The Nuit Blanche is back in force this Saturday, June 6, 2026 for a new edition that promises to be unforgettable! This Parisian nocturnal cultural event offers, year after year, a unique opportunity to discover, in an unconventional way, the artistic riches of the capital and its suburbs. For one night, galleries, museums, theaters, and cultural venues open their doors to the public for free, giving the City of Light a magical and artistic dimension like never before.
At the heart of this night of the arts, Théâtre El Duende, located in Ivry-sur-Seine, stands out as an unrivalled venue for artistic creation and dissemination. Founded in 1994, this dynamic theater has built its reputation on the originality of its programming and its commitment to contemporary creation. The Théâtre El Duende, whose name evokes the spirit of fantasy and creativity in Spanish, is a place for artists and audiences to meet and express themselves, fostering dialogue and discovery.
A vibrant cultural institution that promises a memorable experience, rich in artistic discoveries. For this special night, Théâtre El Duende is preparing a captivating program combining live shows, artistic performances and encounters with artists. A unique opportunity to explore the world of contemporary creation in a warm and festive atmosphere. Don't miss this opportunity to light up your night with the magic of art at Théâtre El Duende!
1) The Boleros Club — Radio Cabaret
20h30 – 22h00 (1h20)
A live orchestra performs the great classics of the bolero repertoire and Latin-American love songs (Bésame Mucho, Historia de un Amor, etc.), in a warm, immersive atmosphere.
Around this concert, actors bring a live radio show to life: Le Courrier du cœur: confidences, love letters and intimate stories La Tombola de l’amour: a participatory and poetic stage game « Amor y Odio en Pudahuel »: an unpublished theatrical serial, part melodrama, part humor
The stage design evokes a radio-cabaret studio: warm lights, vintage microphones, close contact with the audience.
The show asks a central question: how to say it, sing it and share love today?
2) Open Participation — The Boleros Club - Karaoke
From 22h15
After the performance, the stage opens in a festive, convivial spirit: collective singing of love songs, spontaneous audience participation, interactions with the artists, extended musical and dancing moments.
This interlude extends the Nuit Blanche experience: a lively, open, communal night.
3) Homage Exhibition to René Olivares
Accessible all evening
Alongside the live forms, Théâtre El Duende presents an exhibition dedicated to René Olivares, Chilean painter and scenographer, a longtime artistic companion of the theatre.
René Olivares (1946–2025), based in Paris since the 1980s, was a major figure in visual creation linked to music and live performance. A longtime collaborator of Los Jaivas, he produced numerous album covers, posters and visual works.
His universe, deeply poetic and dreamlike, populated with symbolic landscapes and sensitive figures, resonates directly with the bolero’s imagination and the theme of love.
The exhibition will feature drawings, paintings and prints, stage elements from Théâtre El Duende, archives and documents tracing his journey between Chile and Europe.
This homage serves as a posthumous tribute to an artist whose motto, borrowed from Paul Éluard, sums up the project’s spirit:
« A poet is not someone who is inspired, but someone who inspires. »
Dates and Opening Time
On June 6, 2026
Location
El Duende Theatre
23 Rue Hoche
94200 Ivry sur Seine
Access
Metro line 7 "Mairie d'Ivry" station
Prices
Free
