Event - Nuit Blanche 6b Saint-Denis

On the programme for the evening : From 4pm to 8pm, immerse yourself in the exhibition *Aller* toucher de l’herbe, curated by Timothée Perron. Having emerged in Euro-American digital culture in the late 2010s, the expression ‘toucher de l’herbe’ refers to the call to reconnect with reality or nature. The exhibition offers a twist on this by creating, within the 6b space, a collective, artificial green space: a large shared lawn. This space becomes a testing ground where artistic gestures, games, fiction and experiential situations intermingle. At 5pm, the Parti Poétique is hosting a parent-child cooking workshop (booking required). Participants will cook together using produce from the Zone Sensible urban farm, in a spirit of sharing and discovery. This convivial session combines cooking, knowledge-sharing and environmental awareness, centred on simple actions that can be replicated in daily life. The Folles Alliées collective: Naelle Dariya, Babouchka Babouche (Samy André Ali) and Cuntessa Pinkessa (Garance Bonotto), alongside photographer Arthur Crestani, present WHAT IS LOVE for Nuit Blanche 2026 at 6b, a multi-part participatory cabaret centred on love. On the programme: “Everybody Say Love”, a writing workshop open to all to compose love letters to whomever or whatever you wish; “Strike a Love Pose”, a performative photo studio where participants, guided by the artists, humorously re-enact romantic clichés, featuring iconic poses, costumes, wigs and make-up. This will be followed by a cabaret performance by pupils from Paul Éluard School and any participants wishing to share their letters. In collaboration with the Askola association and artists Timothée Gaydon and Loup Zuarra, children are taking part in the creation of a temporary statue developed through a series of workshops. During the Nuit Blanche, a festive procession leads to the assembly of this “soft” monument, which subverts the traditional conventions of the statue. The work is then deconstructed: its fragments become costumes worn during a carnival-style procession, whilst post-it notes scattered throughout the public space extend the gesture. The project explores a collective memory from a child’s perspective, where love becomes a driving force for creation and transformation. The 6b will also host the project “The Love Letters”: A participatory performance combining three-voice recitation, live downtempo electro and reactive audio VJing, brought to life by 93 Art’Cœur, 60 ADADA, Le Bazar Muzical, the artists Clara Bouvart, Wissam Dief and Lolaura, as well as live musicians and a visual artist: Lapin 2 Trèfle, Teddy L’ourson, Leo_Rvb. It is based on the collection of anonymous love letters via boxes installed in advance at various locations across Saint-Denis, accompanied by writing, movement and mail art workshops open to local residents. During Nuit Blanche, these letters are opened and interpreted in a hybrid performance blending poetry reading, electro musical improvisation and live visual creation. This immersive, collaborative experience explores the imagination of love whilst encouraging participation and a connection with the local area. The evening will feature musical and festive interludes, with performances by brass bands and DJ sets.