Events calendar Midi-Pyrénées

In the Jardin des Tilleuls in Lourdes, the town comes alive for several days of festivities. You'll have the opportunity to enjoy a festive weekend with a wide range of events, including concerts, recreational afternoons and activities for children, traditional dances... All aimed at a wide audience. In the garden, "casetas" are set up for this warm, intergenerational festival, with food and refreshment stands run by local merchants. It's sure to be a convivial occasion!

This young festival will surprise your taste buds again this year! "Auch : le goût" is a gourmet festival showcasing Gers and Gascony gastronomy. Connoisseurs, amateurs, gourmands and gourmets come together for markets, gastronomic meals, masterclasses, competitions and other events highlighting the work of producers, artisans, winegrowers and food professionals. With its culinary events and tastings, this is a festival of Gascony gastronomy that we highly recommend!

Rugby is in the spotlight again, this time in the Tarn! For Albi is one of the strongholds of French rugby, at the crossroads of numerous rugby clubs. So, in September, come and join us for this great festival of rugby, where you and your family and friends can enjoy a giant bodega to the strains of bandas, and stroll around the stands of the many exhibitors. The event is also punctuated by entertainment, rugby workshops, a gourmet market, a cabaret evening and match broadcasts on big screens!

Puy-l'Évêque has a great program in store for you at its fête votive! Gourmet market with music, jet-ski baptism and Tyrolean traverse of the Lot, rafting, fishing and pétanque competitions, cycling grand prix, children's games, tapas evening, dinner on the banks of the Lot and fireworks, grand ball and concerts... There's plenty of fun and festive entertainment for you to enjoy over 3 days. The Comité des fêtes has something for all tastes and ages!

The Mescladis Festival is the name given to the festivities in Brassac-sur-Agout, in the Tarn region of France. For 4 days, all generations come together, and all kinds of music mix in a friendly, crazy atmosphere. Combined with rock bands, traditional bals variétés or musettes and other bandas and brass bands that set the streets alight during the day, the concerts give the Mescladis Festival a unique flavour. A summer rendezvous not to be missed!

Not far from Lake Pareloup on the Lévézou plateau, the village of Salles-Curan comes alive for the Saint Loup festival! Come and enjoy three days of southern traditions, with festive and convivial events for young and old: quine, aperitif-concert and Aveyron tapas, pétanque competition, garage sale, traditional show, country meal, brasucade with bandas, rodeo with mechanical bull and belly-slides... Come and enjoy this highlight of Aveyron summer with friends and family!

L'Isle-Jourdain gets festive in July! Organized by the Comité des Fêtes, the festivities are as varied as they are festive: funfair, merry-go-rounds, numerous food stalls and refreshment stands in local colors, pétanque and fishing competitions, traditional dances with live bands on the Esplanade des Pyrénées square... You can also enjoy the fireworks display at the Grand Lac to round off the festivities! All in all, it's a great way to enjoy the festival with family and friends.

In the heart of the Vallon, Marcillac winemakers celebrate their wines! During this one-evening event, you're invited to taste wines from the 4 AOPs (Marcillac, Entraygues-le-Fel, Estaing, Côtes de Millau) and IGP Aveyron, alongside the winemakers. The evening is enlivened by the Harmonie de Marcillac orchestra, and at the beginning of the evening, you're treated to the typical enthronement by the Échansonnerie de la Saint Bourrou. An authentic event not to be missed!

BatiExpo Toulouse is an Internet site on the habitat that allows you to find in a few clicks the craftsmen of the building you need for your work. Built in the image of a professional salon, it consists of halls (A, B, C, D) segmented by categories: house construction, masonry and plâtrerie, architect, painting and tapestry, kitchen and bathroom, garden, green space, terrace… This distribution allows you to direct directly to the stands of professionals able to answer your project. And to further facilitate your efforts, the site invites you to complete a request for online work quote, which will be forwarded to three local companies for an immediate comparative study. A good way to start your search and maximize your trade via a first quick and free link!

