Rue Cirta Festival
Street Arts Festival in Langres
About Rue Cirta
Created in 2021 by Compagnie Cirta, the Rue Cirta Festival takes over the courtyard of the Jean-Duvet school in Langres every summer for a weekend dedicated to street arts. The festival features street theater, clowning, circus, and acrobatics performances, accompanied by concerts, musical entertainment, and convivial moments with food and drinks. Open to all audiences, this festive and popular event highlights the richness of the performing arts in Haute-Marne.
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Rue Cirta Festival: Street Arts in the Heart of Langres
Since 2021, the Rue Cirta Festival has transformed the courtyard of the Jean-Duvet school in Langres into an open-air stage dedicated to street arts. Organized by Compagnie Cirta, a theater company based in Langres, this festival was born from the desire to promote performing arts and the mix of artistic disciplines in the southern Haute-Marne region.
A Company Committed to the Performing Arts
Compagnie Cirta aims to promote, transmit, and disseminate performing arts. The troupe favors physical theater, clowning, and street arts, with a particular interest in multicultural relationships and the artistic richness that results. The body and space are central to their artistic research. Led by Houari Bessadet (actor and director specializing in clowning, mask, and circus), Hakim Maraoui (actor, director, and playwright), and Maxime Collier (musician, actor, and technical manager), the company presents this festival as an annual highlight of its season.
A Rich and Varied Program
Each edition of the Rue Cirta Festival hosts several guest companies presenting shows of street theater, clowning, circus, acrobatics, and puppetry. The performances are designed for a family audience, with shows accessible from age 5. Between performances, music and concerts liven up the evenings, making each edition a true moment of sharing and meeting between artists and spectators.
A Growing Festival
The first edition in 2021, limited to 150 spectators due to health regulations, was sold out. Since then, the festival has continued to grow: the second edition in 2022 enriched the program, the third in 2023 confirmed the event's broad popular success, and the fourth in 2024 used the Michel-Humbert theater for some performances. The fifth edition, in July 2025, will feature three shows over two days with companies from all over France.
Companies Hosted Over the Years
- Cie Courcirkoui — supported acrobatics show “Oui” (2022)
- Collectif Le Crieur — circus, music, and puppets (2022, 2023)
- Cie Non Négociable — satirical theater “Meeting” and “Happy together” (2022, 2023)
- Cie Super Super — aquatic clowning “Plouf et replouf” (2024)
- Cie La Rouille — street theater “Le Chienchien des Babaskerville” (2025)
- Cie Les Rotules Effrénées — clowning “Sacré Mômans” (2025)
Rue Cirta — edition 2026
The 6th edition of the Rue Cirta Festival is expected to take place in early July 2026 in the courtyard of the Jean-Duvet school in Langres. True to its two-day format, the festival will feature new street theater, clowning, and circus shows, accompanied by concerts and convivial entertainment. The full program will be announced in the spring of 2026.
6th Edition — July 2026
The Rue Cirta Festival returns for its 6th edition in July 2026. As every year, the courtyard of the Jean-Duvet school in Langres will host a weekend of street performances, clowning, circus, and music. The complete program and guest companies will be announced in the spring of 2026 on the Compagnie Cirta website and their Facebook page.
Prices Rue Cirta 2026
Practical information — Rue Cirta
Practical Information
Location
Courtyard of the Jean-Duvet school, Place Jean Duvet, 52200 Langres, in the heart of the fortified city. The festival takes place outdoors in this historic courtyard, offering an intimate and friendly setting for performances. Some performances may also be held at the Théâtre Michel-Humbert in Langres depending on the edition and weather conditions.
Dates
The festival is held every year in early July, over two days (Friday and Saturday). This summer period allows for enjoying outdoor evenings in the best conditions.
Times
Friday: Site opens at 7:00 PM, first shows at 7:30 PM or 8:45 PM depending on the edition. The evening continues after the performances with drinks and snacks.
Saturday: Site opens at 5:00 PM, shows start at 4:00 PM or 6:00 PM depending on the edition. Saturday usually offers a more extensive program with late afternoon and evening shows.
Prices
Entry to the site and access to concerts are free. Street theater, clowning, and circus shows are ticketed:
- 1 show: €10 full price / €5 reduced price
- 2 shows: €15 full price / €8 reduced price
- 3 shows: €20 full price / €10 reduced price
The reduced price applies to children, students, and job seekers. Multi-show packages offer advantageous progressive rates.
Booking
Booking is highly recommended as the site capacity is limited. You can book by phone or email with Compagnie Cirta.
Food & Drink
Snacks and drinks are available on-site throughout the festival. Tastings of local products and homemade crepes depending on the edition. The convivial area allows for extending the evenings after the shows with a drink and a meal.
Access
By car: Langres is accessible via the A31 motorway (Langres Sud exit). Parking is available near the historic fortified center.
By train: Langres station (Paris-Bâle line), then taxi or shuttle to the fortified town center (approx. 5 km).
Contact
Compagnie Cirta
Address: 68, rue Paul Éluard, 52200 Langres
Phone: 06 76 26 81 04
Email: [email protected]
Website: ciecirta.com
Facebook: Compagnie Cirta
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Cour de l'école Jean-Duvet
Place Jean Duvet, 52200 Langres