The All Inclusive Festival, scheduled for May 30, 2026, in Lissieu, near Lyon, aims to make culture truly accessible to all. This new participatory and inclusive cultural event highlights artistic diversity, artists with disabilities, and local initiatives committed to inclusion. The first edition will feature theater, live concerts, inclusive cinema, photography, immersive sound experiences, and a participatory folk dance.
A Festival for Artistic, Social, Cultural, and Intergenerational Inclusion
“Inclusion will be considered in all its dimensions: artistic, social, cultural, and intergenerational,” explained the organizers in their press release. This ambition is led by the Hashtag Compagnie and coordinated by Annelise Uhlrich, a director and filmmaker with the Astrée compagnie (an engaged artistic collective bringing together actors from various backgrounds, including several with disabilities). The festival is supported by the Lissieu town hall, cultural associations, and social and medical professionals.
Bringing Together People with Disabilities, Artists, and Medical-Social Actors
The festival aims to foster interaction between people with and without disabilities through an eclectic and accessible program. Several artistic proposals will particularly highlight professional approaches that integrate people with disabilities, who are still underrepresented in major cultural events.
From 3:30 PM to 10:30 PM, the public can discover short and varied formats in a spirit of transmission, collective creation, and civic participation. For the organizers, this first edition also marks the beginning of a broader project for the Lyon Metropolis. “This first edition constitutes a founding step,” they emphasized, with the aim of eventually developing a benchmark festival focused on disability, accessibility, and inclusive culture.
A Broader Movement for Accessibility
The All Inclusive Festival is part of a larger trend towards greater cultural accessibility. Similar initiatives, such as the “Festival Uniques” and “Festival Entendez-voir,” demonstrate a growing commitment to making cultural experiences available to everyone, regardless of their abilities.
The organizers are hopeful that this inaugural event will pave the way for future editions, expanding its reach and impact across the region. By showcasing the talents of artists with disabilities and promoting inclusive practices, the festival seeks to challenge existing barriers and foster a more equitable cultural landscape.
The event underscores the importance of community collaboration, bringing together local authorities, artistic groups, and social organizations to create a truly inclusive experience. The focus on participatory elements, such as the folk dance, aims to encourage active engagement from all attendees, fostering a sense of shared community and celebration.
This festival represents a significant step towards a more inclusive society, where cultural events are designed with everyone in mind, ensuring that art and creativity can be enjoyed by all members of the community.
Source: https://informations.handicap.fr/a-handicap-et-culture-all-inclusif-festival-fait-bouger-lyon-39193.php
