To the west of Paris, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, lies the city of Nanterre. A university town with numerous parks and gardens, festivals and ancient monuments, Nanterre is rich in activities and heritage. The town also often takes part in national cultural events, such as the Nuit des Musées, the Journées du Patrimoine, the Fête de la Science... And the Nuit Blanche!
Indeed, the city of Hauts-de-Seine is taking part in this 25th edition of the Nuit Blanche, hosting a range of artistic events on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Nuit Blanche is back in Paris and the Île-de-France region, for a new and even more astonishing edition. This major celebration ofcontemporary art was launched in 2002 by the City of Paris. This annual cultural event highlights the richness of contemporary creation, and the many artists who bring museums and art galleries to life.
For one night, Paris and the surrounding communes are transformed into an open-air museum, with hundreds of performances, installations and exhibitions presented free of charge to the general public.
Nanterre is also turning into a major theatre stage for these artists: discover the program of events planned for this Saturday, June 6.
Cours des Lilas
This show is presented to you by Les Noctambules and the Parade(s) Festival as part of Nuit Blanche 2026.
Mon Drôle is the story of the fairy tale’s villain. It’s in her world that we’ll spend an hour.
Here, the audience is placed in the shoes of Hansel or Gretel. A small child lost and seeking refuge in a shack deep in the woods will, almost by accident, become one of the show’s main characters. For Mon Drôle is a participatory piece, whether you want it or not.
Enter the owner of the place. For nearly an hour she will take care of the audience in her own way. She will cook a most dubious soup, then play matchmaker with the crowd. She will also share a few confidences with us. She will tell us above all about her love for her Drôle—a mother’s love that is raw and blunt, a love that smells of wine, sweat, and brisk, brusque gestures.
Gradually one question will insinuate itself among the spectators: Where has her Drôle really gone, and what kind of meat is she simmering in her pot?
Distribution :
Conception et jeu : Adèle Michel
Création et Régie lumière et plateau : Josselin Allaire
Régie générale et lumière : Marc Flichy
Regards extérieurs : Clémence Rouzier et Camille Moukli Perez
Coaching jeu : Clémence Abiteboul
Création décor : Cyril Karenine et Josselin Allaire
Aide à l’écriture et à la dramaturgie : Julie Cayeux
Danielle Casanova School
This show is presented by Les Noctambules and the Parade(s) Festival as part of Nuit Blanche 2026.
Attention à ta tête plunges the audience into a 45-minute, intimate, emotionally charged universe where three jugglers, a bathtub, and a constellation of objects animate a joyful celebration of imperfection. Between juggling, antipodism and movement, bodies mingle with objects to invent surprising forms of manipulation: hands and feet catch up, silhouettes split, objects appear and disappear.
Initially mistaken for part of the crowd, the performers forge a direct, sincere connection that runs throughout the show, inviting everyone to join in the play, the glances and the shared experience. Through gravity and the stumble, they proclaim the misstep as a creative engine and question our relationship to failure in a society of models. Accessible to all—children and adults alike—this human-scaled performance invites us to embrace perseverance, humor, and the beauty of perfect imperfection.
Cast:
Created by and featuring: Cecilia Zuchetti, Gioia Santini, Francesca Fioraso
Direction: Le Polpesse
External perspective: Sylvain Cousin
Music composition: Lorenzo Crivellari
Costume design: Emily Redsell
Nuit Blanche 2026: an acrobatic brass band at the Parc des anciennes mairies in Nanterre (92)
The 25th Nuit Blanche promises a memorable blend of art and festivity at the Parc des anciennes mairies de Nanterre, an iconic site steeped in history. Find out how this space is being transformed into a showcase of nocturnal creativity this Saturday, June 6, 2026. [Read more]
And to find out about the rest of the Nuit Blanche program in the Hauts-de-Seine, consult the guide on Sortiraparis.com!
Nuit Blanche 2026: the lineup of nocturnal events in Hauts-de-Seine (92)
On the occasion of the 25th edition of Nuit Blanche, the cities of Hauts-de-Seine invite you to discover a range of performances and artistic installations this Saturday, June 6, 2026. Here's the program! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
On June 6, 2026
Prices
Free
Nuit Blanche 2026: the lineup of nocturnal events in Hauts-de-Seine (92)
