Events calendar Picardie

This festival is part of the "Journées doullennaises des jardins d'agrément". A pretty bucolic event, which has been held since 1987, in the heart of the citadel of Doullens. 70 gardeners-collectors, from France and Belgium, present and offer for sale their collection, and are pleased to share the benefits of these exceptional plants. Take advantage of the gardening advice of these enthusiasts during a resolutely green weekend!

A local event, the Holiday festival has truly become an institution. Since 1933, band music has appeared on the streets. On Saturday evening, a parade of illuminated tanks is accompanied by musicians. On Sunday afternoon, flowering tanks are accompanied by music companies. The atmosphere is always euphoric. And the air is filled with pleasant scents. Every new edition, its theme.

Another way to discover the Thiérache! The Vervins Orientation Club offers you a national orientation race open every April 2 and 3, 2016. Close to 1000 runners are expected. While national competitors are face, you can take advantage of the course in more quiet fashion. There will even be a circuit dedicated to handisport. The goal of competition is, of course, to bring the region into value. The tourist office is also associated with the event with proposed accommodation solutions and the suggestion of tourist sites. The promotion of local products will be ensured by Flavour and Land. Cider and maroilles will then be part of the game to recover! An initiative to support.

Galerie Saint-Jacques is a unique place where art can be discovered in a totally playful way. Each exhibition has its own identity and explores different themes: photography, cinema, Christmas... There are no limits to creativity! More than just an exhibition, the gallery offers a real program of activities for young and old alike. Galerie Saint-Jacques is a place where you can stroll, marvel and let your imagination run wild. Children and parents alike will be charmed by this unique universe where art is within everyone's reach.

115 rue d'Isle is home to a unique 115 m² art gallery. A place open to all, art lovers, budding artists and established professionals alike. Throughout the year, the gallery offers a varied program of exhibitions: jewelry, paintings, drawings, there's something for everyone! Art comes to life in all its forms, creating a veritable showcase of beauty. Local and international artists are given pride of place. It's a privileged place where art, artists and the public meet in a spirit of sharing and kindness.

A festival for young audiences from 4 years old! Circus, acrobatics, juggling, puppets, songs, dance, theatre: the program is resolutely placed under the sign of good humour and poetry. Most of the shows are performed at the Théâtre des Poissons in Frocourt, 5 km from Beauvais, which organizes workshops for beginners or advanced students, children from 6 years old and parents-children, to discover the full range of performing arts.

Every summer, the Grand Maris Park hosts the "Sportez-vous bien!" event, open to all and whose aim is to promote the practice of sports. Several sports are on the program: minigolf, archery, climbing or beach tennis. As for aquatic activities, you can try your hand at kayaking or paddling along the Somme. All these activities are completely free of charge. An excellent alternative for those who are not lucky enough to go on holiday or for those who wish to try a sport. The craze is so great that some sports clubs are seeing an increase in registration requests following the event. Is there a new vocation waiting for you?

On April 15, 2018, the Foulées printanières de Harly will liven up the streets of the commune from early morning. Following the success of previous years, the event will indeed be held again, to the delight of amateur and keen runners alike. The program includes several races: 450 m, 1,200 m, 2,300 m and 3,200 m for budding athletes, and 5 km and 10 km for long-legged runners, all on roads and in a natural park... Fun guaranteed! So choose the event that's right for you and get set... Ready? Get set!

Price: €7.50 for5 km and 10 km (or €8.50 on site); children's races are free.

Distance: 450 m, 1,200 m, 2,300 m and 3,200 m for children, 5 km and 10 km for adults.

Difficulty: easy to medium.

Meeting point: see organizers.

Other practical information: all non-licensed participants must have a medical certificate stating that they are not contraindicated in competitive running.

At the beginning of April, for a day, the municipality of Château-Thierry animates the rhythm of the semi marathon and 10 km of the Fables, a popular sporting event with several walking events. Depending on your tastes, your level and your motivation, choose between 21 km, 10 km, 5 km of race, and why not even 10 km walk. Young athletes will be offered two challenges adapted to their age. So put the trainers together and be among the many participants expected this year again! And above all remember: regardless of the final ranking, the important thing is to participate!

Tariff: 10 € for the semi marathon; € 5 for the 5 km, 10 km race and 10 km walk; free child tests. 5 € increase on site.

Distance: 5 km, 10 km (race or walking), and 21 km.

Difficulty: easy to average.

Rendez-vous: see the organizers.

Other practical information: any non-licensee shall have a medical certificate indicating the absence of a contraindication to the practice of the race on foot.

For the past 13 years, these two festive evenings have been a great opportunity to rediscover this beautiful music from Scotland, Ireland and Brittany. La Nouvelle Salle has been hosting the festival since 2023, and audiences are immersed in a different universe, savoring the experience and returning in greater numbers every year. Extend the pleasure outside with the Celtic village, offering typical objects, local products, clothing and plenty of places to eat. It's a great opportunity to introduce your youngest visitors to the sounds of Irish flutes and bagpipes!

