Events calendar Aix-En-Provence

Three nights, seventeen free concerts. The slogan is effective and the green theater is invested by a family and festive public. This festival organized by the association "La Fonderie" is based on an eclectic musical program, alternating regional artists and internationally renowned artists. A mixture of styles and genres. It is also the occasion to attend graphic performances of street art and animations for young and old.

This is the Do It experience. The Open A Camp appeared in France in 2012. The Aix are of the party with a laboratory of Aix-périmentation and a. Objective: creativity, solidarity, tricks and crafts. It is a question of self-help, therefore, of helping each other to achieve a drone, an object with digital support in 3 D, the creation of digital music, etc. In the programme: kitchen, gardening, electronics, computer, games, free software, etc. A great Forum for Citizen Invention.

The Cezanne Tattoo Ink is an international tattoo convention that, discreetly, becomes an expected meeting in the city. It is true that the major national and international names of the profession are present. It is an opportunity to see them work, to seek advice from them. For the undecided, it's probably the place to find the drawing that will follow them all a lifetime. Insiders compare trends and colors.

The Festival photo d'Aix has chosen a very special approach with its Regards Croisés (Crossed Views) between international artists. Each year, a different country is invited to take part in a "match" with France. But there are also "Parcours" on a variety of themes: Portraits, fragility, free, unusual... The guided tours are very interesting. Events are organized by La Fontaine Obscure, an association of photographers whose gallery of the same name presents the work of a photographer every month. The photographs are exhibited in various places around the city.

The IRONMAN 70.3 du pays d'Aix is the only French competition over the Ironman distance to qualify for the world championships. It attracts 2,500 competitors, including many foreign triathletes (some 50 nationalities). The Aix competition, created in 2011, starts with a 1.9 km swim at Lac du Plantain in Peyrolles, followed by a 90 km bike ride through the Aix countryside and a 21.1 km half-marathon, finishing in the city's narrow streets and Parc de la Torse. The course is divided into three 7 km loops, with a finish on Cours Mirabeau. The event also includes the Irongirl, a running event for women aged 15 and over, and the Ironkids for children.

A newcomer to the running scene (^1st held in Aix in 2018), the Bacchantes race raises funds to fight male cancers, particularly prostate cancer. A portion is donated to the French Urology Association. Runners, whether male or female, are required to wear a moustache (natural, glued or drawn) and set off on an 8 km run through the historic center and up to the Parc de la Torse. You can also make it a corporate challenge, by mobilizing a team of employees. A special HPP (Hôpital privé de Provence) prize for the biggest fund-raiser, and a time challenge for the fastest time.

Here's an opportunity to share a beautiful sporting stroll in the heart of the city of Roy René, starting on the Cours Mirabeau. Aix еn Fоuléеs starts with a 5 km course open to everyone aged 14 and over, also аux аthlètеs hаndіspоrts. Then comes the 10 km course, also оuvеrt to tоus, and finally the challenge course in extenso, to do a sports and solidarity challenge as a team. Pitchouns also have their own mini strides, on 400, 800 and 1,200-meter loops.

The Open du Pays d'Aix is a tennis tournament of the professional circuit for men. Although still young, the 10th edition in 2023, this tournament is one of the biggest ATP challengers and enriches the list of sporting events in the Aix region, by imposing itself to the Aix public, the tennis actors of the region and the federation. A central court with a capacity of 2,500 seats, 3 clay courts, 1,500 free seats in the grandstand, 80 VIP boxes with 6 seats. The matches gather many spectators. The event is free and during the event nearly 10,000 visitors come to the Country Club. The atmosphere is friendly, the setting very pleasant, there is a good restaurant on site, a great success!

This renowned annual exhibition brings together more than 260 exhibitors and 28,000 visitors each year. It expresses the spirit of the South in terms of decoration and craftsmanship. The spaces are divided into themes: design (floors, walls, pergolas, lighting), garden (landscapers, furniture, accessories), creators (designers, designers), interior decoration (lighting, fabrics, tableware, household linen, accessories) and design. The event attracts a chic public, in love with a certain art of living, both refined and relaxed. Its outfit announces the coming summer and makes it a must-see event for many Aix residents. Food-trucks to eat on the go.

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!