Les Beaux Jours

Les Beaux Jours: The circus and music event in Saint-Herblain

Since 2022, the Les Beaux Jours festival has established itself as an unmissable event of the summer in Saint-Herblain. Supported by the Théâtre ONYX, a national conventioned stage for dance and circus arts, this event transforms the magnificent Parc de la Bégraisière into an open-air performing arts venue each year. For four days, contemporary circus, street arts, and music blend in a warm and popular atmosphere, open to all audiences.

Contemporary Circus and Street Arts at the Heart of the Program

Les Beaux Jours places contemporary circus at the center of its artistic identity. Each edition invites about ten circus and street companies to present their creations: acrobatics, juggling, balancing, trapeze, clowning, and aerial performances take over the lawns, paths, and big tops of the park. Among the companies hosted over the editions, we find Cirque Inextremiste, Compagnie Avis de Tempête, Compagnie Les Exaltés, Compagnie Lombric Spaghetti, Collectif Primavez, Compagnie La Voie Ferrée, and Marcel et ses drôles de femmes. These artistic proposals, sometimes poetic, sometimes spectacular, appeal to families and curious audiences.

Music, the Connecting Thread of the Evenings

Alongside the circus, music sets the rhythm for each evening of the festival. Open-air concerts, strolling brass bands, and sound performances punctuate the program, creating a festive atmosphere in the park. The Green Line Marching Band and other groups have made the paths of Bégraisière vibrate over the editions, offering moments of musical sharing accessible to all.

A Popular, Accessible, and Committed Festival

One of the strengths of Les Beaux Jours lies in its resolutely accessible pricing policy: the vast majority of shows are free, while performances under the big top are offered for only 5 euros. This approach to cultural democratization is at the heart of the project supported by Théâtre ONYX and the City of Saint-Herblain. The festival also incorporates an eco-responsible dimension and special attention to accessibility for people with disabilities, with adapted facilities provided at each edition.

Parc de la Bégraisière, the Natural Setting for the Festival

The exceptional setting of the Parc de la Bégraisière, a vast wooded green space in the heart of Saint-Herblain, offers an ideal backdrop for this open-air festival. Spectators can relax on the grass, wander between the stages, discover performances around a bend in the path, and share a convivial moment in a preserved natural environment. The park can accommodate several artistic proposals simultaneously, creating a lively and surprising performance trail.