Illustrative photo Foire aux Truffes et au Foie Gras: Autumn and Winter in Southwest France
From November to March, a whole string of truffle and foie gras markets unfolds across the Périgord and Gascony regions, from Sainte Alvère and Sarlat to Samatan. A full winter season of food traditions in southwest France.
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Illustrative photo Les Étoiles de Mougins – Next Edition Not Yet Announced
Les Étoiles de Mougins usually brings international star chefs to the hilltop village of Mougins on the French Riviera every two years. According to the official announcement, there will be no 2026 edition; a date for the next edition has not yet been set.
Illustrative photo Fête de l'Humanité 2027: The Left Wing Festival Near Paris
The Fête de l'Humanité 2026 runs from September 11 to 13 at Base 217 near Le Plessis Pâté, south of Paris. This long running festival by the newspaper L'Humanité blends concerts, political debate and food from around the world.
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Illustrative photo Festival Paris l'été 2027: Art and Culture Across Paris
Festival Paris l'été 2027 brings dance, theater, circus and music to special venues across Paris and the Île de France, including the Jardin des Tuileries. Exact dates are not yet confirmed, though the festival traditionally runs from mid July to early August.
Illustrative photo Festival Silhouette 2027: Free Short Film Festival in Paris
Festival Silhouette brings free short films and concerts to the Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge in eastern Paris every year. The exact date for 2027 has not been announced yet. This small but atmospheric festival is located near Belleville.
Illustrative photo Jazz à la Villette 2027: Jazz Festival at Parc de la Villette in Paris
Jazz à la Villette brings jazz, funk and soul to Paris's Parc de la Villette every year. The exact date for 2027 has not been announced yet. Alongside ticketed concerts, free add on events like the Afters at La Petite Halle round out the program.
Illustrative photo Festival Folklore et Partage 2027 in Montréal: World Music and Dance in the Aude
The Festival Folklore et Partage returns to Montréal in the Aude in 2027, bringing international dance and music groups together. Admission to the performances in front of the Collégiale Saint Vincent is free.
Illustrative photo Festival du Bout du Monde 2027: World Music at the Edge of the World
The Festival du Bout du Monde 2027 brings world music to the Prairie de Landaoudec near Crozon in Finistère, overlooking the Atlantic. Following the 26th edition in summer 2026, the next edition is expected in July 2027, with an exact date still to be confirmed.
Illustrative photo Reggae Sun Ska 2027: Europe's Biggest Reggae Festival in Vertheuil
Reggae Sun Ska celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2027 at the Domaine de Nodris in Vertheuil, following a break in 2026. Exact August dates have not yet been confirmed, but the festival remains one of Europe's biggest reggae events.
Illustrative photo Fête de la Tarasque 2027: The Legendary Dragon Festival in Tarascon
The Fête de la Tarasque 2027 brings Provence's legendary dragon back to the streets of Tarascon at the end of June. This UNESCO recognized festival combines medieval traditions with Camargue races and free concerts.