Events calendar New Aquitaine

The storyteller Yannick Jaulin has not only initiated a festival here in Pougne-Hérisson, he has created a mythology. According to this mythology, the small village in the Deux-Sévres is the epicenter of the explosion of the Word. Since this big bang, the stories would have spread all over the planet. And would return every two years to their source, during the festival of the Navel of the World. This Genesis has of course given rise to other extravagances in history. This festival has no equivalent in France, you have to go there to believe it!

The ultimate family event, organized by the Montgolfières en Thouarsais association. The show takes to the skies, with some forty balloons and mini hot-air balloons taking to the skies (with the possibility of flying a cuddly toy), aeromodelling shows, fireworks and the marvellous Night Glow parade. You can also try your hand at cloudhopper ballooning. On land, you can browse the garage sale, eat and even go hiking (booking required, 3 euros). Children's games and entertainment.

All theaters, from here and elsewhere, everywhere and for everyone. That's the raison d'être of the Ah association, ardent cultural pillar and programmer of this festival dedicated to the performing arts. Every year, Parthenay's town center is besieged by artists, showmen, circus performers and other acrobats of all stripes working on stage (shows for adults and young audiences). Count on around fifty performances in town and in the countryside. Founded in 2022, Ah? programs year-round at various venues in the surrounding area.

This is the not-to-be-missed event of September: a whole day in the gardens of the Royal Abbey devoted to vegetable plants, simple plants, forgotten species or rare flowers. At around forty stands and professionals, you can buy, barter, exchange seeds, plans and decorative shrubs. The meeting generally puts the bees in the spotlight, around interventions of beekeepers, animations discovery of their know-how and products of the hive. Shows usually punctuate this fun day in the open air.

In the way of festivals, it is a true holiday village that offers you on the park and Pereire beach. Accompanying the regatta of the "18 hours to the sailing" of Arcachon, the event wants to be festive, greedy but also musical. It is in July that epicurean meet, 2017 celebration the 15 ^th edition of the Tchanquetas. It's five days dedicated to the celebration and dancing with jazz and Latin music. Enjoy tapas, or dine in the enchanting surroundings of the pool and its sunset.

The Cadences festival is dance in all its forms of expression! Every year in September, five days of festivities take place in the exceptional setting of the Bay of Arcachon. Flamenco, classical, baroque, hip-hop, contemporary, African, jazz? Cadences offers many shows for a week rich in emotion. Companies from all over the world are invited to express dance as a universal language, offering original creations. Performances take place at the Olympia Theatre, the Port Theatre and even on the beach! Around these shows are organized exhibitions and choreographic workshops, as well as free shows on the sand.

This now famous regatta of the basin takes place every year at the beginning of July from Saturday 6 pm to Sunday noon. The weekend is also chosen according to the full moon. Les 18 heures d'Arcachon à la Voile is a festive event that brings together hundreds of sailing boats of different sizes. It's THE pool race! It brings together sailing enthusiasts, both sailors and yachtsmen. It's a colourful sight to see hundreds of spis swollen in the wind...

Over the years, the Jumping des Sables d'Arcachon has established itself as one of the must-see events in the national equestrian calendar. The event brings together the best French riders around numerous events, including a very spectacular one on the Pereire beach at low tide. Over three days at the beginning of June, various show jumping competitions, entertainment, equestrian shows and the famous Derby on the beach follow one another at the equestrian centre.

On 25 March, this is the day of the Annunciation. The city of Arcachon offers the pretext for organising the city's employer's party every year. It is an opportunity to celebrate the heritage, culture and traditions of the city. History tells us that a monk would have prayed on the beach for a crew in distress and that his prayers were fulfilled. He finds shortly after a statue of the Virgin Mary in alabaster. Since then, worship is celebrated by a mass celebrated in the basilica and procession on the jetty of the Seafaring chapel followed by a wine of honour. Two days of celebration in honour of people of the sea in the friendliness and good mood (games, flea, concerts…). To discover or rediscover.

the "Arènes en scène 2024" festival returns from July 18 to 26 with an eclectic 4-day program featuring renowned artists who will take over the magical and mythical Plaza de toros at the Bayonne Arena.

Thursday July 18, 8:30pm: Sofiane PAMART

Sunday, July 21, 9pm: IAM + MC SOLAAR

Wednesday, July 24, 9pm: Patrick BRUEL

Friday, July 26, 9pm: ZOLA

Mark your calendars to reserve your seats and make sure you don't miss any of these great artistic events!

The Little Festival is a 5-day party in Capbreton, Hossegor and Seignosse. More than 10,000 electronic music lovers have been coming together since 2017 to dance to the sets of renowned artists such as Yuksek, Etienne de Crecy, Folamour and Bon Entendeur. Every year, this unmissable summer event in the Landes region offers an attractive program as well as street art performances and a spotlight on board sports. In partnership with the Surfrider association, the festival is committed to an eco-responsible approach.

The surroundings of the Poitevin Marsh are ideal for boat walks, cycling and hiking. We know that and we appreciate it. What we know a little less is that over the last five years, the maraîchins paths have been welcoming long-distance runners once a year. The Maraisthon association is organising an eco-marathon. In other words, a 42,195 km race organized in a sustainable development approach around the beautiful village of Coulon. Signalétique, bags, gobelets and other banners are designed in natural, recyclable and biodegradable materials. Assistance to runners during the test - the tests since a 10 km is also proposed - is also provided by electric vehicles. The customers, snacks and lots provided to the participants are organic. And of course, the selective sorting and cleaning of the course. In short, if you want to take part in a 100% nature-respectful test, it is at the Maraisthon that you need to go.

