Events calendar Lorraine

The exhibition of the paved Faubourg attracts thousands of visitors in the streets of Verdun. It takes place 12:00 to 0:00 every first Saturday of June. Stock Exchange, flea market and attic attic, you will find everything and tastes, clothes, crafts products and gourmet... A concert is designed to end the day, information on the program from the Tourist Office of the city.

Each year, the association Relaxation and Culture in Argonne organises an exhibition on the lavender fields in the "grand" washhouse of Lavoye. It allows the public to discover, thanks to a reconstruction of scene and explanations, the work of these women at the beginning of the 20th century, their actions and their daily life in the wash house. The exhibition also traces the history of these buildings, their method of construction and the need for each town for having a wash house from the 18th century.

Every year, at the beginning of July, the Ville Haute district puts on its Renaissance costume. For one weekend, heritage and street arts are honored during three intense days. Animations and strolls take place in the courtyards, in the public squares and in the gardens of some private individuals. Discover the Festival Market with its flavors, smells, sounds and gestures. Nearly 60 exhibitors are present each year. This event of great notoriety is also part of an environmental approach.

To celebrate the weekend as it should be and to comfort themselves in this end of the week, what could be better than gourmet Sunday? Acknowledge how the concept is enticing! This day set of themes and friendly enables you to meet the local producers and to exchange with them. The hour is with the relaxation and the conviviality! Warm atmosphere and picturesque. Shoppings and small producing propose to you to taste their products: fruits and mixed vegetables of season, honey, cheeses and charcuterie... One regales know-how and of local!

The Montgolfiades of Metz are one of the most prestigious aerostatic events in France, thanks to the show given by the pilots and the fact that they can take off from an exceptional place, at the doors of the city center. Created in 1990, this great gathering of aerostats gathers every year many curious people. A spectacular and poetic flight. Don't forget to look at the sky in the evening from your balcony, a thousand and one balloons are waiting for you!

The Parc des Expositions de Metz Métropole is set in green for the 5 ^th Garden Salon. Shelters, chalets, barbecue, growers, nurseries… everything for the garden! Garden Party is a Salon for the public, dedicated to gardens, facilities, exterior decoration and flowers. This new edition offers you the latest innovations and innovations for the maintenance of your garden and its surroundings, as well as solutions and ideas for your outdoor decoration.

It is on this grassy field that many events take place in the summer. On occasion, free concerts of great artists are often scheduled at 9pm, in the open air: Eddy Mitchell, Stephan Eicher, Zazie, Christophe Maé, etc. The opening acts are also worth a visit. A great moment to enjoy the beautiful season to the sound of current music in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. For the record, Maurice de Vienne was the founder of the first soccer club in Nancy in 1910: the US Frontière.

La Semaine de l'Impro, created in 2010, has become a not-to-be-missed event in Nancy for discovering or rediscovering this festive and collective form of theater. The festival, conceived by the Crache-Texte company and the Impro Nancy association, features performances at the Théâtre Mon Désert of theatrical, musical, clowning, audiovisual and literary improvisation, as well as happenings by artists from Brazil, Colombia, Belgium and the USA. Workshops open to all and a grand gala match at the Salle Poirel round off the program.

The program of the Rencontres Théâtrales de Tomblaine: to make culture accessible to the greatest number of people and to make the artistic fiber of the Grand Nancy vibrate. Many professional shows of great quality are proposed. Masterclasses and exhibitions also take place, as well as amateur shows presented by local groups, colleges and high schools of the territory. In all, nearly 10,000 visitors and more than 1,000 young people are involved, a dynamic that makes the festival the most important theatrical event in the region.

Le Trait d'Union is 3 000^m2 of space dedicated to culture. It is the main professional tool for artistic creation and diffusion in the western Vosges. Since 2003, the cultural space actively participates in the dynamics of the department. If you pass by Neufchâteau, do not hesitate to consult the program of the Trait d'Union also put on line on the site of the community of communes. Each year, the team proposes about fifty events: theater, music, humor, young audience, dance, exhibitions, meetings as well as conferences.

