Antibes celebrates 20 years of Déantibulations: the street arts festival turns the city into an open-air stage (5–7 June 2026)

From 5 to 7 June 2026, the cities of Antibes and Juan-les-Pins will host the 20th edition of the Déantibulations, one of the most important street arts festivals on the French Riviera.

This anniversary edition marks a major milestone for a festival that has steadily transformed urban space into a shared, accessible, and immersive stage.

A city-wide festival across Antibes and Juan-les-Pins

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the 2026 edition expands across multiple iconic locations:

• Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs
• Place Mariéjol
• Tour Sarrasine
• Pinède Gould
• Boulevard Guillaumont
• Promenade du Soleil

This wide urban spread reinforces the festival’s mission: bringing art directly into everyday public spaces.

36 free performances: circus, dance, music, and street theatre

The 2026 programme features 36 free performances by French and international companies.

The shows include:

• street and physical theatre
• contemporary circus
• urban dance and choreography
• live music and sound installations

Many performances explore contemporary themes such as identity, society, and feminism, strengthening the connection between art and current social issues.

Public participation and immersive urban experiences

A defining feature of the Déantibulations is audience participation.

The 2026 edition includes:

• interactive city parades
• open workshops for all ages
• a Brazilian percussion masterclass
• artist–audience encounters

The traditional pistou soup offered on the opening Friday evening also returns, continuing a beloved community tradition.

Juan-les-Pins joins the festival expansion

A key novelty of 2026 is the extension of programming into Juan-les-Pins on Sunday.

Events will take place at the Pinède Gould and along the Promenade du Soleil, expanding the festival’s reach along the coastline.

A philosophy of accessible art

At the heart of the Déantibulations lies a clear mission: making art accessible, shared, and integrated into everyday life.

Organised in collaboration with the Office de Tourisme et des Congrès d’Antibes Juan-les-Pins, the Association Culture Loisirs Antibes, and many volunteers, the festival builds a strong local cultural ecosystem.

Antibes transformed into a living stage

For three days, streets, facades, and squares become living scenography.

The Déantibulations reaffirm their identity as a popular and innovative festival, combining performance, participation, and urban transformation through the performing arts.