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Les Bourdonnantes

A feminist and eco-friendly festival in Saintes

Saintes — Charente-Maritime (17) • Since 2024
Theatre Contemporary Dance Photography
Les Bourdonnantes
Edition
2026
Les Bourdonnantes

About Les Bourdonnantes

Every two years, Les Bourdonnantes brings together concerts, performances, exhibitions, and discussions in Saintes, all centered around the women of Saintonge. Founded in 2023, the organizing association highlights the women who have shaped, inhabit, or are transforming the region, with a clear commitment to ecological sustainability in its planning.

The festival takes place across several venues in the heart of Saintes, including the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, the Théâtre Geoffroy-Martel, the public gardens, the Gallia Théâtre Cinéma, and the Médiathèque François-Mitterrand. Its inaugural edition was held in September 2024.

Dates 18 Sep — 20 Sep 2026
Location Saintes (17)
Prices —
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

Les Bourdonnantes — edition 2026

The second edition of the festival takes place from September 18th to 20th, 2026, across various venues in Saintes. The program features a photography exhibition by Céline Levain, a musical lecture, a concert by OKALI, a feminist choir, a biodiversity-themed dance walk, an encounter with Ovidie, and various theatrical performances.

Programme Les Bourdonnantes 2026

Friday, September 18th, 2026

  • 6:00 PM — Opening of Céline Levain's photography exhibition, featuring twelve portraits of local women · Saint-Pierre Cathedral Cloister (free)
  • 8:00 PM — Musical lecture: "Les Drôlesses Musiciennes" · Théâtre Geoffroy-Martel
  • 9:00 PM — OKALI concert, afro trip-hop · Théâtre Geoffroy-Martel (€17 full price, €12 reduced, free for children under 10)

Saturday, September 19th, 2026

  • 12:00 PM — Les Bourdonnantes Village · Public Garden (free)
  • 1:30 PM — "Iels en Voix" feminist choir · Public Garden (free)
  • 2:00 PM — Feminist storytelling nap, ages 10 and up · Public Garden (pay what you want)
  • 3:00 PM — Children's show "Miel et moi", ages 5 and up · Public Garden (pay what you want)
  • 4:00 PM — Biodiversity dance walk "Du râle à la genette", ages 8 and up · La Palu (pay what you want)
  • 9:00 PM — Glittery evening with "Joh & Marilou" · Le Silo (€10 advance, €12 at the door)

Sunday, September 20th, 2026

  • 2:30 PM — Literary encounter with Ovidie · Médiathèque François-Mitterrand (free)
  • 6:00 PM — "La chair est triste hélas", theatre performance · Gallia Théâtre Cinéma (€23 full price, €15 reduced, free for children under 10)

Prices Les Bourdonnantes 2026

Most events are free. OKALI concert: €17 full price, €12 reduced. Joh & Marilou evening: €10 advance, €12 at the door. Sunday theatre: €23 full price, €15 reduced. Admission is free for children under 10 for all paid shows.

Where does it take place — Les Bourdonnantes

Les Bourdonnantes in brief

Theatre Contemporary Dance Photography Feminist Charente-Maritime
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