Festivals and cultural events Languedoc Roussillon

This international short film competition has been held every year since 1988 in Vebron, originally sponsored by big names in the entertainment industry. Amateurs and professionals can present their creations in formats of up to 30 minutes, be it documentary, fiction, animation or music video to the association L'Écran cévenol which organises the event. A friendly and creative event that would be a shame to miss.

The famous promenade des Barques, along the Canal de la Robine, has its festival! "Barques en scène" is the great festive event of the end of summer in the heart of the historical center of Narbonne. Organized over three days, it allows you to discover the city to the rhythm of bodegas and street arts. Every evening, a free concert is programmed on the big stage of the Cours Mirabeau, with known or to be discovered artists, wanderings and colored performances for all public.

In November, Narbonne hosts the Rencontres d'Archéologie de la Narbonnaise, a festival devoted to archaeology in all its forms. The event is articulated around a physical and digital program composed of conferences, round tables, film screenings, exhibitions ... These days are also the occasion for the awarding of the Documentary Film Prize, the Archaeology Book Prize and the Archaeology Comic Strip Prize. On line, the curious will find books and comics on the same themes.

Launched in 2007, the "Lâcher de Percussions" festival is managed by the Narbonne-based association Le Oaï. Free and friendly, the event wakes up the streets of Saint-Pierre la Mer during three days of festivities. In total, about thirty percussive shows take place in the heart of the resort during the last weekend of June. Static or ambulatory, they allow you to discover the richness of the world's percussion. Perfect to inaugurate the summer season with a bang!

This travelling festival of Grand Narbonne was born in 2011 thanks to a partnership between the agglomeration and the communes interested in the project. Its objective is to encourage the exploration of the villages of the territory and to promote the cultural diversity of the destination. Free of charge, it is divided into two programmes: "summer", from June to September, and "autumn", from October to December. These multidisciplinary events highlight local artists from a variety of backgrounds: music, theatre, comedy, etc.

On the occasion of the Book Fair, the general public will have access to literary and artistic meetings with a hundred French and foreign authors. The clearly stated objective of this event in Narbonne is to promote and encourage access to all forms of culture for a wide audience. Signings, readings, workshops, round tables, shows, exhibitions and other events are planned during this spring weekend.

Created in 1990 by Alberte Raynaud's contemporary dance company, Garrigue Danse Rivage, the Théâtre en garrigue is a magical place that is part of the cultural heritage of Port-la-Nouvelle. Situated - as its name suggests - in the middle of nature, its dry-stone den comes alive every year during a festival. Held from mid-July to mid-August, it presents a wide range of artistic creations: dance, music, storytelling, theatre...

During the Ascension weekend, in the streets and under big tops, the festival of street arts and contemporary music presents shows and concerts, with an eclectic, high-flying program. It's organized by the Rudeboy Crew association, who create breathtakingly creative sets every year, and who also animate the entire cultural season in the Haute Vallée d'Olt. With shows, fairground games and shared meals, the team has no shortage of ideas or dynamism to liven up the cultural life around Mont Lozère.

An event that has long life since it has existed since 1936. The Festival Folklorique International d 'Amélie-les-Bains celebrated its 76 th edition in 2018. Every year, it offers an exceptional plateau of 600 artists (or more) from all continents to present folk dance performances on the streets of the 1 st spa resort in the Catalan Country. A show of beauty that ends in apotheosis with a closing gala entitled «The night of continents» in the theater of greenery.

In Marvejols, this festival celebrates Occitan culture and language through the arts of song, film, literature and poetry. Free of charge, and linked to Total Festum throughout the region, you can enjoy film screenings in Occitan, storytelling, traditional meals and concerts, as well as entertainment at the stands: the multilingual story hut, the Occitan book table, free access to children's games and wooden games, sale of books in Occitan... A weekend of cultural immersion!

Rivesaltes is a town in the Pyrénées-Orientales department. Among the town's attractions is the La Reja Flamenca dance school. The school offers flamenco dance classes for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Classes are taught by experienced and passionate teachers.

La Secret Place is a concert hall located in Saint-Jean-de-Védas, near Montpellier. For over 20 years, the Tout À Fond association has been organizing rock concerts and festivals at this iconic venue. The venue hosts over 150 concerts a year and also offers free exhibitions. The Secret Place has become a gathering place for rock fans, offering musical discoveries and encounters. The association has over 8,000 members and actively contributes to the dissemination of rock music in France, with an influence throughout the south of France. TAF also offers rehearsal space, two recording studios and a music label. To support this initiative, the association has set up a crowdfunding platform where anyone can contribute in their own way.