts, shows, and activities are free to access, without prior registration or reservation. This free access is a strong commitment from the Communauté de Communes to ensure access to culture for everyone in rural areas.
Food and Drink
Refreshment stands and food stalls are set up on the festival site, offering local products and takeaway meals. You can also bring your own picnic to enjoy the green spaces of the Espace De Baynast.
Accessibility and Families
The festival is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Areas are set up for families with young children, including shaded areas and activities for young audiences. Bring clothing suitable for spring weather (hat, sunscreen, rain gear depending on the weather).
Contact
Communauté de Communes du Plateau Picard – Tel: 03 44 78 01 17 – Website: www.plateaupicard.fr – Facebook: @festivaldeprintemps
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Where does it take place — Printemps du Plateau Picard
Espace De Baynast, Le Plessier-sur-Saint-Just
140 rue Verte, 60130 Wavignies