Les Petites Rêveries
Performing arts festival in a rural setting
About Les Petites Rêveries
For over twenty years, Les Petites Rêveries has transformed the village of Brinon-sur-Beuvron into a performing arts venue. Three days in June with fifteen free "small forms" in gardens, barns, and washhouses, and large shows under a 500-seat tent. Circus, theater, song, humor, and dance attract over 12,000 entries thanks to 160 volunteers.
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Les Petites Rêveries: Performing Arts in the Village
Each year at the beginning of June, the village of Brinon-sur-Beuvron, a commune of less than 200 inhabitants located 20 km from Clamecy in the Nièvre region, transforms into a unique performing arts venue. The festival Les Petites Rêveries has been held here for over twenty years, driven by the belief that culture should reach out to people rather than the other way around.
An Original Concept: Small and Large Formats
The festival is based on an ingenious dual format:
Small Forms (Free Access)
On Saturday and Sunday afternoons, about fifteen short performances (maximum 30 minutes) are presented in intimate and unexpected locations within the village: private gardens, the church, the school, barns, washhouses, farmyards. Each performance is given three times in the afternoon, totaling around forty sessions. The audience wanders freely through the village, discovering a circus act, a play, a singer, or a puppeteer around a corner or through a doorway.
Large Forms (Evening Shows under Tent)
On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, a major show is presented under a tent that can accommodate up to 500 spectators. These evening shows are ticketed and require advance booking.
An Eclectic and High-Quality Program
Les Petites Rêveries offers a diverse, original, and high-quality program: circus, theater, song, humor, dance, puppetry, beat-box, readings, storytelling... Each edition is an invitation to discovery and wonder, in a spirit of friendliness, humanity, and good cheer.
A Festival Powered by Volunteers
Les Petites Rêveries is the work of a remarkable community of about 160 volunteers who, each year, transform their village into a performance space. The 22nd edition in 2024 attracted over 12,000 entries despite unfavorable weather, demonstrating the audience's loyalty and the quality of the programming.
Les Petites Rêveries — edition 2026
Les Petites Rêveries will return in early June 2026 to Brinon-sur-Beuvron for another weekend of performing arts in a rural setting. Free small forms outdoors and large shows under a tent.
2026 Edition - June 2026
Les Petites Rêveries returns in June 2026 to Brinon-sur-Beuvron. The festival will once again offer its free small forms in the village locations and its large evening shows under a tent.
Program coming soon on lespetitesreveries.com.
Highlights Les Petites Rêveries 2026
To Remember for 2026
- Early June 2026
- Free outdoor small forms
- Large tent shows
- Program to be announced
Prices Les Petites Rêveries 2026
Practical information — Les Petites Rêveries
Practical Information
Access
By car: Brinon-sur-Beuvron is located 20 km from Clamecy and 60 km from Nevers, accessible via departmental roads through the Nièvre countryside. Free parking at the entrance of the village. As the village is small (less than 200 inhabitants), all festival venues are within walking distance.
By carpooling: Carpooling is highly recommended. Check the festival's social media to organize your trip.
Festival Venues
Performances take place in intimate and unexpected locations within the village:
- Private gardens opened for the occasion
- Village church
- Communal school
- Barns and agricultural outbuildings
- Washhouses and farmyards
- 500-seat tent for evening shows
Prices
Small Forms (afternoons): free access. Wander freely through the village and discover shows around every corner. Large Forms (evenings): ticketed shows under the tent, by reservation. Friday evening: free opening show at 7 PM in the square, with food trucks.
Booking
Online ticketing at lespetitesreveries.com or by phone at 09 84 32 11 04. Book in advance for evening shows as the tent often sells out.
Accommodation
Gîtes and bed and breakfasts in the vicinity of Brinon-sur-Beuvron and Clamecy. Book in advance. Camping can be an economical option.
Food & Drink
Food trucks on Friday evening. On-site catering during the festival on weekends. Bar open continuously.
Contact
Tel: 09 84 32 11 04. Website: lespetitesreveries.com. Facebook: @lespetitesreveries
Discover the Surroundings
Take advantage of your visit to the festival to discover the region: the medieval town of Clamecy 20 km away, the Nivernais Canal ideal for river cruising and cycling, the forests of Morvan for hiking. The Nivernais region offers a peaceful and rejuvenating holiday setting, far from the usual tourist routes.
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Where does it take place — Les Petites Rêveries
Village de Brinon-sur-Beuvron
Brinon-sur-Beuvron, 58420 Brinon-sur-Beuvron