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Illiade 2026/2027 Season
The perfect address to enjoy the cultural life of Illkirch
Ideally located near L’illiade, our hotel is the perfect starting point for discovering one of the main cultural venues in Illkirch-Graffenstaden. After a day of sightseeing in the Strasbourg Eurometropolis, a business meeting, or a stroll around the area, our guests can easily extend their evening with a show before returning to the comfort of their room.
L’illiade is a must-visit cultural hub in the region, hosting renowned artists, local companies, and new productions throughout the year. Theater, comedy, concerts, dance, opera, improvisation, and children's shows follow one another in several spaces with complementary atmospheres, from the Grande Salle to the more intimate settings of Côté Cours and La Villa.
For its 2026-2027 season, titled "Éclats de saison", L’illiade offers a particularly rich program, designed as a truly vibrant experience filled with encounters, discoveries, and shared emotions. Big names in comedy, plays, concerts, contemporary works, and family events make up an eclectic season, sure to appeal to couples, families, groups of friends, and business travelers alike.
Thanks to our hotel's prime location, attending a performance is an easy way to enhance your stay. All that’s left is to choose your show from the many events scheduled between September 2026 and June 2027.
L’illiade, a major cultural stage in Illkirch-Graffenstaden
Located at 11 allée François-Mitterrand in Illkirch-Graffenstaden, L’illiade hosts renowned artists, regional companies, new productions, and shows accessible to all ages. Its programming is spread across several spaces, including the Grande Salle, Côté Cours, and La Villa. Some events are also organized off-site, for example at the École du Centre in Eschau.
This variety of venues allows for a mix of large-scale productions, intimate concerts, participatory shows, and performances designed for young audiences. A performance in the Grande Salle offers a different atmosphere than a recital at La Villa or an open-seating evening at Côté Cours. Each event thus has its own unique identity.
For visitors staying nearby, attending a show at L’illiade is also a great way to discover another facet of the Strasbourg Eurometropolis. After visiting the monuments of the historic center, the European institutions, or the lively districts of Strasbourg, an evening in Illkirch-Graffenstaden offers an immersion into local cultural life.
September and October: a season opening featuring comedy, music, and theater
The season begins on September 29, 2026 with La Compile du Capitaine Sprütz, presented by the Compagnie Le Kafteur. A well-known figure in Alsatian comedy, Captain Sprütz builds his show with the help of the audience, who choose part of the content from a menu provided at the start of the evening. Improvisation, intergalactic poetry, and an offbeat look at the quirks of daily life set the tone for a joyful and distinctly regional season opening.
In October, music quickly takes center stage with Aoraki, on October 1st. The group offers a journey through pop, folk, jazz, classical, and rock, centered on the exploration of human emotions. On October 3rd, Les Voisins du dessus immerses the audience in a boulevard comedy where a young couple's move into a Parisian apartment is disrupted by some particularly eccentric neighbors.
The program also reserves a special place for families. On October 4th, Les Frères Casquette present Générations, a hip-hop concert aimed at children aged six and up. Through rap, beatbox, and highly accessible humor, the group explores family life, generational differences, and the evolution of hip-hop since the 1980s. On October 6th, the musical adaptation of John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath offers a complete change of atmosphere. Singing, narration, and music accompany the Joad family’s exodus along Route 66. The play resonates with themes that remain relevant today: economic crisis, ecological disaster, migration, exploitation, and human fragility.
The musical program also highlights artists with local ties. Singer William Lubelli, originally from Illkirch-Graffenstaden, performs on October 8th in an original and intimate format featuring his own compositions and his new album. Pianist Didier Christen is expected on October 10th for a recital blending original compositions, improvisations, and songs.
Humor returns on October 13th with Belgian performer Manon Lepomme and her show Je vais beaucoup mieux merci!. Self-deprecation, existential questions, and improvisation fuel a fast-paced one-woman show built around family, the passage of time, and life's little upheavals.
November: A month of exceptional diversity
With about ten events, November perfectly illustrates the eclectic nature of L’illiade. The month begins with Élodie Arnould, on November 6th. In Bijou de famille, the comedian examines what we inherit from our loved ones and what we choose—or don't choose—to pass on to future generations.
The following day, Les Contes Zinédits invite children to take part in an improv show. Young audience members suggest themes to the actors and the musician, who then invent fleeting stories full of adventure and travel right before their eyes. The concept is suitable for ages four and up, allowing children to become true partners in the performance.
