Festival des Essentiels
2025
Edition 2025 — Finished
Edition 2025 — Les Essentiels
2025 Edition
The summer of 2025 saw the Festival des Essentiels unfold its multidisciplinary program in the neighborhoods of Gennevilliers, the 18th and 20th arrondissements of Paris, and Montreuil. Street theatre, contemporary dance, circus arts, and concerts alternated in public spaces, gardens, and squares of the partner cities, attracting a mixed audience of locals, families, and music lovers. The festival upheld its commitment to accessibility with free admission or very reduced price performances.
Highlights
2025 Highlights
- Multidisciplinary performances in the neighborhoods of Gennevilliers, Paris, and Montreuil
- Gender-balanced programming
- Artistic mediation with residents
- Free admission or very reduced prices
Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. .