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Perform!
The third Festival Perform features over 20 local and international artists and dance companies in this series of presentations aimed at questioning artistic performance in all its forms. Contemporary art, living arts and digital art will all be featured in this unusual, thought-provoking piece of theatre which promotes the countryside and its community. You can catch it in VERTHEUIL on 19 August. www.winterstory.org
Jazzy Days
Music from the East, Gypsy Jazz and the return of Tom Ibarra are just some of the delights in store at this year’s ANDERNOS Jazz Festival which is held across three venues from 29 to 31 July. Alès Demil, the 15-year old winner of the Blue Note of the 9th Tremplin d’Action Jazz, will also be performing, as well as Nicolle Rochelle and Julien Brunetaud with some great blues and jazz standards. A beach concert DORDOGNEby the March Mallow quartet will take you back to the 50s and, closing the festival, the Tricia Evy Quartet will remind us of the great sounds of Ella Fitzgerald. www.andernos-jazz-festival.fr
PABLO LIVES!
The positioning of wine and popular spirits in the works of Pablo Picasso is the subject of Picasso, an exhibition at La Cité du Vin in BORDEAUX until 28 August. Bringing together more than 80 works, the showcase sheds new light on this great artist’s achievements, revealing the effervescent creativity that drove him throughout his life. Paying tribute to the abundant production and the diversity of the media he used, it includes paintings, drawings, ceramics and even films. www.laciteduvin.com
ALL THE CLASSICS
Festival Flam is a classical music concert held in a convent, a château and a church in BLAYE, BOURG, GAURIAC and BAYON from 5 to 15 August. For its 10th edition it brings works by Britten, Schubert, Mozart, Tchaikovski and Brahms to different concerts each evening. Happy days! www.festivalflam.fr
INTO BATTLE Oyster Heaven
La Fête de l’Huitre opens on 12 August at ARES for three days of concerts, bands and majorettes, entertainment and live shows. Afternoon sports and a musical quiz join Replay, Killbilly and EchOo before Thierry de Sono Aquitaine takes over the show at 23:30. The last day will also see a “Disco Inferno” before a spectacular firework display at 23:00. 06 04 08 77 09.
Three hundred years after Eleanor brought Aquitania to the English crown, King Charles VII decided to reclaim the province. For the first time on a battlefield, the artillery decimated the troops of the English general, John Talbot, bringing the Hundred Years War to an end. La Bataille de Castillon is a breathtaking spectacle where nobles, villagers, acrobats, warlords and cavalry come together with fights, stunts and great pyrotechnic effects to relive the battle. A page of history will unfold, live, right before your eyes at CASTILLON-LA-BATEILLE from 21 to 23 July. www.batailledecastillon.com
Road Works
A new site at PELLEGRUE will be the setting for the 28th edition of Bastid’art, the Festival International des Arts de la Rue, “L’Appel de la Grue” from 5 to 7 August. With more than 50 free performances, it combines street art with theatrical, acrobatic and dance performances from acts such as Tuga, Virus, Brass Attack, Maudit Building, and Goulamas’k together with Kraken Mecanique and Martha Paiva. www.bastidart.org
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• 200 ans Pont de Pierre,
Bordeaux, to 31 Aug • Expo Vincent Richeux,
St Germain d’Esteuil, to 1 Sep • Music Fest’l, Cap Ferret,
9 to 16 Jul • Walk/hike, Soulac Sur
Mer, 18 Jul • O’City Vipers, Lacanau, 27 Jul • Les Tchica Boum,
Hourtin, 2 Aug • Foire Aux Vins,
Lesparre-Médoc, 5 to 7 Aug • Les Estivales, Montagne, 2 to 6 Aug • SunSka Festival,
Vertheuil, 5 to 7 Aug
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VARIETY SHOWS
POP OVER
There will definitely be an atmosphere of jazz and blues pop in EYMET on 16 July as Pierre de Bethmann on piano, Sylvain Romano on bass, and Tony Rabeson on drums shake up the Place Gambetta from 20:30. You can expect some amazing piano playing, outstanding drumming and seductive bass notes as the trio revisit the standards in their own way. 05 53 22 22 10.