The Grand Nancy Métropole HB is the professional handball club of reference in Lorraine. The first team has been playing in Proligue (D2) for more than 10 years, the reserve team in National 3 and the under 18 in the French Championship. From baby hand to adults, the handball school is certified by the French Federation. The Red Fox, their supporters, attend the matches at the Parc des Sports de Vandoeuvre Nations. The website of the club allows to see in detail the trainings, the upcoming matches, the results and rankings and the last news.

The Nancy Jazz Pulsations music festival in the fall moves to the Parc de la Pépinière for a Sunday, a family day with many free concerts. In September, Pépinière en Vert also becomes a large plant market where more than 90 exhibitors offer their products and crafts and the Emile Gallé prize is awarded to a literary work related to horticulture. Pépinière en Fête manages to make us forget the nostalgia of the summer period and to anticipate the arrival of pumpkins and other cucurbits.

After a long winter, Spinaliens love to get together in the streets of the town center to celebrate the return of fine weather. Every summer, free concerts and shows are offered to the public. For the little ones, there are burlesque shows (mime, clown, singer) every Wednesday afternoon at 3pm in the Parc du Château. As for adults, head for the emblematic Place des Vosges, where a concert takes place every Friday evening. A wonderful initiative that deserves to be highlighted!

An edition of the Salon bio et Bien-Être in Saint-Max (a town near Nancy) organised by Envie de Bien-être at the Gérard Léonard cultural centre. About forty exhibitors will be present. Conferences, workshops and various animations will be programmed throughout the two days. The list of exhibitors and the programme of conferences (as well as the guest of honour and the name of the association supported this year thanks to the organisation) will be published around mid-September on the envie-sante.fr website

A famous hill climb organized by the venerable and dynamic ASAC Moselle, Association Sportive de l'Automobile Club de la Moselle, in collaboration with the local tourist office in Abreschviller since 1966. This hill climb also involves Saint-Quirin. The ^50th edition took place in 2022. The race is part of the French mountain championship.

Brocantes, antiques, furniture, knick-knacks, display items and curiosities... the Marchés aux Puces celebrate a tradition that goes back over 30 years at the Parc des Expositions. Always eager to adapt to new demands, the Metz Flea Markets know how to innovate. So, to reach out to a new audience and give this sector a more festive character, Metz Expo is organizing an unusual event as part of its Flea Markets. Following in the footsteps of the second-hand dealers, visitors discover local produce, gastronomy and entertainment, all part of a great popular celebration. With the arrival of the summer season and the exceptional Spring Flea Market, the flea market season gets underway!

At the heart of the Giant Ball Trail, illuminated by Moselle Christmas lanterns, you'll discover a market combining crafts and gastronomy. Local craftsmen and producers put on a show. At 5 p.m., the giant Christmas tree is lit, and Santa Claus is on hand until 8 p.m. On site: authentic carousel, fairground organ and other magical surprises to delight young and old. The region comes alive at the end of the year with flagship events: Noël d'Art et Feu in Fénétrange, Christmas in Saint-Quirin or Walscheid with its traditional living crib at the Saint-Léon grotto.

Since it was founded in 1978, the Fénétrange Festival has been promoting classical music, with major international artists showcasing their virtuosity. The Fénétrange Festival revolves around both music and gastronomy. It's a delicious marriage that also highlights the town's historic heritage. The "music followed by a meal" formula has been on the menu in Fénétrange since 1992, the year dedicated to Rossini, when a complete meal was organized according to the composer's original recipes..

Under the presidency of Jacques Foerster, the Cercle d'escrime de Sarrebourg, which has just celebrated its 50th anniversary, has been organizing international wheelchair fencing events for many years, with the same logic every time: to welcome the athletes and offer them a high quality and challenging platform to prepare them for major events. In 2023, Sarrebourg hosted the French Championship as a precursor to the 2024 Olympic Games.

A production by FAA, Fabrique Autonome des Acteurs, which brings together artists and researchers. They bring their disciplines into dialogue, create, study, invent, ask questions, find answers and even better questions. They play, dance, sing, write, practice karate or exchange ideas with renowned scientists. The Festival is the public forum for what's happening in the shadow of the old factory buildings. On the program: theater, dance, music, circus, martial arts, cinema, radio, meetings and conferences!

