Premières Fois !

Premières Fois ! : The Boldness of First Artistic Gestures

Premières Fois ! is one of the highlights of the season at the Halle aux Grains – Scène nationale de Blois. Created to celebrate beginnings, first works, and unclassifiable artistic forms, this multidisciplinary festival each year at the end of winter offers a program that emphasizes emergence, risk-taking, and the renewal of stage writing.

A Multidisciplinary and Hybrid Program

The festival brings together performances of theater, dance, performance, music, and hybrid forms that defy categorization. Each edition is an invitation to discover: first shows by young companies, first stage projects by visual artists or musicians, first collaborations between artists from different disciplines. Established creators reinventing themselves complete the program, offering a vibrant panorama of contemporary creation.

Creation Labs and Encounters

Premières Fois ! also offers creation labs, artist encounters, and outreach activities that allow the public to understand creative processes and engage with artists. These exchange moments are at the heart of the festival's identity, aiming to be a space for sharing and curiosity.

A Festival Rooted in the Halle aux Grains Season

The Halle aux Grains, Blois's national stage, is the crucible of Premières Fois !. Led by a team committed to disseminating contemporary creation, it provides the festival with a demanding programming framework and a network of national and international artistic partnerships. Premières Fois ! is part of a cycle of highlights that punctuate Blois's cultural season, alongside Génération Climat, Temps Divers, Circ & Plus, and Les Beaux Débuts.

The Wonder of the First Time

The festival's title is its program: rediscover the thrill of the first time, the wonder of the unknown, the surprise of an unexpected form. Premières Fois ! invites every spectator to experience discovery in a welcoming and festive atmosphere that celebrates the vitality of young creation.