Le Guiers fait son Cirque
Traveling circus arts festival in Chartreuse
About Le Guiers fait son Cirque
Created in 2019 by the Franco-Catalan company Solfasirc, "Le Guiers fait son Cirque" is a traveling circus arts festival that annually crisscrosses the towns of the Guiers valley, in the heart of the Chartreuse Regional Natural Park. Festive, friendly, and open to all ages, it combines contemporary circus shows, street arts, live music, introductory workshops, and artist encounters. Driven by a team of volunteers and local residents, the festival aims to make live performance accessible to everyone in a spirit of popular education and environmental respect.
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Le Guiers fait son Cirque: A Traveling Circus Festival in the Heart of Chartreuse
Born in 2019 on the initiative of the Solfasirc company, "Le Guiers fait son Cirque" is a traveling circus arts festival that each year takes over a different town in the Guiers valley, between Isère and Savoie, in the heart of the Chartreuse Regional Natural Park. Since its creation, the festival has set up its tents in Entre-deux-Guiers, Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont, Les Échelles, and Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, forging strong ties with the local residents and cultural players.
An Artistic Project Rooted in the Territory
The festival is driven by Solfasirc, a Franco-Catalan circus and music company founded in Barcelona in 2005 by Biel Rosselló (circus artist) and Delfina Muñoz (musician). Based in Chartreuse since 2010, the company creates burlesque and poetic shows that blend theatrical circus and live music, with specialties such as bounce juggling, tightrope walking, and repurposed instruments—double bass on a wire, low-riding stool, bottleophone. Alongside its creations, Solfasirc runs a local circus school offering weekly workshops in object balancing, acrobatics, juggling, and trapeze for children and adults.
A Rich and Accessible Program
Each edition of the festival features an eclectic program bringing together professional companies and emerging artists in contemporary circus, street arts, clowning, magic, aerial arts, and live music. The shows are performed outdoors and in community halls, creating a festive and warm atmosphere. The festival also hosts Cirkaêtre, a troupe of young Chartreuse circus artists (ages 10-16) trained by Solfasirc, who present their own creations blending circus, theater, and music on social issues.
Workshops, Encounters, and Camaraderie
Beyond the shows, the festival offers introductory workshops for all ages: aerial circus, silks, acrobatics, magic, music, and visual arts. These hands-on sessions allow the public to discover circus disciplines alongside the artists. Camaraderie is at the heart of the project: community-run refreshment stands, local food, brunches, and closing cabarets punctuate the days and evenings, making the festival a true time for meeting and sharing among residents, artists, and spectators.
A Commitment to Accessibility and the Environment
True to its values of popular education, the festival operates on the principle of free participation with suggested prices, ensuring access to culture for all audiences, including families with modest incomes. The organization also pays attention to environmental respect in its logistical choices: partnerships with local producers, responsible waste management, and promotion of short supply chains. Driven by a team of dedicated volunteers, the festival contributes to the cultural dynamism of Chartreuse and strengthens social ties in rural areas.
Le Guiers fait son Cirque — edition 2026
The 8th edition of the "Le Guiers fait son Cirque" festival will take place on May 29 and 30, 2026, in Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont. True to its traveling spirit, the festival will take over the school, gymnasium, and outdoor spaces of the commune for two days of contemporary circus shows, street arts, live music, and introductory workshops for all ages.
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.
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
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
Prices Le Guiers fait son Cirque 2026
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.
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Salle du Revol et espaces extérieurs
Salle du Revol, Chemin du Revol, 38380 Saint-Laurent-du-Pont