Sortie de Piste

Sortie de Piste: Circus Celebration in Lavardac

The Sortie de Piste festival was born from the desire of the association Un Air de Cirque, a circus school established in Lavardac for several years, to share its passion for circus arts with as many people as possible. Each year, this event transforms the Lot-et-Garonne town into a true open-air circus ring, offering the public a rich program of shows, workshops, and activities.

Circus Arts at the Heart of the Festival

Sortie de Piste highlights the diversity of circus disciplines through a varied and accessible program:

• Contemporary Circus Shows: Regional and national companies present creations blending acrobatics, juggling, tightrope walking, trapeze, and clowning, in an open and inventive spirit of contemporary circus.
• Street Arts: Parades, performances, and open-air shows take over the streets and squares of Lavardac, creating spontaneous encounters between artists and spectators.
• Workshops and Introductions: True to the educational mission of the Un Air de Cirque association, the festival offers introductory workshops to circus arts open to everyone, from age 5. Warm-ups, acrobatics, acrobatic lifts, juggling, and balancing are part of these practical sessions led by professionals.

A Family-Friendly and Popular Festival

Sortie de Piste is distinguished by its family-friendly and convivial nature. The festival is designed to welcome all audiences, from the youngest to the oldest, in a spirit of sharing and discovery. The open-air shows allow attendees to enjoy circus arts in a relaxed and festive setting, in the heart of the bastide town of Lavardac.

Strong Local Roots

The festival is part of the cultural dynamic of the Albret territory in Lot-et-Garonne. The association Un Air de Cirque, which organizes the event, offers circus classes, workshops during school holidays, and family mini-workshops on Saturdays throughout the year, contributing to the daily life of circus arts. Sortie de Piste is the annual highlight of this cultural initiative, a moment of celebration and sharing open to all.

An Event for Live Performance

By programming contemporary circus and street arts companies, Sortie de Piste contributes to the dissemination of live performance in rural areas. The festival offers artists a privileged performance space and the public a unique opportunity to discover original and surprising artistic forms, far from the major cities. This proximity approach makes Sortie de Piste a popular cultural event throughout the south of Lot-et-Garonne.