Events in Provence on 7 August 2022

Renowned names and new talents in the world of classical music, theatre and dance perform at the grand medieval fortress of the Counts of Provence.

La Roque d'Antheron is the site for a series of outdoor summer concerts that feature the piano. 

Uchaux is the venue for this series of summer concerts that celebrates the music of Liszt. Set in the fabulous grounds of Chateau Saint Esteve, the venue could not be more magical or romantic.

Featuring emerging artists, this event attracts a new generation of photographers from all over the world. This is the fringe festival of Les Rencontres d'Arles.

Artists line the streets of St Rémy in this open air contemporary art fair.

There are many cultural and artistic events throughout the year in the town of Bollène, and the Festival l'Été is a free music and entertainment festival that takes every summer, beginning with the countrywide fête...

This festival of theatre and music takes place at the beginning of August in and around the streets of of the old town of Pernes les Fontaines. All performances are free of charge.

La Roque d'Antheron is the site for a series of outdoor summer concerts that feature the piano. 

A series of summer entertainments held in an open-air amphitheatre in the wonderful hilltop village of Gordes. 

Featuring emerging artists, this event attracts a new generation of photographers from all over the world. This is the fringe festival of Les Rencontres d'Arles.

There are many cultural and artistic events throughout the year in the town of Bollène, and the Festival l'Été is a free music and entertainment festival that takes every summer, beginning with the countrywide fête...

Renowned names and new talents in the world of classical music, theatre and dance perform at the grand medieval fortress of the Counts of Provence.

'a-part' re-invents nature and surrounding landscapes with contemporary art that invigorates your senses, promoting new artists alongside established names.

Come and watch this memorable horse show with dancing horses and cowboys at the Mas des Jasses de la Ville/Manade Fernay.

Uchaux is the venue for this series of summer concerts that celebrates the music of Liszt. Set in the fabulous grounds of Chateau Saint Esteve, the venue could not be more magical or romantic.

Relive the Roman days in Arles during the Arelate Festival, with daily shows that will transport you back into the days of gladiator battles and horse races.

Artists line the streets of St Rémy in this open air contemporary art fair.

As part of "Operation Dragoon" to liberate southern France, Allied forces arrived at the coast of Provence on 15th August 1944. This day is celebrated all around the region with parades, live music and popular dances and...

Come and enjoy some classic Roman movies on the big screen, at the Théâtre Antique in Arles. 

As part of the Commemoration of the liberation of Avignon, a day of festivities honouring this historical event takes place. 

Exceptional DJs return to Salon de Provence to play an amazing set of music. The great news is that it's free!

This modern revival of the jazz festivals of the 70s and 80s is held under the stars in St Rémy.

Exceptional locations around France, including Provence, will be open to visit on the Journées du Patrimoine - a European wide event inspired by by France’s Journées Portes Ouvertes which started in 1984.

Two races plus a kids event starting and ending in the medieval mountain village of Sospel.

It's time to start thinking about Christmas when the Santons fairs start popping up across Provence. Santons are small hand-painted terracotta nativity scene figurines typical of Provence.

In Provence, the department of the Var is the place to look for chestnuts. The Var village of Collobrières regards itself as chestnut capital of the world and in late October it's time for the chestnut festival, which attracts thousands of...

The Avignon Blues Festival has been taking place every year since 1998. In 2018, after 20 years, its name changed to the Blues Rock Festival and it moved to the town of Châteaurenard, on the outskirts of Avignon.