Compagnies de passage

Collectives — Spirit of Participation

Welcome to the Aurillac Festival and “Le Rendez-vous des Compagnies de passage”!

We are delighted that you are considering participating as a collective.

Here is some important information to ensure a harmonious experience for everyone.

“Le Rendez-vous des Compagnies de passage” is open to collective organization based on the spaces occupied. Thus, a collective is formed by several companies that decide to collaborate to occupy a site, open or closed, during the festival and offer a coordinated program.

This organization results in the presentation of shows on-site throughout the day, from 10 am to a maximum of midnight, taking into account current regulations, especially in terms of safety, hygiene, audience management, etc.

For each site, the collective’s consideration of the nearby environment is essential.

This should be translated into a willingness to cohabit exemplary between all members of a collective on one hand (artistic and technical teams, service providers, and volunteers) and the residents on the other hand.

This cohabitation approach can be manifested through information sessions for residents, meetings, the creation of participation opportunities, but also by limiting potential nuisances, especially noise, or other neighborhood disturbances.

The organization of a collective assumes that a professional company coordinates the project and involves the presence of a qualified technical contact.

We need a single contact person for the administrative part and a contact person for the technical part.

We emphasize that collectives must remain “human-sized” and keep the primary goal of presenting street arts performances and/or considering public space.

Nighttime, friendly, and festive events are possible but cannot be the main focus of the collective’s organization.

As a reminder, the welcome charter for “Le Rendez-vous des Compagnies de passage also applies to collectives. In particular, it specifies that amplified music concerts are not allowed during this meeting.

However, it is tolerated for collectives to propose a musical program until the closing of bars and sites, but it must strictly adhere to the proper conditions of the ‘celebration’ and pay attention to limiting inconveniences for residents.

Artistic and musical proposals planned after the performances and until the sites close must be communicated during registration to allow us to have a comprehensive and complete analysis of your project.

Collectives are responsible for the audience welcomed on the assigned site and must ensure that the sites close in tranquility, thus avoiding any nighttime disturbance.

We look forward to assisting you in your collective artistic adventure at the next edition of the Aurillac Festival.

Together, let’s create memorable moments for all festival-goers, in a balanced sharing of public space and in good harmony with residents!

Collectives — Registration Procedures

Due to February 28th, the company leading the collective must send us an email request, accompanied by a detailed dossier, with a description of the collective’s identity and its artistic project, including:

• the list of companies and shows (including any nighttime programming)
• the proposed hourly schedule
• the scenic spaces and planned scenographic elements
• the consideration of the environment and the relationship with residents
• any other information you deem useful for a good understanding of your project

Due to March 31st, the collective must return the completed administrative and technical preparatory document, which can be downloaded below. Without this document, the registration will be considered null and void.

• Administrative and technical preparatory document for the study of a collective project (PDF)
• Administrative and technical preparatory document for the study of a collective project (Word)

Simultaneously, all companies must have completed their individual registration.

Please note:

• Given the available spaces, we cannot accommodate all collective projects. Companies participating in a collective project that cannot be realized may be assigned a location and time for their show based on available spaces.
• An agreement is established between the person leading the collective project and ÉCLAT. It specifies the obligations of each regarding the occupation of the assigned location.
• For catering, you must call upon a professional (we will provide you with the necessary information). Sanitary controls are systematic.

Dates

The 2026 edition of the International Street Theatre Festival in Aurillac will take place from Wednesday, August 19, to Saturday, August 22.

Charter

This charter defines the principle and conditions of this “Le Rendez-vous des Compagnies de passage” through the rules of the game that allow this unique rendezvous dedicated to street arts to exist. Each Passing Company signs the charter to finalize its registration.

Download the charter (PDF)

Professional Company/Amateur Company

A professional company possesses a license for entertainment entrepreneurs.

In the “License Number” section, foreign companies will specify the references existing in their country. Professional companies have priority when it comes to the allocation of locations and schedules.

Insurance

Each Company must be covered by liability insurance corresponding to its activity.

The insurance certificate is requested in the final step of registration during finalization.

The liability insurance certificate must be in the name of the company and/or mention the company and its show as the guaranteed activity. Its validity must cover the duration of the Festival.

Only amateur companies that do not have civil liability insurance can subscribe to the liability insurance offered by the Festival through its insurer (MAIF). This option involves a fee. The form is available at the office of the “Compagnies de passage”, you can send a request via email.

The proposed insurance is only liability insurance and is not suitable for projects involving pyrotechnics, tents, special structures, etc.

Each Company is responsible for its visit to Aurillac, its stay, its team, and its performances (including technical and logistical needs). All expenses of the company are its responsibility.

Cancellation

In the event of cancellation, please send us an email as soon as possible at cie.passage@aurillac.net.

You will then receive an automatic email sent to artistic and administrative contacts confirming the cancellation.

Allocation of a Location and Schedule

“Les Compagnies de passage” office determines a location and schedule for representation per day and per registered show.