On November 12, L’illiade welcomes Jeremy Dutcher, a classically trained tenor and member of the Tobique First Nation in Canada. His world bridges classical music, jazz, experimental pop, and cultural heritage. On stage, the traditional songs of his ancestors engage with contemporary textures in a performance described as intimate, immersive, and deeply human.
Comedy fans can then discover Oublie-moi, je t’aime on November 14, starring Nathalie Marquay-Pernaut and Laurent Petitguillaume. The play follows an unlikely living arrangement between two students and a woman in her fifties who has just turned her life upside down.
Unexpected encounters, ads placed to make ends meet, and misunderstandings quickly turn the small apartment into a theater of surprises. On November 15, À nous d’jouer is aimed at children aged three and up. In an attic filled with forgotten objects, three performers explore the joy of play, power dynamics, cooperation, and the ability to invent together. Music, dance, object manipulation, and laughter make up this poetic exploration of our connections to others.
Contemporary theater takes a more serious turn on November 17 with Méduses. The show tells the story of a teenager facing an event that turned her world upside down and the difficulty of putting her pain into words. Intended for audiences aged fifteen and up, this work addresses resilience, listening, and rebuilding.
On November 21, Eurêka ! blends improvisation, logic, and science. Two eccentric professors examine questions from the audience, unpack words, and test their hypotheses through experiments that are as serious as they are absurd. Two versions are available: one for young audiences and another for all spectators.
The month continues with the new show from Alex Fredo on November 24, followed by Jacques Offenbach’s La Vie Parisienne on November 27. This major production brings together twenty-four choir members, ten dancers, and twelve musicians to sweep the audience into the whirlwind of Parisian nightlife.
Finally, on November 28, the Franco-British composer Hannah Featherstone will perform a solo concert at La Villa, blending jazz, soul, and electronic music. It’s an evening sure to appeal to hotel guests looking for a more intimate setting.
December: laughter, reimagined tales, and the magic of Christmas
In December, L’illiade kicks off the holiday season with a series of warm, family-friendly shows.
On December 4, Coup de bluff au Cabaret will feature Franck Lebœuf, Jérôme Anthony, and Christine Lemler. With acts gone wrong, secrets revealed, and a series of twists, this boulevard comedy keeps the audience guessing about who is really in control.
On December 6, younger audiences are invited to Justine chante Noël à DONF — et à paillettes. Featuring a ukulele, a drum machine, and Christmas songs in French, English, and German, this musical show is full of cheer and suitable for ages three and up.
On December 8, Frédérick Sigrist presents 39-45, l’âge de la déconstruction. The comedian reflects on that stage of life between 39 and 45, covering physical changes, the realization of time passing, and an ironic look at society.
Gypsy music, jazz, and klezmer influences come together on December 11 in Tzigane Céleste. The Djiben Sextet pays tribute to Louise Pisla Helmstetter, an iconic figure of Alsatian Gypsy culture, by bridging heritage and modernity. On December 15, the Gavroche Théâtre company presents a contemporary take on Cinderella based on the work of Joël Pommerat. In this version, Sandra grows up in a toxic family and must learn to grieve, gain her independence, and accept being loved for who she is. The show continues to explore the resilience of young girls within classic popular tales.
On December 19, the La Villa Big Band wraps up this series with Christmas Spirit. The orchestra will be joined by singer Maryna Yezkhova and the Gospel Kids for a concert blending swing, energy, and holiday songs, followed by a social gathering with refreshments.
January: comedy, French chanson, dance, and grand ballet
After the holidays, the season resumes on January 8 with Alexis Le Rossignol. His show A Bit Shaken Up by things tells the story of a comedian who, while trying to write a new show, finds himself caught up by real life and impending fatherhood. With wit and self-deprecation, he explores the personal and collective upheavals of our time.
On January 9, pianist Vincent de Murcia celebrates Beethoven with three major sonatas: Appassionata, Waldstein, and Moonlight. The next day, L’illiade even thinks of the little ones with BALLEBABBbb, a choreographic creation designed for babies from three months to two years old. Balls, movement, shapes, and contrasts provide a first sensory discovery of the performing arts.
On January 12, Florent Marchet presents his new album Mobil Home. A singer, film composer, and novelist, the artist has spent twenty-five years developing a body of work that pays close attention to those who are rarely heard. His new record, conceived between Tunis, Paris, and Brussels, continues this exploration at the crossroads of French chanson, social narrative, and sonic experimentation.
