Saison Culturelle de Mourenx
Live performances and artistic creations at the Le MI[X] cultural center
2026
About Saison Culturelle Mourenx
Saison Culturelle Mourenx — edition 2026
The 2026-2027 cultural season in Mourenx kicks off from September 18 to October 6, 2026, with the 22nd edition of the Les Théâtrales festival: featuring open-air Shakespeare performed by local amateurs, Feydeau by the Grenier de Toulouse, as well as Leïla Martial and Jacques Weber. The season continues with the video game festival at the MI[X] and three concerts at the Salle Daniel Balavoine, running through May 2027.
2026-2027 Cultural Season
Every year, the Les Théâtrales theater festival launches the cultural season in Mourenx. Its 22nd edition runs from September 18 to October 6, 2026, under the artistic direction of Violette Campo. It is organized by the association Parole en liberté and the Théâtre les pieds dans l'eau company, with the support of the municipality, the Pyrénées-Atlantiques Department, and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region.
The opening night features around thirty local amateur actors performing A Midsummer Night's Dream for free at the MI[X] open-air theater. This is followed by a Feydeau vaudeville reduced to two actors, a vocal solo by Leïla Martial, a one-man show by Jacques Weber, and Seuil, a play about bullying performed for local middle school students and the general public. Online ticket sales have been open since August 10, 2026, on the Festik platform.
The MI[X] will then host the 11th edition of the video game festival from October 14 to 31, 2026. At the Salle Daniel Balavoine, the Blackrainbow association and the city's cultural department have announced three initial concert dates: Sanseverino & Lise Cabaret on October 17, a cine-concert featuring Frankenstein on November 7, and L'Envoûtante with Nous Étions Une Armée on December 5. The season runs until May 2027; the remainder of the program has yet to be announced.
Highlights Saison Culturelle Mourenx 2026
- Jacques Weber in Éclats de vie 2 !, October 1 at the MJCL performance hall
- Leïla Martial, vocal artist at the 2026 Victoires du Jazz, with Jubilä on September 29
- Free open-air opening night on September 18: A Midsummer Night's Dream performed by thirty local amateurs and Mourenx residents at the MI[X] open-air theater
- Sanseverino & Lise Cabaret open the concert season on October 17 at the Salle Daniel Balavoine
Programme Saison Culturelle Mourenx 2026
Les Théâtrales Festival, 22nd edition — September 18 to October 6, 2026
- Friday, September 18 — 9:00 PM — A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare, performed by Cie Théâtre les pieds dans l'eau, directed by Violette Campo, featuring thirty actors and musicians · MI[X] open-air theater, rue du Pic d'Anie · All ages · Free, reservation required
- Sunday, September 20 — 4:00 PM — A Midsummer Night's Dream, 2nd performance, in partnership with the Lucq-de-Béarn town hall and La Souche community café · Salle des loisirs « Lucq Bieilh », Lucq-de-Béarn · All ages · €8, free for under 18s
- Friday, September 25 — 9:00 PM — Un fil à la patte, by Georges Feydeau, produced by Le Grenier de Toulouse, featuring Muriel Darras and Pierre Matras, directed by Pierre Matras, lighting by Serge Wolff · MJCL performance hall · All ages · Duration 1h15 · €15 / €11
- Tuesday, September 29 — 9:00 PM — Jubilä, solo for multi-timbral vocalist, Cie La Barde – Leïla Martial, vocal artist at the 2026 Victoires du Jazz · MJCL performance hall · All ages · €15 / €11
- Thursday, October 1 — 9:00 PM — Éclats de vie 2 !, with Jacques Weber, adapted and directed by Christine Weber · MJCL performance hall · All ages · €20 / €15
- Saturday, October 3 — 6:00 PM — L'apéro-paroles, an open stage for all (3-minute texts or songs drawn at random), hosted by Cie Théâtre les pieds dans l'eau in partnership with the media library, followed by a potluck dinner · MI[X] lobby · Ages 12 and up · Free, registration required with Eugenia Lecca ([email protected], 06 26 87 08 40)
- Tuesday, October 6 — 9:00 PM — Seuil, text by Marilyn Mattéi, performed by Cie Théâtre les pieds dans l'eau, directed by Violette Campo, with Violette Campo, Arielle Chadès, Lilian Le Luhandre, and Natty Humeau, lighting by Laurent Paris · MJCL performance hall · All ages · €15 / €11
An improvisation workshop for children and teenagers is planned during the festival, along with a surprise event, with dates to be announced.
