Les Mardis d'Uzerche
Free street shows every summer Tuesday in the Jean-Jaurès courtyard, in the heart of the medieval city of Uzerche
About Mardis d'Uzerche
Les Mardis d'Uzerche have been enchanting the summer evenings of the medieval city since 2010. Every Tuesday from early July to mid-August, the Jean-Jaurès courtyard, in the heart of Uzerche's historic center, hosts free and eclectic street shows for all ages: theater, physical comedy, concerts, world music, acrobatics, circus, puppets, and artistic performances. Within the intimate and heritage setting of this pearl of Limousin, Les Mardis d'Uzerche offer a diverse artistic program accessible to all, making every Tuesday evening a moment of conviviality and outdoor cultural discovery. Admission is free, embodying the spirit of sharing and openness of this summer festival in Corrèze.
An unmissable summer event since 2010
Les Mardis d'Uzerche is a street performance festival organized every summer by the commune of Uzerche, in the medieval city nicknamed « the pearl of Limousin ». Every Tuesday evening, from early July to mid-August, the Jean-Jaurès courtyard, in the heart of the historic center, transforms into an open-air stage (relocated to the Sophie-Dessus Auditorium in case of rain) to welcome artists and companies from all over France. With an eclectic program mixing theater, comedy, concerts, acrobatics, circus, and artistic performances, Les Mardis d'Uzerche embody the spirit of popular culture accessible to all.
Free shows for all audiences
One of the major assets of Les Mardis d'Uzerche is that all shows are free. Every Tuesday, families, residents, and passing tourists can enjoy a quality show without a ticket or reservation, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The program, renewed each year, offers a great diversity of artistic genres: street theater, physical comedy, concerts, world music, acrobatics, contemporary circus, puppets, and many other forms of live performance. This diversity allows it to reach all audiences, from the youngest to the oldest, and to introduce them to varied artistic worlds.
The Jean-Jaurès courtyard, a heritage setting
The shows take place in the Jean-Jaurès courtyard, in the heart of the medieval city of Uzerche. This intimate and elegant setting, surrounded by centuries-old stones, offers a unique and warm atmosphere, conducive to encounters between artists and spectators. The open-air configuration allows for a large audience while maintaining proximity to the artists, characteristic of street arts. Uzerche, with its cobbled streets, turreted houses, and its location in a loop of the Vézère, offers a prime tourist and heritage setting in Corrèze.
A unifying event for local life
Les Mardis d'Uzerche play an essential role in the summer animation of the city and its surroundings. Every Tuesday, residents and tourists gather in a festive and friendly atmosphere, strengthening social ties and the cultural life of the territory. The festival is part of Uzerche's cultural dynamic, a city that also hosts the Journées Musicales d'Uzerche (MUZ'), a classical and jazz music festival, and other artistic events throughout the year. Les Mardis d'Uzerche embody the commitment of the commune and its partners to a vibrant, accessible, and open culture for all.
Mardis d'Uzerche — edition 2026
2026 edition of Les Mardis d'Uzerche (from July 7th to August 18th, 2026). Every Tuesday summer evening, a free show in the Jean-Jaurès courtyard, in the heart of the medieval city. Gestural theatre, musical fantasy, circus and street arts, at 9 PM. Free admission, no reservation required.
See you in 2026 for a new summer edition
The 2026 edition of Les Mardis d'Uzerche takes place from July 7th to August 18th, 2026, offering free and eclectic Tuesday shows in Uzerche's Jean-Jaurès courtyard (relocated to the Sophie-Dessus Auditorium in case of rain). This new edition continues the spirit of the festival that has enchanted the summer evenings of the medieval city since 2010.
The program blends street arts, theatre, gestural comedy, musical fantasy, concerts, acrobatics, circus, and artistic performances, to appeal to all audiences and all ages. Every Tuesday at 9 PM, artists and companies take over the Jean-Jaurès courtyard to offer moments of discovery, sharing, and conviviality. Free admission allows everyone to enjoy this summer cultural program in the historic and welcoming setting of Uzerche, the pearl of Limousin.
Programme Mardis d'Uzerche 2026
Free programming, every Tuesday evening at 9 PM in the Jean-Jaurès courtyard (relocated to the Sophie-Dessus Auditorium in case of rain). First shows announced for the 2026 edition:
- Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 — "Gros débit", Cie Facile d'Excès: musical fantasy bringing together three musicians in a wordless burlesque comedy (duration ~45 min, all audiences).
- Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 — "Zorro", Cie Le Guichet: gestural and musical theatre combining mime, props, and trumpet, a humorous reinterpretation of the famous character.
The shows for the following Tuesdays (until August 18th) are announced by the municipality throughout the summer. Full program available on the Uzerche town hall website.
Highlights Mardis d'Uzerche 2026
- A free show every Tuesday summer evening, from July 7th to August 18th, 2026
- Eclectic program for all ages: street arts, theatre, musical fantasy, circus
- Historic and intimate setting of the Jean-Jaurès courtyard
- Free admission, no reservation required
Prices Mardis d'Uzerche 2026
Practical information — Mardis d'Uzerche
Practical Information
Access
The shows take place in the Jean-Jaurès courtyard, in the heart of Uzerche's historic center (19140), with relocation to the Sophie-Dessus Auditorium in case of rain.
By car: Uzerche is located 30 km north of Brive-la-Gaillarde (A20, exit 45 or 46) and 40 km south of Limoges (A20, exit 44). Free parking available near the city center.
By train: Uzerche SNCF station (Limoges-Brive line), a few minutes' walk from the historic center.
Schedule
Shows every Tuesday evening from early July to mid-August, generally at 9 PM.
Prices
Free admission, no reservation required.
Contact
Uzerche Town Hall — Tel: 05 55 73 17 00 — Email: [email protected] — Website: www.uzerche.fr
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Where does it take place — Mardis d'Uzerche
Cour Jean-Jaurès
Cour de l'ancienne abbaye, 19140 Uzerche