Le Printemps des poètes is a national and international event that aims to raise awareness of poetry in all its forms. The theme for 2026 will be ‘Freedom: a living force, unleashed’.
From 20 March to 11 April, Aubervilliers, labelled ‘Ville en Poésie’ (City of Poetry), celebrates the language of poets through shows, readings and performances accessible to all.
For this 28th edition, the city, rich in cultural diversity, offers an eclectic programme combining shows for young audiences, Bengali poetry, Persian rituals and poetic consultations.
On the programme:
>>> Friday 20 March – ‘Enfant d'après-demain’ (Child of the Day After Tomorrow): a show that makes you dream of tomorrow.
Espace Renaudie (10 a.m. and 2 p.m., duration: 30 min, ages 8 and up)
Compagnie Les Demains qui chantent.
How can we talk to children about ecology without frightening them? Vincent Vergone takes up the challenge with Enfant d'après-demain, a dreamlike musical show that tackles climate change with tenderness and hope.
Through magic lanterns, poetic texts and a collective musical creation, the show invites young audiences to imagine a desirable future, without denying the challenges of our time. A lucid and dreamy work, brought to life by a multidisciplinary artistic team.
>>> Saturday 21 March – Four poets from Bengal: an enchanting evening
Espace Renaudie – 6pm | All ages | Free admission
Organised by the Udichi association
Immerse yourself in the lyrical and committed world of four giants of Bengali poetry.
A musical and literary evening to discover the richness of Bangladeshi culture, featuring traditional songs, recitations and discussions.
>>> Saturday 21 March – Poetry battle as part of Persian New Year celebrations
Point Fort – 2pm-6pm under the market hall and 6pm-10pm under the marquee | All ages | Free entry
Organised by the Maison des Langues et des Cultures d’Aubervilliers (MLCA) and the Fédération Asiemut
Celebrate the Persian New Year (Nawruz) – a festival of spring and rebirth
>>> Sunday 22 March – ‘Chiche!’: a poetic and musical walk
Parc Élie Lotar (meet at the canal-side entrance) 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. | Ages 4 and up | Free (45 min)
Compagnie Décor Sonore
What if poetry were born from everyday objects? With Chiche !, four silent and colourful characters transform a square, a small plaza or a courtyard into a sound and visual landscape.
An immersive experience that changes the way we see the world around us.
For this 28th edition, the city, rich in cultural diversity, offers an eclectic programme combining shows for young audiences, Bengali poetry, Persian rituals and poetic consultations.
On the programme:
>>> Friday 20 March – ‘Enfant d'après-demain’ (Child of the Day After Tomorrow): a show that makes you dream of tomorrow.
Espace Renaudie (10 a.m. and 2 p.m., duration: 30 min, ages 8 and up)
Compagnie Les Demains qui chantent.
How can we talk to children about ecology without frightening them? Vincent Vergone takes up the challenge with Enfant d'après-demain, a dreamlike musical show that tackles climate change with tenderness and hope.
Through magic lanterns, poetic texts and a collective musical creation, the show invites young audiences to imagine a desirable future, without denying the challenges of our time. A lucid and dreamy work, brought to life by a multidisciplinary artistic team.
>>> Saturday 21 March – Four poets from Bengal: an enchanting evening
Espace Renaudie – 6pm | All ages | Free admission
Organised by the Udichi association
Immerse yourself in the lyrical and committed world of four giants of Bengali poetry.
A musical and literary evening to discover the richness of Bangladeshi culture, featuring traditional songs, recitations and discussions.
>>> Saturday 21 March – Poetry battle as part of Persian New Year celebrations
Point Fort – 2pm-6pm under the market hall and 6pm-10pm under the marquee | All ages | Free entry
Organised by the Maison des Langues et des Cultures d’Aubervilliers (MLCA) and the Fédération Asiemut
Celebrate the Persian New Year (Nawruz) – a festival of spring and rebirth
>>> Sunday 22 March – ‘Chiche!’: a poetic and musical walk
Parc Élie Lotar (meet at the canal-side entrance) 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. | Ages 4 and up | Free (45 min)
Compagnie Décor Sonore
What if poetry were born from everyday objects? With Chiche !, four silent and colourful characters transform a square, a small plaza or a courtyard into a sound and visual landscape.
An immersive experience that changes the way we see the world around us.