Uzès Danse
Contemporary Dance Festival in Uzès, Gard
About Uzès Danse
The La Maison danse Uzès Festival (formerly Uzès Danse) is the annual contemporary dance event organized by La Maison Danse · Uzès Gard Occitanie CDCN, a National Choreographic Development Centre located in Uzès, Gard. Created in 1996 under the name Festival de la nouvelle danse, it welcomes established choreographers and young creators each spring to the heritage sites of the ducal city, particularly the Jardin de l'Évêché, the Promenade des Marronniers, l'Ombrière and the media library. The 2026 edition celebrates the festival's 30th anniversary, from June 3 to 7.
A major contemporary dance event in Occitanie
Since 1996, the La Maison Danse festival has brought together in Uzès, every June, the most vibrant European choreographic creations. Born under the name Festival de la nouvelle danse, it is now supported by La Maison Danse · Uzès Gard Occitanie CDCN, one of the National Choreographic Development Centres (CDCN) accredited by the Ministry of Culture, directed since November 2022 by Émilie Peluchon. In thirty years, the event has programmed more than 500 shows by 278 French and international choreographers.
A program balancing historical figures and young creation
The festival fosters dialogue between repertoire pieces and contemporary creations. Foundational pieces of contemporary dance (May B by Maguy Marin, Vaslav by Olivier Normand) are presented alongside residency outputs from emerging choreographers and international previews. Each edition offers about twenty shows, complemented by workshops, screenings, exhibitions, participatory creations, and festive moments (choreographed aperitif, Saturday night ball, dancefloor evenings).
Heritage sites invested by dance
The festival's strength lies in investing Uzès' urban and natural heritage: the Jardin de l'Évêché, the parc du Duché, the chapelle de la médiathèque, the Promenade des Marronniers, l'Ombrière, and several squares in the ducal city. Every closing Sunday, the 1 KM DE DANSE event gathers residents, amateurs, and professionals in the street for a big, free, popular dance celebration.
The 2026 edition: 30 years, June 3 to 7
The anniversary edition features 22 choreographers and 23 shows in the city from June 3 to 7, 2026. On the program: May B by Maguy Marin as the opening, creations by Aina Alegre, Marion Carriau, Soa Ratsifandrihana, Jonas Chéreau, Laurent Pichaud, Christophe Haleb, David Wampach, Fabrice Ramalingom, and a giant choreographed ball on Saturday evening by Christophe Haleb.
Uzès Danse — edition 2026
Anniversary edition celebrating the 30th anniversary of the La Maison Danse festival, from June 3 to 7, 2026 in Uzès (Gard): 22 choreographers, 23 shows, workshops, exhibitions, Saturday night ball, dancefloor evenings, and the grand 1 KM DE DANSE as a closing event.
30 years, that's worth celebrating!
For its 30th anniversary, the La Maison danse Uzès Festival offers five days of choreographic celebration from June 3 to 7, 2026, with 22 choreographers and 23 shows taking over the heritage sites of the ducal city: Jardin de l'Évêché, Promenade des Marronniers, L'Ombrière, media library, Bar du Jardin.
A theme: heritage and transmission
Émilie Peluchon, director of La Maison Danse, places this edition under the sign of heritage: « How to seize a heritage? Grow with it? What to keep, what to choose to continue? » The program brings together foundational pieces of contemporary repertoire (May B by Maguy Marin, Vaslav by Olivier Normand) and emerging creations (Solal Mariotte, Julie Vuoso, Johana Malédon, Jonas Chéreau associated to come).
Beyond the shows
Collective experiences to share: workshops, mixed games (aperitif, dance and wines from the Duchy with Laurent Pichaud), tastings, participatory creations, photo exhibitions (CATTP Le Transfo), film screenings on adolescence, a treasure hunt in the city, and every evening dancefloor parties leading up to the choreographed ball SAMEDI FUTUR by Christophe Haleb on Saturday evening.
1 KM DE DANSE — festive and free closing event
On Sunday, June 7 afternoon, the festival concludes with the 1 KM DE DANSE, a dance celebration open to all (amateurs and professionals) that takes over the street, followed by a parade and a closing ball. Free admission.