For an entire weekend, local arts and crafts will be showcased, with a focus on ceramics, earthenware, glass and wood. Associations and artisans exhibit and demonstrate their skills. Events are programmed around themes that are renewed each year. A tribute to what makes our daily lives so sublime: the decorative arts of the table, fine crockery, earthenware service, crystal glasses past and present.

This themed hiking festival has been held for over 15 years. The 3-day program includes some thirty themed hikes, an entertainment village and concerts. Hikers young and old can choose from routes ranging from 2 km to 42 km, on foot, by bike or on horseback. The festival village, set up in the soccer stadium, offers refreshments and food, as well as various tourism and nature stands, games for children... Successful theme hikes include sunrise and sunset hikes, and a canine hike.

Every year, the association Les Amis de Romécourt (Friends of Romécourt) organizes a new event in the courtyard of the château's farm, featuring traditional farming and traditional trades. It's an opportunity to relive the history of the Pays des Etangs, the Moselle and Romécourt, in the heart of a ^16th-century fortified farmhouse. A day out of time in the grounds of the Château de Romécourt, with refreshments and old-fashioned games for children and adults.

Cycling fans know that December 26 is the Sarrebourg cyclo-cross! And this has been the case for generations of cyclists. So, on Boxing Day, it's pedal to the metal in Sarrebourg. The event sees some 150 riders from all over Lorraine, Alsace and beyond compete against each other along a sporting course with obstacles and traps. The 2.5 km circuit alternates between rolling and pedestrian sections, with planks, stairs, an incline...

It's the Halloween festival! The All Saints' Day vacations are shivering in Moselle with "Bêtes et Sorcières" (Beasts and Witches). The Sarrebourg Moselle Sud region is involved in the adventure. The Musée du Pays de Sarrebourg is offering children's activities, as well as the Halloween train in Abreschviller, activities at the Sainte Croix Animal Park and the Effrayante visite de Sarrebourg, a mystery tour organized by the Tourist Office, and the "Bêtes & Sorcières" stays for total immersion!

A festival in honor of sheep, with numerous craft stands and local produce stalls in the afternoon. Complementing the event are sheep-related activities and pastoral practices: sheep-shearing and flock-dog competitions, a wool pool... In the evening, festive entertainment includes several concerts to create a convivial atmosphere. Refreshments and snacks on site. A great way to showcase local producers and sheep farming in a friendly, family-friendly atmosphere.

This green trail crosses sumptuous panoramas in the heart of the Bièvre valley, between the county of Dabo and the priory of Saint-Quirin, between the Zorn and the Red Saar. Walscheid is an exceptional playground for trail running, with magnificent courses of every difficulty, from the easiest to the most technical. The Walscheid trail is a great opportunity to discover this area, where Moselle's highest peak, the Grossmann, is enthroned. Walscheid is known as an authentic and friendly trail, with races for everyone.

Le Turlutain is a musical instrument store located in Sommerviller. It offers a wide range of products such as programmable card music boxes. The store also offers services such as in-store shopping, drive-through and delivery. The store also offers organ accessories, second-hand instruments, books on mechanical music and mechanical music recordings. Le Turlutain also offers laser-cut plywood for Christmas decorations and presentation accessories. The store emphasizes the quality of its products, notably by using laser cutting for perforated paper and cardboard. Le Turlutain is a must for mechanical music fans in Sommerviller.

The Planetarium de la Belle Étoile in Épinal is a must for fans of astronomy and scientific discovery. Located at MJC Belle Étoile, rue Dom Pothier, the planetarium offers 90-minute sessions. Reservations are required in advance. Don't miss this opportunity to take a fascinating journey through the universe at the Planétarium de la Belle Étoile in Épinal.

Metz, a city rich in cultural events and festivals, is home to the Association Bout d'Essais. Since 2012, this association has been dedicated to creating unforgettable memories. Association Bout d'Essais offers a shared photo studio where photography enthusiasts can give free rein to their creativity. What's more, a film lab is available to develop and print the photos taken. To add a touch of fantasy, a costume booth is also available for dressing up and immortalizing unique moments. For fans of original outings, the Association Bout d'Essais offers a stand-up paddle photo tour, a not-to-be-missed experience for discovering the city from a new angle. Finally, Association Bout d'Essais is also organizing a festival in 2022 on the theme of love. A perfect opportunity for culture lovers to get together and share magical moments.