Events calendar Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

A brand new exhibition is being held in Tende at the end of July with an original theme: to present the most talented winegrowers from the Alpine regions, without borders: Southern Alps, Savoy, Valle d'Aosta, Switzerland... On the agenda: meetings, exchanges and tastings. Veru Vin means locally "real wine", which means that the show is dedicated to presenting wines made by craftsmen who respect health and the environment.

More information at the tourist office in Tende.

In 2023, the Acontraluz festival was already seven years old. A musical event that has become a must in the cultural landscape of Marseille. Each year, many international artists meet in various places of the city, with the main stages on the side of the J4 at the Joliette, but not only, since musical and visual animations are organized in the streets of the Phocaean city. The orientation of the festival is rather focused on electronic music, but hip-hop and reggae artists are also part of the attractive evenings. A festive event not to be missed by music lovers. Program and ticketing to be found online.

Jazz concerts on from November to May in one of the best schools of jazz in France (yes!): the IMFP. Jazz and quality are organised in the theatre of the school.

In addition to themed events, each year the Villages & Vallées d'Azur communes honor their patron saints. These festivities generally take place in summer, and the list is long: Saint Roch is celebrated in Valbonne, Saint Félix in Courmes, Sainte Julie in Les Ferres, Saint Arnoux in Gourdon, Saint Louis in Caussols, Saint Claude in Cipières, Sainte Pétronille in La Roque-en-Provence, Notre-Dame de Canlache in Roquefort-les-Pins, Notre-Dame du Rosaire in Conségudes, Notre-Dame du Peuple in Bézaudun-les-Alpes... On the program: pilgrimage, pétanque competition, meal and ball.

The prestigious travelling biennial of contemporary art is packing its bags for a few months in Marseille for its 13th edition. Created in the early 1990s by a Dutch art historian, this biennial event takes place in different European cities. An unmissable event for all art lovers who will not fail to come to Marseille for the occasion. A dedicated place is open on the Canebière for all information and for certain events held there. The program is to be discovered online and is divided into three interconnected axes, mixing multiple actors, students, residents and artists.

For 4 years now, motorcycle travel enthusiasts have had their festival in Barcelonnette, in the heart of Ubaye. And how could it be otherwise? This jewel of the Southern Alps is a fantastic playground for motorcyclists. The show takes place all over the pine forest and brings together numerous exhibitors from the world of motorcycling, concerts in the evening, possible test rides, a route available within a radius of 200 to 300 km and a motorcycle adventure film festival!

Rhinoférock is celebrating its 10th anniversary! on this occasion it is a rhinoceros that will welcome us at La Forge.another prestigious program that will also give the opportunity to local artists to express themselves in front of a large number of spectators on a dedicated stage. After B. Lavilliers, C. Ringer this year will be at the top of the bill: J.L. Aubert, Suzane; P. ObispoJ. Chédid and even more big names! If you have the Rhino spirit, you can join the team's adventure as a volunteer and you'll be closer to the stage!

Producer and artisan markets, conferences, workshops, screenings, guided hikes and outings... A wide range of activities are on offer throughout the day to help you discover the Parc des Préalpes d'Azur in a different way, during a festive and convivial interlude rich in encounters. The aim is to highlight the richness of the region and its surroundings. Each year, the event changes date and commune, always within the park.

Among the highlights of Grimaud, it is impossible to miss the Eurofestival Harley Davidson, the flagship event of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, where for four days, nearly 10,000 owners of these big chrome bikes gather in summer. Concerts on the giant stage set up on the beach, chopper demonstrations, custom competitions, a Harley village, a bike show in the heart of the village of Grimaud, and of course, the traditional big Harley parade follow one another.

Get ready to step back in time with the nostalgic atmosphere of the Kermesse Festival! From Alizée to K-Maro, Larusso to the new L5, the stars of the 2000s are back to rock the Promenade des Anglais and the Théâtre de Verdure. Get out your low-rise jeans, your chokers and your best dance moves, because this festival promises to be crazier than ever! With more artists, more energy and more craziness, this is the not-to-be-missed event to relive the best moments of this decade.

Les Compagnons des Côtes du Rhône: a popular festival to mark the opening of the grape harvest, organized by the Compagnons des Côtes du Rhône. There's plenty of entertainment for young and old alike, with a parade of Confréries, a harvest mass, harvesting of the Popes' vineyard planted at Rochers des Doms, Côtes du Rhône tastings, and the sale of a wide range of local produce in conjunction with Les Halles d'Avignon. All this followed by a large picnic and a popular ball. Have fun, but always in moderation!

This traditional and popular holiday is animated by Lei Farandoulaire Sestian. Start of the festivities with the flame recovery, at 20 p. m., place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville. Next, the Provençale cortège is located in the square of the Piétonne and its surroundings. Start a series of animations. The Provençal dances presented by Lei Farandoulaire Sestian are the highlight of the show. At 22 p. m., it's the blessing and the embrasement of the fireplace that opens the Grand Balèti, the popular ball. A great opportunity to celebrate the arrival of the summer!

From May 29 to June 2, 2024! Attend free of charge the spectacular regattas between Antibes and Juan-les-Pins, where Europe's finest yachts compete in an extraordinary show. From Moonbeam to Mariska, discover these maritime gems and be dazzled by their elegance. But Les Voiles d'Antibes isn't just about boats: concerts, exhibitors, artists and entertainment await you on the quayside for unforgettable moments from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, all free of charge. Don't miss this sensational maritime event!

Every year, on the third weekend of April, a colorful fair animates the streets of the village of Plan-de-la-Tour, in the Var. Over two days, these festivities bring together holidaymakers and villagers around the traditions of the village. On the program, stands full of plants to enrich your gardens, vegetable gardens, terraces and balconies; olive oil and its delicious nectar are also honored, with, every two years, the contest for the best olive oil in the Var.

At the age of 50, Lorenzo Ciufici has dared to take a new path by devoting himself to painting. An unobtrusive observer, he focuses his gaze on the details of nature, inviting us to explore his imagination. His canvases reveal streaks of rock, agate cuts, fossilized wood and the marks of time. Inspired by his surroundings in Provence and beyond, Lorenzo reveals the beauty of our natural riches through ochre and multicolored tones. His singular technique blends movement and bursts of color, reproducing the places he visits in a metamorphosed way.

The Avignon Blues Festival is a music festival that takes place in Avignon. 84000 Avignon, the festival offers a varied program of blues concerts. We recommend that you contact the festival directly for the most up-to-date information.

Their website provides information on news and events.