Photo : Salomé Jeager
Créart'up Festival 2026
Music, theater, dance, visual arts... Come and discover emerging artists at this 100% free festival in Paris!
La Bellevilloise (Paris 20th)
About
The Créart’UP festival returns for a new edition from November 9 to 12 across 3 venues:
- MPAA Saint-Germain • November 9 (theater & dance)
Discover Fracassés, Zarlor, and Kawa, three theater and dance performances led by young artists, exploring intimate stories, transmission, and societal issues.
- Bastille Design Center • November 10-11 (exhibitions, installations, theater & concert)
Dive into the worlds of Libation Sonore, Maison Lionnard, Enfants Terribles, Radiances Oncologiques, and Demain est un autre jour, featuring immersive installations, visual arts, and sensitive experimentation. The duo Potager will also bring the venue to life with their unique musical universe.
- La Bellevilloise • November 12 (concert evening)
An evening dedicated to contemporary music with Junebug, Cassily, Éolîne, and NODZ, four artists with varied aesthetics, blending pop, rock, and alternative influences to close the festival in music.
⭐️Créart’UP is a program by the Maison étudiante aimed at promoting artistic and cultural entrepreneurship for students and recent graduates in Paris and the Île-de-France region.
Music, theater, dance, visual arts..., this program rewards 13 winning projects that benefit from collective support, thanks to the backing of numerous prestigious partners in the fields of arts, digital technology, and entrepreneurship, brought together by the City of Paris.
This multidisciplinary festival allows them to gain visibility, highlights the realization of their projects, and also enables the City of Paris to introduce young talents to the general public.⭐️
Our take on this event
Paris's rising creative stars are taking over the city with a bold showcase of performance art, immersive installations, and live music. Experience the raw energy of these innovative projects, where cutting-edge theater meets sonic experimentation. This is the perfect spot for anyone eager to catch the next big thing in the Parisian cultural scene.
The Créart’UP festival returns from 9 to 12 November 2026, showcasing thirteen winning projects from young creators and recent graduates. Organised by the Maison étudiante, this multidisciplinary event highlights emerging talents through a diverse programme of theatre, dance, visual arts, and live music across three Parisian venues. From the MPAA Saint-Germain to the Bastille Design Center and La Bellevilloise, visitors can explore bold new works in the heart of the city. While attendance at all festival events is completely free of charge, please note that booking your ticket in advance is mandatory to secure your entry. This event is strictly for those aged 18 and over.
The festival schedule is split between three distinct locations, each offering a unique artistic focus. On 9 November, the MPAA Saint-Germain hosts theatre and dance performances featuring Fracassés, Zarlor, and Kawa. On 10 and 11 November, the Bastille Design Center transforms into an exhibition space with immersive installations by Libation Sonore, Maison Lionnard, Enfants Terribles, Radiances Oncologiques, and Demain est un autre jour, alongside a musical set by the duo Potager. The event concludes on 12 November at La Bellevilloise with a concert night featuring performances by Junebug, Cassily, Éolîne, and NODZ.
Créart’UP is a project by the Maison étudiante, supported by the City of Paris, aimed at promoting artistic entrepreneurship among students and young graduates from the Île-de-France region. By rewarding thirteen laureates, the programme offers professional guidance and a platform for these artists to share their work with the public. Access is restricted to visitors aged 18 and older. Although admission is free, tickets must be reserved online before you arrive at the venues.
