Events calendar Midi-Pyrénées

Puppet festival and the theatre of objects.

In the Tarn et Garonne, here is a festival which has had a good reputation for 25 years! It is dedicated to Offenbach, in one of the most beautiful villages in France. It is a festival of opera and opéra-bouffe, in the natural setting of the castles, with professional singers. Recitals, aperitifs-concert, singing courses...Tables d'hôtes are set up at the end of the show and everyone can eat with the artists. It is a festival that we recommend.

Prestigious artists from all over the world to interpret and promote classic world in the superb setting of the abbey of Saint-Pierre.

At the height of summer, Beaumont-de-Lomagne celebrates white garlic in style! Numerous garlic producers gather to share their passion and know-how with gourmets. On the program: the sale of white garlic in all its forms, in bulk, in baskets, in braids..., and a host of events including competitions, culinary workshops for youngsters, exhibitions and sales of local and artisanal products, children's games and, of course, a gourmet meal! A popular festival not to be missed!

For more than 28 years, this festival entirely dedicated to drollets ("children" in Occitan) has been attracting young and old alike. During a weekend, the whole village of Simorre becomes a playground for the little ones. Circus, painting, pottery, music, board games, dance... with each workshop new discoveries. Just stroll through the streets and stop in front of the stands to discover a new activity. Of course, many street animations and shows will take place throughout the day!

The Centre d'art et de Photographie de Lectoure invites a number of contemporary artists to work together on a common theme. Videos, photos and works of art are exhibited in various locations around the town: Maison de la Photographie, the old courthouse, Halle aux Grains, Village des Brocanteurs, Jardin de la Cerisaie... You'll be given a map of the route and a list of exhibitors when you visit your first venue. While you're there, take the opportunity to visit the town.

It was at the foot of the town Angonia that, according to legend, a battle was fought where Christian and Saracens fought. Vidian, the leader of Christian troops lost his life as well as several of his companions. Every year since the middle of the th century, this episode is commemorated in a solemn ceremony where the Martrais dressed in colourful costumes make thanks to their Patron Saint and reconstruct the battle.

Guided tours, exhibitions, animations: crafts, crafts, musical animations, creation.

From April to November cultural season of street theatre, dance, storytelling on several towns and villages on the Upper Garonne.

50 000 chocolate eggs are hidden in box gardens… Don't miss it!

On this public holiday, the Nogaro arena traditionally hosts a major Landes race, in the form of the "Corne d'Or" competition. The best jumpers and spreaders show off their talents in front of seasoned cows, all under the watchful eye of sponsor Paul-Ricard (just to freshen up your breath...). The day's program includes bullfighting school demonstrations, a Gascon meal with traditional songs, and a tapas evening after the famous race!

Exceptional collection of masterpieces from the th to the th centuries (Picasso, Rodin, Monet…). With over 100 000 visitors, this exhibition is intended for all those, whether small or large, individually or as families, who wish to make a wonderful journey at the heart of European artistic currents.

Every year since 1992, the first weekend in August, from Thursday to Sunday, has been a joyous and convivial occasion to celebrate rural traditions, farm life and ancestral know-how, attracting several thousand people each year. A parade through the streets, a traditional dance, a craft market and a gourmet market. Everything is done to amaze the palates of even the most discerning gourmets. More than 700 volunteers take part with a large parade, tractors, cows and sheep, bringing to life the Couserans of yesteryear.

The Grand Loop will take place from July 5 to 27, 2008. Like every year, it will travel through roads and passes in our region where runners will spend six days, five stages and one day of rest:

12 July: Figeac-Toulouse (174 km)

13 July: Toulouse - Bagnères de Bigorre (222 km)

14 July: Pau-Hautacam (154 km)

15 July: Rest in the Upper Pyrenees

16 July: Lanemezan-Foix (166 km)

17 July: Lavelanet-Narbonne (168 km)

Open doors for several mills in the department, together with small heritage day. Information: Les Amis des Moulins des Pyrénées Centrales - 31350 PEGUILHAN. Mr Jean-Marc Teulé - (tel) 05 61 88 21 56 or Mrs Régine Fourment, current President of the Association: 05 61 89 46 92.

The birthplace of Déodat de Séverac (1872-1921), Saint-Felix-Lauragais hosts an annual festival in honour of this original and committed composer. Created in 1989 by the artist's grandson, it is now directed by the opera singer Jean-Jacques Cubaynes. Inheriting the spirit of Déodat de Séverac, the programme of concerts, courses, conferences and exhibitions is based on popular art to celebrate the richness of Occitan culture.

