Festival Michtô
The street arts and circus festival in Maxéville
About Michtô
The Festival Michtô is a festival dedicated to street arts and circus, created in 2006 by Cirque Gones in Maxéville, in the Nancy metropolitan area. Organized by the Michtô collective, composed of associations, circus and theater companies, artists, and volunteers, this autumn event offers a week of shows under the big top, street theater, concerts, workshops, and family activities at Le MEMÔ, a creation and performance venue dedicated to contemporary circus.
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Circus and Street Arts Celebrate in Maxéville
Since 2006, the Festival Michtô has enlivened the town of Maxéville, near Nancy, every autumn with a rich and eclectic program dedicated to street arts and contemporary circus. Created by Cirque Gones, a circus company in residence in Maxéville, the festival has become a must-attend event on the Lorraine alternative art scene.
A Collective of Engaged Artists
Michtô is driven by an eponymous collective, bringing together cultural associations, circus and theater companies, artists, and numerous volunteers. This collective organization reflects the spirit of the festival: participatory, supportive, and rooted in its territory. Michtô gathers around 10,000 spectators each edition.
Artistic Program
The festival offers a varied program over several days:
- Shows under the big top: contemporary circus, acrobatics, juggling, trapeze, and aerial acts
- Street theater: theater companies performing in the streets and squares of Maxéville
- Concerts: live music ranging from folk to rock, including brass bands and French chanson
- Cabaret: cabaret evenings mixing circus, music, and humor
- Workshops: circus arts introductions for children and adults
- Activities: games, puppet shows, artistic parades
Le MEMÔ, a Place for Life and Creation
The festival takes place at Le MEMÔ, an emblematic venue for alternative culture in the Nancy metropolitan area. Born from the Michtô festival itself, Le MEMÔ is a space for creation, performance, and training dedicated to circus, located on the Grand Sauvoy site and the former Brasseries de Maxéville. Since 2020, Le MEMÔ has housed a circus school offering classes throughout the year.
Strong Territorial Roots
The Festival Michtô contributes to the cultural dynamic of Maxéville and the Nancy metropolitan area by promoting street arts and contemporary circus. It participates in the revitalization of a transforming neighborhood and creates a meeting space between professional artists and the general public.
2026 Edition: The Grand Return
After the cancellation of the 2025 edition due to administrative constraints related to Le MEMÔ's compliance, the Michtô collective is actively preparing the 2026 edition, which will mark the festival's 20th anniversary.
Michtô — edition 2026
20th edition of the Festival Michtô at Le MEMÔ in Maxéville. The Michtô collective is preparing for the grand return of the street arts and circus festival.
Prices Michtô 2026
Practical information — Michtô
Access and Transportation
Le MEMÔ is located in Maxéville, a town bordering Nancy to the north, on the Grand Sauvoy site and the former Brasseries. The venue is easily accessible from Nancy city center.
- By bus: Stan network, several lines serve Maxéville from Nancy center and the train station. Stop near Le MEMÔ. Consult stan-bus.fr for routes.
- By car: From Nancy center, head towards Maxéville (approx. 10 minutes). From the A31, take the Nancy-Nord exit then head towards Maxéville center. Parking is available on the Le MEMÔ site. During the festival, allow extra time as parking can be congested.
- On foot or by bike: From Nancy center, Le MEMÔ is accessible in 20 to 30 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by bike via cycle paths. Bicycle parking is available on site.
Le MEMÔ
Le MEMÔ is a venue for creation, performance, and training dedicated to contemporary circus and street arts. Located on the site of the former Brasseries de Maxéville, it includes big tops, indoor and outdoor performance spaces, a circus school, and social areas. The atmosphere is warm and alternative.
Dates and Format
The festival is generally held in late October, lasting about a week. The program alternates between big top shows in the evening, street theater during the day, and workshops and activities for families on weekends. The detailed program is published on the official website in September.
Prices
Prices are deliberately accessible to allow as many people as possible to enjoy the festival. Some activities and street performances are free. Big top shows are ticketed, with reduced prices for children and job seekers. Tickets are available on-site and online on the festival website.
Food and Drink
A bar and food stalls are available on site throughout the festival, offering local products, hot meals, crepes, and drinks. The focus is on homemade and short-circuit products.
For Families
Festival Michtô is resolutely family-friendly. Circus arts introduction workshops are offered for children, as well as shows specifically adapted for young audiences. The atmosphere at Le MEMÔ is welcoming and safe for families with young children.
Contact and Information
Official website: festivalmichto.com
Facebook: Festival Michtô
City of Maxéville: maxeville.fr
For any questions, contact the Michtô collective via the official website or the festival's Facebook page.
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Le MEMÔ
Le MEMÔ, Maxéville, 54320 Maxéville