Folies Douces
Circus and street arts festival in Lons-le-Saunier
About Folies Douces
Les Folies Douces is a festive and artistic highlight created jointly by Les Scènes du Jura – Scène nationale and L'Amuserie, a hub for street arts in Lons-le-Saunier. This cultural back-to-school event features circus, street theater, and piste arts performances in the public space and at the Lons-le-Saunier theater. Folies Douces marks the kickoff of the artistic season for Les Scènes du Jura and invites the public to discover the shows that will punctuate the year's programming, in a spirit of conviviality and popular celebration.
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Folies Douces: The Scènes du Jura's Back-to-School Celebration
The Folies Douces were born from the meeting between two major players in Lédonien cultural life: Les Scènes du Jura – Scène nationale, a benchmark institution for performing arts in the department, and L'Amuserie, a residency and creation space for street arts companies based in Lons-le-Saunier.
An Event Between Theater and Street
The principle of Folies Douces is to create a dialogue between indoors and outdoors. The public is first invited to enter the Théâtre de Lons-le-Saunier for a moment of discovery of the upcoming season, then to go out into the public space to attend a first street performance. This circulation between interior and exterior reflects the complementarity of the two organizing structures and the diversity of artistic forms offered.
Circus, Dance, and Street Arts
The Folies Douces programming highlights piste and street arts:
- Contemporary Circus: new generation circus companies
- Dance and Performance: shows combining dance and acrobatics
- Street Theater: theatrical forms in public spaces
- Music and Entertainment: festive and friendly atmosphere
The inaugural edition notably featured the show "Mirage" by the Compagnie Dyptik, a piece combining hip-hop dance and circus.
A Moment of Sharing and Reunion
Folies Douces is designed as a moment of reunion between the teams of Les Scènes du Jura, the public, partners, and artists. The event offers informative, artistic, fun, and convivial moments, in a popular festive atmosphere. It's an opportunity to discover in preview the shows that will captivate the audience throughout the season.
L'Amuserie: A Unique Space for Street Arts
L'Amuserie is a creation hub dedicated to street arts companies, located in Lons-le-Saunier. It offers a residency and creation space for artists during the off-season, contributing to the dynamism of artistic creation in the Jura region. Folies Douces is one of the public events resulting from this partnership between L'Amuserie and Les Scènes du Jura.
Folies Douces — edition 2026
The 2nd edition of Folies Douces will be held in September 2026 in Lons-le-Saunier for the launch of the new season of Les Scènes du Jura, with a program combining circus, dance, and street arts.
2nd Edition — September 2026
Folies Douces returns in September 2026 in Lons-le-Saunier for the second edition of this cultural back-to-school event. The detailed program will be announced on the Les Scènes du Jura website.
Prices Folies Douces 2026
Practical information — Folies Douces
Practical Information
Location
Théâtre de Lons-le-Saunier and public spaces in the city center of Lons-le-Saunier.
Dates
Folies Douces takes place in September, at the time of the launch of the cultural season of Les Scènes du Jura.
Times
Performances take place in the late afternoon and evening. Detailed program available on the Les Scènes du Jura website.
Prices
Some outdoor performances are free access. Performances at the theater are accessible through the ticketing of Les Scènes du Jura.
Access
- By car: Lons-le-Saunier is accessible via the A39 (Lons-le-Saunier exit). Parking in the city center.
- By train: Lons-le-Saunier SNCF station, a 5-minute walk from the city center and the theater.
Contact
Les Scènes du Jura – Scène nationale
Tel: 03 84 86 03 03
Website: www.scenesdujura.com
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Théâtre de Lons-le-Saunier et espaces publics