The rendez-vous for all car racing enthusiasts.

For four days, presentation of different agricultural sectors. Bio Fair Salle des fête du Marché Gare.

For the past thirty years, the Circa association has been promoting original creations around the circus arts. Each year, it organizes a festival of the current circus in the fall. The best circus troupes from France and the world perform under the big top. In addition to this festival, CIRCA welcomes circus artists in residence throughout the year. The centre provides a place for artists to rehearse, create and produce.

Presentation and sale of all "typical" regional products: capons, turkey, foie gras…

The creators and craftsmen are present in Martres for the love of earthenware. The craftsmen master earthenware, ceramics, porcelain, stoneware, and travel from France, the Netherlands, Spain or Algeria to present their achievements. Since 2021, a space is dedicated to young designers from the Occitania region. They are invited to compete for the "Young Designer Prize". Workshops and demonstrations are offered to the public. The show is a must for lovers of art and traditions!

A cultural attraction not to be missed, the Medieval Siege Camp, on the outskirts of the ramparts of the city of Larressingle, offers a discovery of medieval machines. Welcomed by a guide in costume, come and see the show and participate in the animations of the medieval machines. Children and adults will be able to handle a crane or a squirrel wheel which was used to hoist stones to build the fortified villages, one of the major attractions of the park. Further on, a catapult sends the cannonballs a hundred meters away. It took several months to besiege a castle with this mechanism. Visitors can take part in the shooting and young and old alike are sure to enjoy the archery game. Try on the knight's helmet and tunic, or the princess headdress and dress! The camp also offers a weapons room with sixteen knights: harness, armor, helmet, helmet, chain mail, sword, hast weapon, halberd, lance... You will be able to test your skills: archery and crossbow shooting or see artillery pieces: bombardelle, couleuvrine, serpentine. Every year, the site improves and offers new features.

While most of the exhibits are made in reconstitué marble (the originals at the Saint-Raymond Museum in Toulouse), the interest of the museum's ancient statuary collection remains remarkable. Busts of the christian era are presented on the first floor with the gallery of the gods. Jules Caesar, Auguste, Marc-Aurèle, Septime Harsh et al., the emperors finally peak, above the gods for once, in the second… see also videos on Villa Chiragan and a panorama on Berbers.

The Association Sur le chemin de R.-L. Stevenson continues to walk this route to highlight the interest of the journey of the Scottish writer. Since 1994, the actors of tourism have come together and pooled their ideas and actions in order to better guide and welcome all those who visit the Cevennes following this route. In this spirit, was created, in spring, this event intended to allow the curious to look, during twenty days, the Cevennes of another eye: exhibitions, accompanied hikes, spectacles with interventions of Scottish and Cevennes artists, readings, visits with topic. Thus each year, the event takes place in a different sector of the area crossed by the famous author. 2018 will be a special year as it marks the 140th anniversary of his journey and the Association Sur le chemin de R.-L Stevenson is organizing a series of events throughout the year (See details in "Invitation to the journey").

It is a festival where twenty designers are invited each year to "work on" a topical theme. Then, all the drawings and cartoons are presented to the public for ten days at a major free exhibition. One of the highlights of this festival is the first weekend, cartoonists are present and meet the public, making, on request and freely, drawings as a dedications. Their works then stay visible during the second part of the festival.

40 single-hulled vessel on water, 5 shipmate per boat, Swiss, Italian, French or Spanish, come to this event that counts for the national ranking of French Sailing Federation Runners. A true water ballet you need to see.

St. Pierre's Day is celebrated in Gruissan at the height of the summer solstice. This religious festival is a tribute by fishermen to Saint Pierre. This return to our roots is formalized by a procession of fishermen carrying the statue of their patron saint through the streets, followed by judges in black togas, the Prud'homie in a gold hat, assessors in silver hats and the small Gruissan orchestra. After the mass, the event took on a more festive aspect, with offerings, songs, wreaths thrown into the sea... ending with a ball and orchestra.

The Sailing Festival has become over the years an inescapable appointment in summer. This period of two days is the occasion to discover a range of nautical activities:  introductions to water sports and leisure activities with Grand Sud Fishing Sport association, Narbonne Nautical society and its sailing school, Narbonne Big Game Fishing Federation and Association, Narbonne-Plage nautical Centre, Underwater Club, Aude Fishermen committee and Aqua jet and JetXtreme societies. There are also, demonstrations, parades of boats, stroll on water, two open door days, exhibitions, concerts, workshops, regattas and baptisms. In a spirit of conviviality, take time to discover a maritime culture.