Night Feasts
Les Nuits Gourmandes in PERIGUEUX brings together around 100 producers, artisans and commercial suppliers of some of the region’s best food and drink. For the 8th year, it combines a festive, musical atmosphere with a wide selection of local produce every Tuesday from 20 July to 24 August at the Place de la Clautre. 05 53 02 82 00. Concerts, theatrical performances, dancing, singing, folklore and gastronomy make up Estivales, a celebration of life on various dates in July and August. Free to attend, and held across different venues in and around BERGERAC, it includes Osmose in concert on 18 July, Macha on 25th, Solak Balik on 3 August, Jeudi ça Danse, and Mardi on Chante throughout the event. 05 53 74 66 66.
BUBBLES!
Don’t shower before you go! From 19:00 on 17 July you can be as lathered up as you like at the Soirée Mousse Géante in SAINT-CYPRIEN. Held not far from the Grange des Pėres, this extraordinary concert not only has foam (and lots of it) but it offers great music too with Bandazik, DJ Philou, DJ François and Misstik from 19:00. Don’t forget your cossie! www.dordogne-perigord-tourisme.fr
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Golden Weekend
If you haven’t experienced the transhumance de moutons, this could be the perfect time! As well as the incredible sheep herding trek, the Fête Patronale at BARTHELEMYDE-BELLEGARDE incorporates a brocante and randonnée pédestre plus an evening meal on the Saturday and a fantastic firework display. Or perhaps you won’t want to miss the cycling course on Sunday morning! You can take your pick from all these events on 27 and 28 August. www.dordogne-perigordtourisme.fr The 34th Festival du Périgord Pourpre L’Eté Musical is being held from 3 to 16 August across a variety of locations including MONPAZIER, SAINT AVIT SENIEUR, MARSALES and SAINT GERMAIN. Opera opens the programme of daily concerts with Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte, followed by other concerts and performances such as dynamic dance by Dance N’Speak Easy, the Florin Niculescu Jazz Quartet, flamenco dance and a grand classical concert to close. 05 53 74 30 94
GOING GLOBAL
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With world music and dance in mind, eight shows and 300 artists can be found at this year’s Festival Cultures aux Cœurs at MONTIGNAC-LASCAUX from 25 to 31 July. Les Gypsy Kings and Tonino
Baliardo open the event and, on 28th, are followed by a Soirée Accords Majeurs complete with Le Pari des Bretelles and the Gangbé Brass Band. On the 30th it’s the time for a Soirée Latino with music from Colombia, Chile and Mexico to close this fabulous 41st extravaganza. 05 53 50 14 00.
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• Pop Shaker concert,
Montpon-Menesterol, 15 Jul • Course Cycliste,
Saint-Astier, 17 Jul • 70 Years of Fête,
Lalinde, 21 Jul • Sardinade, La Roche-
Chalais, 30 Jul • Harp Concert, Saint-
Medard-d’Excideuil, 3 Aug • Tacos et Musique,
Payzac, 4 Aug • Fest Périgord Noir, various, 28 Jul to 19 Aug • Soirées des Ménestrels,
Issigeac, 9 Aug • Randonnée Gandumas,
Dussac, 20 Aug
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Living Art
It’s a new site for Bastid’Art’s Festival International des Arts Vivants, “Libre Comme L’Art”, this year as artists from around the world bring circus, theatre, dance and concerts to Ferme l’Oisonnière at BOURGOUGNAGUE on 13 and 14 August. Fun for all the family, each of the 45 performances is free and includes the mad antics of Mimo TUGA Einz, Virus, Graines du Sel and, amongst many others, Collectif Kraken Mecanique. 09 67 52 73 46.
