Happy Festival of Privas Theater

A festival marked by conviviality

Launched in 2024 by Laurent Cellier, director of the Privas Theater, a conventioned stage Art en Territoire – Centre Ardèche, the Happy Festival was born from a desire to celebrate living together, conviviality, and intergenerational connection. For a week in spring, the theater and its surroundings vibrate to the rhythm of an eclectic and generous program, designed for all ages and tastes.

A gastronomic cabaret to open the festivities

The Happy Festival traditionally opens with a unique gastronomic concert cabaret. The 2024 edition hosted "L'Immense Petit Cabaret", a talented Parisian troupe, in partnership with chef Florian Descours from the restaurant La Bòria for an unprecedented culinary and artistic experience. Music, performance, and gastronomy merge in a moment of sharing and pleasure.

Traditional dances, concerts, and live performances

The Happy Festival program mixes disciplines: traditional dances with groups like Ciac Boum, one of the best folk dance orchestras in France; mental magic concerts with the company Raoul Lambert; dance performances and magic shows for young audiences. The festival also features rock concerts with original bands like The Wackids, who reinterpret rock classics on toy instruments.

A family day and participatory workshops

Sunday is traditionally dedicated to families, with two shows for young audiences and participatory workshops: circus, writing, giant games, and snacks with ice cream and crepe food trucks. The Happy Festival cultivates a warm and accessible atmosphere, where everyone finds their place to discover, share, and marvel together.