Un Écran des Étoiles - Cinema Festival of the Gorges de l'Allier
Traveling open-air cinema festival in the Gorges de l'Allier
2026
About Un Écran des Étoiles
Un Écran des Étoiles — edition 2026
8th Edition - July 10 to August 4, 2026
The Un Écran des Étoiles festival returns for its 8th edition with five open-air screening evenings in the Gorges de l'Allier. The 2026 program offers a diverse selection of films for all audiences, projected in exceptional settings.
Screening Program
- Friday, July 10 - Brioude: En Fanfare - A French comedy celebrating music and brotherhood
- Friday, July 17 - Saint-Just-près-Brioude: La Venue de l'avenir
- Monday, July 20 - Chassagne: Bergers - An immersive documentary about pastoral life in the mountains
- Friday, July 24 - Siaugues-Sainte-Marie: Louise Violet - A historical film about a teacher in the Third Republic
- Tuesday, August 4 - Chavaniac-Lafayette: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - Sergio Leone's masterpiece, a mythical western with Clint Eastwood
Each evening will be preceded by activities starting at 1 PM: producer markets, workshops, heritage tours, and association events. In Chavaniac-Lafayette, the evening will include castle tours and country music. Screening on a 60 m² large screen starting at 9:30 PM.
Practical Info
All screenings are free with voluntary contributions. Remember to bring your chairs, loungers, or blankets. In case of bad weather, an indoor alternative is planned.
Highlights Un Écran des Étoiles 2026
- 8th edition with five open-air screenings
- En Fanfare opening in Brioude on July 10
- Documentary Bergers screened in Chassagne
- Louise Violet, historical film in Siaugues-Sainte-Marie
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly at the Château de Chavaniac-Lafayette for the closing
- Association and heritage activities starting at 1 PM before each screening
- Free screenings with voluntary contributions on a 60 m² screen
Programme Un Écran des Étoiles 2026
Program for the 8th Edition 2026
Friday, July 10 - Brioude
- 1 PM - 8 PM: Association activities and local market
- 9:30 PM: Screening of En Fanfare
Friday, July 17 - Saint-Just-près-Brioude
- 1 PM - 8 PM: Local activities
- 9:30 PM: Screening of La Venue de l'avenir
Monday, July 20 - Chassagne
- 1 PM - 8 PM: Activities and village discovery
- 9:45 PM: Screening of Bergers
Friday, July 24 - Siaugues-Sainte-Marie
- 1 PM - 8 PM: Local activities
- 9:30 PM: Screening of Louise Violet
Tuesday, August 4 - Chavaniac-Lafayette
- 1 PM - 8 PM: Castle tours, country music, and activities
- 9:30 PM: Screening of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Prices Un Écran des Étoiles 2026
Practical information — Un Écran des Étoiles
Practical Information
Dates and Times
The festival takes place every summer between late July and early August, with 4 to 5 screening evenings spread over approximately 12 days. Screenings are mainly scheduled on Mondays and Fridays. Activities begin at 1 PM and continue until 8 PM with stands from associations, local producer markets, and activities for all ages. Screenings start at dusk, generally around 9:30 PM - 9:45 PM. In case of bad weather, an indoor alternative is systematically planned in each host town.
Prices
Screenings are completely free. A voluntary contribution collection is offered at the end of each screening to support the association and fund future editions. This solidarity-based economic model allows everyone to access cinema, even in rural areas far from movie theaters.
Access to Various Screening Sites
By car: Brioude, the main town of the festival, is accessible via the A75 motorway (exit 20 from Clermont-Ferrand, about 1h15) or the RN102 from Le Puy-en-Velay (about 45 minutes). Other host towns (Chassagne, Siaugues-Sainte-Marie, Chavaniac-Lafayette, Saint-Just-près-Brioude) are accessible via the departmental network. Each screening site has free parking nearby.
By train: Brioude SNCF station is served by TER trains from Clermont-Ferrand (about 1h15) and Le Puy-en-Velay (about 30 minutes). For sites far from the station, personal transport is recommended.
Equipment and Setup
The festival uses professional projection equipment with 60 m² or 24 m² screens depending on the site configuration. Sound and visual quality are comparable to that of a cinema. Spectators are invited to bring their own seating: folding chairs, loungers, blankets, or cushions to settle comfortably in village squares or castle courtyards.
Practical Tips
- Bring warm clothing for the evening: summer nights in Haute-Loire can be cool, especially after 10 PM
- Food available on-site thanks to food trucks and local producers present during the activities
- Screenings are suitable for all audiences, including families with children
- Remember mosquito repellent for riverside locations
- Arrive early to enjoy the afternoon activities and choose the best spot
Contact
- Co-presidents: Michel d'Haussy (06 82 01 30 18) and Éliane Sauvan (06 88 90 27 43)
- Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
- Website: uede.fr
- Facebook: Un Ecran Des Etoiles, Festival Des Gorges De l'Allier
- Instagram: @unecrandesetoiles43
- Headquarters: 17 allée du Parc, 43380 Saint-Privat-du-Dragon
Un Écran des Étoiles: Open-Air Cinema in the Heart of the Gorges de l'Allier
The Un Écran des Étoiles festival is a unique traveling film event in Haute-Loire. Every summer, from late July to early August, it transforms village squares, castle courtyards, and remarkable natural sites in the Gorges de l'Allier into open-air cinemas. Founded in March 2017, the festival held its first edition in the summer of 2018 on the theme "Douce France", with screenings in Saint-Privat-du-Dragon, Pébrac, Ally, and Vieille-Brioude.
A Friendly and Accessible Concept
The festival's principle is based on free screenings with voluntary contributions, making cinema accessible to everyone in rural areas far from movie theaters. Screenings mainly take place on Monday and Friday evenings, starting around 9:30 PM - 9:45 PM at dusk. The professional equipment includes 60 m² or 24 m² screens depending on the location, ensuring remarkable outdoor projection quality.
Activities to Showcase the Region
Each screening evening is preceded by an activity program from 1 PM to 8 PM highlighting local associations, local producers, and the heritage of the host towns. These intergenerational friendly moments allow residents and visitors to (re)discover their region while enjoying a festive atmosphere. Spectators are invited to bring their own seating (chairs, blankets, loungers) to comfortably enjoy the show.
Remarkable Growth
Since its creation, the festival has experienced growing success, reflecting genuine popular enthusiasm. From 650 spectators at the first edition in 2018, attendance peaked at 2,000 spectators in 2022, then 1,900 spectators in 2024. In total, over 8,000 people have attended screenings since the festival's inception. This positive trend illustrates the need for accessible and friendly cultural events in rural areas.
Strong Local Roots
Each year, the festival takes place in different towns in the Gorges de l'Allier region and its surroundings: Brioude, Saint-Privat-du-Dragon, Chassagne, Siaugues-Sainte-Marie, Chavaniac-Lafayette, Pébrac, Ally, Vieille-Brioude, Saint-Just-près-Brioude, Mazerat-Aurouze. This itinerant nature helps to bring rural villages to life and create moments of sharing in historic locations, such as the famous Château de Chavaniac-Lafayette, the birthplace of the Marquis de La Fayette.
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