Cool Sounds
If its percussion you want then don’t miss the 12th Festival Autour des Percussions in BARBASTE on 13 August. The mesmerising Ara Oko tops the bill and is joined by Bunda Blanca, Tabajaro Do Samba, Alkiminia, Batide Luca, Batuk’a Dune and the Limouzi Samba Gang. Passing through the streets in Albret from 17:00 to 18:00, the bands convene at the Site Pré du Curé where they play together and separately before a final bouquet of pyrotechnics at 23:30. 05 53 65 81 91.
Asta be good
Opening with a film, this year’s Asta’Folk festival at ASTAFFORT gives pride of place to traditional dance, music and song from the south west. Held from 11 to 14 August, it also welcomes DORDOGNE different repertoires from the Alpes du Sud, Auvergne, Berry, Bretagne and Poitou. There will also be choreographic, instrumental and vocal workshops as well as concerts, street music and dancing. 06 40 86 01 03.
STAR TURN
You can experience a multitude of popular French tunes all at once at Des Chansons Plein La Tête in TONNEINS on 24 July. The 12 star performers (maybe 13 if there’s a surprise) all come from famous musical TV shows and will be singing hits from yesterday, the day before yesterday and today. As this is a charity performance they have donated their time and talent and are fully intent on delighting their audience of all ages. 05 53 79 22 79.
Starting with a Bodega du Rugby on Saturday, 6 August, the Duras Fête Son Vin is always widely attended and why not! You can sample some of the best local wines and meet the wine growers themselves on Sunday at the wine fair under the covered hall and, after the tastings and all-day children’s entertainment, enjoy a concert at 22:30 complete with stunning artistry on the face of the château. Catering will be available on site with restaurant and the rugby bodega for both lunch and dinner. www.durasfetesonvin.com
Hi Folks
Featuring a Basque concert with Anne Etchegoyen on the Saturday and Batuc Fanfar’, a spectacular show from Burundi and Mexico the next day, the all-explosive Festival des Folkloriades comes to CASTELMORON-SUR-LOT from 22 to 24 July. The joyous entertainment will also include a DJ and/or a brass band so be sure to have your dancing shoes at the ready. 05 53 84 90 36. It would be very hard to forget MONFLANQUIN’s Medieval past but, just to be sure, the 30th Journées Médiévales is there to remind us from 13 to 15 August. With troubadours, parades and demonstrations on the healing power of plants and herbs, shearing sheep and horse vaulting, you can also take in a guided tour of the Musée des Bastides on each of the three days. In the evenings, Knights on horses present exciting tournaments (Spectacle Tournoi de Chevalerie Nocturne) throughout the event, and thrilling fire shows will be lighting up the night sky on both the 13th and 15th. 05 53 36 40 19.
