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- Villeurbanne will transform into an expansive open-air stage from June 19 to 21, 2026, for the international street arts festival known as Les Invites de Villeurbanne.
- The three-day event will occupy the city's squares and avenues, offering a program of free performances.
- According to reporting from Le Progrès, one of the most anticipated highlights is scheduled for Friday, June 19.
Villeurbanne will transform into an expansive open-air stage from June 19 to 21, 2026, for the international street arts festival known as Les Invites de Villeurbanne.
The three-day event will occupy the city’s squares and avenues, offering a program of free performances. The festival’s lineup includes concerts, street spectacles, participative creations, and socially engaged arts.
According to reporting from Le Progrès, one of the most anticipated highlights is scheduled for Friday, June 19. The company Basinga will present Soka Tira Osoa, a performance featuring a tightrope walker and three musicians in an aerial crossing several meters above the ground.
Other key events listed for the festival include a popular banquet and a queer circus.
The organization of the festival involves Cédric Van Styvendael, the mayor of Villeurbanne, and Nadège Prugnard, the director of Les Invites.