Programme Uzès Danse 2026
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 — Opening
- 10 AM–12 PM — Family drawing workshop with Ikue Nakagawa (media library)
- 4 PM — Tamanegi (in situ version), Ikue Nakagawa
- 5:30 PM — Opening of the CATTP Le Transfo photo exhibition
- 6 PM — Opening of the CanoPER installation, Marion Carriau
- 6:30 PM — Opening speech
- 7:30 PM — May B, Maguy Marin · L'Ombrière (foundational piece of contemporary repertoire)
- 10 PM — Vaslav, Olivier Normand
Thursday, June 4, 2026
- 10 AM–12 PM — Practical workshop at Mas Careiron with Marion Carriau
- 2:30 PM — Film screening « Éternelle jeunesse Uzès »
- 6 PM — (Provisional title), Johana Malédon
- 7:30 PM — QUETZALCÓATL [Preview], François Lamargot
- 8:30 PM — Jeux mêlés — aperitif, dance and wines from the Duchy with Laurent Pichaud
- 10 PM — FUGACES, Aina Alegre (flamenco tribute to Carmen Amaya)
Friday, June 5, 2026
- 9 AM–2:30 PM — Residency exit Un corps, des corps, nos corps, Julie Vuoso
- 6 PM — Motor unit, Sati Veyrunes
- 7:30 PM — Fampitaha, fampita, fampitàna, Soa Ratsifandrihana
- 9:30 PM — La colère a des corps, Roxanne Hugon & co
- 10 PM — Inked and Some of glass in blue by Coline dancers
Saturday, June 6, 2026
- 10:30 AM–12 PM — Workshop with Coline performers
- 12 PM — Residency exit Modulaire, Solal Mariotte
- 2 PM — SCÈNES DE VIE, Danya Hammoud
- 2 PM — Launch of the city treasure hunt
- 6 PM — La cour des Anges, Laurent Pichaud
- 8 PM — Ditto to the sand, Marion Carriau
- 9 PM — JOIE, Jonas Chéreau (with a local choir of laughers)
- 10 PM — SAMEDI FUTUR, choreographed ball by Christophe Haleb
Sunday, June 7, 2026 — Closing
- 11 AM — 3 poids, 3 mesures (in situ creation), Fabrice Ramalingom
- 1:30 PM–2 PM — Collective warm-up
- 2:30 PM–5 PM — 1 KM DE DANSE (closing celebration, free, open to all)
- 5:30 PM–6 PM — Parade
- 6 PM–8 PM — Closing ball
- 8 PM — Party for Marion Carriau & co
Pre-festival
- Sunday, May 31 — JOIE workshop with Jonas Chéreau
- Tuesday, June 2 — Tamanegi, Ikue Nakagawa (media library)
Highlights Uzès Danse 2026
- 30th anniversary of the festival (created in 1996)
- 22 choreographers and 23 shows in the city from June 3 to 7
- May B by Maguy Marin as the opening on Wednesday, June 3
- SAMEDI FUTUR, a giant choreographed ball by Christophe Haleb on Saturday evening
- 1 KM DE DANSE as the closing event, a free dance celebration in the streets of Uzès on Sunday, June 7
- International preview of QUETZALCÓATL by François Lamargot
- Heritage sites involved: Jardin de l'Évêché, L'Ombrière, Promenade des Marronniers, media library
Prices Uzès Danse 2026
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Location and Access
The festival takes place in several locations in the historic center of Uzès (30700), Gard: Jardin de l'Évêché, Promenade des Marronniers, L'Ombrière, media library, Bar du Jardin, and several squares in the ducal city. La Maison Danse offices are located at 4 place aux Herbes, 30700 Uzès. Parking available near the city center (Duché, Esplanade car parks).
Ticketing and Reservations
Online ticketing via Mapado and by phone from Monday to Friday from 1 PM to 6 PM. Payment by credit card, check, cash, or Pass Culture.
Contact
Administration: 04 66 22 51 51
Ticketing and Reservations: 04 66 03 15 39
Email: [email protected]
Official website: www.lamaison-cdcn.fr
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La Maison Danse · Uzès Gard Occitanie CDCN
4 place aux Herbes, 30700 Uzès, 30700 Uzès