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Vélos Galore!
Dedicated to the joy of cycling, the Fête du Vélo at LANGON on 15 May should make you want to grab your handlebars! Cycle the delightful Brevet for 50 or 100km, tackle a challenging 18 or 36km VTT circuit on the banks of the Garonne, take a scenic 8km hike with a guide, or stroll the beautiful châteaux of Sauternes with a guided tour complete with wine tasting. For children there is also an educational road safety circuit in the Parc des Vergers. Aperitifs and catering will be accompanied by a fanfare from Y’a pas l’feu. www.cycloclublangonnais33. clubeo.com
A Breath of Africa
Léz Arts Eclectiques comes to LE BARP from 20 to 22 May as the Souffle de Baobab, Les Migrations African Festival, breezes into town. Pulsating music, spectacular dance from Kaddu, and a rhythmic performance by Nô Mëti Sîfâdhe accompany a series of dance and percussion workshops, a market filled with African treasures, and DORDOGNEa typical African meal. www.lezartseclectiques.e-monsite.com GO FRENCHMAN
Ready, steady, go! The ever-popular Frenchman Triathlon Festival goes under starters orders in CARCANS with the M Triathlon and FrenchKid Duathlon on 26 May. As well as the L Triathlon on the 27th there will also be a special homage to Frenchman legends with a line-up of superstars. The event culminates on the 29th with the exhilarating Frenchman XXL Triathlon. www.frenchmantriathlon.com/inscription/
BACK TO THE RAVE
Dub, techno, bass music, hardcore and trance are just some of the electronic music styles lined up at this year’s Millesime Festival in LA REOLE on 3 and 4 June. DJ Lucky Boy, Krissy Wyatt, Disco Fighter, The Jeweler, and La Kajofol are among the 50 international artists taking to three open air stages. Camping, food and refreshments are all on hand too so you won’t miss a thing! www.facebook.com/millesimefestival/
BETTER THAN EVER Tondos Up!
This extraordinary exhibition of unique Tondos (barrel bottoms) in FOURS from 25 June features works by 20 well-known contemporary artists. With a range of expressionist art, paintings, computer graphics and other illustrative styles, the artists are as varied as the display with ages from 15 to 70. Each quality piece will be auctioned on the closing day of 28 August. www.chateauleschaumes.com/
The Fête le Vin in BORDEAUX has been much missed over the past four years and returns to its iconic route along the Quai Louis XVIII on 23 to 26 June with a corker of an event! “Pairing” wine tastings with exhibitions, concerts and fireworks, this year’s event promises to be better than ever. Celebrating not only the region’s wines, it also highlights gastronomy, the architectural splendour of the city, and the richness of its culture, as well as the many assets of the regional terroir. Not forgetting the river and its historical links to viticulture, the festivities are watched over by three beautiful Tall Ships.
