Le Maillon en Scène
Edition 2026 Theatre Family Multidisciplinary

Le Maillon en Scène

Traveling festival of performing arts in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Beaumont — Puy-de-Dôme (63) Since 1996
Dates 20 Jan — 22 Jan 2026
Location Beaumont (63)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Le Maillon en Scène

Le Maillon en Scène is a professional performing arts festival organized by the Association Le Maillon, the regional federation of the Le Chaînon network. A major traveling event in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and French-speaking Switzerland, this festival offers the public and professionals the opportunity to discover artistic projects identified and supported by the federation's members. The rich and eclectic program mixes circus, dance, music, theater, and shows for young audiences. The festival regularly stops in Puy-de-Dôme, particularly at the Salle Le Tremplin in Beaumont, where it presents the best of emerging regional creation.

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A festival serving regional creation

Le Maillon en Scène is an emblematic festival of performing arts in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, driven by the Association Le Maillon, the regional federation of the national network Le Chaînon. Since its creation in the late 1990s, this traveling festival has toured the region's performance venues to present the most promising emerging artistic projects, identified and supported by the network's members, to the public and professionals.

A multidisciplinary program

Le Maillon en Scène stands out for the diversity of its programming, which encompasses all forms of performing arts:

  • Theater: contemporary creations, revisited classic texts, and innovative theatrical forms
  • Dance: contemporary choreographies and dance performances exploring movement and the body
  • Circus: contemporary circus arts blending physical prowess and scenic poetry
  • Music: musical shows and sound performances
  • Young Audiences: creations specifically designed for children and families
  • Humor: comedy shows and offbeat forms

Among the shows that have marked recent editions are creations such as Le Discours, La Collection, Joue ta Pnyx !, Contre-temps, Confliture, Stabat Ma Terre, Body bagarre, and Terminator 2 Unplugged.

A traveling festival across the region

Le Maillon en Scène is characterized by being a traveling festival, changing host territory with each edition. The festival takes over the performance venues in various departments of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region:

  • Puy-de-Dôme (63): Salle Le Tremplin in Beaumont, Le Caméléon in Pont-du-Château, Espace culturel Les Justes in Le Cendre, La Coloc' de la culture in Cournon-d'Auvergne, Théâtre de Châtel-Guyon
  • Allier (03): COSEC and Le Geyser in Bellerive-sur-Allier
  • Savoie (73): performance venues in the department
  • Isère (38): performance venues in the department
  • Loire (42): Théâtre des Pénitents in Montbrison, Théâtre du Parc in Andrézieux-Bouthéon

The Le Chaînon network and Le Maillon

The Association Le Maillon is a regional federation that brings together performing arts venues in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and French-speaking Switzerland. It is part of the national network Le Chaînon, whose mission is to promote the circulation of works and the identification of emerging companies throughout the territory. The Le Maillon en Scène festival is the annual highlight of this federation, allowing programmers, presenters, and producers to discover the creations supported by the network.

A space for professional meetings

Beyond the performances, the festival is a prime venue for exchanges between professionals. Friendly meal times are organized to foster encounters between programmers, artists, technicians, and company administrators. These informal moments are essential for building relationships and promoting the dissemination of shows across territories.

Beaumont, host town in Puy-de-Dôme

Beaumont is a municipality in the Clermont-Ferrand urban area, located south of Clermont-Ferrand. Its Salle Le Tremplin regularly hosts shows and cultural events, including performances of the Le Maillon en Scène festival during editions held in Puy-de-Dôme.

Le Maillon en Scène — edition 2026

31st edition of the Le Maillon en Scène festival in the Loire (42). Programming in the theaters of Montbrison, Andrézieux-Bouthéon, La Talaudière, and La Ricamarie.

Prices Le Maillon en Scène 2026

Free access for accredited professionals.

Practical information — Le Maillon en Scène

Access

As the festival is traveling, the performance venues vary depending on the edition. When the festival takes place in Puy-de-Dôme, the shows are held in several venues in the Clermont-Ferrand urban area.

Main venue (Puy-de-Dôme)

Salle Le Tremplin, Beaumont, 63110.

Schedule

Performances generally take place during the day and evening over 2 to 3 days (January-February).

Prices

Free access for accredited professionals. Variable prices for the public depending on the performance.

Contact

Association Le Maillon
Website: maillonaura.wixsite.com/le-maillon
Facebook: association.le.maillon

Accessibility

The performance venues hosting the festival are generally accessible to people with reduced mobility. In case of specific needs, it is recommended to contact the organizers in advance.

Accommodation nearby

The Clermont-Ferrand urban area offers a wide choice of accommodation: hotels of all categories, bed and breakfasts, and seasonal rentals.

Dining on site

Meals are organized during the festival for accredited professionals. Nearby restaurants and shops are also accessible around the performance venues.

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Photography is subject to authorization during performances. Follow the Association Le Maillon on Facebook for the latest festival news.

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Where does it take place — Le Maillon en Scène

Salle Le Tremplin

Salle Le Tremplin, 63110 Beaumont

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Le Maillon en Scène in brief

Theatre Family Multidisciplinary Puy-de-Dôme

History of Le Maillon en Scène