Onze Bouge 2026, the outdoor arts festival, is making a mark again in the 11th arrondissement of Paris

The 11th arrondissement transforms into an open-air theatre this May! The Onze Bouge Festival is making its grand return for its 30th edition, taking over the streets of the 11th arrondissement of Paris from May 28 to 31, 2026. Celebrating street arts, the festival offers a variety of free events: performances that are accessible to all curious minds and fans of live art alike.

For the past 30 years, this Parisian cultural festival has been inviting the public to enjoy a diverse lineup of performances, street acts, concerts, and comedy shows. Featuring a wide-ranging program, it aims to showcase various forms of street art and ensure that fans of live entertainment can experience the arts for free in Paris. Artists and audiences come together in the streets, parks, courtyards, and squares of the 11th arrondissement, creating a vibrant communal atmosphere.

This festival is free to attend, but certain performances will have visitor capacity limits. A ticket office will open on May 20, 2026—so don’t wait too long to secure your spots!

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Here's what's in store for the 2026 edition of the Onze Bouge Festival:

PRELUDES: MAY 21 AND 22

• [The Frame] / Electric 28
  Jacquard Street
  50 minutes
  Family-friendly with ticketing
  May 21st at 6:00 PM
  May 22nd at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM
  
  
• Playback FM Vol. 2 (the media, you and me) / PQTM Productions
  City Hall Courtyard, 11th District
  50 minutes
  Family-friendly with ticketing
  May 22nd at 7:15 PM

From May 28 to May 31

• Grand Opening on May 28
  
  • Concert / Petite Gueule / Students of the Charles Münch Conservatory
    City Hall Plaza in the 11th Arrondissement
    30 minutes
    All audiences
    May 28 at 6:00 PM
    
    
  • Bigger / Sofiane Chalal
    City Hall Plaza in the 11th Arrondissement
    35 minutes
    All audiences
    May 28 at 7:00 PM
    
    
• La Cubipostale / Les Cubiténistes
  Ongoing - all audiences
  May 29, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM - City Hall Plaza
  May 30, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Truillot Garden - Allée Gil Taïeb / rue du Général Renault
  
  
• La Motivation / Company Le Dénouement Qu’on Voudrait
  11th Arrondissement Town Hall Courtyard
  1 hour 07 minutes
  Recommended for ages 12 and up with ticketing
  May 29 at 7:00 PM
  
  
• D’Arbre en Arbre / Company Carabosse
  Avenue Parmentier, between Nos. 2 and 8
  1 hour 30 minutes
  All audiences
  May 29 and 30 at 9:30 PM
  
  
• At the Corner of My Street / The Blowers
  7 Villa Marces (on May 30)
  5 Rue Général Blaise (on May 31)
  1 hour 15 minutes ongoing
  Recommended for ages 10 and up
  May 30 and 31 at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM
  
  
• The Red Hearts / Company Carna
  Thiéré Stadium
  25 minutes
  Recommended for ages 10 and up with ticketing
  May 30 between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM
  
  
• C’hoari / Tsef Zon(e)
  Thiéré Stadium
  45 minutes
  All audiences with ticketing
  May 30 at 3:15 PM
  
  
• In My Pool / EAEO
  City Hall Plaza in the 11th Arrondissement
  40 minutes
  Recommended for ages 7 and up
  May 30 and 31 at 6:00 PM
  
  
• Almost Louise & Thelma / Never Too Much Art Collective!
  11th Arrondissement Town Hall Courtyard
  55 minutes
  Recommended for ages 12 and up with ticketing
  May 30 at 7:00 PM
  
  
• Crossed Portraits / Company Les Petites Mains
  Thiéré Stadium
  45 minutes
  Recommended for ages 10 and up with ticketing
  May 31 at 2:30 PM
  
  
• TopDown / La Triochka
  Thiéré Stadium
  35 minutes
  All audiences with ticketing
  May 31 at 3:30 PM
  
  
• It Really Hurts When Your Head Hits the Concrete / DeRonde/Deroo
  Thiéré Stadium
  35 minutes
  All audiences with ticketing
  May 31 at 4:30 PM

As you've guessed, the Onze Bouge 2026 festival is shaping up to be an unforgettable event filled with emotion, bringing artists and audiences together in a spirit of sharing and discovery. To explore the full lineup, visit the official festival website.

In short, why not take advantage of the many free shows happening around us? Keep your eyes open during your next stroll through the 11th arrondissement—you might stumble upon a performance as part of the Onze Bouge Festival!