Festivals and cultural events Central

Organized by the Conservatory of Music and Dance, this festival joins in the spring to give us balm after winter. In the wonderful part of the Cloître Monastery, concerts (free!) are connected, musicians are running out. In speaking of them, they are only students of the Conservatoire and their teachers, who give to the results of a year of work. And the result is exquisite. Quite simply. The ears are open, they are not lost, they are eaten away, and they are being asked again and again.

For the greatest happiness of the small and the large, the harvest festival of the year brings creative creations to honour in the "HUT", a place of itinerant spectacle managed by the Théâtre Buissonnier de Nogent-le-Rotrou. In this room as atypical as warm, live shows follow the evenings, but do not look like: dance, storytelling, theatre, song… there are for all tastes. These live shows are all the more enjoyable and they are all free of charge. It is therefore advisable to book the tickets in advance and enjoy the show.

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...

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.

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.

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.

The Bidon circus has been organizing a festival in Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre for 8 years. This old-fashioned circus travels the Indre region but also the Indre-et-Loire and the Auvergne. For 50 years, it has been traveling the roads with its old-fashioned horse-drawn caravans, before wintering. It is a very poetic circus. At the end of its tour, the Bidon circus meets at the gymnasium of Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre for final performances and to introduce new companies to the public.

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!

Since 1998, there have been three to five outdoor concerts. All week is an excuse for animations and musical parades. The festival takes place not only in Saint-Via but also in Montrichard, in Ariadne on the Gallo-Roman site of the Maselles and in the castles of Stool-sur-Cher and Sur-sur-Cher. A prestigious program to consult on the website of the tourist office and the happy organisers, Compagnie Jazz. Some like it hot in Saint-Via!

This festival, initiated by the company in residence Cheptel Cheptel, the Echalier and the volunteers of Saint-Gobain, brings together artists and circus bands. His name evolves every year, from Pouët, it became Pouët Pouët in Ze Pouët. then festival Pouët A follow.

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 !

With the festival L'Air du Temps, we are invited to a musical escapade in the countryside. The Bains-Douches, a current music scene, which offers high quality concerts all year round, hosts this festival. In addition to the concerts, there are exhibitions, drawing workshops for children, and free shows. It's a change from the birds singing and the tractors humming! In 2023, Lignières will host the 31st edition of this festival which saw in 2022 François Puyalto, Yves Jamet or Jules Box.

The magnificent château is not the only treasure of the village of Cheverny, its vineyards are another. For over 10 years, at the beginning of September, some thirty winegrowers from the AOC Cheverny and AOC Cour Cheverny appellations have been organizing a harvest festival to showcase their work. At the winegrowers' village, you can buy a glass and taste their produce. Activities such as the old-fashioned wine press and the local produce market liven up the streets. Hikes through the vineyards are a great way to discover the terroirs.

Open your ears again this year in Richelieu, listening to music from all walks of life. For each new edition of this festival, created in 2006 of young international talent, as well as opera or piano giants, will be invited. Classical and baroque music will resonate in the midst of a unique and splendid architecture, and a nature where magical voices are. A beautiful getaway to escape from several exceptional concerts from late July to mid-August.

La Saugrenue is a collective of musicians founded in Tours in 2002. With an impressive musical diversity, the collective offers concerts and live shows for all kinds of events. In its 20 years of existence, La Saugrenue has performed nearly 130 concerts in France and abroad. The collective is made up of 8 musical groups and over 280 artists and technicians. To support artists in the development of their projects, La Saugrenue employs an administrator, a distribution manager and a communications and coordination officer. The collective is supported by the Ministry of Culture, the Centre-Val de Loire region, the DRAC Centre-Val de Loire, the FRACA-MA, the Indre et Loire departmental council, Tours Métropole, the city of Tours, SACEM, CNM, SPPF, Adami and Spedidam.