Playground 2026: A month of dance for children in Île-de-France starting November 4

Playground, the dance festival dedicated to children and young people, is returning to the Île-de-France from November 4 to 29, 2026. The Seine-Saint-Denis International Choreographic Encounters are staging this fifth edition, offering programming for a range of ages—from early childhood to adolescence.

The festival flits between theatres and schools. The Regard workshops and post-performance discussions accompany audiences as they discover the works. For a family outing, you should distinguish between sessions open to the public and those reserved for school groups.

At the outset, Jean-Romuald, a boy his age, by Mickaël Phelippeau, is announced at the Échangeur de Bagnolet on November 4, with dates to follow in Romainville and Suresnes. This production is suitable for ages 8 and up. Guillaume & Harold, by Gaëlle Bourges, intended for audiences from age 6, is also on the program in Créteil and in Paris.

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At the Maison des Métallos, Guillaume & Harold runs on November 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. It is suitable for ages 6 and up and lasts 40 minutes. The November 20 performance will be adapted into French Sign Language by Lucie Lataste. A touch tour of the stage is offered on November 19 at 5:45 p.m., before the show. Tickets cost €5 to €15, depending on eligibility for discounts; the 2:30 p.m. performances are reserved for school groups. Information and booking from the Maison des Métallos.

Other offerings include Le Moulin des autres by Ambra Senatore, Hypermer by Nina Santes, and COU ERTURE by Pauline Valentin. The latter is aimed at babies and very young children, from 3 months to 3 years, according to the production's press release. The recommended ages vary for each show.

The official Playground 2026 program lets you choose a venue and a show tailored to children's ages. Also discover our pick of dance shows and festivals in Paris and Île-de-France.

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