Enjoy our year-round colourful events: music, theatre, art, gastronomy and many more. You are sure to find the event that you love in Provence Méditerranée.
Bacchus – Toulon
22-24 March 2019
Bacchus, the festival of wines and gastronomy, you’ll feel the friendly, party atmosphere blowing over the city and its neighbourhoods
Fashion and Photography Festival – Hyères
25-29 April 2019
Come and discover these new and distinguished talents in photography, fashion and accessories at Hyères’ Villa Noailles and its magnificent setting.
Book Festival – Hyères
11-12 May 2019
A pleasant literary event where you can meet authors and have books signed.
French Olympic Sailing Week – Hyères
27 April - 4 May 2019
France’s biggest international sailing event on Hyères harbour, with the presence of major yachtsmen.
Mang’Azur – Toulon
13-14 April 2019
Come and witness this festival dedicated to the promotion of Japanese culture and all its aspects.
Festival of Reeds – Hyères
31 May-2 June 2019
From the Provence cane plant to the reed used on musical instruments, here is an opportunity to discover a universe where music and nature reunite to give us their best.
Festival contes et jardins (Tales in the Gardens) – La Valette
16-19 May 2019
Every year in the Parc des Troènes, share the magic of words in a leafy setting with your children.
Couleurs Urbaines Festival – La Seyne
Every year from end of May to beginning of June
Held at the Chapiteau de la Mer venue, this multidisciplinary event combines music, dance and artistic expression. Its main aims are exchange and discovery.
Rendez-vous aux jardins (See you in the gardens) – La Valette
8-9 June 2019
Activities, creative sessions and shows in a completely natural setting
Rockorama – Toulon
28-30 June 2019
Experience a three day electro-rock festival inside the outstanding settings of the Tour Royale.
Fête de la Saint Pierre – Saint Mandrier
Every year from the end of June to the beginning of July
An opportunity for everyone to pay homage to the patron saint of fishermen in a musical and party atmosphere.
Formula 1 Grand Prix – Le Castellet
21-23 June 2019
Formula 1 is back in France and in our region at Le Castellet motor racing circuit.
Design Parade – Toulon
Every year from June to September
Design Parade Toulon unites several exhibitions in a competition which aims to reveal and support the young generation of indoor architects.
Design Parade – Hyères
29-30 June 2019
The aim of the Design Parade is to share contemporary creation in the area of design with both professionals and the public.
Bayamo Cuban Festival – La Seyne
Every year in July
Held at Fort Balaguier, this 100% Cuban festival offers concerts, exhibitions and dance workshops.
Classical Music Festival in La Collegiale – Six-Fours
Every year in July
In a magnificent setting, The Collégiale St Pierre church welcomes you for some classical music concerts.
Barock’n’Roll – Six-Fours
Each year in July
Come and experience a unique outdoor concert at the Parc de la Méditerranée, a blend of classical and rock music, followed by a firework display.
MIDI Festival – Hyères
Every year in July
Under the pine trees at Villa Noailles, or at the Hyères hippodrome, experience this three day pop and electro musical extravaganza, with artists from all over the world.
Tour de France à la voile Sailing Competition – Hyères
18-19 July 2019
On Ayguade beach, the penultimate stage of the sailing Tour de France with a catamaran flying the colours of the Metropole.
Festival de Jazz -Toulon
Each year in July
This is the must see touring festival of the Mediterranean coast. Appreciate the chords and swing to the music from a number of renowned artists at this free event.
Festival In Situ – Carqueiranne
Each year at the end of July - beginning of August
Come to Fort de la Bayarde, a magical place surrounded by nature, for this annual theatre festival.
Pointu Festival – Six-Fours
First week-end of July
The Pointu Festival, set in the idyllic Gaou peninsula - an indie rock line-up for guitar and synthesizer enthusiasts!
Jazz fstival – Porquerolles
6-10 July 2019
This Jazz Festival is probably of the most unusual festivals around. It’s organised on the paradise island of Porquerolles. Every year, it offers an original programme.
Patrouille de France (French Acrobatic Patrol) – Toulon
Every year on August 15th
This outstanding airshow is held on the August 15th holiday over the Mourillon beaches.
Les Médiévales – La Garde
Every year in August
Fairytale stories, bewitching dances, jousts, you’re in the heart of medieval times!
Le Liberté à la plage (Liberty at the beach) – Toulon
Every year end of August to beginning of September
Dance the night away at on the beach at le Mourillon at three free events with major names on the electronic music scene.
International Sand & Chopin Classical Music Festival – La Seyne
Each year in August
A mellow and sensitive programme executed by major international artists. Held at Fort Balaguier.
Festival estival de musique (Music Festival of Summer) – Toulon
Each year in June and July
This festival of music in Toulon and its region offers a tour of the classics through chamber music and symphonic orchestra concerts in various Toulon venues.
International Classical Music Festival – Hyères
Each year in September
This festival gives a broad range of music lovers the opportunity to attend free, high quality concerts in an exceptional setting, the Théâtre Denis.
Duke of Alba Regatta – Hyères
Every year in September
Largest European 16 to 21 foot multihull race. This is a two day event around Porquerolles and Port-Cros
Street Arts Festival – La Crau
September
In the town centre of La Crau, check out this festival and enjoy 3 days of party atmosphere with free circus and theatre shows at will...
Palais du jeu et du jouet (Toys and games palace) – Toulon
25-27 October 2019
Come and check out all the aspects of the gaming world, through events, tournaments and discovery. For old and young alike!
Fête de l’olivier (Festival of the Olive Tree) – Ollioules
Every year in October
Exhibitions, conferences, concerts, olive tree pruning demonstrations, aïoli competitions, children’s shows, guided visits, tastings.
Live contemporary music – Six- Fours
From October to mid-December and from March to June
The Espace Malraux venue receives a number of groups and big names who will thrill you with the sounds of music of today.
Le Mondial de la Moule (World Mussel Festival) – Le Pradet
4-5 October 2019
Travel around the world, discover different types of mussel and taste them in a number of recipes over 3 days of festivities and activities.
La fête du livre du Var (Var Book Festival) – Toulon
Every year in November
To encourage reading, to support bookshops and to spread culture in the Var, this is what the book festival is all about.