The representation days will be those that the company specified during its online registration.

The choice of location and representation schedule is made based on the information that the company communicates during its online registration and within the limits of available locations and time slots.

Pre-representation Schedule

You will be able to consult the pre-representation schedule on your onligne registration space.
This is indeed a pre-representation schedule. Therefore, it is subject to change.

Companies choosing to take part in the Rendez-vous des Compagnies de passage and requiring technical facilities must be fully technically autonomous and bring all necessary equipment with them.
An electrical power point may be provided on request, provided this need is clearly indicated during online registration. In order for this request to be taken into account, registrations must be fully completed by 23 March.

All performances requiring a highly specific site setup (structures, site-specific performances, etc.) must apply under the category “Structures and Specific Set-ups” and complete their registration by 23 March.

Please note

The proposed performance must be technically and logistically feasible within the context of the Rendez-vous des Compagnies de passage. Should there be any uncertainty, we will contact you to assess the feasibility of your project.

Structures and Specific Set-ups

All marquees / tents / temporary structures classified from Category 1 to Category 4 (French legislation) must have completed their online registration by March 23rd.

Important: During online registration, companies must clearly specify all technical and logistical details that may influence the choice of a suitable site for their performance. For example: use of a single lifting clamp during installation, presence of a caravan, scenery that is removable or non-removable for the entire duration of the Festival, etc.

The number of sites able to accommodate fixed installations is limited. Companies presenting projects with these characteristics are therefore strongly encouraged to register and complete their application as early as possible.

Important: Companies using non-dismantlable structures must arrange for continuous security/guarding of their installations, for which they remain fully responsible day and night.

Electrical Power Supply

Electrical power is available on certain sites via a single fixed power point.
Each company must provide its own extension cables (approximately 100 metres).

The Rendez-vous des Compagnies de passage office will make every effort to meet the electrical requirements of companies whose registration has been fully completed by  March 23rd.

The Program of the Compagnies de passage

The program includes the company name, title, genre, duration of the show, as well as the schedule and location of the performance in chronological order for the day.

Each location is identified by a number positioned on the program’s map.

It is published a few days before the Festival and distributed free of charge to registered companies, as well as to professionals and the press. It is sold to festival-goers.

Note: The location numbers change every year.

The “Compagnies de passage Program” is a different edition from the “Companies Catalog.”

The Companies Catalog

• Registration until April 30: Optional and paid
• Reserved for professional companies

The Companies Catalog is a French/English directory of shows present at the edition. The Catalog is a promotional tool for your show with professionals and the press, to whom it is offered. It is sold to festival-goers at all reception points.

It allows for a more detailed presentation of the show with a text, a color visual (landscape format 6 × 4 cm), company contact information, distribution, and partners.

If the company does not have the translation into English (or French) of its texts, it can choose to entrust it to the Festival’s professional translator.

Registration for the catalog is paid. Rate (one page = one show):

• €37.50 excluding VAT, or €45.00 including VAT (20% VAT) if the company has its text in French and English.
• €56.67 excluding VAT, or €68.00 including VAT (20% VAT) if the company wishes to have its text translated by the Festival’s professional translator.

Registration for the Catalog is done online through a specific link sent to the companies after their registration as Compagnie de passage.

The Companies Catalog only contains shows present at the edition. It is, therefore, extremely important for the company to ensure its presence in Aurillac.

Search Engine

The French/English search engine for the Compagnies de passage is online in early July on our website.

All companies that have completed their registration are included with a photo. The search fields are the company name, show title, year of creation, genre, region, and country.

Meet on site upon your arrival.

Upon your arrival in Aurillac, you have an appointment at the Compagnies de Passage office to confirm your attendance, receive your welcome package, and your badges.

The Compagnies de Passage office is located at College Jules Ferry, 7 rue Jules Ferry, 15000 Aurillac.

Opening days and times of the office of the « Compagnies de passage »
From August 14th to the 16th : 9 :30 am to 12 :30 am / 2 :00 pm to 5 :30 pm
From August 17th to the 22nd : 10 am to 7 :00 pm
August 23rd : 10 am to 12 :00 am (hotline) / 2 :00 pm to 4 :00 pm (office open)

Companies that must access their performance venue by vehicle must indicate and justify this during the online registration. This need may limit the possibilities of implantation, as not all performance venues are accessible by vehicle during the Festival.

They will need to come to the Compagnies de Passage office to pick up their vehicle pass before accessing their performance venue.

No vehicle pass will be issued at the access barriers.

Note: From the morning of Tuesday, August 18, you will no longer be able to access the city center by vehicle.

Dressing Room/Storage

A dressing room and storage facility in the city center are provided free of charge for the Compagnies de Passage.

Accommodation Options

Accommodation capacities in Aurillac and its surroundings are limited.
We advise you to plan ahead.
Click here for more information on accommodation.