Were you looking forward to this time of year to find them? Make way for our list of appointments in the heart of Limousin that will keep you moving until the end of the hot summer nights! The Bandafolie's to travel to the heart of the south-west, the 1001 notes festival for a little more sweetness or Toques et Porcelaines for the most gourmet: there is something for everyone. So, book your places, the summer season is likely to be festive.
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The Festival of Bridges
Limoges, from June 14 to 16, 2024
It is the popular and friendly festival of the Limougeauds and more particularly of the Ponticauds, the inhabitants of the medieval Bridges district of Limoges. Water activities, rides, urban trail, pétanque competition, gourmet village, fireworks...
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Reading in Limoges
Limoges, from June 21 to 23, 2024
Ranked among the 10 biggest book festivals in France, Lire à Limoges is an unmissable event for literature lovers. Hundreds of national authors present their works there, whether general or regional literature, crime fiction, comics or children's literature.
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Urbaka Festival
Limoges, from June 27 to 30, 2024
The Street Arts Festival returns this year to Limoges and its surroundings. Artists have been taking over the streets and monuments of the city to offer magical moments to families for more than 30 years. This free event also offers a village of flavors, a craft market and a refreshment bar in the Jardins de l’Evêché.
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Bellac National Festival
Bellac, from July 3 to 6, 2024
The Bellac National Festival, celebrating its 70th edition, is one of the oldest performing arts festivals in France. Organized since 1954 in Haut-Limousin, it was renamed Festival des Emancipations in 2023. The programming includes theater, music, dance, exhibitions, and debates, reflecting a commitment to dignity and artistic emancipation.
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The Bandafolie's
Bessines-sur-Gartempe, from July 11 to 14
Unmissable meeting that breathes the sun, good humor, in short, an event that radiates the spirit of the South. Bandas, brass bands, fireworks come together for an ultra festive summer weekend.
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Brive Festival
Brive-la-Gaillarde, from 11 to 14 July
The Brive Festival is the urban, summer and family festive event not to be missed during the month of July. Around ten artists with varied musical styles come together in a friendly place on a human scale. From Patrick Bruel to Sting and Sean Paul, guaranteed success for your outing with friends.
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1001 Notes Festival
Limoges, from July 16 to 20
Lucile Boulanger & Calling Marian, Tribute to Tim Burton, Western Symphonique… Discovery of a delicious marriage between classical music and current music. An event that is both authentic and unusual, but above all “not so classic”, to be experienced at the Limoges ice rink, the artists will know how to break the ice.
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The Labyrinth of the Voice
Rochechouart and Saint-Junien, from July 24 to 28
Cocktails of concerts with international tones, this festival is a real musical itinerary but also temporal since the festivities take place in the heart of the alleys of the castle of Rochechouart.
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Haut Limousin Festival
Villefavard, July 2024 (dates not yet confirmed)
Our ears appreciate the sweet melodies of a new generation of musicians... Concerts, country lunches at La Guinguette, musical naps and walks by lantern light. Meeting in the heart of the Ferme de Villefavard to start, then in emblematic places of the village.
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International Pastel Festival
Limoges, from June 29 to September 1
Explosion of colors in Feytiat, an unmissable event for art lovers and color enthusiasts. On the schedule: exhibition, internships, and meetings with the artists present, a privileged moment to perhaps create vocations.
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Source Music
Creuse, from August 12 to 18
An appointment that always rings true with its recitals, masterclasses of chamber music, mystical singing, pianoforte... For its 6th edition, this international festival is composing with an itinerant course in unusual places in Creuse to make surprising melodies resonate.
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The Sirque Multi-Track Festival
Nexon, from August 13 to 18
Let yourself be transported on an electric journey to the heart of contemporary circus arts to experience the “Sirque”: many surprising shows that take place in the atypical setting of the Château de Nexon, an experience to enjoy with family or friends. .
13
Boxwood Blues Festival
Limousin mountains, north of Limoges, August 21 to 24
Blues addict? The BBF is the summer meeting to note in your calendars. Boarding for 4 days of original cosmopolitan music to travel on a 100% Blues, 100% Limousin itinerary. Every evening find craft fairs, concerts, meals, exhibitions and many other events to discover...
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Open Field Festival
Saint-Junien, August (dates not confirmed)
Festival of emerging and alternative artistic creation. On the program: theatre, concerts, performances in the heart of one of the most charming places in Saint-Junien, the Corot natural site, along the La Glane river.
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Medieval Festivals and Limousine Cattle Race Festival
Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, August 17 and 18
A fun dive into medieval times in the historical heart invested by jugglers, minstrels, raptors, knights and musicians... but also by the most beautiful specimens of Limousin cows presented by breeders proud of their profession!
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Limoges Music Vibes
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Operation Operetta Festival
Limoges & surroundings, August 23 to September 8
Start of the 6th opus of Opération Opérette by La Follembûche. This collective promotes the region by taking the public to various unusual places.
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The wasteland of the bridges
Limoges, until August 31
La Friche des Ponts 2024 is “THE” summer event on the banks of Vienne and Limoges! On site: Food trucks, refreshments, a children's area, entertainment, concerts, karaoke, etc.
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Start of the new CSP season
Limoges, from September 1
The CSP is the emblematic club that has made Limogeaud basketball shine nationally since 1929, and they are back for a new season which, we are convinced, will make you vibrate! Don't forget to reserve your seats.
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Legend'Air
Saint-Junien, September 7 and 8
Légend'Air celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Saint-Junien aerodrome with aerial demonstrations, exhibitions of vintage vehicles, and first flights. An unmissable event for aviation and vintage enthusiasts, all in a festive atmosphere.
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The Festi'Zac
Ambazac, September 13 and 14
Imminent takeoff for the Festi'Zac, in his suitcase, around ten talented artists, a market, food and drink, a space for children.
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