Events calendar Rhône-Alpes

Winter FestiGrat's in Praz-de-Lys-Sommand is an open-air music event offering free concerts on the ski slopes. Spectators can enjoy the music while admiring the view of Mont Blanc. It's the perfect opportunity to spend some unforgettable family time together. In summer, FestiGrat's also offers free concerts during family outings. During the winter season, the office is open daily from 10am to 12:15pm and 2pm to 5:30pm during school vacations, and weekdays from 10am to 12pm and weekends from 10am to 12:15pm and 2pm to 5:30pm outside school vacations.

Crafts, agricultural products of the land, nurseries. Exhibition and competition of the largest squash, squash soup at noon. Entertainment, buffet, bar, grilled chestnuts.

Large organic market: food, crafts and fair trade, habitat, renewable energy, health and hygiene… Conferences. Associations for humanitarian and ecological purposes.

Some brac and antique dealers offering furniture, trinkets, toys, lace, crockery, old postcards…

Some exhibitors will propose rare and collection plants, aromatic plants, massive plants, vegetable plants, ornamental nurseries… Bougainvillea, orchids, climbing, exotic and carnivorous plants, fragrant geranium, ancient roses, dwarves and collection, carnations, cactées, palms, citrus fruits, alpine perennials, laurels… Crafts (garden pottery, wooden creations, dried flowers, etc.).

Maintes et une fois is a clown and puppet theater based in Saint-Étienne, France. Founded in 2003 by Gérald and Marlou, the company offers a variety of workshops and courses focusing on the clowning world. It also stages shows for all audiences, from young audiences to themed shows and street performances. The company also takes part in symposiums and conferences, giving offbeat presentations. Audiences are always amazed by the company's creations. La compagnie Maintes et une fois is a must for fans of theater and original shows in Saint-Étienne.

For 82e edition, from September 11th to September 20th, 2010, the exhibition of Savoy is an exhibition around Japan of yesterday and today. Traditions, new technologies, manga will be honoured in the lobby and Conventions. The fair, it is also the economic event at the start of the. More than 400 exhibitors on 40,000 m2 of exhibitions. Pool with furniture, jewellery, gardening, gourmet products, you will find all fair of Savoy. Of course the habitat, leisure, eco-friendly construction, design, fashion, but also all that concerns the sport. 15 sports federations are present and do demonstrations. The fair, it is also the festival with live music, entertainment, highlights for women or seniors... In 2010, a reference to the annexation of Savoy in France with Italian companions of Sarto banda, one Italian music, launchers of flags...

A not-to-be-missed event on the electro scene, the Nuits Sonores! These nationwide events take place in Lyon. But for one evening (or rather one night, as the concerts always start at 10pm!), fans of the genre were able to enjoy an original program in the capital of the Loire! Enthusiasts and even the less-initiated flocked to Le Fil to attend a series of richly-sounding concerts. Pure electro as we like it, with a variety of rhythms, styles and cultures. If you'd like to find out more, don't hesitate to contact Le Fil, and we'll be happy to provide you with the websites of the artists you enjoyed!

Organized by the Lions Club of Issoire, this Ferrarissimo allows visitors to participate in initiations in prestigious cars on the car circuit of Issoire. The most famous brands are present: Ferrari, Lamborghini, Jaguar, MacLaren or Porsche, Aston Martin and Corvette. In total, more than fifty vehicles! Visitors who do not wish to drive will still be able to enjoy the excitement of the event by accessing the trackside and the museum. The funds raised will be donated to charitable organizations.

the 1600 Mountain Festival has been in Samoëns since 2022. Initially set up on the Samoëns plateau at an altitude of 1,600 metres, the festival has since moved down to the village, on the Lac aux Dames site, in 2024. The concept? Open-air electronic music, with headliners including The Avener for the first edition and Joachim Garraud and Sara Costa for the third. A friendly atmosphere in a magnificent setting at the foot of the snow-capped peaks. A musical event that attracts a diverse audience.