Fair Time
Billed as a special edition, La Foire de Bordeaux is your one-stop shop for the latest ideas for home furnishings and decoration, artisanal gifts, arts and crafts, gourmet food, and cookery demonstrations. International by design and held in BORDEAUX from 21 to 29 May, it will even take you on a journey to Egypt with the story of Tutankhamun. Introducing the Trophée Gustave des Foires de France for innovative products and services, it also features different prizes to be won at the Fair and via social media. Don’t miss the sports village and electric-road show either! www.foiredebordeaux.com/la-foire/une-edition-speciale
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• 17th Marathon des Vins,
Blaye, 14 May • 13th Salon BD, La Reste de Buch, 28 & 29 May • La Fête de la Nature,
Braud-et-Saint-Louis,
21 & 22 May • Fête de l’abaille, Saint-
André-de-Cubzac, 22 May • Concert MACM, Margaux-
Cantenac,16 Jun • Famous Rogues Concert,
Lesparre-Medoc, 10 Jun • Randonnée Aquatique,
Andernos-les-Bains, 20 Jun • Festival Médiéval,
Landiras, 11 & 12 Jun • 2nd Classic Car Festival,
La Reole, 26 Jun
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TIME TRAVEL
Vincent Grass opens the Tradescantia concert, taking us on a journey “through time” as part of the Jazz Pourpre season. First stop is Leipzig’s Zimmerman café in 1727 with the melodious notes of cellist Bernadette Dobos and Bach’s Suites. Then whoosh, we are in Paris with the Jazz notes of Miles Davis, before popping off to Chicago to find Ahmad Jamal and his trio featuring the cult Poinciana. Back to the present and you can catch the show in BERGERAC on 13 May. www.cbputsch.wixsite.com
Centenary
Pushing the boundaries on this, its 100th anniversary, the Trèfle Gardonnais is bringing a unique concert to EYMET on 21 May. For the first time Banda, the festive street orchestra, will be joined by Les Grands Archets violins and cellos, as well as harp, electric guitar, piano and DJ decks. The result is the birth of a Symphonic Pop Orchestra with a repertoire spanning Queen, Supertramp, Carl Orff, Lady Gaga and, amongst others, Ibrahim Maalouf. Festi Trefle continues next day. www.les 100ansdutrefle.fr
Classics
June 5th is the day for classic vehicles with the Rallye de Vieilles Motos in SAINT-CYR-LES-CHAMPAGNES (06 07 06 47 16) and, over in SAINT-CYPRIEN, the Rallye Auto Cobra (05 53 29 28 22). As well as the purring and, dare we say it, roar of much loved engines, both events will include entertainment and refreshments. Not to be forgotten, a Rallye Touristique is also out on the road on 4 and 5 June at SAINT-CERE (06 45 36 72 69.
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TROTTING ON
Hippodrome Lucien Pradié Marsalès opens at 11:30 in MONPAZIER on 29 May and, throughout the day, will feature seven harnessed trot races from 14:30, as well as children’s entertainment including ponies and inflatable structures. A day out for all the family perhaps? Entrance is €5 for adults and free for children. www.letrot.com
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Swingin’ Mama
Mama Shakers takes to the stage in POMPORT on 17 June to explore the crazy swing of New Orleans, the deep country of Tennessee, and the old blues of Memphis. Headed up by Angela Strandberg (vocals and trumpet), Hugo Proy (clarinet), William Ohlund (banjo), Baptiste Hec (guitar) and Tristan Loriaut (double bass) will be presenting a fiery show, charging their audience with some great positive energy. 06 02 64 79 27.
MAD JACK
A village festival and canoeing come together at the Mad Jacques Canoë in BEAULIEU-SUR-DORDOGNE on 17 to 19 June. Both days include a 20km paddle along the river with various stops for sunbathing and lunch. In the evenings it’s time to relax with, on Friday, campfires, meetings and foodtrucks and, on Saturday, a Fiesta de l’Espace in the village with live music and entertainment. Local beer, traditional games and a large farmers’ market conclude the event on Sunday morning. www.madjacques.fr
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A FUN TRAIL
The Angelus Trail on 28 May is a friendly, sporting event with only one aim: to reach the finish line at Saint-Etienne Cathedral in CAHORS to the sound of the Angelus at 19:00. Three scenic routes include an 80km trek leaving ROCAMADOUR at 07:00, a 48km route from LABASTIDE-MURAT at 11:00, and a 19km trail from VERS at 15:00. A great gourmet banquet awaits for the participants and their supporters once the trail is over. www.anglustrail.wixsite.com
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• Art Expo Yves Martinet,
Brantôme, 14 to 20 May • 18th Jazz Pourpre en
Périgord, Bergerac to 22 May • Concert de Chorales,
Jumilhac-le-Grand, 21 May • Chic Planète en Concert,
Thiviers, 27 May • 19th Fest’l BrikaBrak,
Le Bugue, 2 to 5 Jun • Carnival Time, Ribérac, 11 Jun • Rando de l’Eté, La
Chapelle-Faucher, 18 Jun • Expo Joséphine Baker,
Souillac, from 3 Jun • Traditional Dance
Workshop, Autoire, 24 Jun Enter your region on the website and click search to find all types of events.
