Description
The Montauban sculpture festival proposes, in continuity with the "complementarity" of the 2025 edition, to address the theme of "the Moment and materials".
The Montauban Sculpture Festival returns for a new edition themed "Moments & Materials." For two weeks, Montauban becomes the showcase for contemporary sculpture in Occitanie, welcoming professional and amateur artists, visual artists, and sculptors.
A true overview of contemporary sculpture, the festival is open to the general public, school groups, families, and contemporary art enthusiasts, with a commitment to complete accessibility: all exhibitions are free of charge.
Exhibitions & Openings
June 1–14: La Petite Comédie (5 artists)
Wednesday, June 3 — 6:30 pm: Opening at La Petite Comédie
June 1–14: Espace des Augustins — including Nadine Vergues, guest of honor (13 artists)
Tuesday, June 2 — 6:30 pm: Opening at Espace des Augustins (with a performance by Cie Théâtre L’Écoutille)
June 1–12: Tarn-et-Garonne Departmental Council Hall (13 artists + tribute)
Monday, June 1 — 6:30 pm: Opening at the Tarn-et-Garonne Departmental Council
June 4–27: Espace Bourdelle — tribute to Dominique Chouillou
Saturday, June 13 — 6:00 pm: Opening at Espace Bourdelle
June 4–27: Maison du Crieur — Workshop Participants (25 artists)
Saturday, June 6 — 11:44 a.m.: Opening at La Maison du Crieur
Highlights
• Friday, June 2,
6:30 p.m. — Gestural performance by the Théâtre L’Écoutille Company, inspired by the world of Nadine Vergues
• Saturday, June 13
2:00 p.m. — Technical demonstrations, guided tours of the exhibitions, workshops for children and adults (beginners), meet the artists
• Saturday, June 13, 2026: Sculptors' Banquet (Closing Night)
The closing night is an unmissable, convivial event bringing together artists and art enthusiasts for a festive meal.
6:00 p.m. — Performance “Matières en’corps” — Théâtre L’Écoutille
6:30 p.m. — Pre-dinner concert — Bourbon Street Band (New Orleans Jazz)
8:00 p.m. — Exotic dinner