This association organizes the summer festival of the Douctouyre valley. This multicultural festival proposes each year local theater, projections of reports and documentaries, concerts, meetings with the producers of the valley, various workshops... The goal is to encourage meetings and sharing between all generations. But the small and nice association has become with time a big and dynamic association, and presents throughout the year artists in different places...

Every year for over thirty years, organized by the Fébus Aban association, these medieval festivities bring together over 400 extras and 50 horsemen to parade through the streets of the beautiful bastide town of Mazères on Saturday at 9 p.m. and on Sunday at 4 p.m. before the show. On Sunday evening, a grand medieval feast for 650 covers and 8 courses is organized in the magnificent covered market hall, with a host of entertainment. Plenty of free entertainment.

The Mise Au Point festival, known as MAP, is a cultural event entirely free of charge dedicated to amateur photography. Created in 2009, it has grown in size and is held every year in the city centre. Its ambition is to make the general public discover the practice, while serving as a showcase for budding talents. It is a bridge between the inner worlds of the exhibitors and the eyes of the visitors. As a nomadic festival, every year it invests different emblematic sites of Toulouse's cultural heritage, which it transforms into giant galleries. To be looked at with a wide open mind! A beautiful encounter with visual creation and why not, the opportunity to exhibit your own works?

Near Condom in the Gers countryside, the Foyers Ruraux du Gers organizes annual Gascon palet competitions. Whether you're a fan or just curious, come to Vicnau to play alongside twenty-five enthusiasts, or simply to discover this traditional sport! Here, sport and pleasure go hand in hand: it's a three-hour competition where everyone is rewarded. If you're unfamiliar with the rules, we'd be delighted to introduce you to the game, which only requires a little skill! Want more? Sign up for the Trophée du Trad'athlon Gascon!

A firm favorite with Castrais residents, the Saint-Jean festival is built around the traditional bell-ringing of the Notre-Dame-de-la-Platé carillon, traditional instruments and music, and Occitan dances and songs. The farmers' market will be accompanied by music from the craba, the large bagpipes of the Montagne Noire, and the graile, the oboe of the Monts de Lacaune and Sidobre. Join in the great Occitan ball, with its farandoles and branles, interrupted at nightfall by the traditional bonfire around which the crowd dances to the sound of the Bufarèls!

For twenty-five years, the 31 Notes d'été festival has combined culture, heritage and tourism by offering free concerts, shows, fifty or so tourist and cultural visits and exhibitions throughout the Haute-Garonne. The objective being to create links, no less than 36,000 people gathered in 2022 for the whole festival throughout the department to experience moments of shared emotion. Find online the numerous dates in Toulouse, Grenade, Paulhac, L'Isle-en-Dodon or Montréjeau.

Auvillar celebrates its patron saint on Trinity Sunday. The town comes alive, and winegrowers gather with musicians and folk groups. After the planting of the Mai, a gourmet meal awaits you at the Halle, followed by the procession of the Arbudets with music, and a grand ball. The next day, you'll wake up to the sound of cannon fire, as village children sell flowers and older children enjoy the farmers' market. The festivities continue with mass, bandas, processions, traditional dances and a convivial meal.

Every June for the past 30 years, the village of Anglars has been transformed into a living museum as part of its fête votive. over the course of an afternoon, 350 extras dress up in costumes to bring back to life old trades, everyday scenes, typical characters and village life, in a show that's sure to be enjoyed by all. The free Anglars festival attracts around 7,000 people, including over 5,000 for the Sunday show. Other weekend events include a concert by a local band, an aperitif with bandas, a traditional lunch, fireworks and a bal musette.

The Salon Vins & Terroirs delights all lovers of French gastronomy! Over 150 exhibitors, mainly winemakers and wine merchants, from all over France come together for this gourmet event, punctuated by tasting workshops and introductions to oenology. With your returnable glass, you can taste the wines from each stand, as well as a variety of other delicacies such as charcuterie, spices, tea, caviar and honey. A delicious moment!