On January 15 and 16, La Grande comédie parentale turns audience anecdotes into improvised scenes. Overwhelmed parents, teenagers in crisis, sleepless nights, and minor family disasters become the material for a show with no filters and no taboos.
The end of the month still has plenty in store: the female musical duo Cracked Cookies, the vaudeville Feydeau – Faits d’Oh, the French chanson of Lionel Grob, and then the great romantic ballet Giselle performed on January 26 by the Grand Ballet of Kyiv. This masterpiece of the repertoire tells a story of broken love, the intrusion of the fantastic, and redemption through the power of emotion.
On January 31, C’est la Vida wraps up the month on a family-friendly note. Hip-hop dance, mime, comedy, and French and Spanish songs blend together in a joyful celebration of life's defining moments.
February and March: Headliners and contemporary works
In February, audiences can catch Les Darons, and then discover Guelma, Archive de corps qui dansent. This production by Compagnie Ardentes uses hip-hop dance to explore multiple identities, heritage, and dance as a form of resistance and emancipation.
The program also features the comedy Amants à mi-temps, the Glenn Miller Memorial Orchestra, the musical show Let’s Twist Again and a family adaptation of Peter and the Wolf. Journalist and music critic Philippe Manœuvre, the comedian Michaël Hirsch and the comedy Daddy Blues round out a particularly varied month.
March combines theater, mythology, humor, music, and illusion. Audiences will have the chance to discover Yolande, Salades Mythologiques and I Would Have Liked to Be Jeff Bezos.
Pascal Vecca will celebrate his twentieth anniversary at L’illiade, while the magician Adrien Wild will present his spectacular world.
The program will also feature the character of Alfonso le Cousin, the musical duo Two Magnets, the concert Souffle de Silence and the interactive event Singing in the improv. Francis Huster will celebrate Sacha Guitry before comedian Yann Guillarme closes out this March series.
April, May, and June: music, comedy, and season-finale highlights
In April, dance returns with Agrimia, while theater and comedy take center stage with Un Toit pour 4 and the Alsatian production Siesser Stùrm im Minischteriùum. The program continues with DouingKa, then Awraq.
One of the major musical events of the end of the season will be the concert by Natasha Saint-Pier. The singer will reconnect with the L’illiade audience before making way for a show blending comedy and science: Particles hesitate too, by Célia Pelluet. A PhD in quantum physics, aerospace engineer, and comedian, she explores contradictions, choices, and hesitations through stand-up, songs, and scientific storytelling.
From May 5 to 9, the Elsass Rock & Jive festival will celebrate its tenth edition. A retro village, concerts, dance lessons, pin-up parades, a car show, clothing stalls, decor, tattoos, a barber, burlesque shows, and entertainment will immerse visitors in the aesthetic of the 1950s. Food trucks and a refreshment bar will also be available on-site.
On May 11, Laurent Baffie will present his new show, staying true to his direct and provocative humor. The end of the month will be more family-oriented with The Little Sweep by Benjamin Britten, a production by the Opéra national du Rhin featuring children's voices and soloists from the Opéra Studio. The story celebrates solidarity and the ability of the young to triumph over injustice.
Finally, on June 22, Kevin Lévy will close the season with Cocu. Through stand-up, dance, music, improvisation, and personal storytelling, the artist turns a breakup into comedy.
A program perfectly suited for families
One of the highlights of this season is the number and variety of shows aimed at children. Toddlers can discover dance with BALLEBABBbb, while children aged three or four and up can attend À nous d’jouer, Contes Zinédits or Justine chante Noël à DONF.
From age six or seven, the selection expands with Les Frères Casquette, Eurêka ! C’est la Vida, Peter and the Wolf, The Little Sweep and several family concerts. For parents staying at l'Alsace, these events are an ideal way to wrap up a day of family exploration.
Shows for young audiences also feature affordable pricing. Many performances are offered at €8 standard price, €4 for subscribers and €6 youth rate, depending on the conditions specified for each event.
Planning your evening at L’illiade from Hôtel d’Alsace – The Originals Boutique
Thanks to its prime location in Illkirch-Graffenstaden, Hôtel d’Alsace – The Originals Boutique is a particularly convenient address for travelers wishing to attend a show at L’illiade. Staying nearby makes it easy to organize a cultural evening without having to plan a long commute before or after the performance. After a day of exploring the Strasbourg Eurometropolis, a business trip, or a relaxing moment at the hotel, you can simply extend your evening with a play, a concert, a comedy show, or a family performance.
