An article by Vokya D, added on 20 August 2025 3 min. reading
Each return to school, the territory of Roissy Country of France transforms into a real open-air stage thanks to FIRST, the free traveling street performance festival. From September 6 to October 4, 2025, the 7th edition returns to enchant young and old alike. Two towns in our destination Greater Roissy will host festive performances accessible to all: ÉCOUEN et Roissy-en-France.
Organized by The Melted Mill, Oposito – National Center for Street Arts and Public Space (CNAREP) and the agglomeration Roissy Country of France, the festival promises once again this year unforgettable, friendly and completely free moments.
🎉 Écouen – Opening of the PRIMO festival (Saturday, September 6, 2025)
It is in the charming village of Écouen, known for its prestigious castle, that the 7th edition of the PRIMO festival will officially open. A day dedicated to celebration and live entertainment.
👉 Program for Saturday, September 6:
- Welcome by Les Voisin.es and Sambakatam'
- The Neighbors: recognizable silhouettes with their red pannier dresses and bowler hats, they will be your guides to direct you with humor and fantasy.
- Sambakatam': a block of 5 batucadas from the Paris region who will set the streets alight to the rhythm of Brazilian drums and percussion.
- 17 p.m. → Temporary imbalance – Lolo Cousins / Cie Emergente
Jules Verne Schoolyard – 23, rue du Four Gaudon, 95440 Écouen Between deliberate clumsiness and offbeat juggling, Lolo Cousins captivates his audience in an interactive show where spectators become accomplices in his exploits. - 18:15 p.m. → Der Menschenfresser Berg or The Mountain (working title) – Cie Les vrais majors
Back of the André Malraux library – 21, rue du Four Gaudon, 95440 Écouen Inspired by a German film from the 30s, this show at the end of the residency takes you on a theatrical and burlesque expedition in the high mountains.
🌳 Roissy-en-France – Show at the Town Hall Park (Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 15 p.m.)
The flowery village of Roissy-en-France will also host the festival with an open-air event.
- 15 p.m. → Temporary imbalance – Lolo Cousins / Cie Emergente
Parc de la Mairie – 40, avenue Charles de Gaulle, 95700 Roissy-en-France Humor, skill and improbable juggling: a show that appeals to children and adults alike!
🚶♀️ A traveling festival in 15 cities across the region
In 2025, the PRIMO festival continues to grow: July et Le thillay join the partner municipalities.
👉 In total:
- 15 cities to browse
- 19 shows
- 21 companies
- 34 free performances
Enjoy a whole month of live shows throughout the Roissy Pays de France area.
📌 Discover the complete program of the PRIMO 2025 festival : View the official program
ℹ️ Practical information
- 📅 Dates : from September 6 to October 4, 2025
- (I.e. Greater Roissy Municipalities : Écouen & Roissy-en-France
- ???? Price : Free for all
- ???? Access :
- RER D (Écouen – Ézanville station)
- RER B (CDG airport near Roissy-en-France)
- Numerous bus lines and parking available
- 🇧🇷 Public : all audiences – families, residents, the curious, culture and live performance enthusiasts
✨ PRIMO Festival in Grand Roissy: culture in the street, free and for all!
Don't miss this edition full of laughter, music and emotions in the heart of our villages.
