Le Guiers fait son Cirque
Traveling circus arts festival in Chartreuse
2026
About Le Guiers fait son Cirque
Le Guiers fait son Cirque — edition 2026
8th Edition — Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont, May 29-30, 2026
For its eighth edition, the "Le Guiers fait son Cirque" festival continues its journey through the Guiers valley and will set up its tents in Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont, a commune on the border of Isère and Savoie at the foot of the Chartreuse massif. On May 29 and 30, 2026, the school, gymnasium, and outdoor spaces of the commune will host a rich and varied program of contemporary circus shows, street arts, and live music.
A Program Blending Poetry and Commitment
Eight professional companies are announced for this edition. Friday evening will open with Les Petits Riens by Tricoterie et Cie, followed by a dance performance, a folk music concert, and a light show by Cie la Route (En Lumière). On Saturday, a musical and circus procession will kick off the festivities at 10 am, followed by shows throughout the day: Vue d'ailleurs by Cirkaêtre (troupe of young Chartreuse circus artists), Le Petit Plumo by La Remueuse, Lustrina Circus by Compagnie Sifo, Contes Tziganes by Cie la Vagabonde, and 16 Mesures de Nœud by Cie Les Voleuses de Flaques.
Cirkaêtre: The Young Circus Artists of Chartreuse
This edition highlights Cirkaêtre, a troupe of about fifteen young artists aged 10 to 16 trained by Solfasirc, who will present Vue d'ailleurs, an original creation questioning conformity, individuality, and self-confidence through circus, theater, and music. The troupe has received the "Coup de Pouce Jeunes" award from CAF Isère and the second prize in the European "Pitch Your Project" competition.
Cabaret Evening and Camaraderie
On Saturday evening, the day will continue with a concert by Une Chanson Tonton (Du Rififi dans le Gramophone), a participatory choir, and a festive closing cabaret. As every year, introductory workshops in circus arts will be offered on Saturday morning for children and adults.
Highlights Le Guiers fait son Cirque 2026
Announced Highlights for the 2026 Edition
- 8 professional companies over two days
- Vue d'ailleurs (Cirkaêtre): creation by young Chartreuse circus artists on conformity and self-confidence
- Lustrina Circus (Cie Sifo): contemporary circus
- En Lumière (Cie la Route): nocturnal light show
- Contes Tziganes (Cie la Vagabonde): storytelling and music
- Circus procession through the streets of Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont
- Introductory workshops for children and adults
- Festive closing cabaret on Saturday evening
Programme Le Guiers fait son Cirque 2026
Program of the 8th Edition
Friday, May 29, 2026
- 7:00 PM — Les Petits Riens – Tricoterie et Cie
- 8:00 PM — Dance performance
- 8:45 PM — Folk music concert
- 9:45 PM — En Lumière – Cie la Route (light show)
Saturday, May 30, 2026
- 10:00 AM — Musical and circus procession (brass band and circus) + workshops
- 1:30 PM — Vue d'ailleurs – Cirkaêtre (troupe of young Chartreuse circus artists)
- 3:00 PM — Le Petit Plumo – La Remueuse
- 3:15 PM — Lustrina Circus – Compagnie Sifo
- 4:15 PM — Contes Tziganes – Cie la Vagabonde
- 5:30 PM — 16 Mesures de Nœud – Cie Les Voleuses de Flaques
- 6:30 PM — Du Rififi dans le Gramophone – Une Chanson Tonton
- Evening — Participatory choir and closing cabaret
Prices Le Guiers fait son Cirque 2026
Le Guiers fait son Cirque — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 29 May to 30 May 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 — Le Guiers fait son Cirque
Practical Information
Location
The "Le Guiers fait son Cirque" festival is a traveling festival that changes host town each year in the Guiers valley, in the heart of the Chartreuse Regional Natural Park. Shows take place outdoors and in community halls. Previous editions have been held in Entre-deux-Guiers, Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont, Les Échelles, and Saint-Laurent-du-Pont.
Access
By car: Saint-Laurent-du-Pont is accessible from Grenoble (30 min) via the D520 towards Chambéry, and from Chambéry (40 min) via the D520 through Les Échelles. Free parking near the performance venues.
By public transport: Transisère bus line from Grenoble and Voiron. Consult the transisere.fr website for schedules.
Prices
The festival operates on the principle of free participation (pay-what-you-want) with suggested prices to support the artists and the festival's operation:
- Festival Pass: suggested price €15 adult / €10 child
- Per show: suggested price €7 or €12 for 2 shows
- Workshops: from €8 to €18 depending on the discipline and duration
Workshop registration is done online via the HelloAsso platform.
Food and Drink
A community-run refreshment stand and local food options are available at the festival site throughout the event. Brunches and convivial moments are organized on Saturdays.
Audience
The festival is open to all audiences, from toddlers to adults. Shows and workshops are adapted to different age groups. It is an event particularly suitable for families.
Contact
Association Solfasirc
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +33 6 75 91 15 95
Website: solfasirc.org
Accessibility
Outdoor performances are accessible to people with reduced mobility. For indoor performances, please inquire with the organization. The festival is committed to ensuring access to culture for all.
8th edition — Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont, May 29-30, 2026
For its eighth edition, the festival « Le Guiers fait son Cirque » continues its journey through the Guiers valley and will set up its big tops in Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont, a border commune between Isère and Savoie at the foot of the Chartreuse massif. On May 29 and 30, 2026, the town's school, gymnasium and outdoor spaces will host a rich and varied program of contemporary circus shows, dance, theatre, live music and a closing folk dance.
A program blending poetry, theatre and commitment
Several professional companies are announced for this edition. Friday, May 29 will open in the late afternoon with a dance show Un Cil sur la joue, the theatre piece Pagaille, the show Les Petits Riens, then Pour aller où ? by the compagnie K-Bestan.
Saturday, May 30 will be entirely dedicated to circus arts and family shows. A musical and circus parade will kick off the day at 10:15 AM, followed by shows throughout the day: Vue d'ailleurs by Cirkaêtre (a troupe of young circus artists from Chartreuse), Le Petit Plumo by La Remueuse, Lustrina Circus by the Compagnie Sifo, Contes Tziganes by the Cie la Vagabonde and 16 Mesures de Nœud by the Cie Les Voleuses de Flaques. Several shows will be performed in two sessions to allow as many people as possible to attend.
Cirkaêtre: the young circus artists of Chartreuse
This edition highlights Cirkaêtre, a troupe of about fifteen young artists aged 10 to 16 trained by Solfasirc, who will present Vue d'ailleurs, an original creation questioning conformism, individuality and self-confidence through circus, theatre and music. The troupe was awarded the « Coup de Pouce Jeunes » prize by CAF Isère and the second prize in the European competition « Pitch Your Project ».
Workshops, activities and festive evening
On Saturday morning, introductory workshops in circus arts, music, visual arts, dance and theatre will be offered to children and adults (10 AM-12 PM). Throughout the day, library activities and a makeup stand will be open (10 AM-5 PM). The day will end beautifully with a folk dance at 7:30 PM, followed by the traditional closing cabaret at 8:30 PM.
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