Bigoud’n’Jongle 2025 – A Convention of Sharing, Crêpes and Juggling
Since 1996, the juggling convention in Rennes has been energizing the Brittany region. Revived under the name Bigoud’n’Jongle by the association Jongle et Rit, it is now held annually in Vezin-le-Coquet, just outside Rennes, in a sports complex transformed into a playground for circus enthusiasts.
Open to all circus disciplines (juggling, aerials, acrobatics…), Bigoud has evolved while preserving its original spirit:
sharing, community, encounters.
The 2025 edition will take place from May 8 to 11, and promises to be a major highlight for the circus community this spring!
📍 Rue du Stade, 35132 Vezin-le-Coquet
🧩 A Story of Transmission
Founded in 1996, the Rennes convention paused in 2004 and was relaunched in 2007 under its current name. Since 2012, a new team has carried the torch with passion, reinforcing accessibility, self-management, and connection with the Breton and national juggling networks.
Today, 5 to 10 core members organize the event throughout the year, supported by an expanding network through online meetings and close ties with the AFJ (French Juggling Association).
🎭 Programming & Highlights
📅 Online schedule: bigoudnjongle.wordpress.com/planning
Bigoud offers several program strands:
- Shows & concerts (see official website)
- Workshops and initiations announced at the entrance of the gymnasium
- Animations all weekend long
- Highlights: welcome drink, AFJ General Assembly, renegades, and more
🥞 Food & Togetherness
You can’t mention Bigoud without talking about its focus on great food!
- 🍜 Nepalese cuisine by Harimaya (local produce from Petite Mane farm)
- 🍺 A well-stocked bar with craft beers from Rennes and Brest regions
- 🥞 A home-style crêpe station open from noon till late, with homemade toppings: onion compote, sautéed mushrooms, hazelnut chocolate, salted butter caramel…
Because eating well means juggling well.
💛 Volunteers
“Essential!”
Bigoud relies on around 60 volunteers, the backbone of the event. Everyone is a volunteer — except the artists.
Special care is given to their training, welcome and well-being, ensuring a fulfilling and meaningful experience.
👥 Expected Attendance
- 👨🔧 ~60 volunteers
- 🎪 ~20 artists
- 🎟️ Between 300 and 600 attendees over the weekend
🎬 Videos & Archives
- 📽️ Video teasers: bigoudnjongle.wordpress.com/bigoud-en-video
- 🔥 Aftermovie 2022: Watch on YouTube
- 🔥 Aftermovie 2023: Watch on YouTube
📸 Visuals
- 🎨 2025 Poster: illustration by La Carpette
- 📷 Camille La Verde Gallery: see here
- 📷 Facebook Album: see here
🌐 Follow Bigoud’n’Jongle
🔚 Final Word from the Team
“We’re still thinking about it… but you’ll have to come hear it in person 😉”
🗺️ Community Map
✅ This event has been added to the community map:
Complexe Sportif, Rue du Stade, 35132 Vezin-le-Coquet, France