Brikabrak is a transpoetic festival that combines the performing arts and poetry for young (and not-so-young!) audiences. After a 2023 season that jeopardized the equilibrium of the association that supports it, the festival continues to work in the region, staging several events throughout the year. Musical storytelling, object theater, masked theater, circus, gestural poetry... the arts are adapted to young audiences aged 3 and over, and parents and carers are sure to join in the fun. Brikabrak needs your support!

It's time to immerse yourself in a most important investigation: finding Monsieur Lapin thanks to 2 animations. One for 5- to 7-year-olds, "A la recherche de Monsieur Lapin", and the other for 8- to 12-year-olds, "Top secret, le livret d'enquête de l'inspecteur Artaban". Budding investigators will be on the hunt for clues to complete their playbook and gain access to the chocolate treasure. This event is organized in partnership with Chocolats Bovetti, Terrasson.

listed as part of France's inventory of intangible cultural heritage, the Brantôme carnival keeps the tradition of the Occitan carnival alive. In the run-up to Easter, the carnival is traditionally a time for feasting and merrymaking before the Lenten season. Today, the dates are more widespread in Brantôme, as they are in Périgueux, Nontron with the Soufflaculs, Bergerac, Sarlat and other towns. Make-up, fancy dress, singing and dancing, before setting fire to the vile carnival man known as Pétassou. It's all in good fun, and confetti is the order of the day.

As at every farmers' market in the Dordogne department, this is the season for producers' stalls featuring ducks and geese in all their finery. February is the season to cook carcass soup or prepare preserves for the coming season. On the markets, there's plenty to keep you busy all day long. Award-winning markets, tastings, initiations and gourmet meals. Come and taste the grilled "demoiselles" (duck aiguillettes) or the carcass soup.

Each day, this nomadic festival will take you from one village in the Isle valley to another. From Annesse and Beaulieu to Saint-Léon-sur-l'Isle via Chantérac, the Domaine des Chaulnes in Grignols or Mensignac and Neuvic. The festival is also aimed at schools and leisure centers, with an average attendance of over 4,000 young spectators. They discover live multidisciplinary shows. The festive evenings have their audience. An opportunity to meet and exchange sensations. And gastronomy takes center stage with gourmet products.

The great urban agricultural festival will take place in Sarlat from September 23 to 25, 2022.
During 3 days, the essential role of agriculture will be highlighted. Its impact on the protection of the environment, animal welfare, product quality... Around the place de la Grande Rigaudie and the rue de la République: Exhibitions, strolls, small farm, agricultural competitions, contests, musical animations, catering...

With a meal of 1 000 guests planned on Saturday.

The Laurent Mayan company brings together the intermittents of the show, which they are alikes, chanteurs, copycats or clowns and who intervene in the staging of an event. Creator of performances.

Seilhac is a small town that hosts the annual Festival Théâtre à Seilhac. This festival offers a varied program of theater performances for all audiences. In the evening, Compagnie 28 will present "Le Champ des Possibles", a one-man play about the transition to adulthood. To close the festival, Compagnie Grand Tigre will present "T.C.H.E.K.H.O.V.", a mischievous biography of writer Anton Chekhov. The shows will take place at various venues in the town, including the gymnasium and Place de l'horloge. We advise you to reserve your seats in advance, as the capacity is limited.

Roussac is a small town home to a talented artist by the name of Jean Claude Ribano. This Limousin artist has created his own venue in the countryside, called "La Grange aux Chansons". He has performed on prestigious stages, including Avignon and Belgium. Jean Claude Ribano dons the costumes of great artists such as Jacques Brel, Serge Reggiani and Leny Escudero, recreating their performances in stunning detail. He is also a songwriter, surprising audiences with his own creations. Jean Claude Ribano is an enthusiast who blazes his own trail off the beaten track of media notoriety. His shows are described as moving and arouse strong emotions in audiences.

The Comité des Fêtes de Jabreilles-les-Bordes is a voluntary association that organizes various events in the town. However, you can check out their Facebook page for updates on their activities. Jabreilles-les-Bordes is a small town located.

From the top of its 44 years, this music festival is one of the oldest in south-west France. A cultural event, in the heart of the summer, which continues, thanks to the willingness of the organizers to propose a high quality programme each year, enriched by the coming of internationally recognized artists and by the introduction of new performers and young interpreters. The concerts are the most ge of the Romanesque church of Saint-Robert and, since more than ten, the festival has expanded to the neighbouring municipalities of the canton of Ayen. It is organized mainly around chamber music, religious or profane vocal music and re.

2022 welcomes the 41st edition organized by the GAAPA (Groupement d'artisans d'art des Pyrénées-Atlantiques) for this exhibition and sale of numerous art crafts, sculptures, photos, etc. It is the occasion for the visitors to discover the work on wood, stone, glass, textile, leather and metal, among others. All this in an atypical and exceptional setting: the beautiful cloister of the Sainte-Marie de Bayonne cathedral.

The Ménigoute International Ornithological Film Festival is one of the world's leading wildlife film events. It is organized every year by the Mainate association in Ménigoute, in the Deux-Sèvres region of France. The festival features a selection of wildlife documentaries, most of which are exclusive to France. A jury of film and environmental professionals awards prizes to the best films. For six days, the festival also offers activities for all ages, including film screenings, a wildlife art fair, debates, nature outings and workshops. The Festival de Ménigoute aims to promote wildlife documentary films as a means of raising awareness of nature and sustainable development, as well as encouraging a better understanding of nature and respect for the environment. The festival has become a not-to-be-missed event for filmmakers and producers from all over the world, attracting some 40,000 visitors over five days during the All Saints' vacation.

Bessines-sur-Gartempe is home to the Graines de Rue festival. Bessines-sur-Gartempe offers a unique cultural experience with the Graines de Rue festival.