Lug'en Scène Festival

Lug'en Scène: The Enchantment of Street Arts in Loudun

Created in 2015 by the City of Loudun, the Lug'en Scène Festival takes its name from the Gaulish god Lougous, "the Luminous," the tutelary deity of the city who gave his name to Loudun. Drawing on the enigmatic legends of the Loudunais region, this free street arts festival aims to immerse spectators in a magical universe blending witchcraft, enchanted worlds, and spells.

An Atypical Venue in the Heart of the City

The festival is held at the former summer swimming pool, on Boulevard du 8 Mai 1945. This unique location, converted into an open-air cultural space, offers an ideal shaded and intimate setting for street arts. On Saturday mornings, a procession from the collegiate church to the festival site extends the experience through the streets of Loudun's historic center.

An Eclectic and Family-Friendly Program

Each edition brings together about twenty companies, mostly from Nouvelle-Aquitaine, offering a complete panorama of street arts: contemporary circus and aerial acrobatics, close-up and stage magic, fire shows and fiery dance, giant puppets and soap bubbles, poetic clowning, quirky brass bands, and wild instrument making. The 2025 edition, focused on the circular economy and reuse, highlighted artisanal music with instruments made from recycled materials.

Unforgettable Highlights

Among the festival's must-see events are the fire shows at the end of the evening, the "entresorts" offering intimate experiences for a single spectator, creative workshops for children, the artisan village, and the traditional reimagined popular ball that concludes each day in a festive and friendly atmosphere. With around 3,000 spectators per edition, Lug'en Scène has become a must-attend summer event in the Loudunais region and the Vienne department.