Festivals and cultural events Midi-Pyrénées

Puppet festival and the theatre of objects.

In the Tarn et Garonne, here is a festival which has had a good reputation for 25 years! It is dedicated to Offenbach, in one of the most beautiful villages in France. It is a festival of opera and opéra-bouffe, in the natural setting of the castles, with professional singers. Recitals, aperitifs-concert, singing courses...Tables d'hôtes are set up at the end of the show and everyone can eat with the artists. It is a festival that we recommend.

Prestigious artists from all over the world to interpret and promote classic world in the superb setting of the abbey of Saint-Pierre.

For more than 28 years, this festival entirely dedicated to drollets ("children" in Occitan) has been attracting young and old alike. During a weekend, the whole village of Simorre becomes a playground for the little ones. Circus, painting, pottery, music, board games, dance... with each workshop new discoveries. Just stroll through the streets and stop in front of the stands to discover a new activity. Of course, many street animations and shows will take place throughout the day!

Guided tours, exhibitions, animations: crafts, crafts, musical animations, creation.

From April to November cultural season of street theatre, dance, storytelling on several towns and villages on the Upper Garonne.

Open doors for several mills in the department, together with small heritage day. Information: Les Amis des Moulins des Pyrénées Centrales - 31350 PEGUILHAN. Mr Jean-Marc Teulé - (tel) 05 61 88 21 56 or Mrs Régine Fourment, current President of the Association: 05 61 89 46 92.

The birthplace of Déodat de Séverac (1872-1921), Saint-Felix-Lauragais hosts an annual festival in honour of this original and committed composer. Created in 1989 by the artist's grandson, it is now directed by the opera singer Jean-Jacques Cubaynes. Inheriting the spirit of Déodat de Séverac, the programme of concerts, courses, conferences and exhibitions is based on popular art to celebrate the richness of Occitan culture.

For the past thirty years, the Circa association has been promoting original creations around the circus arts. Each year, it organizes a festival of the current circus in the fall. The best circus troupes from France and the world perform under the big top. In addition to this festival, CIRCA welcomes circus artists in residence throughout the year. The centre provides a place for artists to rehearse, create and produce.

Come and dance and sing along to this festival of street and field arts! Three days of shows, concerts, exhibitions and entertainment brighten up Prendeignes, in the Lot department. You can enjoy the Guinguette Magique, a cosy guinguette featuring magic shows, free plays, traditional storytelling for young and old, concerts, food stalls with local produce, and even a musical siesta. These are moments of discovery and conviviality to be enjoyed with family and friends!

What is Total Festum? Total Festum is Occitanie's festival of Catalan and Occitan languages and cultures. Around the summer solstice and Sant Joan, music rubs shoulders with traditional dances, totemic animals mingle with shows, literature takes center stage and fire shows light up hearts. Between conviviality, sharing and discoveries, this event is an ode to tradition and memory, a resolutely forward-looking look and an anchoring in the present. A festival where the richness comes from the world and its diversity.

Every summer, the Communauté de Communes Coeur de Garonne organizes a traveling festival of cultural and festive events. In the villages of Casties-Labrande, Lherm and Poucharramet, these events offer the public a chance to discover and meet with guest artists and local associations. With each new edition, artists, producers, craftspeople, heritage and nature enthusiasts guide you through the local treasures. Three days of shows and concerts to discover and enjoy!

La Nuit du Trad' brings together lovers of traditional dances for an evening featuring 4 bands. Dance and music workshops are organized in the afternoon, on-site catering with local produce is provided, and at 7pm the Grand Bal Trad' opens! Whether you're a dancer, a music lover or an epicurean, the Biroussans invite you to enjoy a festive and convivial evening! And if you're a late-night musician, bring your instruments for an all-night musical jam session!

Two days of celebration in the alleys and courtyards of Montcuq. Puppets, new circus, poetic clowns, theater of objects or more "classical" theater, readings, tales, concerts, the program is as rich as possible. A children's village takes place from 10 am to 7 pm with a refreshment bar, a varied and quality catering, playful and creative workshops, as well as animations. The shows are scattered throughout the city. The program is spread out over the whole day for real moments of family sharing.

The centre for Choreographic Development of Toulouse-Midi-Pyrénées organizes this event featuring contemporary dance performances from France and elsewhere.

Active since 2001, the Toulouse-based association Les Vidéophages is a leading figure in the distribution of short films and image education. A genuine alternative in the audiovisual landscape, its programming is atypical, friendly and associative. Favoring partnerships with local authorities, cultural centers and educational structures, Vidéophages plays an active role in democratizing access to short films. The Faites de l'Image festival, launched in 2002, is emblematic of this desire to take images out of their context and reach out to all audiences.

Present in Toulouse for over 30 years, the Séquence Court-Métrage festival has become a not-to-be-missed event for lovers of short films. Every year, over 1,300 short films, ranging from fiction to animation to documentary, are screened during the festival. From the four corners of the globe, these little audiovisual nuggets offer a rich and varied panorama of contemporary short films. Whether you're a seasoned film buff or simply curious, Séquence Court-Métrage is sure to satisfy with its rich and exciting program.

The association Toulouse Polars du Sud was born from the meeting of book professionals and readers. It organizes evenings, meetings and exhibitions to promote detective literature and to encourage people who are far away from it to read. Its most important event takes place on the second weekend of October with its annual festival: during three days, the noir novel falls on the pink city! Mainly centered in the Mirail district, it also takes place in libraries, media libraries and bookstores in the city center and the surrounding area.

Quality rural stage at the best of francophone song. It is the meeting place for lovers of words and French song. More confidential than other events in the Lot, this festival gives pride of place to song lyrics and programs of artists often confirmed, but known in rather limited circles. Away from the hustle and bustle of the big events, come and take advantage of artists and discover unknown artists of great quality.

Every year, this gathering of hot-air balloons over the bastide town of Villefranche (Friday evening and Saturday morning), or the fortress of Najac (Sunday morning), brings together lovers of beautiful landscapes. More than 25 balloons, from all over France, take to the skies for two days. It's a chance to get some height, simply by looking up. A breathtaking spectacle! Almost magical, as you watch the multicolored bubbles evolve over medieval cities. A great way to discover our heritage!

Far less famous than the Mirande festival, and also more recent, the Vic-Fezensac Western Country Festival nonetheless attracts enthusiasts of this line dance straight from the United States of America. The dancers don their boots and stetsons, and step to the rhythm of the banjo and fiddle. Far West-inspired entertainment and free concerts are also organized in the town center, which is redecorated in the colors of the American flag for the occasion. The festival will celebrate its ^6th edition in 2024.

For a quarter of a century, this unique festival has been a sailing stage on the Canal du Midi. The Convivencia cultural association, located on the southern outskirts of Toulouse in Ramonville, programs concerts on a traveling barge. A variety of world music is represented as the barge travels from Toulouse to the Mediterranean. Each port of call has its own program. Concerts are accompanied by tastings, river heritage events and exhibitions... Great festive and convivial moments along the water.

Organized by the Binaros association, the Salon du Livre Pyrénéen is a literary event promoting books about the Pyrenees. Initiated by two enthusiasts, it showcases the richness and diversity of Pyrenean culture through meetings with authors, conferences, exhibitions and events. For two days, novels and essays on heritage, history and the environment take center stage, with the award of the Prix du Livre Pyrénéen. In addition to French and Spanish, Basque, Occitan and Catalan are also spoken... It's a wonderful event that brings people together in a warm and instructive atmosphere.