This week in Montpellier, festivals, photography, spectacles, and urban culture are in full swing. From the 27th edition of Saperlipopette at Domaine d’O, to the Boutographies exhibitions, the launch of the Hyperactive festival at Cité Créative, the participatory creation “La Nuit des Gémeaux,” and the new Roues Libres festival, the metropolis offers a rich program encompassing theater, dance, concerts, street art, and contemporary photography.
Saperlipopette: At the 27th edition of Saperlipopette, a major event for the younger audience, with demanding works that are able to amaze, move, and provoke thought, spanning theater, circus, and dance. Over 35 performances are scheduled. (Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May, Domaine d’O, 178 rue de la Carrierasse, Montpellier. Program on domainedo.fr)
Boutographies: Until the end of the month, there is a spotlight on current photography with a major exhibition and other smaller ones throughout the city. (Saturday 9th to Sunday 31st May, Pavillon Populaire and various locations, Montpellier. Program on boutographies.com)
Hyperactive: The Cité Créative now has its own festival. For three weeks, Hyperactive offers a rich program of conferences, dance, workshops, balls, concerts, and exhibitions. (Wednesday 6th to Sunday 24th May, Halle Tropisme and Cité Créative, Montpellier. Program on tropisme.coop)
La Nuit des Gémeaux: Le Cri Dévot presents paranormal phenomena unfolding in the Gémeaux district. A creation shared with the residents of Mosson. (Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th May at 9 pm, Résidence des Gémeaux, rue de l’Albigeois, Montpellier. Free entry)
Festival Roues Libres: First edition of the Roues Libres festival featuring rollerblading, street art, and hip-hop. The program includes a slam workshop, rollerblading and scooter activities, an exhibition, parkour demo, rap concert, and roller disco. (Saturday 9th May from 10 am to 1 am, MBA, 59 rue de l’Industrie, Montpellier)
