Le Grand Festival is a cultural event held in Verdun, in the Meuse department of France’s Grand Est region. Its 2026 edition is scheduled for July 17, 18 and 19, bringing three days of performances and activities to the city. The programme spans street arts, music, dance, circus, street theatre and live performance, alongside children’s workshops and artistic installations.

Visitors can explore the schedule by day, consult an interactive map and download the programme to plan their visit. The festival also features “Le Petit Festival,” a dedicated programme highlighted on its website. Beyond the performances, festival updates, videos and behind-the-scenes content are shared through its social media channels.

A related competition invites participants to follow clues in shops in Verdun’s town centre, in partnership with Love Verdun Vitrines. The event is associated with the Directorate of Cultural Affairs of Grand Verdun, which provides contact information for enquiries. With more than 80,000 festivalgoers cited on its website, Le Grand Festival presents itself as a major gathering celebrating accessible arts and culture in the city