Major entertainment all the year round
Events
Les Hivernales - February, 25th to 3rdAvignon is famous for its theatre festival, founded in 1947 by Jean Vilar, which brings the best of world contemporary theatre in the summer to the ancient city.
Along with the official “in” festival, some 900 theatrical companies participate in the fringe “off”-festival and transform the city every summer into an immense and joyful artistic melting pot..
In February, the “Hivernales” (contemporary dance festival), the other major festival celebrates all forms of dance.
MAJOR EVENTS
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CHEVAL PASSION |
The Winter Equestrian Festival Magnificent horse shows and trade show: 1000 horses, 80 hours of entertainment and events, 250 exhibitors, 5 gala performances of the Crinières d'Or show, over 10 competitions, the fabulous equestrian cabaret... |
more informations : www.cheval-passion.com |
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FESTIV'HALLES DE LA TRUFFE |
A great market - see truffles and take part in culinary demonstrations by Master chefs, attend the conferences, see the truffle Confraternities and their parade... |
more informations: www.festiv-halles.com |
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FOOT RACE AROUND THE RAMPARTS |
The race around the ramparts and through the streets of Avignon draws specialists and amateur runners, and lots of onlookers! Come cheer them on. Several registration categories. |
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THE HIVERNALES DANCE FESTIVAL |
The winter festival of contemporary dance: workshops, classes, performances, meetings ... | more informations: www.hivernales-avignon.com |
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AVIGNON MOTOR FESTIVAL |
Over a century of motorised vehicles, 50,000 m2, 12 exhibition halls, 140 clubs, 360 exhibitors from 8 countries, 2400 vehicles and... 34,000 visitors ! | more informations: www.avignon-motor-festival.com |
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THE GREAT SPRING FAIR |
400 exhibitors, 45,000 m2: renewable energy, sustainable development, the environment… automobile show, the Morbihan region is featured… |
more informations: Site web |
| ALTERAROSA Palace of the Popes The Ascension holiday weekend 17 to 20 mai 2012 – 8th edition |
Stunning roses to amaze and delight... Exhibitions of and on the subject of roses: 2000 rosebushes, many new varieties presented for the first time, from the greatest European rose breeders. Events, conferences, workshops for adults and children. |
more informations: www.alterarosa.com |
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| EUROPEAN MUSEUM NIGHT Saturday 19 May 2012 |
Museums are open from sunset on ! Displays, tours, conferences, particularly aimed at young audiences. |
more informations: Site web |
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MARCHE ANTIQUITES BROCANTE Allées de l'Oulle |
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| MUSIC CELEBRATION 21 June |
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The AVIGNON THEATRE FESTIVAL |
The Festival d’Avignon was founded by Jean Vilar in 1947 and is one of the oldest and best known theatre festivals in the world. Magnificent theatre offerings, also dance, readings, music… Associated artist in 2012 is Simon McBurney. | more informations: www.festival-avignon.fr |
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FESTIVAL OFF |
There are nearly 600 different theatre troupes from throughout France and the world performing during the equally famous OFF Festival. They take over the streets and every possible venue. All kinds of performing arts are proposed. | more informations: www.avignonleoff.com |
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FESTIVAL MARKET |
120 different stands display crafts from the world over : clothing, jewelry, accessories, small furnishings and objects, toys, games, books ... | more informations: envoyer un mail |
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PROVENCAL FESTIVAL |
Song, theatre, Provencal traditions... | more informations: www.nouvello.com |
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COLLECTORS’ BOOK MARKET |
Second-hand books, records, Festival posters |
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| BASTILLE DAY 14 July |
Fireworks fill the sky, along the banks of the Rhône and on the Pont d'Avignon (postponed in the event of bad weather) |
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| FESTIVAL RESONANCE Late July – early August 2012 |
Collection Lambert - Benoît XII Garden- Saint Bénezet bridge | more informations: www.festival-resonance.com |
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AVIGNON JAZZ FESTIVAL |
At the Cloître des carmes and the Honour Courtyard at the Palace of the Popes European jazz concerts featuring young talent. Concerts. |
more informations: www.trempjazz.com |
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"OPEN AT NIGHT" |
Night-time concerts at the Palace of the Popes | more informations: www.palais-des-papes.com |
| GRAPE HARVEST PROCLAMATION 1st weekend in September |
The traditional harvest proclamation which marks the official start of the Côtes du Rhône harvest. Lots of local events, Bacchic fun, cultural and festive atmosphere. | more informations: www.foudevin.com |
| MEDIEVALES DES CARMES September |
Medieval festival in the medieval setting of the Carmes cloister and church. Medieval camp, with combats, games, music, dance. Medieval market, medievla banquet. | |
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10 KM "CITE DES PAPES" RACE |
Footrace through the centre city and on Barthelasse Island. |
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COLLECTORS’ CAR AND MOTO SHOW |
Old cars and motorcycles | |
| EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS September |
Discovery of historical heritage. Museums and monuments are open, lots of free entries on Saturday and Sunday, free entry to city monuments. Special opening hours, guided tours, conferences... |
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| ANIMO ET NATURE Parc des expositions October 2012 |
Animal and pet show with approximately 6000 animals including 2000 dogs, 300 cats, 1500 birds, 1000 poultry, rabbits, reptiles, spiders, ostriches, etc... |
more informations: www.avignonexpo.com |
| PARCOURS DE L'ART October 2012 |
60 artists, 40 different venues for viewing work by contemporary artists, throughout Avignon. |
more informations: www.parcoursdelart.com |
| FESTIVAL OF GAMES FOR THE BRAIN All Saints’ Day weekend |
Bridge tournaments, chesse, checkers, tarot, scrabble tournaments |
more informations: envoyer un mail |
| AVIGNON BLUES FESTIVAL October 2012 |
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| SCIENCE FAIR AND FESTIVAL October 2012 |
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| MODEL SHOW samedi 6 & dimanche 7 novembre 2011 |
Scale model show |
more informations: www.1515-org.com |
| AAUTUMN ORGAN FESTIVAL 4 weekends in November |
concerts, special events, master class... |
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| SAINT ANDRE TRADITIONAL FAIR 30 november-1 December |
traditional fair and market |
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| COLLECTIONS SHOW 1st weekend in December |
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| CHRISTMAS MARKET Place de l'horloge 4 weeks in December |
Some fifty craftsmen and shops display their wares in a set of chalets installed on Place de l’Horloge. Provencal products, Provencal crèche, santons and a master santon-maker. | |