Grenoble is the place for life-size mountains. The Palais des Sports is the place to see mountains from around the world on the big screen. The Rencontres Ciné Montagne is a series of 5 themed evenings featuring the finest mountain films. The mountain in all its diversity, all its practices, all its disciplines, with screenings open to all audiences. the ^25th edition will take place in 2023, and the program will be as rich as ever, with previews, meetings with directors and athletes, as well as entertainment and surprises.

The Sainté Color is a foot race to be done in a joyful and good mood, preferably colored! On a 5 km course between the Étivallière Stadium and the François Mitterrand Park, the participants run on a course punctuated by non-toxic colored powder. Every kilometer, the public encourages the participants by throwing them the famous powder. Crazy atmosphere guaranteed! No timing, just the pleasure of doing sports in a festive way. To close the day in beauty, a free concert is given in the park.

The wedding show is held at Studio 120 in Cournon. For years, it has always known how to renew its showcase, revealing to future brides and grooms in search of ideas the latest trends around this great celebration. On the program, in addition to the fifty or so exhibitors from the region, there are parades of costumes, dresses, lingerie and bouquets, and hair shows. Jewelers, caterers of all types, hall renters, DJs, wine merchants, decorators, printers, car rental companies: every detail of the festival and its many traditions are covered. The exhibition is enhanced by a contest that will offer their honeymoon trip to the lucky winners.

In the middle of the summer season, the summit of the Puy de Dôme is transformed into a large open-air stage. Take the panoramic train or the hiking trails to see the different shows. On the programme: travelling theatre, circus, music and dance, acrobatics, artistic and poetic moments to experience a most singular evening in this extraordinary place. Weather conditions can sometimes change the program.

The FIDEMM was created in 1987 on the initiative of Fernand Neves and members of the Folklore Issoirien. The idea is to look at the diversity of forms and expressions of folk music and dances of the world. During the festival, groups coming from all over the world, animate parades in the city center, concerts, convivial evenings and aperitifs, open air shows and dance workshops for those who would like to learn.

From August 11 to 13, Lez'Arts en Scènes takes over Aillon-le-Jeune for a festival packed with shows of all kinds. On the program: music, circus, magic, clowns, stilt-walkers, storytelling and street theater to entertain young and old in the village streets. On Friday, the festival takes place in the gardens of the Chartreuse d'Aillon. On Sunday, 5 companies stroll through the village. There will also be entertainment on the soccer pitch, with bouncy castles and giant wooden games, as well as a storytelling walk with Bernard Martin.

Laughing at the programme at the Cave Bear Museum: the Swiss collective Plonk & Replonk, known for its hilarious hijackings of old photographs and postcards, has seized it. Thirty-five images are on display and videos with the voice of Antoine de Caunes are presented in free access. But more than that, about ten objects from the museum were hijacked. The exhibition appeals to both children and adults: bear trap transformed into Roger Federer's tennis racket, cave toothbrush to keep breath fresh during the mating season - illustrating how long the battle between dominant male and elegant male has lasted for millennia! -The bald bear skull of the caves would attest that baldness is the probable cause of the extinction of the species... Absurd and poetic, hilarious improbabilities: a slice of good humour is present. Plonk & Replonk goodies are in store. Exposure may be prolonged.

Also noteworthy on the agenda: 4-5 July, prehistoric festival at the Musée de l'Ours des cavernes, with special activities.

The Mondemain festival aims to bring together those who dream of a more united world. It is structured around different thematic areas, where various activities, workshops, games, meditation or yoga classes, creative market or farmers' market are organized. A wish tree allows everyone to express their wishes for the future! A food area allows you to eat on the spot, as well as to participate in cooking and eating well workshops. The little ones will appreciate the Musiconte workshop, which mixes tales and music.

Organized by Issoire Rugby, this sporting event marks ASM's first friendly match. It has been held for 19 years at the Jacques Lavédrine complex in Issoire. It's one of the department's major sporting events: the closing match of the challenge, which brings together 2 professional teams (Top14 or European team), attracts almost 5,000 spectators every year.

