August 13 to 16, 2026
Nomadic Theatre Festival: 4 days of shows in the Bois de la Cambre
The Nomadic Theatres Festival returns to the Bois de la Cambre from 13 to 16 August 2026 for its 19th edition.
For four days, more than 30 theatre, circus, puppetry, storytelling, music and street art shows will be offered in different spaces set up at the Carrefour des Attelages.
The program is aimed at all ages. Some performances are accessible to the whole family, while others are recommended from 5, 7, 8, or from 12 -14 years old. The recommended age is indicated for each show in the program.
The majority of outdoor activities and shows are freely accessible. However, a reservation is essential for certain performances organized under a marquee.
Admission to the festival is free. The volunteers offer a hat pass at the end of the shows to allow the public to support the artists and the organization.
Food stalls and a bar area will be available on site.
Practical information
Dates and times:
- Thursday 13 August: from 6pm
- Friday 14 August: from 4.30 pm
- Saturday 15 August: from 1.30 pm
- Sunday 16 August: from 1.30 pm
Location: Bois de la Cambre, Carrefour des Attelages
Access: via the intersection between Avenue de l’Orée and Avenue de Flore
Price: free, free participation in the hat
Reservation: only for certain shows under the big top
Catering: bar and food stalls on site
The festival is taking place at the Carrefour des Attelages, in the Bois de la Cambre in Brussels. The entrance and ticket office are accessible by the intersection between Avenue de l’Orée and Avenue de Flore.
Yes, admission to the festival and access to the shows is free. A hat pass is organized at the end of the performances. Everyone can then donate the amount of their choice to support the artists and the organization of the festival.
The majority of the shows are freely accessible, without reservation. However, free reservations are required for some performances organized under the marquee. The shows concerned are indicated in the official programme.
Yes, a large part of the programming is designed for families. Some shows are accessible to all audiences, while others are recommended from 5, 7, 8, 12 or 14 years old.
The recommended age is indicated on the page of each show. It is therefore best to consult the program before choosing a performance with young children.
The programme brings together street theatre, circus, puppetry, storytelling, music, juggling, ambulatory shows and various visual performances.
The performances are offered by Belgian and international artists in several spaces installed in the heart of the Bois de la Cambre
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