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Nice day for a walk
Nomadic?
Adeo (going towards) is the latest project from Eric Sèva and takes its inspiration from traditional Romanian dance as well All the way from Brooklyn, Antibalas dazzles with the as jazz and classical afrobeat tradition of Fela Kuti, bringing funky rhythm, a musicians. With six albums hypnotic groove and pulsating energy to the stage in AGEN to his credit, he brings on 3 June. With a solid horn section, some banging expert his Triple Roots Trio and percussionists, and lyrics sung in English, Spanish and four exceptional classical Yoruba, this big band has the firepower to breathe scorching soloists to MARMANDE on new life into these electric and traditional sounds. 20 May for an evening of Don’t miss a beat! www.le-florida.org “artistic nomadism”. www.billetterie-marmande.fr Tatts Tattoo and piercing fans won’t want to miss the first Piercing et Tatouage convention in SAINT SAUVEUR DE MEILHAN on 21 and 22 May. Inking skills and different design styles will be on show from ambigram and 3D through to Celtic, geometrics and paint brush stroke. In addition, there will be jewellery and decorative items on sale, food trucks and, from 14:00 to 22:00 on Saturday, you can also enjoy a concert. 06 87 78 94 10.
DORDOGNE The 23rd Foulées and Randos des Matins Verts steps out from TONNEINS on 22 May. Take your pick from two running courses of 10 and 15km, or three randonnées (hikes) of 7.6, 11.5 or 15km along the banks of the canal and the Garonne River. Organised by Tonneins Animations, there are three departure points at Mas d’Agenais, Lagruère and Villeton. Registrations at www.tonneins.fr
Despite its name, the Fête de la Fraise at CLAIRAC on 4 to 6 June is much more than a strawberry festival. DJ One Fun hosts a Basque chicken evening with dancing on the Saturday and, on Sunday, there’s a fishing competition, an exhibition of old cars, a strawberry and local produce market, musical entertainment all day, children’s face painting and games, parades of flowered floats, and a concert by Stellia Koumba and Gloryspel at the church. What, no fireworks? If the weather permits, they will be lighting up the night sky too! 05 53 84 22 21.
To die, to sleep…
In case you missed it on our What’s The Buzz page, the GaroRock Experience is back in MARMANDE for four days from 30 June, and it’s the 25th anniversary! Six stages, a Fête Foraine, various food stops and 45 new artists are lined up. If we said Jamie XX, Green Day, Dropkick Murphys, DJ Snake, Parcels, Martin Garrix, and The Hives you may have an idea of just how big this event is going to be! 05 53 64 44 44 for passes but be quick – thousands are expected to turn up and they are selling fast!
Broadcast on a giant screen live from the New York Met Opera in VILLEREAL on 4 June, Shakespeare’s Hamlet is presented in two acts, in English with French subtitles. When King Hamlet dies, his brother, Claudius, takes over the reins (and reign) and soon marries Gertrude, the widowed queen. Hamlet appears at the wedding as a ghost and reveals the circumstances of his death to his son, Prince Hamlet. Shock horror, he was murdered and demands revenge – but have a guess who murdered him! 05 53 36 00 37.
