Les Endimanchés
Street arts festival in the heart of the Chartreuse mountains
About Les Endimanchés
Created in 2013 in Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, the Les Endimanchés festival is a summer event dedicated to street arts in the heart of the Chartreuse Regional Natural Park. For two days in July, the village transforms into an open-air stage with theater, circus, dance, music, and puppet shows, a craft market, cooperative wooden games, and a parent-powered carousel. Free and family-friendly, the festival celebrates the diversity of live arts in an exceptional natural setting.
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Les Endimanchés: The Street Arts Celebration in Chartreuse
Since 2013, the Les Endimanchés festival has taken over the village of Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse every summer for two days of shows, meetings, and conviviality. Supported by the eponymous association, this free event, open to all, has become a must-attend event in the cultural life of the Chartreuse mountains and the Isère department.
A Festival Rooted in its Territory
The primary objective of the Les Endimanchés association is to promote, disseminate, and sustain culture, particularly the diversity of street arts, within the Chartreuse Regional Natural Park. The festival asserts an identity resolutely focused on creative projects that combine inventiveness, celebration, emotions, exchanges, proximity to artists, and quality encounters, in a family atmosphere and a living environment connected to nature.
Located in the heart of the village, a stone's throw from the town hall and the central square, the festival takes advantage of the charm of this mountain village nestled at 900 meters altitude to offer a unique artistic experience, where shows naturally integrate into the surrounding landscape.
A Rich and Eclectic Program
Each edition offers a varied program mixing live art disciplines: street theater, circus, dance, music, singing, puppets, poetic installations, and participatory performances. The festival makes it a point of honor to present professional companies whose artistic work prioritizes proximity to the public and inventive forms.
Activities for All Ages
Beyond the shows, the festival offers a range of activities that make it unique: a craft market featuring local artisans, cooperative wooden games accessible to all ages, a parent-powered carousel that delights the little ones, participatory and collaborative workshops, as well as a friendly refreshment stand and food service.
Cultural Actions Throughout the Year
The Les Endimanchés association is not limited to the summer festival. It diversifies its actions and partnerships throughout the year through hosting resident companies, shows in local venues or in people's homes, and regular artistic proposals. In March 2026, for example, the association hosted a mime, theater, and poetry performance by Melchior Escoffier and Alexandre Schreiber at the communal hall.
Workshops for Youth
During the week preceding the festival, workshops introducing artistic practices are offered to children and young people aged 6 to 17. Led by professional artists, these workshops—circus, juggling, balancing, clowning, magic—allow participants to discover street arts and present their creations during the festival. This artistic education approach demonstrates the association's commitment to access to culture for all.
Les Endimanchés — edition 2026
The 14th edition of the Les Endimanchés festival will take place on July 11 and 12, 2026, in Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse. As every year, the village will host a weekend of free street performances mixing theater, circus, dance, music, and puppets, accompanied by a craft market, wooden games, and participatory workshops for the whole family.
14th Edition — July 11 and 12, 2026
The Les Endimanchés festival returns for its 14th edition on Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12, 2026, in the streets and squares of Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse. The mountain village will once again transform into an open-air stage for a weekend of live performances, artistic encounters, and conviviality.
A Festival True to its Values
True to its identity, this new edition will offer an eclectic and demanding program, centered around street arts in all their diversity: theater, circus, dance, music, singing, puppets, and participatory creations. The festival will continue to favor companies whose work is distinguished by its inventiveness, poetry, and proximity to the public.
Activities and Highlights
Beyond the shows, festival-goers will find the elements that make Les Endimanchés charming: the craft market showcasing artisans from the Chartreuse massif and beyond, cooperative wooden games for all ages, the parent-powered carousel, collaborative workshops, and refreshment and food service areas.
Artistic Introduction Workshops
As every year, the week preceding the festival will be an opportunity to offer workshops introducing artistic practices for children and young people aged 6 to 17. Led by professional artists, these circus, juggling, balancing, and stage expression workshops will allow participants to take the stage during the festival to present their creations.
Program to be Announced
The full program for the 14th edition will be unveiled in spring 2026 on the official website les-endimanches.fr and on the festival's social media. The festival remains free and open access.
Highlights Les Endimanchés 2026
To Note for the 2026 Edition
- Dates: Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12, 2026
- Location: Center of the village of Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse
- Free festival and open access
- Program: theater, circus, dance, music, puppets
- Activities: craft market, wooden games, carousel, workshops
- Youth workshops: artistic workshops for ages 6-17 the week before
Prices Les Endimanchés 2026
Practical information — Les Endimanchés
Practical Information
Location
The festival takes place outdoors in the center of the village of Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, around the Town Hall square and in the adjacent streets. Shows take place in various areas of the village, creating an artistic trail through the village.
Address
8 Place de la Mairie, 38380 Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse
By Car
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse is accessible from Grenoble (approx. 30 minutes) via the D512 through the Col de Porte, or from Chambéry (approx. 45 minutes) via the D520b through the Col du Granier. Free parking is available in the village. Due to crowds during the festival, it is advisable to arrive early.
By Public Transport
Bus line T65 of the M TAG / Cars Région network connects Grenoble to Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse. The journey takes about 1 hour from the Grenoble bus station. Check schedules on the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region website.
Opening Hours
The festival runs for two days:
- Saturday: from 4:00 PM to approximately 10:30 PM
- Sunday: from 10:30 AM to approximately 6:30 PM
Prices
The festival is entirely free and open access. Contributions to the hat are welcome to support the artists and the association. The association also accepts online donations via HelloAsso.
Food and Drink
A refreshment stand and a food service area are available on-site throughout the festival. The craft market also offers local artisanal products.
Accessibility
The festival site is accessible to people with reduced mobility with assistance. The areas are stroller-friendly. Pets are allowed on a leash.
Payment Methods
Credit card, check, cash, and online payment accepted for the refreshment stand and food service.
Contact
Association Les Endimanchés
8 Place de la Mairie, 38380 Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse
Tel: 06 80 01 51 32
Email: [email protected]
Website: les-endimanches.fr
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Where does it take place — Les Endimanchés
Centre du village de Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse
8 Place de la Mairie, 38380 Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse