Events calendar Agen

The tourist office chose several years ago to blackmail, dance the spirit of the city when the sun starts to decline these summer evenings… So let yourself be taken by hand, sit down, listen to the notes that fly, and if you have ants in your legs, don't hesitate. his, rock and other rhythms are there to make you want to share unforgettable moments.

It's a tradition. Every summer, Agen celebrates the theatre. The Agen Theatre Festival is a series of shows presented outdoors, in an old cloister where the acoustics are excellent, for both young and old.

"Garonne en fête" celebrates the Garonne River. On this day, the Agen conurbation creates an event around water. Not only sports, but also culture and local delicacies are in the spotlight. The program includes canoe trips down the Garonne, a trail race, an eco-rando walk, bike rides, Garonne Plage and a local farmers' market. A festive family event not to be missed. More information on the website.

A 7,200 m² modular exhibition center for a variety of events: exhibitions, fairs, trade shows, artistic activities... The convention center features a 500-seat auditorium and several meeting rooms. Ideally located just a few minutes by car from the city center, train station and main roads, the site welcomes over 100 events and 160,000 visitors and delegates every year. Upcoming shows include Gad Elmaleh's "Lui-même" on 06.07.2024, "The World of Queen" on 22.11, and Malik Benthala's "Nouveau monde" on 28.11.

Formerly the Grand Pruneau Show, Les Fêtes d'Agen invites locals and visitors alike to enjoy festive, cultural and gourmet events in a convivial atmosphere. There's a farmers' market, food stalls and refreshment stands in the city streets, as well as entertainment. And on the podium in 2024, headliners include Pascal Obisto and Olivia Ruiz. Concerts are free of charge, as are all the street art shows staged in the city center during the Fêtes. A great opportunity to take a trip to Agen!

What sporting event mobilizes the crowds along the roads every summer? The Grande Boucle, of course, now in its ^111th year. The Tour de France last visited Lot-et-Garonne in 2017. The 2024 route includes 2 stages in the département. Thursday, July 11, will start in Aurillac and finish in Villeneuve-sur-Lot. The following day, the riders will set off again from Agen towards Pau. A great moment of popular jubilation ahead, with a sports village and Tour caravan.

Every year, Destination Agen celebrates Halloween, which has become one of the city's must-see events. On the afternoon of Thursday, October 31, children will have the opportunity to listen to tales in the spooky and singular atmosphere of a haunted house located in the medieval heart of the city of Agen. After the chills and shivers, the afternoon will continue with a mask-making workshop and a well-deserved snack.