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• Je Suis Carmen, Opera,
Nérac, 12 & 13 May • Ateliers de décoration,
Esclottes, to 1 Jun • 1st Festival La Colombe,
Sainte-Colombe-de-
Duras, 11 Jun • Tuesday Marche Sportive,
Duras, to 28 Jun • Chœur du Pays d’Albret,
Espiens, 4 Jun • Fête des Fleurs et des
Saveurs, Marmande, 21 & 22 May • Summer Day, Urban Art,
Tonneins, 25 & 26 Jun • Classical Music Concert,
Castillonnés, 22 May • Sýndesi Design and Paint Expo, Agen, to 30 Jun
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Chamber Quartet
Journey from the classical repertoire of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven through to modern musical comedy and jazz with Quatuor Vermeeren in AUJOLS on 20 May. Véronique, Olga, Yseult and Alexandre make up this enthralling string quartet, demonstrating the versatility of both their talent and their instruments. 05 65 31 50 08.
GOING UNDERGROUND
It may not be to the centre of the earth but this is definitely going to be exciting! Starting from SAINT-JEAN-DE-LAUR on 29 May, here’s your chance to discover the underground world of the Causses du Quercy, learning about the Karst formation and the science of caves (speleology). Following a 6m abseil, you’ll make your way down slopes and crawl through displacements in search of hidden wonders. 05 65 24 20 50.
THE DOCKS ROCK
The Festival Let’s Dock on 10 and 11 June in CAHORS is known for its headline acts and this year is no exception. Orange Blossom, Danakil, Balaphonik Sound System, Lombre and Jungle Box are just a few of the star attractions at this combination of electro, trance, afro-rock and, amongst others, nu-soul, rap and reggae. For passes and timings go to www.lesdocks-cahors.fr/evenement/festival-lets-docks-2022/
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ALL THAT JAZZ
It will be jazz hands at the ready from 27 to 29 May as the first ever Festival Fi’Jazz hits the high notes in FIGEAC. Organised by the new Envie de Jazz Association, the event spans jazz from the traditional New Orleans era through to contemporary Be Bop, rock and gypsy jazz. Cafè Crème opens with a lively gypsy performance and, across various venues over the three days, is followed by the Amaury Faye Trio, the AMJ Trio, Les Mystère des Eléphants, and the BBS Big Band with Lionel and Stéphane Belmondo. A Musical Brunch draws the festival to a close with a free concert by the Original Jazzpirinne Quartet. www.festival-de-jazz-figeac.fr
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Vive Le Vin
Celebrating (hopefully) the arrival of fine weather, the Magnific Picnic at FIGEAC on 25 May is no ordinary affair. This year it brings a spicy Italian feel with Radio Tutti and the Barilla Sisters in a free “baleti” concert. Allowing musical diversity from tarantella, cumbia and hip hop, the orchestra combines with voice, accordion, tambourine, synthesizers and brass for a night to remember! www.astrolabe-grand-figeac.fr
Wine, food and music, what else could one ask for? Perhaps a game of pétanque? You’ll find it all at Salon de Vins Vivants in TRESPOUXRASSIELS on 11 and 12 June. This “living wines” fair brings together Clos Trotteligotte, Domaine Mas Del Périé and Domaine Vent des Jours wine estates, complete with the traditional game, gastronomic delights and concerts from Batufraka, The Singer and the Clown, Un P’tit Gars du Coin, as well as a DJ set. www.helloasso.com
Dreamy
An electronic music festival set in a medieval fortress sums up the Rêve Festival in CAHORS on 25 June. An exceptional location warrants exceptional talent which is why international musicians such as Nakadia, Fred Baena, Allon, Blackbass and Morgancito, to name but a few, are set to take you on a journey into their respective musical universes. www.undergrange.com
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• Concert Rap Cosmique,
Soulomès, 14 May • Aquathlon du Lac Vert,
Catus, 15 May • Derby Equestre,
Gourdon, 22 May • Mountain Biking (VTT), Roc Quercynois,
Brengues, 22 May • 9th Salon Vins et
Terroirs, Gourdon, 26 & 27 May • Festival Juin Jardins,
Cahors, 3 to 5 Jun • Choir Concert,
Faycelles, 18 Jun • Jean-Pierre Faurie art expo, Mercuès,
to 27 Nov • Vidala in concert,
Gourdon, 10 Jun Enter your region on the website and click search to find all types of events.
