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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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 – Christophe PEAN

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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 in Feytiat
International Pastel Festival in Feytiat

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International Pastel Festival

Limoges, from June 29 to September 1, 2024

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, 2024
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. .

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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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The Medieval Festivals and the Limousine Cattle Breed Festival

Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, August (dates not confirmed)

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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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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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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Alexis Bernardet

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The wasteland of the bridges

Limoges, all summer

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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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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