Nightfall Festival in Rennes: shows not to be missed

Theater, dance, circus, visual arts, performances… The Tombées de la Nuit festival in Rennes takes place in the streets of the Breton capital, starting this Tuesday, July 2 and until Sunday July 7 next.

This year, the festival, born on the initiative of Morgane the Gallicmoves and settles in the Saint-Cyr parkin the absence of the Thabor park, under construction. It will extend to the La Touche district as far as that of Courrouze, as well as to the surrounding communes.

The programming addresses a “political and committed dimension and denounces the concerns of our societybut also speaks of the cultural identity of the Breton capital,” notes the festival organization.

Here are three shows that we have selected for you:

• The unusual “NiDS” of Jean-Michel Caillebotte

Between poetry, humor and social criticism, enter the world of the sculptor and scenographer Jean-Michel Caillebotte.

Discover four “nest villages”denouncing the world of migratory birds and human nomadism. For ten days, the four works are exhibited in the streets of Rennes, each with a different theme: Primitive Nests, Favela Nests, Vietnamese Nests, and Bohemian Nests.

These will still be visible after the end of the festival, until July 12.

Free, self-guided and guided tour. More information on schedules. Nest locations:
– NiDS Primitifs, Languages ​​& Communication course and the Franco-German Center, 35 rue Saint-Melaine.
– NiDS Favelas, Old Saint-Etienne theater, 14 rue d’Échange.
– NiDS Asiatiques, courtyard of the Maison Yves Mayeuc, 2 rue Saint-Yves.
– NiDS Caravanes, rear courtyard of the Conservatory, entrance opposite 37 rue Saint-Melaine.

• Red Wonder, a woman suspended in the air

The acrobat and choreographer Chloe Wife takes you into its world of suspension and elevation in Red Wonder. An aerial performance that follows The Spire which she presented at the Thabor park in 2019.

• The Tombées area at Saint-Cyr Park

Finally, from Thursday to Sunday, enjoy free concerts and shows, as well as a guinguette with catering at Parc Saint-Cyr.

The festival is almost free. Only a few performances are paid and a ticket office is available at each venue within the limit of available places. For more information on the festival website.

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