The International Street Theatre Festival 2026 | Aurillac
Come and experience the 39th edition of the International Street Theatre Festival, from August 19 to 22, 2026. Aurillac transforms into a true international capital of street theatre.
For four days of creative frenzy, streets, squares, and building facades become open-air stages where performances, creations, and artistic surprises unfold.
Hundreds of companies from around the world present shows blending humor, poetry, acrobatic feats, and moments of emotion.
Among the largest European street arts events, this festival brings together more than 100,000 spectators each year, who come to share a profoundly human artistic experience.
Book your hotel in Aurillac by phone only for this period.
This year, the festival takes us to meet street theatre companies in Aurillac, from Wednesday, August 19th to Saturday, August 22nd, 2026!
Throughout the International Street Theatre Festival, Aurillac transforms.
The streets come alive, building facades become stage sets, and artistic creation pops up on every corner of the city.
Thousands of spectators gather to share moments in a warm and festive atmosphere.
Cafés, markets, squares, and gardens become spaces for impromptu exchanges and surprising discoveries.
A true cultural whirlwind that makes Aurillac one of the must-see events of the summer.
Michel Crespin, a French theater director, conceived the idea of creating a festival in 1986 while also founding the ÉCLAT association.
He wanted to showcase street art and provide free access to culture for everyone. Six companies, including two French ones, were featured at its inception.
Since then, the Aurillac International Street Theater Festival has been recognized throughout Europe for the quality of its performances, which are freely available to all.
More than 500 companies from around the world come together for a short week, performing for thousands of spectators.
Practical Information 📍
In the heart of the Cantal region, stay in a former 19th-century farmhouse.
This 3-star hotel is located between Brive-la-Gaillarde and the Aubrac Regional Natural Park.
It offers quality amenities such as a large terrace, a flower garden, and an outdoor swimming pool.
Each room features comfortable bedding, a flat-screen TV with a wide selection of channels, free Wi-Fi, a bathroom, and a separate toilet.
Enjoy this charming hotel during your stay in the Cantal. To do so, simply book as soon as possible by phone!
For four days of creative frenzy, streets, squares, and building facades become open-air stages where performances, creations, and artistic surprises unfold.
Hundreds of companies from around the world present shows blending humor, poetry, acrobatic feats, and moments of emotion.
Among the largest European street arts events, this festival brings together more than 100,000 spectators each year, who come to share a profoundly human artistic experience.
Book your hotel in Aurillac by phone only for this period.
Aurillac: A City in Vibrant Vibes
This year, the festival takes us to meet street theatre companies in Aurillac, from Wednesday, August 19th to Saturday, August 22nd, 2026!
Throughout the International Street Theatre Festival, Aurillac transforms.
The streets come alive, building facades become stage sets, and artistic creation pops up on every corner of the city.
Thousands of spectators gather to share moments in a warm and festive atmosphere.
Cafés, markets, squares, and gardens become spaces for impromptu exchanges and surprising discoveries.
A true cultural whirlwind that makes Aurillac one of the must-see events of the summer.
The Idea of a Successful Director
Michel Crespin, a French theater director, conceived the idea of creating a festival in 1986 while also founding the ÉCLAT association.
He wanted to showcase street art and provide free access to culture for everyone. Six companies, including two French ones, were featured at its inception.
Since then, the Aurillac International Street Theater Festival has been recognized throughout Europe for the quality of its performances, which are freely available to all.
More than 500 companies from around the world come together for a short week, performing for thousands of spectators.
Practical Information 📍
- Aurillac Festival - Éclat Association
- 20 rue de la Coste
- 15002 Aurillac
Book your hotel in Aurillac
In the heart of the Cantal region, stay in a former 19th-century farmhouse.
This 3-star hotel is located between Brive-la-Gaillarde and the Aubrac Regional Natural Park.
It offers quality amenities such as a large terrace, a flower garden, and an outdoor swimming pool.
Each room features comfortable bedding, a flat-screen TV with a wide selection of channels, free Wi-Fi, a bathroom, and a separate toilet.
Enjoy this charming hotel during your stay in the Cantal. To do so, simply book as soon as possible by phone!
