Festivals and cultural events Indre-Et-Loire

The ^9th art has its local festival! Comic enthusiasts gather in the Place Châteauneuf or the Salle Ockeghem to stroll between the stands, discover new releases and have their comics signed by the authors on hand. The program also includes exhibitions, film screenings (and often a drawing concert!), and entertainment for young and old. Drawing workshops are a big hit, as are conferences. LSF interpretations and read-alouds are also organized. See you on the 2nd weekend of September!

In 2023, Les Goûters et Dîners du Patrimoine became Les Estivales du Patrimoine. A cycle of events, music and visits to a number of privately-owned monuments is offered throughout the summer. Visitors discover the local heritage and terroir through a variety of shows in places usually closed to the public. A guaranteed escape for an afternoon or evening with family or friends. Reservations required.

This event celebrated its twentieth anniversary in 2018. It allows the public to experiment with the techniques of preparing the wicker and braking. Vanniers work in front of visitors to show their know-how and a giant willow sculpture will be carried out live. The exhibition store allows you to discover a wide variety of baskets and other objects made in the basement.

Saint-Laurent-de-Lin offers a wide range of cultural events throughout the year. These include the Fête Paysanne, the Battages and the Vieux Métiers. Note also that the whole event is hosted and soundtracked by RPSFM, the local radio station based in Noyant Villages. The Fête Paysanne, the Battages and the Vieux Métiers are essential events for discovering the region's culture and traditions. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in history and experience authentic moments.

Among the many festivals hosted by Studio cinemas, the FICAT (Festival International de Cinéma Asiatique de Tours) offers screenings of films, documentaries and shorts, as well as a special program for young audiences. In the space of just a few days, spectators can experience the full diversity of Asia, with films from various Asian and Far Eastern countries. Other partner venues host screenings, calligraphy workshops, conferences...

If the residents of Joué-lès-Tours have a front-row seat for this children's festival, which also delights parents, don't miss out! All you have to do is book in advance to see one of the shows offered by the Espace Malraux, in partnership with the town. For 15 days in March, discover shows, workshops, readings and exhibitions. The various events take place at various locations in the town, including the Espace Malraux, social centers, the media library, the Maison de la Petite Enfance and the Ecole de Musique.

Initiated by the CCNT, this festival offers a week of contemporary dance performances to be discovered on its premises, but also in numerous partner venues and more unusual places such as museums and historical monuments in the metropolis. In keeping with the CCNT's year-round programming, the event is an opportunity to discover contemporary dance in all its diversity, with a host of international companies at affordable prices.

The Jour de Cher festival is an opportunity to discover or rediscover the Cher in a different way. You will have the choice between a multitude of events throughout the day and this from 8:30 am. From the gourmet market to the microlight flight, from water sports to pedestrian walks, from bicycle escapes to river rides, the animations are numerous and diversified. A suspended dinner, a modern guinguette or a fireworks show, the evening is also very festive for this new edition of Jour de Cher. Check the program !