Les Zaccros d'ma Rue
Street and circus arts festival in Nevers
About Les Zaccros
Created in 2001, the Les Zaccros d'ma Rue festival is the summer event for street and circus arts in Nevers. Supported by the ALARUE association, it offers a week of free shows in public spaces at the beginning of July. The festival takes over Nevers and the towns in the agglomeration with an inventive and joyful program mixing street theater, circus, and performances.
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Les Zaccros d'ma Rue: The Street Arts Festival in Nevers
Each year at the beginning of July, the streets of Nevers come alive with street shows, contemporary circus, and the most inventive artistic performances. The festival Les Zaccros d'ma Rue, supported by the ALARUE association, transforms the city into a huge open-air stage for a whole week.
More than twenty-five years of creation in public spaces
Since its creation in 2001, the festival has continued to grow and diversify. What began as a local initiative has become a major cultural event in the Nièvre region, recognized for the quality of its programming and its local roots. The ALARUE association, located at 12 quai de Médine in Nevers, does more than just organize the festival: it supports resident companies throughout the year and conducts cultural mediation activities with diverse audiences.
A program for everyone
The festival offers a rich and varied program, designed for all ages and all tastes. Street theater, contemporary circus, dance, puppetry, music, visual performances, and artistic installations are presented in the streets and squares of Nevers. The first days of the festival (Monday to Thursday) are dedicated to exploring the towns in the agglomeration, before the heart of the festival beats in the city center of Nevers for the weekend.
Free and outdoor shows
True to its philosophy of cultural democratization, the festival offers all its shows for free and open access. This free access, combined with the diversity of the programming, makes Les Zaccros a truly popular and intergenerational event, where families, the curious, and enthusiasts gather in a festive and friendly atmosphere.
A festival rooted in its territory
Les Zaccros d'ma Rue is not limited to the city center of Nevers. The festival extends to the towns of the agglomeration, bringing street art closer to the residents. This territorial dimension is at the heart of ALARUE's artistic and cultural project, which believes in art's ability to create social bonds and animate public spaces.
Les Zaccros — edition 2026
The 26th edition of Les Zaccros d'ma Rue will take place from June 29 to July 5, 2026. The street arts and circus festival in Nevers will offer another week of free shows and artistic creations in public spaces.
26th edition - June 29 to July 5, 2026
Les Zaccros d'ma Rue returns for its 26th edition from June 29 to July 5, 2026. A full week of street shows, circus, and performances will take over the streets of Nevers and the towns in the agglomeration.
The program will be announced in spring 2026 on the website www.zaccros.org.
Highlights Les Zaccros 2026
To remember for 2026
- Dates: Monday, June 29 to Sunday, July 5, 2026
- 26th edition of the festival
- Free and open access shows
- Program to be announced in spring 2026
Prices Les Zaccros 2026
Practical information — Les Zaccros
Practical Information
Access and transport
By car: Nevers is accessible via the A77 motorway from Paris (approx. 2h30) and via the RCEA from Moulins and Lyon. Free parking is available in the city center. During the festival, some streets may be closed to traffic for shows.
By train: Nevers station is served by direct trains from Paris-Bercy (approx. 2h) and TER trains from Dijon, Bourges, and Clermont-Ferrand. The station is a 10-minute walk from the city center where the shows take place.
By bus: The Taneo network serves the Nevers agglomeration and the towns where the festival takes place at the beginning of the week.
Festival Schedule
The festival takes place in two phases:
- Monday to Thursday: shows and activities in the towns of the Nevers agglomeration - discover street arts closer to the residents
- Friday to Sunday: festival highlight in the city center of Nevers with a concentration of shows in the squares and pedestrian streets
Prices
All shows are free and open access. No reservation is necessary. Come as you are, with family, friends, or alone!
Accommodation
Nevers offers a varied range of accommodation: hotels, bed and breakfasts, gîtes, campsites. It is recommended to book in advance for the festival weekend. Nevers Tourist Office: 03 86 68 46 00.
Food and Drink
Food stalls are set up at the festival venues during the weekend. Restaurants in the city center of Nevers are also accessible near the shows.
Volunteering and Accreditation
The festival welcomes volunteers every year and offers professional accreditations. For more information, visit www.zaccros.org or contact the ALARUE association at 03 86 61 17 80.
Practical Tips
Wear comfortable shoes for walking in the streets. Protect yourself from the sun in case of heat. Shows are held outdoors: bring rain gear in case of uncertain weather.
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Where does it take place — Les Zaccros
Centre-ville de Nevers et communes de l'agglomération
12 quai de Médine, 58000 Nevers