In partnership with the city of Amiens, Chemins en Somme organizes every year a hike to discover the main attractions of the city, enjoy the illuminations and the Christmas village with its 130 chalets. An excellent way to discover the city in a different way. As the pace is free, the departure is at a specific point but within a wide time range. The route even passes inside the cathedral! An ecocup and a snack are offered to all participants, accompanied by mulled wine of course! The route ends with the Chroma show.

Over nearly 10 days, around 300 exhibitors will showcase their products, spread over several universes: housing and furnishings, wines and local products, beauty and well-being or outdoor spaces. An agricultural village allows visitors to discover the professions of agriculture and to taste dishes prepared with local products. Shows and entertainment are also on offer at the fairgrounds. An event awaited by many people and which offers a beautiful showcase for regional products.

Every year there is an influx at the Hippodrome d'Amiens, often renamed "le Petit Vincennes de Picardie"! Classified as a Regional Pole, the Hippodrome can therefore welcome races of national and international scale. This is the case of the Grand Prix National du Trot d'Amiens Métropole. This event enjoys a great popular success, which is particularly popular among the headliners. Every year, spectators see the big names in the field while benefiting from a structure where it is possible to eat and spend an exceptional day.

The town is reconnecting with its past and becomes once again the medieval city from which William the Conqueror set out to conquer the throne of England. During two days, discover the daily life of a medieval village of the Norman period through a camp, and witness the work of leather, bone, horn, wood but also metals, foundry, blacksmithing, weaving or cooking. For its 40th edition, don't miss the acrobats, fire-eaters and fire jugglers and, above all, the parade with its period costumes.

The Jules Verne has become the flagship event for all joggers (Sunday or more experienced) and enjoys great popularity. The race is open and accessible to all and offers courses in the city centre. The atmosphere is always guaranteed. The roads are blocked for the occasion and the town fills up with running enthusiasts for a day. A mixed 5 km or 10 km men and women are waiting for you. These last distances are qualifying for the French championships, so you will be able to compete with very good athletes. Even children can try their hand at a 1 km course with "La Petite Jules Verne". Everyone has his own challenge!

Saint-Valery-sur-Somme has a rich history as a fishing port, so it is only natural that it celebrates the sea every summer. On the occasion of this festival, the very typical fishermen's quarter (the Courtgain) is transformed to pay homage to the missing sailors. The facades of the houses are then covered with 2,000 m of nets and multicoloured flowers. All kinds of events (exhibitions, concerts, procession and sheafing at sea, etc.) also await visitors. A local festival not to be missed!

This festival where theatre is in the spotlight is already more than 10 years old, proof of a real craze for culture in this charming little town on the Bay of the Somme. From the classics (Shakespeare, Guy de Maupassant...) to one-man shows and music scenes, the performances are diverse: something to delight all fans! In the streets, actors and musicians come to play as close as possible to the spectators. Theatre workshops, led by professional actors, are also offered to adults a few days before the festival.

The 2024 edition of this fireworks competition will feature the Silver Masters, with Finland, Italy and the UK competing. The winner will have the chance to take part in the 2025 edition, the Golden Masters, a final pitting the finalists from the 3 previous editions against each other. The pyrotechnic spectacle will be even more enchanting for spectators spread across the beautiful Compiègne racecourse. Such is the success of the event that you'll have to book several months in advance to find seats in the category of your choice. We can't wait!

A must for aficionados of upside-down or cervical dislocations, the Midsummer's Day fair is a delight for young and old alike. There's something for everyone: those who prefer rifle shooting or slot machines, or the big gourmands, fans of cotton candy, churros and other delicious love apples that stick to your fingers and satisfy sweet taste buds. Apart from its 180 attractions and rides that attract no less than 400,000 visitors every year, did you know that this fair is also the oldest in France? Indeed, the first fair would have taken place in the Middle Ages.

The fist ball is THE traditional Picardy sport. Practiced for more than 200 years in the region, this palm game pits two teams of 6 players against each other (5 for indoor practice). The rules will be explained to you during the game, sometimes even in picard! The goal is to land the ball (weighing a mere 500 g) in the opponent's camp, or better yet, to bounce it over the baseline. It's a mixture of a win-win game, with a fake volleyball air and a score close to tennis! You don't understand everything immediately... but it's a typical sport to discover, played in the Somme department by 800 licensees all the same!

From the smallest village to the largest city, the square is a place of life. Saint-Quentin is no exception. Throughout the 365 days of the year, a joyful ritornello plays out between the Art Deco and Flemish facades: funfair in February, weekly markets, children's city park in summer, beer festival in September and Christmas village in December. A frenetic pace to delight all those who want to share wonderful moments with family, friends or couples!

More than just an association, Coucy's passionate volunteers transport you to the heart of the Middle Ages. Immersive shows, knightly combat, feasts and lively fairs await you in the castle ruins and settings of yesteryear. Immerse yourself in the history, love and poetry of this fascinating era. Enjoy a unique experience thanks to our team of passionate volunteers. Don't miss your chance to discover the magic of the Middle Ages in Coucy!