Festival of living arts in the heart of Thiviers in Périgord Vert
La Bougeotte en Vadrouille is a festival of living arts that takes over the streets and squares of Thiviers, in Périgord Vert. Born thanks to the Participatory Budget of Dordogne in 2023, the festival offers an eclectic program mixing street theater, mime, storytelling, dance, live music, and DJ sets. Accessible to all, family-friendly, and festive, it transforms the medieval town of Thiviers into an open-air stage for an autumn weekend.
La Bougeotte en Vadrouille is a festival of living arts that sets up in the streets and squares of Thiviers, a medieval town in Périgord Vert. Born thanks to the Participatory Budget of Dordogne in 2023, the festival is driven by the company Les Divers Gens and a team of passionate volunteers.
The program mixes street theater, mime, storytelling, traditional dance, theatrical walks, and concerts. The shows take over alleys, small squares, and gardens for open-air performances accessible to all audiences, from the youngest to the oldest.
True to its participatory spirit, the festival invites the public to take part in traditional dance initiations, creative workshops, and popular balls. Evening DJ sets extend the party in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
La Bougeotte en Vadrouille 2026 in Thiviers. The living arts festival returns for a weekend of street performances, storytelling, and music in Périgord Vert.
The festival La Bougeotte en Vadrouille returns from October 2 to 4, 2026 in the streets of Thiviers for a new edition of living arts. The program will be announced in the summer of 2026.
The festival takes place in the streets and squares of Thiviers (24800).
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