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• Night cycling rally,
Bruch, 29 Jul • Berticot Music Tub,
Duras, 5 Aug • Musical Brunch, Cancon, 21 & 28 Aug • Treasure Hunt, Nérac, 9 & 23 Aug • Jupiter & Okwess
Concert, Monflanquin, 23 Jul • Nadau Concert,
Lavardac, 10 Aug • Choir Concert Gala,
Mézin, 23 Jul • Soirées BC/BG,
Miramont-de-Guyenne, 21 Jul to 18 Aug • Mandeline and Flute, Poussignac, 31 Jul
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ALL THAT JAAAZZ
It’s the 46th Festival de Jazz in SOUILLAC from 16 to 23 July and what a line up they have planned! Performing across a wide variety of venues, the jam-packed programme includes unforgettable performances from The Yellbows, Monkeys D Swing, Mama Shakers, Supersonic, Suzanne, Jazz Ensemble de Tulle, Eric Séva and Daniel Zimmerman and, amongst others, Ana Carla Maza. Whether you are into contemporary, swing or trad jazz, this series of concerts is set to blow your mind! www.souillacenjazz.fr
Time to Shine
If you play an instrument or sing, these Festiv’Arts workshops could be for you! Organised by CLaC, the Stage de Musique Pour Tous invites musicians to bring their instruments and become part of a group of 24, working on different pieces of music from 12 to 16 July in FRAYSSINHES. The Stage de Chant Choral at TEYSSIEU, from 16 to 22 July, brings together a choir singing sacred chants and songs inspired from medieval times and culminates in a church concert performance. www.clac-la valande.fr
CLASSICAL WORKS
From 20 July to 3 August, CAHORS welcomes ClassiCahors, the 7th Festival de Musique Classique. Rich in emotion with quality performances from world-renown artists, this year’s event honours Schubert with several of his works, and includes the first Choir Academy, an amateur choir directed by Michel Piquemal. Les Arts Florissants are first to appear with harpsichord and violin on the 20th, followed by the baroque Ensemble La Rêveuse on the 23rd, Quatuor Dutilleux on the 24th, and a performance of Schubert’s Symphonie No 5 by the Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse on the 25th – and that’s just the first five days! For the full programme go to www.classicahors.com.
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HAPPY 40TH!
Created in 1982, Le CAHORS Blues Festival gears up on 12 July with the semi-final of the Mississippi Blues Trail Challenge, followed by the grand final on the 13th. Then the fun really begins with a veritable who’s who of blues musicians taking to the stage in a series of concerts that will more than lift the spirits. To name just a few, the international selection of artists include Thorbjørn Risager and the Black Tornado, Christone Kingfish Ingram, The Money Makers, Barrence Whitfield and the Savages, the Mike Green Band, Kirk Fletcher, Neal Black and the Healers and Kaz Hawkins. The only sour note is that it closes on 17 July. www.cahorsbluesfestival.com
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Sacred Moments
If music be the food of love there will be lots of it going around from 15 to 26 August during “Migrations”, the annual musique sacrée Festival de ROCAMADOUR. 12,000 festival goers are expected to attend 50 performances across 12 nights of prestigious concerts by 250 musicians. Promising unique moments in unique places and featuring young talent as well as professional musicians, the varied programme includes choral works as well as piano, orchestras, brass and strings. For details of the full programme, including the final concert under the stars, go to www.rocamadourfestival.com.
Films, literature, conferences, food, exhibitions, a market, dance performances and music concerts make up AfriCajarc, the 23rd Festival des Cultures Africaines in CAJARC. Youssou N’dour headlines the impressive list of talent which also includes Keziah Jones, Kog, Lucia de Carvalho and Faizal Mostrixx. Enjoy the rhythm and beat of Africa from 15:00 to the early hours of the morning from 21 to 24 July. www.africajarc.com
Chilling with Cello
The Rencontres des Violoncelle has become a reference for the French school of cello and chamber music with maestro performances, seminars and a children’s workshop. Now in its 33rd year and held in the medieval village of BELAYE from 6 to 12 August it features works by many of the “greats” such as Haydn, Beethoven, Bach, Vivaldi, Kodaly, Franck, Mendelssohn and Brahms. Incorporating piano and strings into many of the performances, Dvorak, Le Beau, Boccherini and Britten are not forgotten either. On the 8th, the concert moves to LUZECH with renditions of works by Bonis, Boellmann, Schumann, Haydn and Mozart. www.belaye-violoncelle.fr
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• Festival Cirque Musique,
Caniac-du-Causse, 17 Jul • Fête de la Moto,
Saint Laurent Lolmie, 16 & 17 Jul • Fest’l Chanson à Texte,
Montcuq, 21 to 23 Jul • Fêtes des Lumières,
Goujounac, 30 Jul • Les Temps des Guitares
Fest’l, Puy-l L’Evéque, 28 to 31 Jul • Exposition Canine
Nationale, Cahors, 31 Jul • La Vélotoise cycle/hike event, Figeac, 7 Aug • Fête Votive d’Albas,
Albas, 5 to 8 Aug • A Cappella concert,
Marcilhac-sur-Célé, 28 Aug Enter your region on the website and click search to find all types of events.
