Zéphyr Festival
Shows, concerts and entertainment under a circus tent
About Zéphyr Festival
Created in 2022 by the JASPIR association (Youth Animation and Shows to Invest the Street), the Zéphyr Festival is a festive and popular event held annually under a circus tent in Saint-Jean-de-Bournay, in Isère. For a weekend, live shows, eclectic concerts, fairground entertainment and discovery workshops are combined to offer a moment of intergenerational sharing. The festival takes its name from the zephyr, that gentle, light wind that heralds spring, and embodies an ephemeral artistic bubble in the heart of the Isère rural area.
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The Zéphyr Festival: an artistic bubble under a tent in the heart of Isère
The Zéphyr Festival is a multidisciplinary cultural event that unfolds each year under a circus tent set up in Saint-Jean-de-Bournay, in the Isère department. Born in 2022 from the desire of the JASPIR association (Youth Animation and Shows to Invest the Street) to celebrate the arrival of good weather, the festival offers a weekend of festivities mixing concerts, street performances, circus arts, fairground entertainment and participatory workshops for all ages.
A project born from JASPIR's associative commitment
The JASPIR association, founded in 2002 by four friends from Saint-Jean-de-Bournay, has been working for over twenty years for cultural and artistic development in rural areas. Based at La Fabrique Jaspir, a creation and dissemination venue located at 178 impasse du Pré de la Barre, the association has developed recognized expertise over the years in organizing live performances, artistic production, and supporting emerging artists through its label, Label 440.
The Zéphyr Festival is the natural culmination of this commitment: a unifying event designed as an ephemeral artistic bubble, located as close as possible to the inhabitants to reach audiences far from traditional cultural offerings. The name “Zéphyr”, inspired by this gentle, light wind that announces spring, perfectly embodies the spirit of the festival: a poetic and festive interlude, open to everyone.
A weekend punctuated by three major themed evenings
Each edition of the Zéphyr Festival is structured around three highlights spread over a full weekend:
- Friday evening concert: a musical evening mixing groove, world music, festive songs and DJ sets, which sets the tone for the weekend with artists from the national and international scene.
- Saturday's Clown Night: a unique moment dedicated to clown and contemporary circus arts, with renowned companies offering quirky, poetic, and hilarious shows under the tent.
- Family Sunday: a full day of free entertainment designed for families, including shows for young audiences, street theater, fairground rides, carnival games, a walking band, and discovery workshops.
An eclectic and accessible program
The strength of the Zéphyr Festival lies in the diversity of its program. World music concerts, afro-funk, festive French songs, electro and groove DJ sets rub shoulders with contemporary clown shows, street theater, and circus performances. The festival makes it a point of honor to program both nationally renowned artists and emerging companies, thus offering a valuable showcase for living artistic creation.
True to JASPIR's values, the Zéphyr Festival practices a solidarity-based pricing policy: site access is free, and shows operate on a pay-what-you-want basis, with everyone paying according to their means and desires. This approach guarantees the festival's accessibility to all audiences, without financial barriers.
Strong territorial roots
Located at the rugby stadium in Saint-Jean-de-Bournay, the Zéphyr Festival transforms this sports space into a true festive village for a weekend. The circus tent, fairground stalls, catering areas, and open-air stages create a warm and friendly atmosphere, conducive to encounters and sharing between generations.
Zéphyr Festival — edition 2026
The fifth edition of the Zéphyr Festival will take place from June 12 to 14, 2026 in Saint-Jean-de-Bournay under the circus tent. The program includes a concert evening on Friday with Les Yeux d'la Tête and Vaudou Game, Clown Night on Saturday with Quarantaine by Véronique Tuaillon, and a family Sunday with Plastic Boum Boum by Cie Du Turfu, L'Ourse by Cie In(c)lassable, and La Plaine des Jeux.
5th Edition – Zéphyr Blows for the Fifth Time
The Zéphyr Festival returns for its fifth edition from June 12 to 14, 2026, still under its circus tent set up at the rugby stadium in Saint-Jean-de-Bournay. For this anniversary, the JASPIR association has put together a generous and eclectic program, true to the festival's spirit: a weekend of artistic discoveries, celebration, and sharing for all ages.
Friday, June 12 – Concert Evening
The festival opens its doors on Friday evening with a concert evening dedicated to festive songs and lively rhythms. Headlining, Les Yeux d'la Tête, an essential Parisian band of French festive song, will bring their infectious energy, sharp lyrics, and musical universe mixing French chanson, cumbia, ska, and Balkan music under the tent. They will be accompanied by Vaudou Game, a musical project by Togolese guitarist Peter Solo, which offers a powerful and hypnotic afro-funk inspired by West African voodoo sounds of the 1970s. Le Disque Jockey will provide the DJ set of the evening to extend the party until the end of the night.