Before heading to the venue, spectators can book their tickets directly online. The L’illiade box office allows you to purchase individual tickets at no extra cost and present them on the day of the show via smartphone or in printed form. It is also possible to visit the L’illiade or La Villa reception desks during the establishment's opening hours. This flexibility allows guests of the Hôtel d’Alsace to plan their outing in advance or, depending on availability, decide to attend a show during their stay.
Travelers who visit Illkirch-Graffenstaden regularly or wish to catch several events throughout the season can also take advantage of the subscription plan. The subscriber rate is available once you purchase three shows from the L’illiade and Maison des Arts program. The subscription is flexible, as new performances can be added after the initial selection. This option is particularly attractive for regulars at the Hôtel d’Alsace, professionals making multiple trips to the region, or visitors looking to build a complete cultural itinerary between September 2026 and June 2027.
Several schemes also offer preferential rates. The "Carte Culture," aimed primarily at university students in Alsace, provides access to reduced prices on many shows. The "Carte Atout Voir" is designed for non-student youths aged 11 to 25 who live or attend school in the Strasbourg Eurometropolis, as well as certain students from institutions not covered by the Carte Culture. For a large portion of the program, the youth rate is set at €6, particularly for those under fifteen, subject to the specific conditions of each scheme and the presentation of required documentation.
To fully enjoy the performance, it is recommended to arrive at L’illiade with plenty of time to spare. Arriving early allows you to pick up your tickets if necessary, find your seat at a leisurely pace, and soak up the atmosphere before the curtain rises. Once the show has begun, seating is no longer guaranteed and access to the auditorium may be denied. As the durations indicated in the program are estimates, it is also wise to allow for some flexibility when planning the end of your evening.
Tickets can be exchanged up to 48 hours before the performance, subject to availability, but they are non-refundable, including in cases of loss, theft, or illness. A credit may sometimes be offered when a ticket is exchanged for a performance in a lower price category. We therefore advise you to carefully check the date and time of the show when booking.
L’illiade also pays special attention to welcoming guests with disabilities. Tailored assistance can be arranged, such as early entry into the auditorium or, depending on the situation, free admission for a companion. It is advisable to notify the team of your needs at the time of booking so they can prepare to welcome you under the best possible conditions.
A cultural evening to naturally integrate into your stay in Illkirch
Staying at the Hôtel d’Alsace – The Originals Boutique makes it easy to include an outing to L’illiade in your travel plans. Your evening can begin with a relaxing moment at the hotel or dinner in the surrounding area, continue with a performance, and end peacefully in the comfort of your room. This proximity is especially appreciated in winter, after an evening show, or when traveling with young children.
For couples, a performance at L’illiade can become a highlight of a weekend near Strasbourg. An intimate concert, a comedy, a ballet, or a musical offers the chance to share an experience different from typical tourist visits. For families, the many events aimed at young audiences allow you to plan an activity suited to your children's ages, sometimes even for infants. For business travelers, a cultural evening is a pleasant way to unwind after a day of meetings, training, or seminars.
The richness of the 2026-2027 season allows everyone to choose an outing that matches their tastes. Comedy lovers will find plenty of stand-up artists and boulevard comedies. Music enthusiasts can choose between French chanson, jazz, pop, classical music, operetta, and major orchestras. The program also gives a prominent place to contemporary theater, dance, ballet, opera, and improvisation. Children's shows and creations accessible to the whole family round out this highly diverse offering. The brochure describes the season as a mosaic combining theater, humor, music, dance, family shows, and original creations.
Guests who return regularly to the Hôtel d’Alsace would do well to check the program before each of their stays. From September to June, the shows change almost every week, allowing for a different experience with every visit. One evening could be dedicated to comedy, another to music or theater, and the next to a family show or a more contemporary production.
This diversity makes L’illiade much more than just a performance venue. It serves as a true gateway to local, national, and international artistic creation. Some performances showcase artists from Illkirch or Alsace, while others host renowned companies, international artists, or major productions. Attending a show is a great way to discover the cultural vibrancy of the area while enjoying a moment of entertainment.
By choosing the Hôtel d’Alsace – The Originals Boutique for your stay in Illkirch-Graffenstaden, you benefit from an ideal location to combine accommodation, regional discovery, and cultural outings. All that remains is to check the L’illiade program, book your tickets, and choose the evening that will add an artistic and memorable touch to your stay.
