Les Endimanchés
Street arts festival in the heart of the Chartreuse mountains
About Les Endimanchés
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 Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, 2026, in the village center of Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère). Two days of free street performances (hat collection) combining circus, theater, dance, puppets, concerts, and musical tales, with 13 shows and 23 performances, a creators' market, participatory workshops, a carousel, and play areas for the whole family, from 0 to 133 years old.
14th Edition — July 11 and 12, 2026
The Les Endimanchés festival returns for its 14th edition on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, 2026, in the streets and squares of Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse. The mountain village transforms into an open-air stage for a weekend of live performances, artistic encounters, and conviviality.
An Eclectic Street Program
Thirteen shows and twenty-three performances unfold throughout the village: circus, fairground and clown theater, dance, puppets, concerts, and musical tales take over the church square (place de l'église), Père Truffot's garden (jardin du Père Truffot), the Plan de Ville, the Town Hall square (place de la Mairie), the Parc esplanade (parvis du Parc), and the central streets. The festival highlights companies whose work stands out for its inventiveness and proximity to the audience, such as Turak Théâtre, La Bossue, or Compagnie du Gravillon.
Activities and Highlights
Beyond the shows, festival-goers will find the ingredients that make Les Endimanchés charming: the creators' market showcasing artisans from the Chartreuse massif, Dédé la Bricole's participatory play areas, Les Baladins du rire's carousel, plastic arts workshops (cyanotype, kaleidoscope, butterfly making), the Kapla workshop, and refreshment and catering areas.
Artistic Awareness Workshops
As every year, the week preceding the festival is dedicated to artistic awareness workshops for children and young people aged 6 to 17. Supervised by professional artists, these workshops (circus, dance, hip-hop, batucada, puppets) culminate in a public presentation on Sunday morning.
Programme Les Endimanchés 2026
Saturday, July 11, 2026 (4 PM - 10:30 PM)
- 4 PM / 5 PM / 6 PM / 7:30 PM — Le Cirk Puces · Circus (Cirk Puces) · Jardin de la crèche
- 4:30 PM — Mon royaume pour un cheval · Fairground Theater (La Bossue) · Jardin du Père Truffot
- 5:30 PM — Hisse & Hop ! · Clown Theater (Oh et puis M… !) · Plan de Ville / Rue Léon-Auscher
- 5:45 PM / 7:30 PM — Une petite Odyssée en Turakie · Theater (Turak Théâtre) · Chemin du Plan de Ville
- 6:30 PM — Zone critique.1 – L'eau · Theater (Compagnie du Gravillon) · Parvis du Parc
- 8:30 PM — Alligator · Concert (Le Tram) · Jardin du Père Truffot
- 4 PM - 8 PM — Play Area · Participatory Games (Dédé la Bricole) · Place de l'église
- 4 PM - 8:30 PM — Marie Clou · Theatrical Intervention (Pousse les Volets) · Plan de Ville / Jardin du Père Truffot
Sunday, July 12, 2026 (10:30 AM - 6:30 PM)
- 10:30 AM / 2:30 PM / 6 PM — Les Oiseaux de trottoirs · Pocket Brass Band (FFPK) · Rue Léon-Auscher / Rue Jacques-Brel / Place de l'église
- 10:45 AM — Workshop Presentation · Dance, hip-hop, batucada, puppets · Departure from Place de la Mairie towards Jardin du Père Truffot
- 12 PM — Hisse & Hop ! · Clown Theater (Oh et puis M… !) · Plan de Ville
- 2 PM — Zone critique.2 – L'air · Theater (Compagnie du Gravillon) · Parvis du Parc
- 2 PM / 3 PM / 4 PM / 5:30 PM — Le Cirk Puces · Circus (Cirk Puces) · Jardin de la crèche
- 3 PM — Baignoire publique · Acrobatic Circus (Cirque Compost) · Cour de la Salle des Arts
- 4 PM — Anti · Theater (Lapin34) · Plan de Ville / Rue Auguste-Villard
- 5:15 PM — Gloria · Theater (L'Art Osé) · Jardin du Père Truffot
- 10:30 AM - 12 PM / 2 PM - 5:30 PM — Le Carrousel des Baladins · Carousel (Les Baladins du rire) · Place de la Mairie
- 10:30 AM - 6 PM — Creators' Market · Crafts · Rue Jacques-Brel → Place de la Mairie
- 10:30 AM - 6 PM — Kapla Workshop · Collaborative Workshop (Centre Kapla de Lyon) · Parvis de la Salle des Fêtes
- 10:30 AM - 6 PM — Play Area · Participatory Games (Dédé la Bricole) · Place de l'église
- 10:30 AM - 6 PM — Les Tentes chuchoteuses · Children's Workshop (Éclate de lire) · Rue Jacques-Brel
- 10:30 AM - 6 PM — Kaleidoscope · Plastic Art (Gwennite Torcheux) · Place de la Mairie
- 10:30 AM - 6 PM — Cyanotype · Plastic Art (Hélène Coulon) · Place de la Mairie
- 10:30 AM - 6 PM — Butterfly Making · Plastic Art (Nathalie Beaufays) · Place de la Mairie
- 10:30 AM - 6 PM — Marie Clou · Theatrical Intervention (Pousse les Volets) · Plan de Ville / Jardin / Place de la Mairie
Highlights Les Endimanchés 2026
- 13 street shows and 23 performances, entirely free (hat collection)
- Circus, theater, dance, puppets, concerts, and musical tales throughout the village
- Creators' market featuring artisans from the Chartreuse massif
- Plastic arts workshops, play areas, and a carousel for the whole family
- Public presentation of children's/youth artistic workshops
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