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Viva Cité 2025 Festival Set course for a spectacular weekend!

A fascinating
fascinating and offbeat

Join us on May 17 and 18, 2025, in Sotteville-les-Rouen to immerse yourself in the fascinating, offbeat world of France’s biggest street arts festival! Two days of open-air shows, original performances and intense emotions to share with family and friends.

 An extraordinary festival in the heart of the city

Every year, the Viva Cité festival transforms Sotteville-lès-Rouen into a huge open-air theater. Over 70 companies from all over France and beyond take over the streets, squares and parks, offering almost 300 free performances. Theater, circus, dance, acrobatics, puppets, interactive installations… Here, art is experienced at 360°!

 A magical atmosphere day and night

In the morning, let yourself be surprised by strolling shows, gravity-defying circus artists and comedians playing with the audience.

As night falls, the festival lights up with projections, light installations and fireworks to enhance the performances. A total spectacle, whereart merges withurban space to offer a unique experience!

 Atelier 231, the beating heart of street arts

Viva Cité ‘s long-standing success is due in no small part toAtelier 231, the national center for street arts and public spaces. A veritable creative laboratory, this venue hosts companies in residence throughout the year, supporting them financially and helping them develop their shows. A springboard for artists, and a guarantee of ever more audacious programming!

Why come to Viva Cité?

  • Rich, free programming
  • An immersive experience accessible to all
  • A festive weekend to share
  • A unique blend of tradition and innovation
VIVA CITE 2019
VIVA CITE 2019
VIVA CITE 2019