Idéklic Festival
International festival for children and youth in Moirans-en-Montagne
2026
About Idéklic
Idéklic — edition 2026
36th edition of the Idéklic Festival, an international festival for children and youth, from July 8 to 11, 2026, in Moirans-en-Montagne (Jura). Four days of live performances and artistic workshops for children, from birth to adolescence, centered around the theme « Landscapes! ».
Idéklic 2026 — 36th Edition, « Landscapes! »
The Idéklic Festival returns from Wednesday, July 8 to Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Moirans-en-Montagne, the toy capital, for its 36th edition. An international festival for children and youth, Idéklic offers a dual program of performances and artistic workshops for children, from birth to adolescence, in the village's streets, gardens, and halls, over four days.
The central theme of the 2026 edition is Landscapes, natural or urban. Echoing the 2019 edition which celebrated Mother Nature, the festival continues to raise awareness among young audiences about the future of the planet around the « 3Es »: Ecology, Environment, Enchantment. For workshops, the theme is « Heroines and Heroes… in their landscapes ». The edition is sponsored by Paul Rondin, director of the Cité internationale de la langue française.
In total, Idéklic 2026 features 69 events: about sixty performances indoors, in the streets and gardens, about fifty artistic creation workshops for children, as well as concerts, exhibitions, conferences, post-performance discussions, and a grand participatory finale.
Highlights Idéklic 2026
- 36th edition of the international festival for children and youth
- 2026 central theme: « Landscapes! » — Ecology, Environment, Enchantment
- 69 events: performances, workshops, concerts, exhibitions
- For children from birth to adolescence
- Open-air festival village in Moirans-en-Montagne (Jura)
Programme Idéklic 2026
Performances — Idéklic 2026 (excerpts)
Program subject to change. Most venues are accessible to people with reduced mobility; several performances are accessible to non-French speakers, deaf or hard of hearing individuals.
- Rivières — Cie Prune (haiku, theater, puppets, from 2 years old)
- Eaux profondes — Cie L'Occasion (immersive and sensory show, 10 months–3 years old)
- Terrier — Cie Arnica (fable, plural writing, puppets, from 7 years old)
- Surcouf — Cie Sacékripa (theater on water, circus, at Lac d'Antre, from 7 years old)
- Moby Disch — Cie Les Îles Voisines (street, storytelling, objects, from 5 years old)
- V'Là — Cie Anomalie (street theater, science fiction story, from 7 years old)
- L'Affaire Méchant Loup — Toda Vía Teatro (narrative theater, music and shadow, from 5 years old)
- L'Appel de la forêt — Cie Vivre dans le feu (hiking-performances, from 10 years old)
- Fille&soie — Cie Les Bas Bleus (theater, puppets, sign language, from 6 years old)
- Zikabrac — Cie Tralalere (burlesque and musical wandering, from 3 years old)
- Les Ribouldingues — Duo Dago & Laurent (street theater, all audiences)
- Cerise au pays de l'opéra — Igor Bouin, Cerise Calixte & Amélie (opera discovery, 3–6 years old, in partnership with Les Saisons Baroques)
- Readings and musical readings: Je voulais juste jouer au foot (Tréteaux de France, text by Catherine Verlaguet), Jamais dire toujours (Sébastien Joanniez), Entre lynx et poules (Magali Mougel)
Concerts, screenings and grand finale
- Concerts at La Guinguette every evening (Free Big Bears, Groupe Kaslan, Nouchine…)
- Un Océan d'amour — Comic-concert by the Grandval Orchestra
- Bankécolo — ecological and performative banquet (Collectif Projet D)
- Screenings: Millénials, Le Chant des forêts
- Grand participatory carnival show orchestrated by Cie Pernette (Heyoka, « à la Tête à l'envers »)
Prices Idéklic 2026
Idéklic — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 8 July to 11 July 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Idéklic
Access to Moirans-en-Montagne
By Car
Moirans-en-Montagne is located about 1h30 from Lyon, Besançon, Dijon, and Geneva. Access via the D470 from Lons-le-Saunier or Saint-Claude. Parking is available on the outskirts of the village.
By Train
The nearest stations are Saint-Claude or Lons-le-Saunier, accessible by TER.
Ticketing
Daily access to workshops is €12 per child over 4 years old (4-day pass: €35) and €5 for children under 4 (4-day pass: €16). Reduced rates for families with 3 children and groups. Indoor shows may require additional booking.
Hours
The festival takes place over 4 days in July, from Wednesday to Saturday. Activities start in the morning and continue until late afternoon.
Food
Food areas are set up on the festival site, offering options suitable for families.
Practical Information
- Festival in the open air and indoors, bring appropriate clothing
- Strollers welcome in the village
- Baby and changing area available
Contact
Address: 13 rue Anatole France, 39260 Moirans-en-Montagne
Phone: 03 84 42 00 28
Email: [email protected]
Official website: www.ideklic.fr
Idéklic: The International Festival for Children and Youth
The Idéklic Festival is a unique cultural event entirely dedicated to childhood and youth. Created in 1989 in Moirans-en-Montagne, the French capital of toys nestled in the heart of the Jura, it celebrates live art in all its forms for the youngest every summer, from birth to adolescence.
An Extraordinary Program for Children
Each edition offers an exceptionally rich program: around 30 shows with nearly 80 performances, and about 50 artistic and creative workshops for children aged 0 to 13. Theater, puppets, circus, storytelling, music, dance, visual arts: all live arts are represented in a demanding and playful program.
A Festival Village
For four days in July, the entire village of Moirans-en-Montagne transforms into an open-air festival. Shows and workshops take over the streets, halls, gardens, natural spaces, and even water, offering families a total immersion in an artistic universe designed for children. This proximity to the Jura nature and the intimacy of the village give Idéklic a warm and unique atmosphere.
A Commitment to Children and the Environment
Idéklic upholds strong values of artistic education, cultural openness, and respect for the environment. The festival is committed to an eco-responsible approach and raises children's awareness of environmental protection through dedicated shows and workshops. Each edition is built around a unifying theme that permeates the entire program.
International Reach
For over 35 years, Idéklic has hosted companies and artists from around the world, making Moirans-en-Montagne an international crossroads for children's arts. The festival attracts thousands of families from all over France and Europe each year.
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