Les Pestacles
The festival of shows for children at the Parc Floral de Paris
About Les Pestacles
Les Pestacles: Music and Live Performance for Toddlers
Les Pestacles was born in 2005 from the City of Paris's desire to offer families a free, high-quality summer cultural event in the heart of the Parc Floral. The name, a playful contraction of "petits" (little ones) and "spectacles" (shows), perfectly captures the spirit of the festival: shows designed for children, in a format adapted to their attention span and sensitivity.
A Festival Designed for Families
Every Wednesday from June to September, the Parc Floral hosts a different show for children aged 1 to 10 years old. The carefully curated program blends music, theater, puppets, storytelling, dance, and circus arts. The invited artists are professionals in young audiences' entertainment, recognized for their creativity and ability to captivate the youngest.
The shows generally last between 45 minutes and an hour, an ideal format for children. They take place in the early afternoon on the Deltaplane stage, amidst the gardens of the Parc Floral. Families can sit freely on the lawn, often bringing a snack or picnic.
Musical Awakening as a Guiding Thread
Music plays a central role in the Pestacles program. Whether it's revisited nursery rhymes, original songs, jazz for children, world music, or sound explorations, each show is an invitation to musical discovery. Artists often involve children, inviting them to sing, dance, clap, or play with instruments, making each performance an interactive and joyful moment.
A Natural Haven in the Heart of Paris
The Parc Floral de Paris offers an exceptional natural setting for these open-air performances. Families can enjoy the gardens, playgrounds, and picnic areas before and after the shows. Les Pestacles is part of the Parc Floral's trio of summer music festivals, alongside the Paris Jazz Festival and Classique au Vert.
Les Pestacles — edition 2026
The new season of Pestacles unfolds at the Parc Floral de Paris from Wednesday, June 24 to Wednesday, September 2, 2026, with 8 free musical shows for young audiences, with one event every Wednesday at 2 PM or 2:30 PM on the Delta stage. On the program: musical tales, creations for young audiences, and concerts adapted for children aged 4 and up, in a natural setting in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes.
2026 Edition of Les Pestacles
For their 2026 season, Les Pestacles offers 8 shows spread from June 24 to September 2, 2026 at the Parc Floral de Paris. Scheduled every Wednesday afternoon on the Delta stage, the shows are primarily aimed at children aged 4 to 6 and older, accompanied by their families, in a short format (45 minutes to 1 hour) adapted to their attention span.
A season blending music, storytelling, and creations for young audiences
The 2026 program opens on June 24 with bülbül by LEÏ, followed on July 1 by En direct de la récré by Reno Bistan. The month of July continues with Cette nuit une chouette m'a dit by Morgane Le Cuff (July 8), Un Chat Botté by Marie Piemontese & Florent Trochel (July 15), and Bestiole Blues Bazar by the Compagnie Une Chanson Tonton (July 22). After a summer break, the festival resumes on August 19 with Amalia by the Compagnie des Xylophages, then the Harmattan Brothers on August 26. The season concludes on September 2 with Aux rythmes des vagues by Paolo Conti et Lou Richard.
A summer event at the Parc Floral
Les Pestacles is part of the triptych of the Festivals du Parc Floral 2026, alongside the Paris Jazz Festival and Classique au Vert. The shows are free: only access to the Parc Floral is charged (2.70 € full price, 1.55 € reduced price, free for children under 7).
Programme Les Pestacles 2026
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
- 2:30 PM — bülbül · LEÏ — Delta Stage · Ages 6+
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
- 2:30 PM — En direct de la récré · Reno Bistan — Delta Stage · Ages 6+
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- 2:00 PM — Cette nuit une chouette m'a dit · Morgane Le Cuff — Delta Stage · Ages 4+
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- 2:00 PM — Un Chat Botté · Marie Piemontese & Florent Trochel — Delta Stage · Ages 6+
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- 2:00 PM — Bestiole Blues Bazar · Compagnie Une Chanson Tonton — Delta Stage · Ages 6+
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- 2:00 PM — Amalia · La Compagnie des Xylophages — Delta Stage · Ages 6+
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- 2:00 PM — Harmattan Brothers — Delta Stage · Ages 6+
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- 2:30 PM — Aux rythmes des vagues · Paolo Conti et Lou Richard — Delta Stage · Ages 6+
Highlights Les Pestacles 2026
- 8 free shows for young audiences from June 24 to September 2, 2026
- Programming every Wednesday at 2 PM or 2:30 PM on the Delta stage
- Family audience from 4 years old (most shows for ages 6 and up)
- Music, musical storytelling, creations for young audiences
- Exceptional setting of the Parc Floral, in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes
- Festival co-programmed with the Paris Jazz Festival and Classique au Vert ("Festivals du Parc Floral")
Prices Les Pestacles 2026
Practical information — Les Pestacles
Access
Address: Parc Floral de Paris, Route de la Pyramide, 75012 Paris (Bois de Vincennes). Two main entrances: Château entrance (Esplanade Saint-Louis, at the foot of Château de Vincennes) and Nymphéas entrance (Route de la Pyramide).
- Metro: Château de Vincennes (line 1), then a 10-minute walk
- RER: Vincennes (RER A)
- Bus: lines 46 and 112 (Stade Léo Lagrange stop for line 112)
- Bicycle: bicycle parking and Vélib' stations nearby
Parc Floral Entrance Fees 2026
Les Pestacles are free once the Parc Floral entrance fee has been paid:
- Full price: 2.70 €
- Reduced price: 1.55 €
- Free for children under 7 years old
Schedule
Shows take place every Wednesday during the summer season, at 2 PM or 2:30 PM depending on the program, on the Delta stage in the heart of the Parc Floral. It is advisable to arrive 15 to 30 minutes in advance to get settled.
Parc Floral Opening Hours during Summer Season
Summer (March-September): 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM. The Delta stage has a bar (weekends only) and an info-merchandising point for invited artists.
Accessibility
The Parc Floral and the Delta stage are accessible to people with reduced mobility, with over 21 reserved spaces and water fountains distributed throughout the park.
Tips
- Bring a blanket or a throw to sit on the lawn
- Sunscreen and hat recommended
- Picnics allowed in the park
- Strollers welcome
- Parc Floral playgrounds accessible before and after the show
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Where does it take place — Les Pestacles
Parc Floral de Paris
Route de la Pyramide, 75012 Paris