Les Zendimanchés

Carefully Selected Shows

The proposed shows are carefully chosen from the programming team's favorites. The team carefully applies the guidelines set by the volunteers: let's be curious rather than consensual, let's bet on discovery rather than on safe and expected values, let's open ourselves to world music, and let's be interested in all performing arts. Actors, circus performers, musicians, and dancers are thus part of the celebration every year.

The Collectif Spectacles en Retz Celebration

Because it is indeed a celebration, one of those where every year people meet up for the pleasure of finding close friends, old acquaintances, or simple accomplices of a privileged, warm, generous, intense, and soothing moment. The festival aims to be this cordial gathering for all generations. It is aimed at all residents of Pays de Retz and beyond, striving to convince those less familiar with cultural outings to join the celebration.

A Warm Welcome

The quality of the welcome extended to this audience is one of the strong commitments of the organizers: to offer comfort and excellent listening conditions, thanks to the choices made in the layout of the venues and high technical standards. Also thanks to the embellishment of the park and the surprising installations by the decor team. Furthermore, thanks to the particular care taken in the selection of drinks and various products, most often local and artisanal, offered for sale (refreshment stand and catering). Finally, and above all, of course, thanks to the enthusiasm of the festival volunteers, and the contagious conviviality implemented within the teams.

The Festival's Values

The festival aims to offer a serene space and moment, free from violence or discrimination (physical or verbal), whether sexist, racist, homophobic, ableist, or otherwise.
The festival adheres to the imperatives of ecological transition. It strives towards zero single-use plastic, sorts waste, and implements a participatory dishware system.
The festival works towards the inclusion of all audiences, regardless of age, disability, origin, or gender.

A Collective Construction

The festival, like the Collectif Spectacles en Retz, advocates for cultural proposals built collectively, with socio-cultural actors and residents. It aims to play its role in raising awareness of performing arts by developing true proximity and fostering appropriation by residents. It also aligns with and sometimes extends the artistic and cultural education actions that the Collectif implements for children and young people, and can develop the resonance of amateur practices.

Support for Creation

The festival also aims to play a role in supporting creation. Each year, its program includes regional creations that it invites for their very first performances.

In short, the Collectif Spectacles en Retz, with Les Zendimanchés, aims to achieve an open, beautiful, and useful celebration.