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THE STARS ARE OUT!
It’s July/August so that can only mean it’s Jazz in Marciac time! With the likes of Diana Krall, Jeff Beck (fingers crossed for a surprise visit by his buddie, Johnny Depp), Gregory Porter, Jamie Cullum, Herbie Hancock, Emile Parisien and, amongst others, Nile Rogers and James Blunt, it’s an event that can’t be missed! 22 July to 6 August in MARCIAC. Look for dates, times and how to buy tickets at www.jazzinmarciac.com
Go Latino
The biggest European festival of Latin and Afro-Cuban music, salsa, Latin jazz and hiphop is happening in VIC-FEZENSAC from 28 to 31 July. Over four days and nights Tempo Latino will be presenting concerts and workshops with international artists and teachers from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela and, amongst others, Panama, bringing that all important authenticity to the geo-rhythmic sounds emanating from the three different stages. www.tempo-latino.com
Oh la Vie
It’s the 37th edition of the Foire aux Vins et Eaux de Vies Gersois in JEGUN on 12 August. This year’s festival is set to welcome local producers, fanfares from brass musicians, and all kinds of artisanal DORDOGNE gastronomic delights in a festive and convivial atmosphere. Why not go along and meet the vinicultures and sample their wares, drinking responsibly of course? www.facebook. com/foireauxvinsdejegun/
ON GUARD!
The 10th D’Artagnan Festival opens on 13 August for two days with a new theme “d’Artagnan from reality to myth”. As well as swashbuckling shows and circus performers, there will be old wooden games, an introduction to the mini rapier, 17th-century “head races”, wood and basketry workshops, sessions on bookbinding, and a playful look at the science of coats of arms and their manufacture. Held at the Place d’Artagnan in LUPIAC, it promises to be a legendary event for all ages. 05 62 09 24 09.
COSMIC!
I GLADIATOR?
Bring out the Roman in you with a day at the Domus de Cieutat, joining the gladiators and legionnaires to free the Gallo-Roman in EAUZE on 22 to 23 July. This Fête Romaine d’Elusa isn’t all a battle though as there will also be a craftsmen’s village, a comic show, outdoor theatre and antique workshops. Ideal for the whole family, both one and twoday passes are available to ensure you don’t miss a minute of the continuous entertainment. 05 62 09 71 38. Laura Perrudin met Salami Rose Joe Louis at a Parisian concert and the result was not only a meeting of minds but of instrumental aspirations too. With her chromatic electric harp and extraordinary vocals, Laura joins Salami’s synthesizers, drums machine and stunning voice to perform their own style of music, influenced by jazz, hip hop and soul. Enjoy what is billed as a lush and cosmic sound universe at L’Astrada in MARCIAC on 22 July. www.lastrada-marciac.fr
In The Streets
There’s a wealth of talent lined up to join the 12th Festival Musique en Chemin at LA ROMIEU on 21 and 22 July. From Kaleidoscope with its choir and harmonica through to a Baroque concert, classical percussion, a nature walk and conferences covering homeopathic medicine and, the next day, ecology, there is sure to be something for everyone. 09 67 81 80 78.
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• Country Festival,
Mirande, 13 to 16 Jul • Argentinian Concert,
La Romieu, 21 Jul • Dine under the stars,
Fleurance, 21 & 28 Jul • Les Théâtrales d’Eté,
Samatan, 19 to 22 Jul • Bach Festival Gers,
Cello, Bassoues, 29 Jul • Lakecia Benjamin,
Marciac, 26 Jul • 32nd Astronomy
Festival, Fleurance, 5 to 11 Aug • Initiation Antique
Ceramics, Eauze, 11 Aug • Visite, Armagnac
Dartigalongue, Nogaro, to 30 Aug Enter your region on the website and click search to find all types of events.
