Les Gens d'Ici
Open-air sound and light show in Jussac
About Les Gens d'Ici
A live show in the heart of Cantal
Since 1997, the show Les Gens d'Ici has illuminated the Jussac green theatre every summer, a small town located near Aurillac in the Cantal department. This open-air sound and light show has become over the years a major cultural and festive event in the region, listed on the Cantal calendar as an unmissable appointment.
The story of Baptiste and Pierrot
The show tells the intertwined destinies of two men, Baptiste and Pierrot, inextricably linked to the same land and the same philosophy of life. Through their journeys, the entire soul of Cantal is revealed: the life of a small rural village, its joys and hardships, the choices of those who leave and those who stay, the major historical events that have shaped the region. The show offers a living and moving fresco of Cantalian rural life, told with authenticity by those who live it daily.
250 volunteers on stage
The strength of Les Gens d'Ici lies in its actors: more than 250 volunteers, residents of Jussac and its surroundings, take to the stage every summer to bring this story to life. All generations mingle, enthusiastically perpetuating this beautiful human adventure. The know-how of the volunteers in terms of sets, scriptwriting, musical composition, and staging is combined with the talent of professional show technicians for sound, lighting, and pyrotechnic effects.
The Jussac green theatre
The show takes place at the Jussac green theatre, a natural amphitheater made of grassy earth tiers, stabilized by wooden logs, which can accommodate about 1,200 spectators. This exceptional outdoor setting offers total immersion in the world of the show, under the stars of the Cantalian summer nights. For more than two hours, spectators are transported into the heart of an authentic and touching story thanks to light effects, sound effects, and pyrotechnic displays.
A unifying event
Organized by the Comité d'Ambiance Jussacoise, Les Gens d'Ici is more than just a show: it is a collective project that unites an entire rural community. The pleasure of performing, transmitting values, and contributing to the dynamism of a rural territory animates each participant. This human and artistic adventure, renewed each year for almost three decades, testifies to the cultural vitality of rural France and the ability of its inhabitants to create together an event of recognized quality far beyond the department's borders.
Les Gens d'Ici — edition 2026
30th edition: August 7, 8, 10 and 11, 2026
The show Les Gens d'Ici returns for its 30th edition at the Jussac open-air theatre. Four performances are confirmed by the organizer for Friday, August 7, Saturday, August 8, Monday, August 10 and Tuesday, August 11, 2026, each evening at 9:45 PM. True to its tradition since 1997, this outdoor live sound and light show once again brings together over 250 volunteer actors to tell the story of rural Cantal life through the intertwined destinies of Baptiste and Pierrot.
The show, lasting over two hours, takes place at dusk in the natural amphitheatre of the open-air theatre. Arrival is recommended before 9:30 PM, with site access starting at 8:30 PM. As every summer, spectators are transported to the heart of a fresco blending theatre, music, light effects and pyrotechnic displays, centered around the question «to leave or to stay?» which animates the two characters linked to the same land.
Highlights Les Gens d'Ici 2026
- 30th edition of the live sound and light show
- Four confirmed performances: August 7, 8, 10 and 11, 2026 at 9:45 PM
- Over 250 volunteer actors on stage
- Outdoor night show at the Jussac open-air theatre
- Over two hours of theatre, music, light and pyrotechnics
Prices Les Gens d'Ici 2026
Practical information — Les Gens d'Ici
Practical Information
Access
The open-air theatre is located at 2 Promenade des Sports, 15250 Jussac, in the department of Cantal (15), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Jussac is approximately 7 km north-west of Aurillac.
- By car: From Aurillac, take the D922 towards Jussac (approx. 10 minutes). Free parking 50 metres from the open-air theatre.
- By train: Aurillac SNCF station (Paris-Aurillac line via Brive-la-Gaillarde), then taxi or personal vehicle.
- By plane: Aurillac-Tronquières Airport (approx. 10 km away).
Schedule
The show starts at 9:45 PM. Site access and on-site ticket sales begin at 8:30 PM; arrival is recommended before 9:30 PM. Show duration: over 2 hours.
Ticketing
Tickets are available online on the official website lesgensdici.org. Online booking allows you to choose your seat. Tickets are also sold on-site on show nights from 8:30 PM (cash or cheque), subject to availability.
Prices
- Adults and children over 12: 19 euros
- Children aged 7 to 12: 9 euros
- Children under 7: Free (reserved seat)
- Groups (minimum 10 people): 17 euros per person
Online payment by credit card. At the entrances: cheque and cash. Tickets are neither exchangeable nor refundable.
Tips
- Bring warm clothing, as summer evenings can be cool at altitude in Cantal.
- Book your tickets online to guarantee your seat, as performances often sell out.
- The open-air theatre is outdoors: in case of rain, check the official website for last-minute information.
Contact
Phone: 06 81 88 39 17 or 06 84 12 36 05
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lesgensdici.org
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Where does it take place — Les Gens d'Ici
Théâtre de Verdure de Jussac
2 Promenade des Sports, 15250 Jussac