Festival Itinérant Les Ombres des Soirs
Traveling theater festival in the Pays de Montmédy
About Les Ombres des Soirs
The Festival Itinérant Les Ombres des Soirs is a theater festival that travels through the villages and heritage sites of the Pays de Montmédy, in the north of the Meuse. For five days in July, the company Les Ombres des Soirs offers about ten performances of various shows — improvisations, musical tales, monologues, literary adaptations — in unusual and historic locations. This traveling festival crosses about ten municipalities to offer lively and accessible theater in rural areas.
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A traveling theater festival in Northern Meuse
The Festival Itinérant Les Ombres des Soirs is a unique theatrical adventure that takes over the villages and heritage sites of the Pays de Montmédy, on the borders of Meuse, Belgium, and Luxembourg, every summer. The company Les Ombres des Soirs leads this artistic project with the desire to bring theater to life where it doesn't usually go, as close as possible to rural residents.
Performances in exceptional locations
The originality of the festival lies in its traveling nature: the performances take place in unusual and heritage locations — churches, farmyards, ruins, gardens, village squares — which become natural settings for the shows. This staging, directly linked to the territory, creates a unique proximity between the artists and the audience.
A rich and varied program
Each edition offers about ten performances of various genres. The program includes Fantasmagories (improvisational theater games), Histoires de Géants (musical and humorous tale), Lettres Portugaises (moving monologue), and La Ferme des Animaux (adaptation of George Orwell's classic). The festival thus combines classical theater, contemporary creation, storytelling, and performance to reach a large and diverse audience.
Strong territorial roots
The festival travels through about ten municipalities in northern Meuse, contributing to the cultural vitality of this border rural area. By investing in sometimes very small villages, Les Ombres des Soirs creates a unifying event that brings together residents and visitors around live performance. The festival also participates in the promotion of the region's built and landscape heritage.
Lively and accessible theater
True to its vocation as popular theater, the festival is accessible to all audiences. The open-air performances and those in open spaces allow for an immersive and friendly theatrical experience, in an exceptional natural and heritage setting. The festival is an invitation to stroll, discover, and marvel.
Les Ombres des Soirs — edition 2026
The 4th edition of the Festival Itinérant Les Ombres des Soirs will once again take over the villages and heritage sites of the Pays de Montmédy for a week of open-air traveling theater.
Practical information — Les Ombres des Soirs
Access and transport
By car: Montmédy is located north of the 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 traveling, the performance locations change daily. The detailed program with the precise addresses of each performance is communicated before the festival on the company's website and social media. It is essential to have a vehicle to travel between the different villages.
By train: The nearest stations are Longuyon (Meurthe-et-Moselle, about 30 km away) and Sedan (Ardennes, about 40 km away). Montmédy is then 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 travels through about ten municipalities in northern Meuse.
Duration: 5 days in July, with performances in the late afternoon and evening.
Performances: Outdoors and in heritage locations (churches, farmyards, gardens, ruins). Performances take place in all weather except extreme meteorological conditions.
Practical advice
It is strongly advised to bring clothing suitable for the weather (windbreaker, rain gear) and comfortable shoes for moving between performance sites. Some performances take place outdoors on undeveloped ground. Also bring a folding chair or blanket for outdoor performances. A flashlight may be useful for late-night returns.
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 guide you in your accommodation search.
Contact
Compagnie Les Ombres des Soirs
Website: www.lesombresdessoirs.fr
Tourist Office of the Pays de Montmédy: www.tourisme-montmedy.com
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Where does it take place — Les Ombres des Soirs
Pays de Montmédy (itinérant)