Festival Coulée Douce 2025, the program of free street shows in Paris's 12th arrondissement

The Coulée Douce Festival, that famous street arts festival, returns to Paris for our greatest pleasure. And it's off to a 26th edition on Saturday June 14 and Sunday June 15, 2025, on the Esplanade du Cadran Solaire, Jardin de Reuilly in the 12th arrondissement.

What's on the menu? Two days of entertainment! The Coulée Douce festival immerses us in a unique atmosphere, with a host of original, high-quality shows to discover free of charge. There are street shows for the whole family, with a focus on cultural democratization and talented artists.

Conceived by the Progéniture company, the festival promises a wealth of discoveries and exchanges. It's a time to celebrate the good weather, to take it easy, in short. There's music, singing, circus, visual performances and, of course, lots of humor and Rock'n'Roll. Don't miss this not-to-be-missed event to celebrate the arrival of fine weather in the company of incredible artists.

Nestled between the Rue de Lyon and the Bois de Vincennes, the Coulée Verte René-Dumont is transformed for an entire weekend into an open-air art scene. In this corner of greenery suspended above the city, acrobats, musicians, dancers and offbeat artists take over the public space with accessible, festive and always surprising performances. Here's what's in store:

On the program:

Saturday, June 14 program:

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• 5:15pm - The Turkey Sisters #1 (30 min): A burlesque trio of female pinch-up singers distribute laughter and surprises.
  
  
• 5:50pm - LAM - Dancing Spirit (45 min): A Dirty Dancing-inspired duo combining dance, humor and acrobatics.
  
  
• 6:45pm - The Turkey Sisters #2 (30 min): A second appearance by the ever-sparkling singers.
  
  
• 7:20pm - Qualité Street - Jogging (1h): A poetic theatrical show performed by a philosophic tramp and his time-traveling shopping cart.
  
  
• 8:30pm - The Turkey Sisters #3 (30 min): The retro trio's last appearance in song.
  
  
• 9:10pm - Johnny Alone - Peaky Bikers (45 min): Bicycle acrobatics and British cabaret in a tribute to 19th-century bicycle deliverymen.
  
  
• 10:00 pm - Progeniture - The Funky-Groove Session (1h30): A crazy funk musical show, somewhere between Las Vegas and an open-air groove concert.

Sunday, June 15 program:

• 2:30 p.m. - The Turkey Sisters (1:30 p.m.): A complete, festive show combining songs, sketches and choreography in a vintage atmosphere.
  
  
• 4:00 pm - Qualité Street - Jogging (1h): A second chance to discover this poignantly funny solo.
  
  
• 5:10pm - Chicken Street - Le Magnifique Bon à Rien (50 min): Burlesque silent film satire with suitcases, projectors and balloons.
  
  
• 6:00 p.m. - RadiscaLson - NERDS (1h30): An absurdly sexy rock'n'pop musical parody of boy bands.

As you stroll between the rose beds and shady walkways of the Jardin de Reuilly, you'll enjoy a suspended moment in the heart of the city. The Coulée Douce Festival is like a vacation in the heart of the 12th arrondissement, where the street arts become one with the public space in a convivial atmosphere. The shows are designed to make you laugh, dance or think, and are attended by local families and curious onlookers from all over Paris.

In short, if you're in the mood to get out and enjoy somefree festive entertainment, here's a good plan that you wouldn't want to miss. Now's the time to share a convivial moment with family and friends. We look forward to seeing you at the Festival Coulée Douce 20254 for a beautiful cultural experience rich in discoveries.