Les Flâneries d'Été
The traveling festival of free live performances in the Territoire de Belfort
About Flâneries d'Été
Organized by the Department of Territoire de Belfort, Les Flâneries d'Été offers each summer a series of free live performances in seven towns in the department. From mid-July to the end of August, every Tuesday evening, a town hosts street theater, magic, comedy, music, and fire arts in the open air. A family and popular event rooted in the villages of the Territory, which showcases emerging artists and original productions.
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Les Flâneries d'Été: Culture Comes to You
Conceived and supported by the Département du Territoire de Belfort, Les Flâneries d'Été embodies a decentralized and popular vision of culture. Their principle is simple and generous: rather than concentrating cultural offerings in the main city, the festival travels each week to a different town in the department, bringing quality performances to residents throughout the territory, whether they live in urban or rural areas.
An Original Format: Summer Tuesday Evenings
From mid-July to the end of August, every Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM, a town in the Territoire de Belfort transforms into an open-air stage. The shows, all different, explore the multiple facets of live performance: street theater, magic, comedy, musical concerts, fire arts, dance, and circus arts. The traveling format allows every resident of the department to attend a show a few kilometers from their home, with no entrance fee.
Emerging Talents in the Spotlight
One of the unique features of Les Flâneries is the systematic inclusion of young local and regional artists selected through auditions to perform as opening acts for the main shows. These artists, from singing, theater, and street arts, find in Les Flâneries a valuable first professional stage, performing for a large and supportive audience.
The 2025 Edition: Seven Towns, Seven Shows
The 2025 edition visited seven towns in the territory: Trévenans, Saint-Dizier-l'Évêque, Méziré, Denney, Fontaine, Rougemont-le-Château, and Belfort. Every Tuesday evening from July 15th to August 26th, a different artistic performance was presented, ranging from comedy theater to magic, music, and street performance. The opening acts by selected local artists helped introduce new talents to the local audience.
The 2026 Edition: A Seventh Traveling Season
For its new season, Les Flâneries d'Été 2026 will resume its summer tour in the towns of the Territoire de Belfort, with a selection of new live performances offered in seven partner towns. The list of participating towns and the artistic program will be announced in the spring of 2026 on the Department's website.
Flâneries d'Été — edition 2026
Les Flâneries d'Été 2026 will resume its summer tour in the towns of the Territoire de Belfort starting mid-July. Seven towns will host a free live performance every Tuesday evening: street theater, magic, comedy, music, and fire arts are on the program.
2026 Edition — The Town Tour Resumes
Les Flâneries d'Été 2026 will meet the residents of the Territoire de Belfort every Tuesday evening from mid-July to the end of August, with a new series of free live performances organized in partnership with seven towns in the department.
Program Coming Soon
The detailed program for the 2026 edition — participating towns, shows, opening artists — will be published in the spring of 2026 on the website of the Département du Territoire de Belfort. As every year, the selection of opening artists will be open for applications until spring.
Why Attend?
Les Flâneries d'Été represents one of the few opportunities to enjoy a professional-quality show a few kilometers from home, outdoors, in a village setting, completely free of charge. A popular and family-friendly event that local residents don't miss.
Prices Flâneries d'Été 2026
Practical information — Flâneries d'Été
Practical Information
Format
Traveling festival: one show per town, every Tuesday evening from mid-July to the end of August, at 6:30 PM.
Participating Towns
Seven towns in the Territoire de Belfort host the festival each summer. The list is published before the season on the Department's website.
Prices
Completely free admission for all shows.
Access
The towns are accessible by car from Belfort (5 to 30 min depending on the town). Parking is available near the performance venues.
Contact
Département du Territoire de Belfort: www.territoiredebelfort.fr
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Communes du Territoire de Belfort (festival itinérant)
Itinérant dans les communes du Territoire de Belfort, 90000 Belfort