theatre, dance, circus, street arts... four weeks of live entertainment in the heart of summer
A travelling festival combining theatre, dance, circus and street arts, Les nuits de la Mayenne has been criss-crossing the department since 1973. From mid-July to mid-August, the festival goes out to meet the locals, seeking to highlight the richness of our heritage through live entertainment.
The only event of its kind in Mayenne, Les nuits de la Mayenne has attracted nearly 270,000 spectators and more than 7,500 artists over the past 50 editions.
In 2026, the festival will run from 15 July to 05 August, with a prelude on 12 May!