Video Game Festival — October 14 to 31, 2026
- 11th edition, at the MI[X] cultural center. Details of the activities have not yet been published.
Concerts at the Salle Daniel Balavoine
- Saturday, October 17 — 8:00 PM — Sanseverino & Lise Cabaret, season opening concert, featuring their new album Les deux pieds dans le plat · €25 / €20 / €15
- Saturday, November 7 — 8:00 PM — Frankenstein cine-concert by Dom, accompanying James Whale's 1931 film, featuring live guitar, effects pedals, and looper · €10 / €8 / €5
- Saturday, December 5 — 8:00 PM — L'Envoûtante and Nous Étions Une Armée, double bill concert · €10 / €8 / €5
The season runs until May 2027. Dates after December 5, 2026, have not yet been announced.
Prices Saison Culturelle Mourenx 2026
Free with reservation: A Midsummer Night's Dream on September 18 at the MI[X] open-air theater, and the apéro-paroles on October 3 (registration required).
Concerts at the Salle Daniel Balavoine: €25 / €20 / €15 for Sanseverino & Lise Cabaret; €10 / €8 / €5 for the Frankenstein cine-concert and for L'Envoûtante + Nous Étions Une Armée.
Online ticketing on the Festik platform: https://billetterie.festik.net/vitrine/meta/mourenx/
Practical information — Saison Culturelle Mourenx
Practical Information
Dates
Every year from September to May.
Venues
Le MI[X] Cultural Centre, 2 avenue Charles Moureu, 64150 Mourenx: includes the library, Ciné M, contemporary art gallery, lobby, and outdoor amphitheatre (rue du Pic d'Anie).
Salle Daniel Balavoine, 8 boulevard de la République, for concerts.
MJCL performance hall for most of the Théâtrales shows.
Getting There
By car: Mourenx is located 30 km west of Pau via the D817. Parking is available near the venues.
By train: Artix station (5 km away), on the Pau-Bayonne line.
Tickets
Available online via the Festik platform, the official ticketing portal for the city of Mourenx: billetterie.festik.net/vitrine/meta/mourenx. Tickets can also be purchased at the town hall. For information, call 05 59 60 73 03 or email [email protected].
Venue Contacts
Le MI[X]: 05 59 80 59 00, [email protected], www.le-mix.fr
Social Media
Facebook: Ville de Mourenx — Instagram: @villedemourenx — X: @Mairie_Mourenx
The Saison Culturelle de Mourenx: Artistic Flourishing All Year Round
From September to May, the town of Mourenx offers a rich and eclectic cultural season, providing residents of the Lacq basin with access to quality live performances. This ambitious program reflects the cultural vitality of this new town created in 1957, which has reinvented itself over the decades.
Le MI[X]: A Unique Cultural Hub
The cultural season is organized around the Le MI[X] cultural hub, an emblematic facility in Mourenx that brings together under one roof:
- The media library and cyber-base: reading and digital resource spaces
- The CCSTI Lacq-Odyssée: scientific and technical culture center
- Ciné M: the town's cinema
- The modest art museum: a space dedicated to popular and contemporary art
- The contemporary art gallery: exhibitions by current artists
- The « Théâtre les pieds dans l'eau » company: resident theater company
- Le Bistro M: a cultural brasserie
A Program for All Audiences
The Saison Culturelle de Mourenx is distinguished by its unapologetic eclecticism and its desire to offer accessible performances for everyone:
Disciplines Represented
- Dance: contemporary dance performances and accessible choreography
- Theater: revisited classic plays, contemporary creations, and street theater
- Circus: contemporary circus companies and new circus
- Puppetry: shows for young audiences and adult creations
- Music: concerts of all genres, from French chanson to jazz
- Exhibitions: visual arts, photography, and installations
Les Théâtrales: The Opening Festival
The cultural season kicks off each year with the Festival Les Théâtrales, a theater festival celebrating over twenty editions. For two weeks in September-October, professional companies and local actors present performances in Mourenx's various cultural venues, including the MI[X] open-air theater. This opening festival sets the tone for a season rich in emotions and discoveries.
Varied Performance Venues
Performances take place in several locations in the town:
- Salle Daniel Balavoine: the main performance hall
- Le MI[X]: media library and multipurpose cultural spaces
- Théâtre de verdure: an open-air stage in the MI[X] landscaped park
- Parc Paysagé: a green space hosting street performances and events
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