The Urban Biennale of Performances is back for its 8th edition, from June 30 to July 5. Circus, dance, puppetry, carnival arts, theatre: let yourself be swept away by this eclectic program that brings life to several towns in Seine-Saint-Denis.
Street art festivals, concerts, shows, and dance: there’s no shortage of action in the streets of the communes in Seine-Saint-Denis! No need for a museum or a theater—the art unfolds outdoors year-round. Those in the know will always find something to enjoy! Come on, dust off your calendar and discover one of the must-attend happenings in this very special cultural lineup...
From June 30 to July 5, 2026, the Biennale Urbaine de Spectacles returns to the 93, for a new edition! The BUS takes over Pantin, Bobigny, Romainville, Le Pré-Saint-Gervais, Noisy-le-Sec and the Villette basin, for its eighth edition dedicated to the live performance and urban art.
But what exactly will we see during this biennial? The event spotlights the art du spectacle, showcased through a range of performances and productions staged on city squares and parvis, in parks, in squares, and in schoolyards... Over the course of these few days, audiences will take in a rotating lineup—from puppet shows to dance, circus, theatre, or fairground arts.
The event brings together fans of live performance and delights audiences of all ages with its varied lineup. Heads up for your next outing: while many events are free, some shows at the biennale are paid and accessible by reservation.
The 2026 lineup for the Urban Performance Biennale:
- CONNEXIO
Company While There is Life
CIRCUS
35 min.
Vladimir Couprie, an exceptional diabolo artist, shares the stage with his steadfast partner, a wolf-friend. Together they reimagine the bond between humans and animals in a sensitive, unexpected duo. Through listening, balance and improvisation, the circus becomes a living language built on trust, play and emotion. A tender, captivating moment to experience live.
Saturday, July 4 – 5:00 PM in Bobigny
Place François-de-Larderel
Free admission
- Assemblée
Cie Sauf le dimanche
DANCE
50 min.
A day at the heart of the city where art is made with you. Eight artists fill the public space, meet passersby and collect their gestures in response to questions about our dreams, needs and common goods. Gradually, the place becomes a living, shared stage. At the end of the day, a choreographic and musical showcase brings forth a poetic, unique, collective assembly.
Saturday, July 4 – ongoing from 10:00 AM, show – 6:00 PM in Pantin
Place Olympe-de-Gouges
Free admission
- Le poids des nuages
Cie Hors Surface
CIRCUSES
30 min.
Two acrobats drift through a dreamlike world where the real and the imaginary mingle. On a trampoline-mounted canvas, they explore vertigo, fall, rise again and push boundaries. Between attraction to the void and search for the other, their bodies tell of overcoming, troubled memory and lost bearings. A poetic circus that probes our connections, our limits and our reality.
Saturday, July 4 – 5:00 PM in Noisy-le-Sec
Square Jean-Jaurès
Free admission
- Accroche-toi si tu peux
Cie Les Invendus
JUGGLING
45 min.
Two jugglers take us on a physical and sensitive journey where mischief and absurdity feed off each other. Between bursts, falls and reunions, they move forward together, carried by play. Balls become the heart of their relationship: they connect, soothe, jostle and pace their exchanges. A lively, engaged performance.
Saturday, July 4 – 5:00 PM at Le Pré Saint-Gervais
Courtyard of Anatole-France School
Free admission
- La Zumbalade
La Grosse Plateforme – Collectif La ville en feu
WALKING DANCE AND PARTICIPATORY PERFORMANCE
1 h
La Zumbalade turns the public space into an immense dance floor. Led by four dancers, Marius, Sim, Loubar and Thomas, buzzing with energy and a catchy playlist, the audience moves to a simple, progressive choreography. From street to street, the crowd swells and everyone can join this festive, joyful, and collective promenade.
Saturday, July 4 – 5:00 PM
Romainville > Les Lilas. Start at Assia-Djebar Community Center
Free admission
- Caniculclub
Oxyput Cie
MUSIC AND DANCE
1h
Four dancers with clear voices and contagious gestures lead you through a progressive, irresistible dance. Gradually the circle widens, glances meet, and the rhythm becomes communal. The energy builds to a shared effervescence. Caniculclub emerges as a movement spell, a vibrant call for unity.
Saturday, July 4 – 10:00 PM in Pantin
Parvis of the Fil de l’eau theatre
Free admission
- Foot Freestyle Party
Street Football Academy
PERFORMANCE AND WORKSHOPS
20 min.
Freestyle football invites itself to the canal’s edge for a festive, participatory moment. Freestyle show, introductions, mini-games, playful challenges and battles fuse locals and pro freestylers. The ball becomes a universal language—sharing, creativity and love of the game.
Sunday, July 5 – 4:30 PM in Bobigny
Place François-de-Larderel
Free admission
- La Grosse Croisière
Collectif La Grosse Plateforme
DANCE AND PERFORMANCE
50 min.
For a crossing along the Ourcq canal, La Grosse Plateforme turns a barge into a sensitive, floating space. Songs, gestures and rituals accompany this poetic voyage around passage and movement. A suspended interlude between water and city, inviting the audience to share a gentle, joyful, collective experience.
