Festivals and cultural events Loiret

Every two years, in September, the banks of the Loire are dressed in their finest finery and come alive with a thousand lights during the Festival de Loire, an event that moves the crowds. On the programme: exhibitions, jousting and lock-keeping demonstrations, boat races and parades, sailing demonstrations, tow horses, shows and street entertainment for all, concerts... This beautiful festival, an opportunity to travel back in time to the Loire navy, is the largest in Europe in terms of river navy.

Musik'Air brings together every year groups that are making a name for themselves, but also figures from the French music scene such as Ko Ko Mo or Madame Robert, who will be present in 2021! Volunteers rush every year to help produce this quality festival, which shows us the good atmosphere that reigns in this place! The atmosphere of Musik'Air is relaxed and all kinds of music are represented. A festival not to be missed and which has been going on since 2003 to discover the gems of tomorrow and to listen to the "classics" again!

This show is staged by combinations of Montargeois and Gâtinais engaged on social plan, cultural, media and solidarity. It fell under an alternative and committed approach. For two days, visitors can meet authors and can buy differently with the approach to the festivals and start the debate with other words. Of course, there are spaces booksellers and publishers meetings and debates are furnished with authors. But you should also note the presence of stands run by about local ngos that also offer exhibitions.

A not-to-be-missed event since 2005, La Baule d'Airs brings together some 6,000 festival-goers each year to enjoy the music of amateur and professional brass bands. This 17th edition, under the banner of electro, promises to be a memorable one, with headliner MEUTE. On the program: a fair celebrating "outdoor music", 80 professional artists, 250 amateur musicians and 180 volunteers working to create a convivial environment. An inclusive festival that promotes "living together" and accessibility for all, not to be missed under any circumstances from May 17 to 19, 2024 in Baule.

The Festicolor festival celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023. It's three days of festivities, an opportunity for students from the Meug-sur-Loire music school to perform in public before giving way to national groups! The Festicolor showcases chanson à texte, pop, soul and world music, with performers to discover or rediscover. In the grounds of the Centre de Loisirs, the atmosphere is family-friendly, and new talent is discovered. Les Têtes Raides, Nolwenn Leroy, Imany and Danakil have all performed here.

Saint Martin-d'Abbat did not have the necessary heritage to distinguish it from the beautiful communes around, more provided in monuments, from Germigny to Châteauneuf-sur-Loire. And then, one day, someone had a funny idea, that of using a custom already anchored: the customization of the mailboxes. Then communicate to create curiosity. Soon, other people took part in the games and today the commune is officially "the village of the mailboxes". In summer, the festiBAL allows everyone to discover personalization techniques. A visit to the village on this theme is also possible. Contact the tourist office or the Saint Martin-d'Abbat association tomorrow.

With a fine hearing, this conference cycle will resume in 2018 for a edition with a theme question: is progress still in the service of man? Intellectuals from all over the world will meet in Orléans, in orléanais cultural places. This will be the opportunity to debate, meet, but above all exchange around news issues. Looking at the eyes and allowing to hear new voices, that is the purpose of this event, which attracts more thinkers and curious every year!