Major cultural events:

Cinema: Festival premiers plans (January)

Since 1989, young European filmmakers come to present their first work in Angers. Reading scripts before shooting is one of the features of this festival. It is also an opportunity to discover and rediscover masterpieces of European cinema. [...]

Theatre: Festival d'Anjou (June)

This theater festival is the second in importance in France. Each year between 15 and 20 shows are performed in special places. [...]

Street theater: Les accroche-coeurs (September)

During a weekend Angers becomes a performance stage. Fifty professional companies present their work: street theater, circus, music, outdoor cinema, dance...  [...]