Events calendar Côte du Midi

This magical place, nestled in the heart of the vineyards, lights up during five exceptional summer evenings. Since 2004, it opens its doors to great international artists of the jazz, song, pop and rock scene for concerts and dinner shows at the estate. In the presence of Gérard Bertrand and his best wines, the festival receives nearly 1,400 spectators per evening. A retrospective photo exhibition can be visited all year long in the Gallery above the Cellar.

Every summer, in August, the charming village of Fleury d'Aude organizes its festejades, three days of popular festivities punctuated by numerous animations. Free of charge, the event is organized around several concerts. In recent years, the streets of the town have resounded to the rhythm of the songs of the Négresses vertes, Alpha Blondy, Sergent Garcia, Amir or Lio. An impressive program that attracts every year a large number of holidaymakers and locals. Atmosphere guaranteed!

This street festival, anchored for many years in the program of the festivities of Leucate, is always a success! Here, the town offers two days of festivities punctuated by brass bands, orchestras, dancing, bodegas, plays, tastings, entertainment for children ... The highlight of the show: the night parades that parade through the streets of Leucate-Village. For each new edition, the town invites famous troupes. A friendly event not to be missed!

Don't miss the olive festival in Bize-Minervois! During a whole day, it is the occasion to learn the secrets of the olive tree, from the culture of the tree to the benefits of the olive oil. On the program: demonstration of pruning and grafting of olive trees, conference on the cultivation and maintenance of the olive tree, great aioli competition, aperitif, lunch... The afternoon is devoted to occitan animations and the gourmet market. The day ends in beauty with the burning of the river, fireworks and concert.

40 single-hulled vessel on water, 5 shipmate per boat, Swiss, Italian, French or Spanish, come to this event that counts for the national ranking of French Sailing Federation Runners. A true water ballet you need to see.

St. Pierre's Day is celebrated in Gruissan at the height of the summer solstice. This religious festival is a tribute by fishermen to Saint Pierre. This return to our roots is formalized by a procession of fishermen carrying the statue of their patron saint through the streets, followed by judges in black togas, the Prud'homie in a gold hat, assessors in silver hats and the small Gruissan orchestra. After the mass, the event took on a more festive aspect, with offerings, songs, wreaths thrown into the sea... ending with a ball and orchestra.

What an unmissable event! This friendly sporting event takes place on the beach at Gruissan over 3 days. It's the biggest "touch" tournament on the Mediterranean coast, and you'll be able to watch some great beach rugby matches, but here, for more speed, less downtime and more spectacle, it's tackle-free! There's plenty of entertainment on offer too: beach rugby for women, children and teenagers, player autographs, concerts... A sensational weekend for lovers of the oval ball!

Organized by the winegrowers' union of the AOC La Clape, the event takes place in the middle of the vineyards, from a vineyard of the massif. On arrival, participants are given a nice straw hat, a pouch containing cutlery, a tasting glass, a notebook and a pencil to immortalize each of their oenological impressions. The perfect equipment to measure the quality of the gourmet stops in the countryside, on this^3rd Sunday of May...

This festival re-enacts a key tradition in medieval history: "Las Claus de La Paumo" (9th and 13th centuries). At the time, the lord of the village had to take an oath before a monk delegated by the abbey of Lagrasse. The monk then gave him the keys to the village for a year, and in exchange, he promised the protection of the city. A great celebration would then follow... Since 2002, La Palme has revived this tradition! At the end of the ceremony, it's time to celebrate! On the program: bandas, bodegas, street shows and a closing ball.

The Sailing Festival has become over the years an inescapable appointment in summer. This period of two days is the occasion to discover a range of nautical activities:  introductions to water sports and leisure activities with Grand Sud Fishing Sport association, Narbonne Nautical society and its sailing school, Narbonne Big Game Fishing Federation and Association, Narbonne-Plage nautical Centre, Underwater Club, Aude Fishermen committee and Aqua jet and JetXtreme societies. There are also, demonstrations, parades of boats, stroll on water, two open door days, exhibitions, concerts, workshops, regattas and baptisms. In a spirit of conviviality, take time to discover a maritime culture.

This 3-day show is undoubtedly the motorcycle event of the year in the Narbonne region. It was inaugurated for the first time in 2004. All the major brands and representatives of motorcycles, scooters, quads, accessories and services are present every year. Sporting events are also organised as well as demonstrations. This show is a must for any self-respecting two-wheeler enthusiast!

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.

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.