For more than sixty years, the Volvic cross-country race has brought together runners from all walks of life, of all ages and from many countries. The different editions attract more than 1 500 registered runners. Organized by the Stade Clermontois Athlétisme, the cross-country race starts and finishes on the site of the Volvic spring. It brings together three very different courses, from the short to the long loop. This last one has a strong difference in level! Around the race, the event offers a relay race for families, initiations to Nordic walking, animations for children, and the cross-country fitness and health village. Put on your sneakers and embark on the adventure this year!

The Chavannée awaits you with a dance group, a choir, two orchestras and a ménétrière band, then the festival goes on next to the town of Du with the meeting of musicians on the café terrace. It is also an opportunity to make a small visit to the house of Nature and to the house of the Allier Skippers. The Chavannée also organizes the feast of the Brandons and the feast of the River, not to miss!

Around the Mechanical Music Museum, a festival that perpetuates the tradition of this popular music that enchants the streets of Les Gets for a weekend. On a theme renewed each year, animations, exhibitions and good mood in continuous.

A spectacular setting for a spectacular race. The Xtrem version of the triathlon is indeed a crazy sport designed for sharp athletes. An outdoor sport that combines swimming (with a night start in the middle of the lake and a 3.8 km crossing), cycling for 180 km with 5 passes to climb and running with a nice marathon to finish in beauty and effort at the top of the Semnoz for the "Top Finishers" and on the esplanade of the lake in Saint-Jorioz for those who will be "out of time"... 250 places available for ultra-motivated athletes! More "accessible" versions with the AlpsMan Half Triathlon, Xperience Trirace and the AlpsKid. Challenges to share.

This show is dedicated to well-being. Exhibitors here include reflexologists, sophrologists, aromatherapists, acupuncturists, magnetizers, hypnotherapists, mediums... all professionals who help people feel better, physically and mentally. Artists and craftspeople are also part of the show. Conferences on specific themes are held over the two days. This year, for the 2nd edition, workshops will be offered. An opportunity to try out and learn certain practices.

Since 1998, VOCHORA has enlivened the region around Tournon-sur-Rhône, Tain-l'Hermitage and the Rhône Valley with a festival and a season of top-quality vocal, instrumental and dance concerts. This popular musical event offers an eclectic and renowned program, with artists from all horizons. Whether it's a concert in Tournon or a show in another town, the performances are always exciting and the musical discoveries numerous. Are you a fan of live music? Visit the VOCHORA website for details of the program and to reserve your tickets.

La Tour du Pin in Isère offers a rich and varied calendar of events throughout the year. Don't miss the Fête de la Musique on June 21 for a festive and convivial atmosphere. During the second weekend in July, you'll have the chance to immerse yourself in local tradition at the Fête du Miron, with free entertainment for the whole family. Finally, end the year in style with the festivities on December 8, a magical moment that will put stars in the eyes of young and old alike.

The cultural space created by metal sculptor Stéphane Caniard aims to showcase contemporary artistic creations. A number of artists take up residencies here, followed by exhibitions of intimate or monumental works. Painting, sculpture, photography: a wide range of artistic expressions find their place within the impressive volumes of Flux Libre. The idea here is not to offer a gallery to sell works, but to showcase artists and introduce them to the curious and the amateur.

The Festival Nature Ain invites you to discover, in images, both photographs and documentary films, the biodiversity of the plateau and other regions or more remote corners of our beautiful planet. A festival designed to raise awareness, to remember how beautiful our planet is and that it is essential to preserve it. The program includes exhibitions, workshops, conferences, nature outings and films. The festival celebrated its 10th anniversary last year. At the time of publishing this guide, the program is not yet known.

The circus is a magical place par excellence, for young and old alike. Ready to have stars in your eyes? For 10 days, this festival will make you vibrate to the magic waves of the tents and halls, and hold your breath at the sight of insane performances to move you with their poetry. Every year, the tent-village is set up behind the Monastère de Brou and offers a dozen shows, each more magical than the last. We love it!