Events in France 2026-2027

France offers a rich events landscape stretching from the elegant streets of Paris to the vineyards of Provence. Music festivals, Christmas markets in Alsace and regional cultural celebrations shape the events calendar. Throughout 2026/2027, visitors can experience French art de vivre up close at a wide range of events.

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Carnaval de Limoux 2027 – The World's Longest Carnival | Program & Guide Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

Carnaval de Limoux 2027 – The World's Longest Carnival | Program & Guide

The Carnaval de Limoux is the world's longest carnival, running free of charge from mid-January to late March 2027. Every weekend and on Mardi Gras, 32 bands perform three times daily on Place de la République, keeping alive a tradition stretching back over 400 years.

Jan 16, 2027
🇫🇷 Limoux
Snowattack Les Deux Alpes, France 2027 Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

Snowattack Les Deux Alpes, France 2027

Snowattack International runs from 16 to 23 January 2027 in Les Deux Alpes. 2026 was 17–24 January and sold out. Packs from about 239 euros on snowattack.com.

Jan 16, 2027
🇫🇷 Les Deux Alpes
Mountain Shaker Tignes, France 2027: Dates, Program, Tickets Illustrative photo
Concerts in Europe
Free

Mountain Shaker Tignes, France 2027: Dates, Program, Tickets

Mountain Shaker Tignes 2027 runs 17-22 January. Freestyle, Big Air, free concerts. Ski pass extra. Sixth edition, first time in January.

Jan 17, 2027
🇫🇷 Tignes
FIPADOC 2027 – International Documentary Film Festival in Biarritz Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

FIPADOC 2027 – International Documentary Film Festival in Biarritz

FIPADOC 2027 runs from 22 to 30 January 2027 in Biarritz: nine days of international documentary film, industry meetings and immersive XR works across several venues in the city.

Jan 22, 2027
🇫🇷 Biarritz
La Folle Journée Nantes 2027 – Beethoven Galaxy Music Festival Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

La Folle Journée Nantes 2027 – Beethoven Galaxy Music Festival

La Folle Journée 2027 in Nantes (27–31 January) gives five days to the Beethoven Galaxy: short, affordable classical concerts directed by Vanessa Wagner. Cité des Congrès remains the hub, joined by Graslin, Lieu unique and other city stages while the grand auditorium is closed. Tickets go on sale 5 December 2026 at follejournee.fr.

Jan 27, 2027
🇫🇷 Nantes
Don Giovanni – Opéra Bastille Paris 2027 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide Illustrative photo
Concerts in Europe

Don Giovanni – Opéra Bastille Paris 2027 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide

The Opéra Bastille in Paris stages a spectacular new production of Mozart's Don Giovanni from 28 January to 24 June 2027, directed by Louisa Proske. With world-class artists including Peter Mattei and Davide Luciano in the title role, this is one of the defining operatic events of the 2026/2027 season. Tickets from €151.

Jan 28, 2027
🇫🇷 Paris
Nice Carnival 2027 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide Illustrative photo
Carnivals in Europe
Free

Nice Carnival 2027 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide

From 9 to 28 February 2027, Nice hosts its legendary carnival under the theme "Vive l'Amour" with giant floats, illuminated night parades and the iconic flower battle on the Promenade des Anglais. Over 420,000 visitors attended in 2026. Tickets from free with a costume.

Feb 09, 2027
🇫🇷 Nice
Nice Carnival 2027 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide Illustrative photo
Carnivals in Europe

Nice Carnival 2027 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide

Nice Carnival 2027 runs from 9 to 28 February under the theme "Vive l'Amour". Experience giant floats, spectacular flower battles and dazzling illuminated night parades at Place Masséna and the Promenade des Anglais. Tribune tickets from around €23.

Feb 09, 2027
🇫🇷 Nice
Menton Lemon Festival 2027 – Fête du Citron, Program & Visitor Guide Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

Menton Lemon Festival 2027 – Fête du Citron, Program & Visitor Guide

From 13 February to 1 March 2027, Menton hosts the 93rd Fête du Citron. More than 120 tonnes of citrus fruit are transformed into giant sculptures and parade floats attracting over 250,000 visitors to the French Riviera. Corso tickets from €16.

Feb 13, 2027
🇫🇷 Menton
Fête du Citron Menton 2027: Giant Citrus Sculptures on the French Riviera Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

Fête du Citron Menton 2027: Giant Citrus Sculptures on the French Riviera

The Fête du Citron 2027 takes place from February 13 to 28 in Menton on the French Riviera. Giant sculptures made of lemons and oranges together with festive parades draw over 250,000 visitors each year, just a short distance from the Italian border.

Feb 13, 2027
🇫🇷 Menton
Corso Fleuri Bormes les Mimosas 2027: The Flower Parade of Provence Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

Corso Fleuri Bormes les Mimosas 2027: The Flower Parade of Provence

The Corso Fleuri 2027 brings the long running flower parade back to Bormes les Mimosas on the Côte d'Azur. The parade takes place on 20 and 21 February 2027.

Feb 20, 2027
🇫🇷 Bormes les Mimosas
Snowboxx Festival, Avoriaz, France 2026/2027: Ski and Music Festival Dates, Tickets and Line-up Illustrative photo
Sports Events in Europe

Snowboxx Festival, Avoriaz, France 2026/2027: Ski and Music Festival Dates, Tickets and Line-up

Snowboxx Festival 2027 runs from 13 to 20 March in Avoriaz, France, mixing a Portes du Soleil ski week with open-air concerts and après-ski. Packages start at about 442 EUR for a wristband plus lift pass; lodging packages cost more. Check dates, tickets and the forthcoming line-up on snowboxx.com.

Mar 13, 2027
🇫🇷 Avoriaz