Vand'Influences Festival

A cultural journey around the world

The Vand'Influences Festival is an annual event in the city of Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy that invites the public on a journey through world cultures. Since its creation in 2013, this free festival unfolds over several weeks in March, offering a rich and varied program exploring the traditions, music, and arts of different continents.

A multidisciplinary program

Vand'Influences offers a multidisciplinary approach to cultural discovery, blending different artistic forms to provide a complete immersion into the cultures explored at each edition.

Concerts and world music

The festival features world music concerts that echo the sounds of Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe in the venues and spaces of Vandœuvre. These concerts allow the public to discover rich musical traditions and artists from all over the globe.

Storytelling, theater, and performances

Storytelling and theater performances play an important role in the program. Storytellers invite young and old to travel through imagination, while theater companies present creations inspired by world cultures.

Exhibitions and workshops

Artistic and documentary exhibitions accompany the stage programming, offering a visual perspective on the featured cultures. Participatory workshops allow the public to learn about the arts, cuisine, or traditions of the explored countries.

A free and accessible festival

One of Vand'Influences' strengths is its complete freeness. Supported by the cultural department of the city of Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, the festival is entirely free, reflecting a desire to make culture accessible to all residents, regardless of their age or origin.

Rooted in diversity

The Vand'Influences Festival is part of the cultural diversity that characterizes Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, the second-largest city in the Grand Nancy metropolitan area. By celebrating world cultures, the festival contributes to living together and intercultural dialogue, making diversity a shared richness.