Sunday, July 5
3:00 PM – Departure from Bassin de la Villette, Paris
5:30 PM – Departure from Place François-de-Larderel, Bobigny
Paid, required reservation
- Les Trois Mousquetaires –La Série
Season 4
Collectif 49 701
THEATRE
2h 40m
Back in Pantin for a fourth season, collectif 49 701 passionately reimagines Alexandre Dumas’s The Three Musketeers. Royal intrigues, betrayals and romances pace this new adventure, The Cardinal’s Vengeance. D’Artagnan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis must face the Cardinal’s plots and tighten their bonds to defend their honor.
Tuesday, June 30 – 8:00 PM in Pantin
Parvis de Jacques-Brel hall
Reservation recommended
- Comme le vent
Cie La croisée des chemins
CIRQUE
45 min.
Like the Wind brings together acrobatics, dance and live music for a poetic, sensory journey. Three artists invite very young children to share the stage freely, alongside a violin, guitar and mandolin. An immersive, family-friendly show that celebrates curiosity and experimentation.
Wednesday, July 1 – 3:15 PM and 5:30 PM in Pantin
Parc Stalingrad
Free admission
- Distro
Cie C’Hoari
DANCE
40 min.
Pauline Sonnic and Nolwenn Ferry explore the soul of popular bars, places where people come to connect as much as to drink. Through dance, gesture and collective impulses, the show reveals the richness of human exchanges, in a brisk rhythm and generous spirit.
Wednesday, July 1 – 7:00 PM in Romainville
Place des commerces
Free admission
Thursday, July 2 – 7:00 PM in Pantin
Place de la Pointe
Free admission
- Caroussel Titanos
Cie Titanos
CARNIVAL FUNFAIR
2h continuous
A extraordinary carousel, the incredible Titanos twists the rules of the traditional merry-go-round, plunging young and old into a zany universe. Built from reclaimed materials, this raw, imaginative ride becomes a living attraction—a playful, artful installation. Participants dive into joyful chaos for an unexpectedly delightful experience.
Friday, July 3 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Pantin
Parvis of Fil de l’eau theatre
Saturday, July 4 – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Pantin
Parvis of Fil de l’eau theatre
Free admission
- Amazigh
Filipe Lourenço
DANCE
30 min.
Inspired by the ahidous, the Berber dance from Morocco, this piece blends heritage and creation. Filipe Lourenço reimagines this collective dance of songs and rhythms into a living, open space. Performers share their stories and energy. An invitation to discover a vibrant dance that forges connection, memory, and sharing.
Friday, July 3 – 7:00 PM in Pantin
Parvis of Nelson Mandela Cultural Center
Free admission
- L’À peu près ciné
Cie Marsha et les chiens
THEATRE
30 min.
Two actors. A cult film. Thirty minutes to replay an entire film, with no set or frills. Revisit iconic scenes and dialogues from films that left their mark — a different movie each day — in an outdoor adaptation where a sidewalk becomes a cliff and the Ourcq canal, the Atlantic Ocean. No drag, only the most memorable moments, maintaining intensity and narrative flow.
Tuesday, June 30 – 7:00 PM: Avatar in Pantin
Parvis of Nelson Mandela Cultural Center
Free admission
Thursday, July 2 – 7:00 PM: Jurassic Park in Pantin
Courtillières Park
Free admission
Friday, July 3 – 7:00 PM: Titanic in Pantin
Parvis of Fil de l’eau theatre
Free admission
- Surcouf
Cie Sacekripa
CIRCUS CLOWN
40 min.
They arrive with the rhythm of the water and take a place on a fragile raft, for a suspended show. Between balance and uncertainty, they move forward together, catching, supporting. This sensitive voyage evokes inner storms and the need to stay on course. A poetic circus of risk, laughter, humidity and deep humanity.
Wednesday, July 1 – 7:30 PM in Bobigny
Place François-de-Larderel
Free admission
- BLOB
Cie Les Colporteurs
CIRQUE
30 min.
Inspired by the single-celled organism, Blob is a curious, delicate creature exploring its surroundings at its own pace. It watches, tests, makes contact, and slowly sends a part of itself as a scout. Instinctive and constantly changing, it improvises as it discovers and feeds on interactions with the living — nature, trees, humans and animals.
Friday, July 3 – 9:45 and 10:45 (school shows) in Pantin
Square Éphémère
Saturday, July 4 – 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM in Pantin
Parc du 19 mars 1962
Free admission
- Punch & Judy
Le Projet D
MARIONETTE
25 min.
Inspired by English tradition, Punch & Judy is a hand-puppet show blending humor and whimsy. Mister Punch, a mischievous and unpredictable figure, meets icons like Judy, a policeman, and even Death. Between slapstick and mischievous spirit, this show playfully revisits a puppet theater classic.
Saturday, July 4 – 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in Pantin
Parvis of Fil de l’eau theatre
Free admission
- La Grande Tablée
Cie O.p.U.S
THEATRE
1h
Four retirees, drawn at random, discover the festival’s shows and participate live in La Grande Tablée, Antoine Delongy’s show. An open mic for “specialists in nothing at all,” this observers’ panel shares their impressions and favorites. A spontaneous, offbeat take to guide festival-goers.
Friday, July 3 – 8:30 PM in Pantin
Parvis of Fil de l’eau theatre Free entry
Saturday, July 4 – 8:30 PM in Pantin
Parvis of Fil de l’eau theatre
Free entry
Which show appeals to you the most? Treat yourself to this joyful, welcoming event.
