Lisieux Grands Ouverts Festival

Festival of surprises and street arts in Lisieux

Lisieux — Calvados (14) Since 2021
Music Crafts Ecology
Lisieux Grands Ouverts Festival
Edition
2026
Lisieux Grands Ouverts

About Lisieux Grands Ouverts

Lisieux Grands Ouverts is a street art and performing arts festival created in 2021 by the association Lisieux bouge! in partnership with the City of Lisieux. For three days in October, the festival offers circus, street theater, dance, and music performances for all audiences, with free daytime activities and ticketed evening programming. The festival takes over the streets, squares, and gardens of Lisieux for three days of laughter, wonder, and surprises.
Dates 02 Oct — 04 Oct 2026
Location Lisieux (14)
Prices From 0.00€
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date

Our team has not been able to confirm with an official source that this 2026 edition is taking place. The dates and program shown below may be outdated. We strongly recommend that you contact the organizer directly to verify before any travel or registration.

Edition 2026

Lisieux Grands Ouverts — edition 2026

The 6th edition of the Lisieux Grands Ouverts festival will be held in early October 2026 in Lisieux. Three days of street performances, circus, theater, dance, and music. Free daytime activities, ticketed evening program.

6th edition of Lisieux Grands Ouverts (2026)

The 6th edition of the Lisieux Grands Ouverts festival will take over the streets and squares of Lisieux in early October 2026. The association Lisieux bouge ! is preparing three days of performances, concerts, and activities for all audiences.

Detailed program coming soon on the Lisieux bouge ! website.

Highlights Lisieux Grands Ouverts 2026

  • 6th edition of the festival
  • Street performances, circus, theater, and music
  • Free daytime activities
  • Evening program with ticket sales

Prices Lisieux Grands Ouverts 2026

Free daytime activities, ticketed evenings
Practical information

Practical information — Lisieux Grands Ouverts

Practical information

Location

Streets, squares, and gardens of Lisieux (14100). Various locations in the city center and Jardins de Mosaïc.

Access

  • By train: Lisieux SNCF station (Paris–Caen line), a 10-minute walk from the center.
  • By car: A13 exit Lisieux from Paris (180 km), from Caen (50 km).

Prices

  • Daytime activities: Free
  • Evenings (concerts/shows): Ticketed, prices vary depending on the program

Ticketing

Ticketing available on HelloAsso.

Contact

A festival of wonder in the heart of Lisieux

Founded in 2021 by the Lisieux bouge ! association, the Lisieux Grands Ouverts festival was born from a desire to bring the city of Lisieux to life through street arts and live performance. In partnership with the City of Lisieux, the festival takes over the city's streets, squares, and gardens every autumn for three days of shows, concerts, and performances for all ages.

Street arts, circus, and live performance

The Lisieux Grands Ouverts program covers all genres of artistic intervention in public spaces: contemporary circus, street theater, dance, music, visual arts, and performances. The lineup blends established companies with emerging artists, with a special focus on children's and family-friendly shows.

Free during the day, ticketed in the evening

One of the festival's unique features is its free daytime access, allowing all residents and visitors to enjoy street performances, art installations, and activities. The evening program, featuring concerts and shows in dedicated venues, requires a ticket. The Jardins de Mosaïc host part of the program, complete with a refreshment bar and food trucks.

Lisieux bouge !, the organizing association

The Lisieux bouge ! association was founded in 2021 by Pascale Barré and Antoine Fantin. It has around twenty active members and a hundred volunteers, and is supported by the Lisieux Town Hall. In addition to Lisieux Grands Ouverts, it organizes Rose Métal, an evening of rock concerts accompanied by performances from welding artists, as well as a photography festival spread across several locations in the city. The association is based at 36 rue Guizot in Lisieux (06 66 06 39 49).

Where does it take place — Lisieux Grands Ouverts

Rues, places et jardins de Lisieux
Centre-ville de Lisieux, 14100 Lisieux

Lisieux Grands Ouverts in brief

Music Crafts Ecology LGBTQ+ Inclusion Social Economy Outdoor Nocturnal Calvados

History of Lisieux Grands Ouverts

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Tel 06 66 06 39 49

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