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ANCIENT CRAFTS
With around 30 craftsmen displaying their techniques and wares, the 28th Salon des Métiers d’Arts in PLAISANCE is all about ancient crafts. Animations and workshops will be taking place alongside stands packed with interesting crafts from 19 to 21 May. Reflecting the trades that could be found in the bastide 700 years ago, it features tanners, basket makers, potters, stonemasons, wood turners, engravers and even blacksmiths. www.aapplaisance.jimdo.com In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Eclats de Voix in AUCH is staying faithful to its original motto: originality, excellence and eclecticism. Held across various venues from 13 to 19 June, Cats on Trees performs first, followed by a dinner spectacle, then a cinematic projection of No Land’s Song, Les Catas Divas, then The King’s Sisters on 18th. Closing the event on the Sunday will be a selection of amateur choirs in the afternoon and Le Chœur de l’Armée Français at 18:00. www.eclatsdevoix.com
If you love brass, then CONDOM is the place to be from 12 to 15 May for the Festival Européen de Bandas y Peñas. As the largest gathering of brass and percussion in the south west of France, this music extravaganza features artists, live street performances and contemporary music concerts. Combining DORDOGNE traditional and modern elements, and symbolising a living Gascon culture, it also includes a Landes race, the Grand Paquito, brass band competitions and amongst others, clowns, minute make-up and a fun photobooth. A fun day out for all! www.festivaldebandas.fr
I SAY!
Designed to forge more links between the English and French communities, SAINT-PUY is celebrating its 10th May Day, le Printemps Anglais, with what is promised to be “a moment of conviviality, complete with British accents” on 22 and 23 May. A street market and arts and craft fair, join forces with a gourmet village, a May Queen parade, afternoon tea, games and musical entertainment from the Piperade Pipers and Banjo Barjo. As well as food stalls there will even be Fish and Chips! 05 62 28 56 00.
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BONJOUR!
Techno Brass, Joao Selva, Furie and DJ DIA Radio are taking centre stage at Bonjour Gimone in SAINT-BLANCARD on 17 and 18 June. Free water activities such as Dragon boats, paddle boards, canoes and inflatables are offered from noon to 20:00 on the Saturday, along with food and cocktails on the beach. Don’t expect an early night though as the music doesn’t stop until 04:00 but you’ll have some time to recover until the Gimone aux Fourneaux banquet and music event kicks off at noon on the Sunday. www.facebook.com/bonjourgimone
TRUCK DERBY
Now in its 28th year, the Grand Prix Camion at NOGARO on 18 and 19 June is not to be missed. Around 35,000 spectators will be enjoying the exhilaration of trucks competing at up to 160km/h on the track with no fear of hitting each other – which they will! As well as an exhibition, 200 decorated trucks parade through the streets of Nogaro on Saturday evening and then take to the track with a concert of horns on Sunday afternoon. www.circuit-nogaro.com Organised by L’Association Dilequeno, this exciting Soirée Latino in FLEURANCE on 27 May will have you showing off all your favourite latino dance moves, not to mention your best dancing outfits and heels. DJ Tito and Yacine will be there to keep the evening lively and, if you can tear yourself away from the dance floor, refreshments and nibbles can be found at the bar. 06 33 95 03 15.
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• Silke Art Expo,
Fleurance, until 19 May • Festival Trad’Envie,
Pavie, 24-27 May • Contemporary Dance,
Marciac, 13 May • Music Concert, Saint-
Elix-d’Astarac, 11 Jun • A Day Discovering
Archeology, Eauze, 16 to 18 Jun • Extraordinary glass
exhibition, Lavardens, from now to 24 Sep • Open Golf Competition,
Lombez, 11 Jun • Concert Requiem,
Eauze, 12 Jun • Run & Bike Course, Condom, 25 Jun
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TARN ET GARONNE
FLOWER POWER
It’s that time of year when villages burst into colour with their Marché aux Fleurs. On 22 May it’s the turn of MONTPEZAT-DEQUERCY, 06 08 54 71 40, and SEPTFONDS, 05 53 64 90 27, followed by a rare plant extravaganza at SAINTNICOLAS-DE-LA-GRAVE on 29th. At this, the 56th fair, you will also be able to find aromatic and medicinal plants as well as exotics, old-fashioned roses and iris. www.lascalicaire.fr
Space for Art
THIS WILL ROCK YOU
The fabulous INEXtremis is bringing its tribute to Queen, the band, to Le Rio Grande in MONTAUBAN on 14 May at 20:30. We bet you will find it hard to stay in your seats with songs like Killer Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody and I Want It All. These are (sure to be) the days of our lives. It’s (definitely going to be) a kind of magic and, maybe, heaven for everyone! The show must go on and with tickets priced at EUR 15, we are sure it will. www.rio-rande.fr
With five rooms dedicated to art in all its forms, Espace Points de Vue in LAUZERTE is presenting works by artists Béatrice Elso, Mélanie Pasquier, Charles Malherbe and SYLC up to 25 May. Following a vernissage on 28 May at 18:30, the display welcomes Marie-Hélène Carcanague together with sculptures DORDOGNE from Jean-Pierre Chollet and Davide Galbiati, alongside photographer Maïlo. www.artpointsdevue.com
FESTIVAL SCENE
Montauban en Scénes is a must-see (and hear) series of concerts over four nights at MONTAUBAN from 23 to 26 June. Bringing together three artists on the main stage at the Jardin des Plantes each night, a festival village will also be open from 17:00 with refreshments and giant screens to zoom right into artists such as James BKS, Calogero and Gaëten Roussel. www.montauban-en-scenes.fr
It’s a Rally! Organised by the Rotary Club, the fun Rallye Auto/Moto on 4 June is a car and motorcycle rally aimed at discovering the Quercy Caussadais region, complete with its historical links to the 100-years war. The eight-hour event, which leaves CAUSSADE at 07:00 has three objectives: to discover the local attractions, to collect funds in support of the CIDFF (Information Centre for Women and Families) and to promote local producers. Contact rotarycaussademidiquercy@gmail.com to register.
Two hikes of 27 and 13km, and a 13km randonnée pédestre (walk) set off from MONTRICOUX on 19 June in the Trail des Garriques. Registration is at 07:30 for these single-loop events through the Grésigne forest and the Aveyron gorges with a succession of climbs and descents and wondrous views of the Bruniquel châteaux. There’s also music from the Occitan Awakening and a day-long garage sale. 06 86 96 07 55.
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Here’s your chance to join a group of like-minded equestrians and enjoy a randonnée through a lake or river, Le Forêt de la Garrique, or simply enjoy the gorges, ridges and scenery around BRUNIQUEL. Aimed at riders over the age of 12, various events are planned for each Sunday in May and June. www.domaine-equestre-des-balades.fr From Bizet to Vivaldi, 11 musicians from l’Orchestre de Chambre du Capitole will be performing Les Classiques du Classique at MOLIERES on 10 June at 19:30. Over two hours they will be presenting their interpretation of famous classics from masters such as Strauss, Bizet, Lehar, Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, Massenet, Boccherini and Rossini. The works are sure to be instantly recognisable but can you name the film in which they were each featured? Tickets start at €16. 06 62 64 24 97.
• Develour in Concert,
Nègrepelisse, 19 May • Festival des Sports,
Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, 26 to 28 May • Expo Céline Bocquet,
Montricoux, 24 Apr to 4 Jun • Classic Cars, Montaigu de Quercy, 5 Jun • Quartier de Cirque,
Montauban, 11 Jun • Polynesian Market,
Lafrançaise, 11 & 12 Jun • Madagascar Makay Expo,
Montauban, to 21 June • Courses Hippiques,
Beaumont-de-Lomagne,
26 Jun • Marche Nordique,
Lauzerte, to 28 Jun Enter your region on the website and click search to find all types of events.
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N.HAUTE GARONNE
YOUR SONG
FOUR DAYS OF JAZZ
Looking for some jazz? Then venture out to the Festival Jazz en COMMINGES from 25 May. This 19th edition features a programme packed with over 20 bands at different venues offering traditional, contemporary and modern jazz over four days. Opened by the Philro Jazz project at 14:30, it closes with Mai Les Papys Bass Stone on the Saturday. www.jazzencomminges.com The Rocket Man will be taking the Yellow Brick Road to the Zenith in TOULOUSE on 19 May for a tribute to the great Sir Elton John as part of Pop Legends. You won’t be able to hold a Candle In The DORDOGNEWind but you might have to Sacrifice your seat in order to dance to Crocodile Rock! Also performing will be The Bestbeat as the Beatles and Abba Mania. Do You Want To Know a Secret? It’s going to be a lot of fun so why not join them and be a Super Trouper. www.zenith-toulousemetropole.com
Air Show TRY THE TRI?
Every year two prestigious schools in the Toulouse aeronautics sector present the Airexpo, the only air show in the world organised entirely by students. This 36th edition on 14 May is full of surprises and brings the chance to sit in the cockpit of the 1560 km/h Super Etendard, and take a look around the Morane-Saulnier 733 as used for pilot training mid-20th-century. Amongst many other fascinating exhibits is the last Bréguet 1050 Alizé to be maintained in airworthy condition, complete with folding wings. www.airexpo.org This is not for the faint-hearted! Starting with a 1200m swim at Lake Badech, the competitors then switch to a 94km bike ride on a terrain that combines flat spells with the Portet-deBalès climb and a complicated course. Then it’s the turn of a 16.8km run in two loops. You can join or watch the Triathlon de Luchon at BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON on 11 Jun. 06 75 85 19 09.
OFF TO PORTUGAL
The 27th Festival Rio Loco is taking us to Portugal this year with Nova Onda in TOULOUSE from 15 to 19 June. Joining dozens of musicians such as Agnes Obel, Lucie Antunes and Rodrigo Cuevas is Nidia with her percussive beats, blasting the boundaries between electro, dance, kuduro, afro house, trap, techno, rap, grime and afrobeat. The publicity promises a shaking up of labels as well as aesthetics and a release of overflowing creativity. Sounds like it shouldn’t be missed! www.rio-loco.org
TORMENT & PASSION
Return of The 7’s!
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 Step back to the time of the pharaohs in Egypt for Aïda, a tale of jealousy, passion, war and betrayal in TOULOUSE on 5 June. Composed in 1871 by Giussepi Verdi, the story tells how Amonasro, King of Ethiopia, is threatening to attack Thèbes and the Nile Valley. A young Egyptian captain named Radamès is in love with Aïda, a pretty Ethiopian slave. This is opera so nothing is going to go smoothly and he doesn’t know she is the King’s daughter! Just to complicate matters, the Pharaohs daughter, Amneris, is in love with Radamès. There may be trouble ahead… www.zenith-toulousemetropole.com
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• Homage to Yann Tiersen, piano, Toulouse, 13 May • Car/Men, Les Chicos
Mambo, Muret, 20 May • L’Enigme Anglaise,
Toulouse, 26 May • Erdöwsky concert, 27 May, Fonsorbes • Johnny Symponique
Tour, Toulouse, 31 May • Mon Ravel à Moi,
Toulouse, 4 Jun • Guitar Festival,
Montaigut-sur-Save, 1 to 5 Jun • Fest’l Eco-Responsable,
Roques, 18 Jun • Expo Vive l’Eau, Fonsorbes, 10 May to 25 Jun
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