Les Vendredis de l'Été

Les Vendredis de l'Été: Street Art Comes to Bagnoles-de-l'Orne

Since 1997, the Les Vendredis de l'Été festival has been enlivening the spa town of Bagnoles-de-l'Orne Normandie throughout the summer with free street art performances. Every Friday evening and Sunday afternoon, musicians, actors, acrobats, and street artists take over the heart of the town for unusual, funny, and moving moments of performance.

A Festival All Summer Long

From early July to late August, Les Vendredis de l'Été offers a different show every week, providing a rich and varied program throughout the summer season. Friday shows start at 9 PM, while Sunday performances are held at 5 PM, allowing all audiences to enjoy them.

Street Arts in All Their Forms

The program encompasses all street art disciplines: street theater, contemporary circus, dance, music, comedy, acrobatics, and itinerant performances. Each show promises an unusual, funny, and moving journey, suitable for all audiences and generations.

The Spa Town as a Setting

The performances unfold in the most emblematic locations of Bagnoles-de-l'Orne: the Rue des Casinos, the Château Park, the Lake Gardens, and the Château Communs. This diversity of locations offers a constant renewal of atmospheres and settings, making each Friday a unique experience.

Free and Accessible to All

True to its values of accessibility, the festival is entirely free, allowing spa guests, tourists, and residents to enjoy professional-quality performances without financial constraints. This freeness contributes to the summer attractiveness of the spa town and the animation of the area.

A Flagship Summer Festival in Bagnoles

Les Vendredis de l'Été is part of a rich summer cultural offering in Bagnoles-de-l'Orne, alongside the "Les Clés de Bagnoles" music festival. Together, these two festivals make the spa town a vibrant and dynamic cultural hub throughout the summer period.