Festival Itinérant Les Ombres des Soirs
Traveling theater festival in the Pays de Montmédy
About Les Ombres des Soirs
The Les Ombres des Soirs Traveling Festival is a theater event that tours the villages and heritage sites of the Pays de Montmédy, in the northern Meuse region. For about ten days at the end of July, the Les Ombres des Soirs company presents around twenty performances—ranging from improvisations and musical storytelling to monologues and literary adaptations—in unique, history-steeped locations. This traveling festival visits some twenty different communes to bring vibrant, accessible theater to rural areas.
A traveling theater festival in Northern Meuse
The Les Ombres des Soirs Traveling Festival is a unique theatrical adventure that takes over the villages and heritage sites of the Pays de Montmédy every summer, nestled at the crossroads of the Meuse, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The Les Ombres des Soirs company drives this artistic project with a mission to bring theater to places it rarely reaches, connecting directly with local residents.
Performances in exceptional settings
The festival's originality lies in its itinerant nature: shows are performed in unusual and historic spots—churches, farm courtyards, ruins, gardens, and village squares—which serve as natural backdrops for the performances. This staging, in direct dialogue with the landscape, creates a unique intimacy between the artists and the audience.
A rich and varied program
Each edition features around twenty performances across a variety of genres. The festival blends classical theater, contemporary creations, storytelling, and performance art to appeal to a wide and diverse audience.
Strong local roots
The festival travels through about twenty communes in the northern Meuse, contributing to the cultural vitality of this rural border region. By visiting even the smallest villages, Les Ombres des Soirs creates a unifying event that brings locals and visitors together around the performing arts. The festival also helps showcase the region's built and natural heritage.
Vibrant and accessible theater
True to its commitment to popular theater, the festival is open to everyone. The open-air performances in unique settings offer an immersive and friendly theatrical experience. The festival is an invitation to wander, discover, and be amazed.
Les Ombres des Soirs — edition 2026
The 5th edition of the Les Ombres des Soirs Traveling Festival returns to the villages and heritage sites of the Pays de Montmédy for a week and a half of open-air traveling theater.
FROM THURSDAY, JULY 30 TO SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2026:
- 26 events across 23 municipalities in the Pays de Montmédy;
- 6 original shows: "Pas touche", "PSG 4EVER", "La maison-peau", "Des héroïnes", "L'incroyable aventure de Frida et Willi", and "Le songe d'une nuit d'été", plus theater workshops;
- Laughter, tears, questions, and plenty of emotions!
In Bazeilles-sur-Othain; Louppy-sur-Loison; Montmédy; Villécloye; Iré-le-sec; Écouviez; Chauvency-Saint-Hubert; Montmédy; Thonne-les-près; Thonne-le-Thil; Han-lès-Juvigny; Vigneul-sous-Montmédy; Flassigny; Verneuil-Petit; Quincy-Landzécourt; Juvigny-sur-Loison; Chauvency-le-château; Thonne-la-long; Remoiville; Marville; Breux; Jametz and Avioth.
Programme Les Ombres des Soirs 2026
WEEK 1
THURSDAY, JULY 30 - 8:00 PM in Bazeilles-sur-Othain, Ferme de Laval: Le songe d’une nuit d’été
FRIDAY, JULY 31 - 8:00 PM in Louppy-sur-Loison, Cour du château Renaissance: Le songe d’une nuit d’été
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 - 11:00 AM in Montmédy, Club House: PSG 4EVER
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 - 3:00 PM in Villécloye, Salle des fêtes: Le songe d’une nuit d’été
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 - 8:00 PM in Iré-le-sec, rue Ladela: PSG 4EVER
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 - 8:00 PM in Écouviez, Cour de l’école primaire: Pas touche
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 - 11:00 AM in Chauvency-Saint-Hubert, Ancienne cour de l’école: PSG 4EVER
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 - 3:00 PM in Montmédy, Cinéma LUX: Pas touche
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 - 8:00 PM in Thonne-les-près, Parc du château: Pas touche
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 - 8:00 PM in Thonne-le-Thil, Ancienne cour d’école: PSG 4EVER
WEEK 2
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 - 3:00 PM in Han-lès-juvigny, Salle des fêtes: Des héroïnes
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 - 8:00 PM in Vigneul-sous-Montmédy, Au pied de l’église Saint-Pierre: Le songe d’une nuit d’été
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 - 8:00 PM in Flassigny, Parvis de la mairie: Des héroïnes
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 - 3:00 PM in Bazeilles-sur-Othain, Ilot sur l’Othain: Des héroïnes
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 - 8:00 PM in Verneuil-Petit, Rdv devant l’église: Des héroïnes
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 - 8:00 PM in Quincy-Landzecourt, Cour de l’ancienne école: Le songe d’une nuit d’été
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 - 3:00 PM in Juvigny-sur-Loison, Salle Odette Ventura: L’incroyable aventure de Frida et Willi
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 - 8:00 PM in Chauvency-le-château, parc Saint-Amand: La maison-peau
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 - 9:00 AM/12:00 PM in Thonne-la-long, Salle des fêtes: Artistic workshop
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 - 3:00 PM in Thonne-la-long, Salle des fêtes: L’incroyable aventure de Frida et Willi
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 - 3:00 PM in Remoiville, ancienne cour d'école: Des héroïnes
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 - 8:00 PM in Marville, jardin des Courtines: La maison-peau
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 - 9:00 AM/12:00 PM in Montmédy, Citadelle, Maison des Patrimoines: Artistic workshop
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 - 3:00 PM in Breux, Terrain de foot: L’incroyable aventure de Frida et Willi
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 - 3:00 PM in Jametz, Salle des fêtes: Le songe d’une nuit d’été
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 - 8:00 PM in Avioth, Derrière la basilique: La maison-peau
Prices Les Ombres des Soirs 2026
Practical information — Les Ombres des Soirs
Access and transport
By car: Montmédy is located in the northern Meuse, about 1 hour from Verdun via the D964 and D643, and about 1 hour 30 minutes from Metz via the A4 and D643. As the festival is itinerant, performance locations change daily. The detailed program with precise addresses for each show is released before the festival on the company's website and social media. A vehicle is essential to travel between the various villages.
By train: The nearest stations are Longuyon (Meurthe-et-Moselle, approx. 30 km away) and Sedan (Ardennes, approx. 40 km away). From there, Montmédy is accessible by car or taxi. There is no public transport connecting the festival villages directly.
Practical information
Location: Villages and heritage sites of the Pays de Montmédy (55600). The festival tours about twenty communes in the northern Meuse.
Duration: About ten days at the end of July, with performances in the late afternoon and evening.
Shows: Held outdoors and in heritage sites (churches, farmyards, gardens, ruins). Performances go ahead in all weather conditions, except in extreme circumstances.
Practical tips
We highly recommend bringing weather-appropriate clothing (windbreakers, rain gear) and comfortable shoes for moving between sites. Some shows take place outdoors on uneven ground. You may also want to bring a folding chair or a blanket for open-air performances. A flashlight can be useful for returning home after dark.
Accommodation
Several gîtes, bed and breakfasts, and campsites are available in the Pays de Montmédy. It is advisable to book in advance during the festival period. The Montmédy Tourist Office can assist you with your accommodation search.
Contact
Compagnie Les Ombres des Soirs
Website: www.lesombresdessoirs.fr
Communauté de Communes du Pays de Montmédy: https://www.codecom-paysdemontmedy.fr/
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Pays de Montmédy (itinérant)