Saturday, June 13 – Clown Night
Saturday is dedicated to the traditional Clown Night, an emblematic event of the Zéphyr Festival. The centerpiece of this evening will be "Quarantaine", a solo show by Véronique Tuaillon, a respected figure of contemporary clowning, who explores with tenderness and humor themes of age, the body, and solitude. Two opening clown acts will kick off the evening, offering the audience a journey into the quirky and poetic universe of clown arts.
Sunday, June 14 – Family Sunday
Sunday, as every year, will be dedicated to families with a full day of free entertainment and shows. "Plastic Boum Boum" by Compagnie Du Turfu will offer a quirky and inventive musical show for young audiences. "L'Ourse" by Compagnie In(c)lassable will present a poetic and touching street theater performance. La Plaine des Jeux will take over the site with its fairground rides, carnival games, walking band, and discovery workshops. The participatory show "Ensemble autour du Monde" (Together Around the World), bringing together amateurs from various disciplines, will close this day in a spirit of sharing and encounters.
Programme Zéphyr Festival 2026
2026 Program
Friday, June 12 – Concert Evening
- Les Yeux d'la Tête (festive song)
- Vaudou Game (afro-funk)
- Le Disque Jockey (DJ set)
Saturday, June 13 – Clown Night
- Quarantaine – Véronique Tuaillon (clown solo)
- Two opening clown acts
Sunday, June 14 – Family Sunday
- Plastic Boum Boum – Cie Du Turfu (musical show for young audiences)
- L'Ourse – Cie In(c)lassable (street theater)
- La Plaine des Jeux: rides, carnival, walking band, workshops
- Ensemble autour du Monde (amateur participatory show)
Highlights Zéphyr Festival 2026
To Remember for 2026
- 5th Anniversary Edition of the Zéphyr Festival
- Dates: Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Les Yeux d'la Tête headlining: festive song, cumbia, and ska
- Vaudou Game: hypnotic afro-funk from Togolese guitarist Peter Solo
- Quarantaine by Véronique Tuaillon for Clown Night
- Family Sunday with Plastic Boum Boum, L'Ourse, and La Plaine des Jeux
- Pay-what-you-want pricing – accessibility for all
Prices Zéphyr Festival 2026
Practical information — Zéphyr Festival
Practical Information – Zéphyr Festival
Festival Location
The Zéphyr Festival takes place under a circus tent set up at the Stade de Rugby, Route de Lyon, 38440 Saint-Jean-de-Bournay. The festival site is arranged to welcome the public in a friendly and safe environment, with areas dedicated to shows, entertainment, and catering.
Access to the Festival
By car: From Lyon (approx. 50 minutes), take the A43 towards Grenoble, then exit at La Verpillière and follow the D522 towards Saint-Jean-de-Bournay. From Grenoble (approx. 1 hour), take the A48 then the A43 towards Lyon, exit at La Verpillière. The rugby stadium is located on Route de Lyon, at the entrance of the town.
By public transport: The nearest train station is La Verpillière, served by TER trains from Lyon Part-Dieu (approx. 25 minutes). From the station, shuttle buses or the local bus network can take you to Saint-Jean-de-Bournay. Check with the transport network of the Bièvre Isère community of municipalities.
Parking
Free parking is available for festival-goers near the rugby stadium. Due to limited parking capacity, carpooling is strongly encouraged. Consult the festival website for updated parking information.
Prices and Ticketing
The Zéphyr Festival operates on a pay-what-you-want and conscious pricing principle: each person pays the price they wish according to their means and desires. Site access is free, and shows are offered with free access or suggested prices. Online ticketing is available on the festival's official website. It is also possible to buy tickets on-site on the day of the event or in advance at the ticket offices of La Fabrique Jaspir (178 impasse du Pré de la Barre, Saint-Jean-de-Bournay) during opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm, Wednesday from 9 am to 7 pm, Friday from 9 am to 12:30 pm.
The Pass Culture is accepted only at the physical ticket offices of La Fabrique Jaspir or on-site on the day of the festival.
Catering
Food stalls and a bar are set up on the festival site throughout the weekend, offering a varied selection of dishes and drinks at affordable prices.
Accessibility
The festival site is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The flat ground of the rugby stadium facilitates movement. For any specific accessibility requests, please contact the JASPIR team in advance of the event at 04 74 79 51 67.
Contact and Information
- Phone: 04 74 79 51 67
- Website: zephyr-festival.jaspir.com
- Facebook: facebook.com/ZephyrFestival
- Instagram: instagram.com/jaspirasso
Practical Tips
- The festival is held in all weather conditions thanks to the circus tent. However, bring appropriate clothing for outdoor activities.
- The festival is open to all ages: specific programming is planned for families on Sunday.
- Animals are not allowed on the festival site.
- Follow the festival's social media for the latest announcements and program updates.
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Where does it take place — Zéphyr Festival
Stade de Rugby – Chapiteau de cirque
Route de Lyon, Stade de Rugby, 38440 Saint-Jean-de-Bournay