Parade(s), the major street arts event in the Paris region, returns to Nanterre for its 35th edition. Entirely free of charge and open to all, this festival supported by the City of Nanterre takes over the streets, parks and squares of the city center, transforming them into a living stage. For three days, from June 6 to 8, 2025, the city will host a rich program of contemporary circus, street theater, dance, puppetry, visual arts and concerts. A hugely popular event, attracting some 30,000 spectators every year.
Current and upcoming dance shows and festivals in Paris and the Île-de-France region
With all the talent shows on TV, dance has regained its letters of nobility. As a result, dance shows and festivals (both classical and modern) are multiplying in Paris. Here's a best-of list of current and upcoming shows you won't want to miss. [Read more]
By 2025,Parade(s) would offer 130 performances by 38 companies, spread over some 20 venues in Nanterre. The program seems to cover a broad spectrum of street arts: gestural and acrobatic shows, visual theater, musical performances, immersive forms and participative creations.
Highlights include " La Stratégie du dépôt de bilan " by Débordante Compagnie, a choreographic statement against a backdrop of civic engagement; " Gina " by Basta Cosi, a cooking puppet with an Italian accent; and " League & Legend ", an explosive circus from Belgium. The Nuit Blanche, scheduled for Saturday June 7, will enrich the experience with more contemporary and spectacular forms such as immersive film-concerts, DJ sets and street art performances.
Parade(s) is aimed at a very wide audience, regardless of age or familiarity with live performance. Families, school groups,contemporary arts enthusiastsand the simply curious can all find something to suit them. Many performances are accessible from an early age, and the participatory or immersive dimension of certain formats makes for a direct, inclusive and warm experience. Most of the shows are either wordless or highly visual, promoting intercultural openness.
Parade(s) may not suit those who prefer a more structured, indoor setting, or linear narratives with a clear beginning and end. Here, spectators are free to circulate, participate or choose their own artistic itinerary, which presupposes a certain appetite for the unexpected and discovery.
In 2025, Paris and the Île-de-France region will be alive with a variety of shows, combining theater, music and comedy. [Read more]
The originality of Parade(s) lies in its ability to rethink the city as a creative space. Artists take over schoolyards, shop windows, streets and gardens, blurring the boundaries between art and everyday life. It's also a festival committed toaccessibility, with LSF, audiodescription, image blowers and devices for people with reduced mobility. With its 35th edition, Parade(s) will confirm its status as a popular and artistic festival in the heart of Nanterre, combining high aesthetic standards, accessibility and conviviality.
This article is based on the official festival press kit and publicly available information. The shows mentioned have not been seen.
Paris is bursting with festivals and events! And when it's free, it's even better. Music, circus, shows, design, food and festive parades are on the program for young and old alike. Check out the program to make sure you don't miss out on the best free events in Paris. [Read more]
This page may contain AI-assisted elements, more information here.
Dates and Opening Time
From June 6, 2025 to June 8, 2025
Location
Downtown Nanterre
Centre ville
92000 Nanterre
Prices
Free
Booking
parades.nanterre.fr
Current and upcoming dance shows and festivals in Paris and the Île-de-France region
The most eagerly awaited shows of 2025 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Not-to-be-missed free festivals in Paris in 2025