As part of the "Mardis de l'Été" (Summer Tuesdays), Floc de Gascogne, the South-West's must-have aperitif, is the star of a day of cocktail events (initiation and tasting) to discover the drink. Later in the day, enjoy a guided tour of the Cathedral and a free organ concert by Les Vespérales. Finally, in the evening, the traditional gourmet market featuring local producers awaits you! Fill your plate with gourmet products and enjoy a tasting of local wines and Armagnac, to the sound of the bandas!

It's the last major event for fans of traditional games from the South-West, as it's the final day of the Trophée! At this tournament, open to all, players are divided into groups for the three workshops: quilles au maillet, palet gascon and rampeau. Beginners can also sign up to take part in this friendly competition. Of course, whether you're a participant or a spectator, don't miss the awards ceremony and the "pot de l'amitié" at the end of the day!

How can you miss this crazy summer event, the only one of its kind in the world? The concept is simple: a 35 x 40 m rugby pitch floating on the Garonne River in the heart of the "ville rose", with no touchline or end zone: you have to dive to score! It's 4 days of rugby, festivities and conviviality, with the main EAU'LL STAR tournament featuring French and international players, as well as a number of tournaments organized in parallel to enable all fans to get out on the pitch and dive into the river!

Originally a religious festival in praise of Carmaux's patron saint, La Saint Privat has been a key summer event in Carmaux for over 100 years. Popular and open to all, numerous events are organized for the enjoyment of Carmausines, Carmausins and visitors alike: Bodéga, cavalcade and nocturne, pétanque competition, fireworks display, concerts and rides, garage sales, cycle race... Join us for 4 days in August to celebrate in the Tarn style, with family and friends!

Since 1991, the Confluences association has organized the Lettres d'automne literary festival every year at the end of November in Montauban and throughout the department. During two weeks, the program offers meetings, readings, shows, literary concerts, exhibitions, workshops, the festival bookstore, as well as bridges from literature to various artistic disciplines (cinema, sculpture, dance...).

The dance association Traces Contemporaines celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2023. For the occasion, its annual festival will celebrate the joy transmitted by the energy of dance and the entire event will be turned towards the enchantment and the thirst to vibrate high and strong. For four days, dance will resonate in the heart of Cahors with the presence of the Humanhood Dance Company. You can find all the programming and the ticketing of the festival on the website of the association.

The Inter-Land Sports Office of L'Isle-Jordan offers canoes canoes to carry out two courses on the Sava. A 8 km (blue) expert course and a 6 km (green) discovery course invite you to discover this river. Whether you are a beginner or a confirmed navigator, these courses are perfect for a sporting moment in the quiet and nature of Gascony Toulouse.

Tariff: 10 € for the Discovery journey.

Duration: rent half a day.

Difficulty: easy and difficult.

For over ten years, l'Européenne de cirques has been THE festival dedicated entirely to contemporary circus. Toulouse's venues welcome circus artists and companies from all over Europe, to introduce Toulousans and fans from all over the region to shows that multiply influences and effects. Young and old alike will appreciate the unique worlds of each artist. We look forward to seeing you at La Grainerie in autumn, to discover a new program every year!

The Loisirs Lake recreation base is located in a beautiful wooded valley. On the one hand, a swimming pool with all the facilities ideal for a relaxing moment, on the other, the lake of 80 hectares. On the shore, a range of collective playgrounds, trails and mountain trails are available, while on water, canoes, pedal boats and rowing boats are available for rent. The calm waters of the water plan with no difficulty, you can explore the place quietly and arrive wherever you feel. The ideal way to stretch your legs or arms without forcing too much!

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1 h.

Difficulty: .

Whether you are a fan of downhill skiing or strolling in the snow, the resort of Saint-Lary has something to satisfy your winter sports desires. Spread out between 1,700 and 2,515 meters of altitude, the resort covers 700 hectares. Its Nordic area includes a three-kilometer loop for cross-country skiers. Snowshoeing itineraries are also available to link Saint-Lary 1700 and Saint-Lary 1900 on a wooded trail, or around the Oule lake.