Got a Bite!
It’s the perfect time to go fishing “en famille” and that’s exactly what is being organised on 18 Jul at MONTAIGU-DE-QUERCY, at BEAUMONT-DE-LOMAGNE and SAINT-SARDOS on the 20th, at VALENCE on 21st, at LAUZERTE on the 22nd and they continue into August too. Details can be found at www.tourismetarnetgaronne.fr but, in SAINT-SARDOS for instance, all equipment is provided and there are two supervised sessions complete with training and demonstrations, one on a lake and the other in the canal. 05 63 64 16 32.
FREE JAZZ
The Festival Bleu Trompette at MONTPEZATDE-QUERCY opens with a flourish on 20 July with authentic jazz from the Mississippi Jazz Band. The life of Django is the subject of the Original Paris Swing and Ramon Galàn concert on Thursday, whilst Nicolas Gardel 4Tet revisits some of the jazz classics on the 22nd. Closing the event, the Money Maker Big Band takes to the stage with their own unique R&B and rock and roll. There is also a gourmet market with a different meal served every evening before the free performances. www.bleutrompette.fr
HEADS UP
Hatmaking is forging ahead into its next decade with the 30th Estivals du Chapeau at CAUSSADE from 14 to 18 July. Head-turning parades, hat competitions, exhibitions, demonstrations, visits to hat shops, musical entertainment and milliners from all over the world will be combining to make this year’s Festival a real Bobby-dazzler! 06 73 32 35 65.
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OPERATIC JOY
Instead of the usual operatic drama and angst, La Belle Hélène is full of fun, laughter and improvisation by the artists as well as, sometimes, the public! This Opéra Bouffe by Jacques Offenbach is in three acts and takes place in open air at the 26th Festival des Châteaux de BRUNIQUEL on 28 to 31 July and 3 to 7 August. A country graillou (cheeses, terrines, breads, wines and fruit) follows each performance in the château courtyard with the artists. www.bruniqueloff.com
Unlike most corridas, there won’t be a bull in sight at this year’s event in MONTECH on 26 August. This is a Corrida Pédestre with the option to run once round the track for a 5km race or twice for 10km. Two children’s races are also included and, thankfully, the races are run in the evening with departure at 19:15 when, hopefully, it may be cooling down a bit? 06 52 87 41 43.
Music for All
Celebrate live music in all its forms at the Fête de la Musique in LAUZERTE on 21 July. This free, popular event, which is open to amateur and professional musicians alike, highlights the breadth and diversity of musical practices as well as musical genres. The evening begins with a performance by music school students at 19:00, the Ekladame choir at 21:00, and is then followed by an open-stage. Bring your own acoustic instruments and have fun! 06 64 83 91 70. There will be fighting in the streets in CAYLUS during Les Fêtes Médiévales on 22 and 23 July. The skirmishes may be mock but what is real is the effort and authenticity that goes into making this one of the best medieval events around. DORDOGNEA whole village of craftsmen and merchants, troubadours, acrobats, jugglers and swordsmen will be providing the entertainment, plus there are workshops for children. Don’t miss the practical demonstrations and artisanal tastings before the medieval banquet and fire show! 06 98 74 49 43.
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• Accordion Concert,
Montaigu-de-Quercy, 16 Jul • Motocross, Saint-Vincent-
Lespinasse, 17 Jul • Soirêe Retrouvailles,
Montech, 23 Jul • Garlic Festival,
Beaumont-de-Lomagne, 24 Jul • Festival des Voix,
Lafrançaise, 2 to 6 Aug • Balade en Voiture,
Roquecor, 15 Aug • Les Estivales de Montjoi, 9 Jul to 21 Aug • Contemporary Art, Saint-
Antonin-Noble-Val,
18 Jul to 15 Aug • Church Organ Concert,
Lauzerte, 21 Aug Enter your region on the website and click search to find all types of events.
