Grain de sable dans ton cartable Festival
The perfect antidote to the back-to-school blues, in Bilieu by Lake Paladru
2026
About Grain de sable dans ton cartable Festival
"Grain de sable dans ton cartable" is a family-friendly performing arts festival held in Bilieu, Isère, and organized by the Compagnie Commun Accord. Over two days on the final weekend of the summer holidays, the event features circus acts, magic, music, storytelling, street theater, and workshops. The performances are designed for all ages, from toddlers to grandparents, with several activities available for free.
Grain de sable dans ton cartable Festival — edition 2026
Grain de sable dans ton cartable 2026: August 22nd and 23rd
The 4th edition will be held on Saturday, August 22nd and Sunday, August 23rd, 2026, in Bilieu, around the village hall in the hamlet of La Meyrie. The program features circus, magic, music, storytelling, street theater, creative workshops, and interactive activities for all ages.
Saturday evening requires a pass; on Sunday, the site is open to the public, with indoor shows available for individual booking and free workshops.
Highlights Grain de sable dans ton cartable Festival 2026
- 4th edition, August 22nd and 23rd, 2026, in Bilieu, overlooking Lake Paladru
- Nine shows: circus, magic, storytelling, street theater, and a concert for young audiences
- Free access on Sunday, with complimentary workshops and activities
- Shows for ages 2+, parent-child circus workshop, and an early childhood area
- On-site refreshments and food featuring organic and local products
Programme Grain de sable dans ton cartable Festival 2026
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
- 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Open-access activities and roving performances — carousel, glitter bar
- 5:00 PM: "Jeux d'enfants" by Cie Commun Accord — poetic circus, for all ages
- 6:30 PM: "L'Élixir Crestois" by Cie Zinzoline — magic and comedy, for all ages
- 8:30 PM: "Gna Gna Gna" by Les Méli Mômes — concert for kids and their parents
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Free open workshops — circus, badge making, Mobilis, screen printing, face painting, parent-child circus workshop, early childhood area; roving circus performance with Mr Fly
- 10:30 AM: "D'une mouche un éléphant" by Cie Circonvolution — circus, music, and origami, for ages 2 and up
- 11:30 AM: "Banan'O Rama" by Mister Banana — street theater, for all ages, pay-what-you-want
- 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM, and 4:00 PM: "Contes en caravane" by Cie du marchand de sable — for ages 3 and up
- 2:30 PM: "Cabaret de poche" by Cie SASEO — frantic all-terrain circus, for all ages
- 4:30 PM: "Déséquilibre passager" by emerging company Lolo Cousins — juggling and comedy
Prices Grain de sable dans ton cartable Festival 2026
Practical information — Grain de sable dans ton cartable Festival
Practical Information
Location
Salle des fêtes — Espace Chartreuse, hamlet of La Meyrie, 38850 Bilieu (Isère), overlooking Lake Paladru.
Access and Parking
Free parking nearby.
Ticketing
Book online via HelloAsso until midnight on Friday, August 21st; tickets will be available on-site on August 22nd and 23rd, subject to availability. Credit cards are accepted. Booking is recommended for indoor shows.
Food and Drink
On-site refreshments and food available, featuring organic and local products.
Contact
- Organizer: Compagnie Commun Accord
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 06 43 19 51 07
- Website: festivalgraindesable.fr
A family festival by Lake Paladru
The Grain de sable dans ton cartable festival takes place in Bilieu, a village in the Pays Voironnais overlooking Lake Paladru, centered around the village hall in the hamlet of La Meyrie and its surrounding outdoor spaces. Enjoy two days of live performances—including circus, magic, music, storytelling, and street theater—alongside creative workshops and interactive activities.
Compagnie Commun Accord
The festival is hosted by Compagnie Commun Accord, a professional circus troupe founded in 2007 and based in Bilieu since 2022. They curate a lineup featuring both regional and national companies alongside their own original productions.
Two distinct days of fun
Saturday is an evening event: enjoy street performers and activities in the late afternoon, followed by three indoor shows that require a pass. Sunday is a daytime outdoor experience: the site is open to the public, workshops and activities are free, and tickets for indoor shows can be purchased individually.
Who is it for?
The program caters to a wide range of ages, with some shows suitable for children as young as 2 or 3, and others designed for a general audience. Parent-child circus workshops, screen printing, face painting, and a dedicated early childhood area round out the festivities.
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