Festival FMR

A village in the Meuse that vibrates to the rhythm of street arts

The Festival FMR transforms the small village of Ménil-la-Horgne into an open-air theater every June. Born in 2023 from the initiative of the Collectif FMR, a group of performing arts companies and cultural associations newly established in the commune, this festival celebrates both street art and the roots of these artists in their adopted territory.

A multidisciplinary program

For two days, a dozen shows and concerts take over the barns, streets, and squares of the village. The program generously blends performing arts disciplines:

Circus

Contemporary circus companies present their creations in reinvented spaces: barns transformed into tents, village squares into circus rings. Acrobatics, juggling, and physical performances surprise and amaze the audience.

Puppetry

Puppet theater finds ideal stages in the nooks and crannies of the village for its intimate and poetic shows, accessible to both young and old.

Brass bands and music

Brass bands and musical ensembles parade through the streets, bringing rhythm and good cheer to the entire event. Music is omnipresent, from scheduled concerts to open-air improvisations.

Theater

Street theater performances are staged in the village's public spaces, using the rural architecture as a natural backdrop and creating a unique proximity between actors and spectators.

The spirit of Collectif FMR

The Collectif FMR brings together several local companies and associations who share a common passion for live performance and friendship. Their recent installation in Ménil-la-Horgne is at the heart of the festival's project, which celebrates this new rooting by opening the village gates wide to artists and the public.

A rural and authentic setting

Ménil-la-Horgne is a small rural commune in the Meuse region, between Commercy and Void-Vacon. Its traditional Lorraine architecture, stone barns, and shaded squares offer an ideal setting for a street arts festival, far from the urban hustle and bustle.