Sous les Étoiles d'Alsace

Cinema Under the Alsatian Stars

Born from the initiative of the European Collectivity of Alsace, the Sous les Étoiles d'Alsace festival is a summer cultural event that transforms remarkable sites in Alsace into open-air cinemas. From early July to late August, the festival takes over seven emblematic locations spread across the Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin, offering the public the opportunity to rediscover cinematic classics and recent films in exceptional settings: stadiums, racecourses, heritage sites, and natural spaces.

An Immersive and Fun Concept

Sous les Étoiles d'Alsace goes beyond simple film screenings. Each evening is designed as a complete immersive experience. Before the film, a host welcomes the audience with moments of conviviality: quizzes, karaoke, blind tests, and other surprises create a festive and participatory atmosphere. Artistic and sports workshops, demonstrations, and contributions from local actors extend the experience in connection with the evening's theme. This fun approach makes each screening a true neighborhood event.

A Film Program for Everyone

The program mixes gems of French and international cinema, from great classics to contemporary films, in a selection designed for a broad and family audience. Each edition revolves around a unifying theme that guides the choice of films and associated activities. Screenings are preceded by a pre-show program produced in partnership with MIRA, the association for the promotion of Alsatian film heritage, which features short regional films offering an original look at Alsace.

Exceptional Venues Throughout Alsace

One of the festival's major assets lies in the choice of its screening locations. Rugby stadiums, racecourses, historical sites, and green spaces are transformed into ephemeral cinemas. This itinerant nature allows the public to rediscover their region from a new perspective, combining the magic of open-air cinema with the beauty of Alsatian landscapes and heritage. From towns in the Haut-Rhin like Ensisheim or Mulhouse to cities in the Bas-Rhin, the festival weaves a link between the Alsatian territories.

A Free and Popular Event

True to the public service mission of the European Collectivity of Alsace, the festival is entirely free. This accessibility, combined with the diversity of locations and the quality of the programming, makes Sous les Étoiles d'Alsace a popular event that attracts families, cinephiles, and the curious. The evenings, which usually begin at dusk, offer a moment of sharing and relaxation in a unique summer atmosphere, between starry sky and big screen.