SuperVIA Maubeuge
Urban and digital arts festival in Maubeuge
About SuperVIA
SuperVIA is an urban and digital arts festival organized by Le Manège, a cross-border National Stage in Maubeuge. Created in 2019, it takes over public spaces and venues in the city for about twelve days with a multidisciplinary program mixing circus, musical performances, theater, street arts, digital arts, exhibitions, and a closing pyrotechnic show. The event attracts an average of 45,000 spectators and is part of a cross-border initiative with neighboring Belgium.
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SuperVIA: Live Arts Take Over Maubeuge
Since 2019, the SuperVIA festival has transformed the city of Maubeuge into an open-air artistic playground. Led by Le Manège, a cross-border National Stage, this ambitious festival offers a program that blends street arts, contemporary circus, musical performances, theater, dance, digital arts, and visual installations.
A Multidisciplinary Program in Public Spaces
For 12 days in May, SuperVIA takes over Maubeuge's squares, parks, streets, and cultural venues. About twenty performances and events are offered, with original creations designed for public spaces. The festival is distinguished by its festive and popular dimension, with offerings accessible to all audiences, from families to contemporary art enthusiasts.
Festival Highlights
Among the recurring highlights of the festival are the ethno-parade, a musical and costumed procession that crosses the city; circus performances under a big top or in the open air; digital exhibitions in the spaces of Le Manège; and the closing pyrotechnic show, a grand sound and light finale that brings together thousands of spectators.
A Cross-Border Festival
Located a few kilometers from the Belgian border, the SuperVIA festival embodies the cross-border vocation of Le Manège de Maubeuge. Partnerships with Belgian cultural organizations enrich the program and attract audiences from both sides of the border.
Evolution towards iTAK
Since 2022, the festival has evolved under the name iTAK, retaining the multidisciplinary and festive spirit of SuperVIA while expanding its program. iTAK presents itself as a festival of cross-border drifts, offering a month of live performances in and around Maubeuge.
SuperVIA — edition 2026
The iTAK festival 2026 (5th edition), heir to SuperVIA, will be held from May 5 to 30 at Le Manège in Maubeuge with a month of cross-border live performances.
iTAK 2026 - 5th Edition
The iTAK festival returns for its 5th edition from May 5 to 30, 2026, at Le Manège in Maubeuge, a cross-border National Stage. A full month of live performances, artistic drifts, and cross-border encounters between Maubeuge and Belgium.
Prices SuperVIA 2026
Practical information — SuperVIA
Practical Information
Location
Le Manège, Cross-border National Stage, Place des Alliés, 59600 Maubeuge. Performances take place both in the halls of Le Manège and in numerous public spaces throughout the city: squares, parks, streets, sports and cultural facilities. The detailed program specifies the locations for each performance.
Access and Transport
By train: Maubeuge station is served by TER trains from Lille-Flandres (1h20, with a connection at Aulnoye-Aymeries) and from Paris-Nord (2h30 via Aulnoye-Aymeries). The city center and Le Manège are a 10-minute walk from the station.
By car: RN2 from Valenciennes (40 min) or from Belgium (Mons is 30 km away via the E42/A7 highway). Free parking is available near the city center and Le Manège. The festival is also accessible from Charleroi (Belgium) in 45 minutes.
From Belgium: As Maubeuge is a cross-border stage, the festival attracts many Belgian spectators. Access from Mons, Charleroi, or Namur is easy via the highway.
Dates
The festival generally takes place in May, over a period of 12 days (historic SuperVIA) to a month (iTAK, the current format). Recent iTAK editions extend throughout May, with highlights on weekends.
Prices
Many performances in public spaces are free and open access. Indoor performances at Le Manège are ticketed (prices vary depending on the performance, generally from 5 to 20 euros). Reduced rates are available for young people, students, and job seekers. Tickets are available online on the Le Manège website and on-site.
Food and Drink
During festival highlights, food stalls and bars are set up near the performance venues. Restaurants and brasseries in Maubeuge's city center are also within walking distance.
Accommodation
Maubeuge has hotels, bed and breakfasts, and guesthouses. The proximity to Belgium also offers additional accommodation options in Mons or the Borinage region.
Practical Tips
- Consult the detailed program on the Le Manège website before your visit to identify free public space performances.
- Book your tickets for indoor performances in advance, as capacity is limited.
- The Grand Finale pyrotechnic show is a must-see highlight.
Contact
Le Manège - Cross-border National Stage: 03 27 65 65 40. www.lemanege.com
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Where does it take place — SuperVIA
Le Manège - Scène Nationale transfrontalière
Place des Alliés, 59600 Maubeuge