Festival des Arts de la Rue (Bastid'Art)

Bastid'Art: When the Bastide Becomes a Stage

Since 1994, the bastide of Miramont-de-Guyenne has vibrated to the rhythm of street arts every first weekend of August. The Bastid'Art festival, which has become over the years an unmissable event for live outdoor performance in the Southwest, transforms the streets, squares, and heritage nooks of this medieval town in Lot-et-Garonne into a vast open-air theater.

A Rich and Multidisciplinary Program

The strength of Bastid'Art lies in the diversity of its programming. Each edition brings together about thirty companies from the regional and national scene, offering nearly 140 free performances spread over three days. The artistic disciplines represented cover a wide spectrum of live performance:

• Contemporary Circus: acrobatics, tightrope walking, trapeze, juggling, and aerial arts
• Street Theater: itinerant forms and fixed performances in public spaces
• Dance: contemporary performances and choreographic creations adapted for the street
• Music: concerts, brass bands, and traveling musical interventions
• Clown and Puppets: shows for all audiences, blending humor and poetry
• Participatory Workshops: introductions to circus arts and activities for children

Strong Territorial Anchoring

The festival is part of a territorial cooperation initiative with the other bastides of the Dropt Valley. Performances are scheduled in neighboring towns such as Lévignac-de-Guyenne and Eymet, creating a true artistic route between the bastides. This opening to the territory strengthens the link between built heritage and contemporary creation.

Support for Emerging Creation

Bastid'Art pays particular attention to emerging talent. The "Les Émergents" program allows four companies in the process of professionalization each year to present their creations less than two years old, benefiting from a grant of 400 euros and visibility among the public and professionals. The festival also collaborates with the circus arts schools of Nouvelle-Aquitaine to promote up-and-coming talent.

Highlighting Female Artists

The festival stands out for its particular attention to the visibility of female artists, contributing to a more representative program of the diversity of live performance talent.

Over 30 Years of Festival

Born in 1994 under the impetus of the town of Miramont-de-Guyenne and thanks to the cooperation of the local circus school, the festival has continuously grown. Taking the name Bastid'Art in 2004, it has become one of the most important street arts festivals in Lot-et-Garonne, attracting over 26,000 festival-goers to the streets of the bastide each year. The involvement of residents in the organization and artistic actions makes this event a true territorial cultural project, supported by an entire community.