Festival Éternel — The Festival of Souls

4th edition of Festival Éternel

For its 4th edition, the Festival Éternel “La Fête des Âmes” took over several locations in Montluçon from October 25 to 31, 2025, in partnership with the City of Montluçon.

The Ferme des Îlets hosted exhibitions and workshops on October 25 and 26 with free access. The Salsa restobar offered concert and costumed ball evenings on October 29 and 30. The grand finale took place on October 31 at Place Piquand with pre-Hispanic dances, calavera makeup workshops, creation of colored sand carpets, alebrije workshop, and the spectacular night parade through the streets of the medieval center.

Program for the 4th edition

Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26 — Ferme des Îlets (free)

• Exhibitions: Photographs and artworks related to Día de los Muertos
• Workshops: Creation of alebrijes, calavera makeup
• Screenings: Documentaries on Mexican culture

Wednesday, October 29 & Thursday, October 30 — Salsa restobar (paid)

• Concerts: Folkloric and traditional Mexican music
• Costumed Ball: Costume contest

Friday, October 31 — Place Piquand (free)

• 5 PM: Pre-Hispanic dances
• 5 PM - 6 PM: Calavera makeup and various games
• Workshop: Creation of colored sand carpets with public participation
• Evening: Grand costumed night parade through the streets of Montluçon

Highlights of the 2025 edition

• Grand costumed night parade through the streets of the medieval center
• Pre-Hispanic dances at Place Piquand
• Alebrije workshops with Mexican artisans
• Concerts and costumed ball at Salsa restobar
• Exhibitions and screenings at Ferme des Îlets
• Participatory creation of colored sand carpets