Festival of theatrical creation in Montreuil-sur-Mer
Les Malins Plaisirs is a unique theatrical creation festival, held every summer in Montreuil-sur-Mer and the villages of the Montreuillois region. For two weeks in August, professional artists—directors, actors, musicians, costume designers—gather in residence to create new shows, specially designed for the heritage sites that host them. The charming theater of Montreuil, the Acary manor of La Rivière, and the most beautiful villages of the Côte d'Opale become open-air stages for performances blending theater, music, song, and rambling walks.
Every summer, the festival Les Malins Plaisirs transforms Montreuil-sur-Mer and the surrounding villages into a vast theatrical playground. This unique creation festival brings together professional artists who gather in residence to create new shows, specifically designed for the heritage sites that host them.
The originality of Les Malins Plaisirs lies in its on-site creation approach. Each show is designed for a specific location: the charming little theater of Montreuil, the magnificent Acary manor of La Rivière, a farmyard, a village square, a hollow path. Artists immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the places to create works that resonate with their history and architecture.
The festival offers a varied program that blends:
Since 2025, the festival has offered L'École du Goût (The School of Taste), moments of conviviality and sharing between the public and artists. Through meetings, discussions, and tastings, these events allow for extending the artistic experience in a relaxed and warm atmosphere.
Les Malins Plaisirs cultivates a spirit of troupe where camaraderie among artists and proximity to the audience are essential. The festival is conceived as a moment of sharing and discovery, where theater leaves the halls to meet residents and visitors in an exceptional setting.
Les Malins Plaisirs returns from August 4th to 16th, 2026, in Montreuil-sur-Mer and the villages of the Montreuillois region. Ticketing will open in July 2026.
Les Malins Plaisirs returns from August 4th to 16th, 2026 in Montreuil-sur-Mer and Cormont. The program and ticketing will be announced in July 2026.
The performances take place in Montreuil-sur-Mer (theater, Acary manor of La Rivière, streets, and squares) and in the villages of the Montreuillois region (Cormont and surrounding areas).
The festival is held for two weeks in August.
Ticketing generally opens in July. Some performances are free, while others require booking. Consult the official website for prices and booking information.
By Car: Montreuil-sur-Mer is accessible via the A16 (exit 25 or 26). Free parking in town.
By Train: Étaples-Le Touquet station is 15 km away, with shuttle or taxi connections.
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