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ALL YOURS
Workshops, showcases, concerts, open air cinema and a creative market await you in LAUNAC at the Festival Danses et Musiques pour Tous from 13 to 17 July. Suitable for families, there is also a circus, a flamenco evening, pottery workshops and body awakening courses, contemporary dance improvisation and songs from around the world with the Maria Ronin Trio. Other courses include Irish dancing, plastic arts, tap dancing and musical awakening sessions. Sounds like fun! www.lesartsausoleil.org
LES ETOILES
Discover the magic of a concert under and with the stars at Carnaval des Animaux (Festival de TOULOUSE) this summer from 8 to 24 July. Held at the Jardin Raymond VI, the 19 performances include classical DORDOGNEmusic, jazz, pop and flamenco dance together with film. Legends such as Lambert Wilson, Julie Depardieu, Kavinsky and Natalie Dessay are on the bill together with, amongst others, Julien Clerc, Alex Vizorek and the Orchestre National du Capitole. www.festival.toulouse.fr
Illuminating
Candlelight is a series of open-air concerts, illuminated by candles and presenting the songs of some of our most adored artists. For instance, 20 July welcomes the music of Justin Beiber and, Mamma Mia, ABBA Ring Ring’s it out on 27 and 28 July. Michael Jackson pops up to see if his music can Beat It on 29th and 30th July, and the melodious jazz of Louis Armstrong makes an appearance on 19 Aug, just ahead of Coldplay on the 20th – it really will be a Sky Full of Stars in TOULOUSE that night! For the full programme go to www.feverup.com
GO COUNTRY
Take your partner by the hand, this 11th Festival Country at BOUSSENS could be the ideal opportunity to perfect your country line dancing with daytime workshops and evening dance sessions hosted by Rustileg. Starting at 14:00 on 30 July with dancing and workshops, this heeltoe-heel festival also includes a motorcycle blessing on the Sunday, a display of American cars and tricycles, and a parade. Children’s entertainment based around a US camp with inflatable games and an educational farm can also be enjoyed throughout the event. 06 75 87 67 88.
Sculptures, photographs, videos and other iconic, and not so well known, works will be on show at the Manifeste Orlan, Corps et Sculptures exhibition at Les Abattoirs in TOULOUSE until 28 August. Loaned from both public and private collections, the display shows the innovative mind and mind-blowing skills of this pioneering artist who became a key figure in the world of feminist and performative art. www.lesabattoirs.org
AFROJACK
How would you like an evening with friends. Sounds good, especially when you add in 6000m² of open-air dancing, tapas, food trucks and cocktails. Did we mention a beer garden? That’s there too, as is the top DJ, Afrojack! Join him for a banging evening at the Pony Club, Hippodrome de TOULOUSE on 21 July. www.dice.fm
It’s a Match!
The French leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series returns to the Ernest-Wallon stadium in TOULOUSE from 20 to 22 May, promising entertainment, sport and fun! The tournament, which features both men’s and women’s teams, kicks off at 17:00 on the Friday and includes a concert on Saturday evening. Tickets are available daily or as a three-day pass. www.billetterie.ffr.fr
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• RDV Nature, Revel, to 15 Oct • 14th Fest’l Esti,
Vaudreuille, 15 & 16 Jul • Randonnée, Saint-Lys, 20 Jul • Concert Fimo, Palaminy, 24 Jul • Vivaldi, Four Seasons,
Toulouse, 1 Aug • Bastide Secrets,
Grenade, 4 Aug • Amanecer Concert,
Toulouse, 16 to 20 Aug • Paper Recycling,
Pinsaguel, 24 Aug • Les Vendredis de L’Eté,
Muret, to 26 Aug Enter your region on the website and click search to find all types of events.