The commune of Montgiscard welcomes the sporting event of the Round of Chardon every month in April. Two races of 5 km and 10 km will then be made available to passionate, casual and more trained athletes. The routes alternate between asphalted roads and countryside roads, with a positive 200 m. There are no great difficulties in prospects; who knows, maybe you will find your ideal jogging itinerary?

Tariff: 8 €.

Distance: 5 km and 10 km.

Difficulty: average.

Date: parking for Foiral in Montgiscard. Departures at 9:30 a. m. on the day of the race.

Other practical information: any unlicensed participant must carry a medical certificate stating the absence of contraindication to the practice of race on foot.

Hiking or walking, 10 or 14.7 kilometers, the sporting event of the Coteaux aureilhanais will leave you all the pleasure of choosing! In early April, each year, more than 200 participants participate in this user-friendly challenge. The rolling paths alternate between roads and unpaved roads and evolve partly into underwater. A good opportunity, if you live around the corner, to find your ideal jogging itinerary!

Tariff: 8 € for the 10 km and 10 € for the 14.7 km (plus 2 € on site).

Distance: 10 km and 14.7 km.

Difficulty: medium to difficult.

Date: Jean Jaurès center in Aureilhan. Departure at 9:30 a. m.

Other practical information: any unlicensed participant must carry a medical certificate stating the absence of contraindication to the practice of race on foot.

Founded in 1991 by a group of traditional Occitan dancers, the Trad'envie festival is dedicated to showcasing the diversity of popular Occitan culture through dance, song, music and, of course, the Occitan language... The festival also hosts a stringed-instrument fair, and every year, it's a bold and eclectic affair. With no fewer than twenty concerts and dances, there's no doubt that everyone will be able to enjoy some fine musical discoveries, as well as fine Gascon meals!

This traditional festival, organized by the association of Quercy saffron producers, combines flowers and gastronomy. Les Safraniers du Quercy welcome you to learn all about the cultivation of this small violet flower, from planting to harvesting, from pruning to gastronomy. You'll be able to taste saffron in its many uses: aperitifs, savoury and sweet products. It's also an opportunity to visit the saffron farms and fill your basket with local saffron products! A gourmet outing for the whole family!

In the Tarn region of France, the village of Serviès is celebrating in June. For two days, residents and visitors from neighboring towns are invited to join in the festivities: a basketball tournament open to all, traditional meals, children's games, an aperitif concert, a gathering of vintage cars and motorcycles for enthusiasts, a pétanque competition and open-air concerts. An event that the Comité des Fêtes organizes to bring generations together in a warm, shared atmosphere.

When the Halle Marcadieu becomes a showcase for craftsmen and artists, it's hard to deny that art rhymes with terroir! In this majestic Baltard-style setting, a hundred or so exhibitors from the whole of the South-West will be presenting their know-how and creations over two days. Whether they delight the eyes or the taste buds, their domains have in common an undeniable talent and an inspiration of their own. They share their work but above all their passion... An opportunity to make beautiful discoveries. A great experience to live and to be lived.

How to relive the best songs evoking Paris, the city of love and beauty? It is by coming to listen to young talented artists who will interpret for you the best compositions of these last decades.

A festive and convivial program awaits you at the Lisle-sur-Tarn festivities at the end of July! The town's streets will be alive with entertainment for young and old alike: funfair, country meals, traditional dances and concerts, fishing and pétanque competitions, children's games... A summer rendezvous not to be missed, culminating in a grand pyrotechnic show fired from the banks over Lac Bellevue. Remarkable!

Mid-September: Concerts, museums and free entertainment planned at historic sites on the occasion of heritage days.

First week of August. On the National Square, this project initiated by Alain Martyn de l'Opéra de Paris, and artistic director of the Théâtre Olympe de Cutters opens to the great national dancers.

From 16 to 22 July 2009: The department's artistic and culinary riches are honoured by this event.

The ATP Tennis Tournament: A quality plateau presents many international players among the top 200 worldwide.

In June this exhibition with a European dimension takes place every two years at Montauban, through the presentation of different currents.